Head Of Finance

Community Action Suffolk; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended working

Flexible working options

33 days increasing to 36 annual leave

Up to 4% matched pension contribution

2 volunteering days (pro rata)

Staff Discounts Scheme

Staff Sick Pay Scheme

CPD/Continued Professional Development

Family Friendly policies

Tailored induction

Job summary

Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the day-to-day operations of the finance team and provide strategic support to the senior management team and trustees. The role reports to the Chief Executive and offers an opportunity to further develop finance systems and processes within a charity context.

You will be a qualified finance professional with senior experience, able to prepare high-quality management information for the Executive and Board.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with senior finance experience.
• Experience leading finance teams and implementing robust financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational function of the finance team and provide strategic support to senior management and trustees.
• Prepare high-quality reliable and timely management information for Executive and Board of Trustees.
• Oversee charity accounting, regulatory compliance, and governance within charitable organisations.

Job description

Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county's infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient.

Our values of collaborative, enabling, person centred, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day.

About you:

As the Head of Finance, you will lead the day-to-day operational function of the finance team and provide strategic support to the senior management team and trustees. The role will directly report to the Chief Executive and is a great opportunity for an individual looking to further develop their career.

You will be a qualified finance professional who has experience of working at a senior finance level with drive and enthusiasm to further develop and implement effective finance systems and processes. You will have a crucial role in continuing the success of the organisation and be able to prepare high quality reliable and timely management information to the Executive and Board of Trustees. Ideally, you will have a good understanding of charity accounting and regulation as well as compliance and governance within charitable organisations. You will have strong leadership skills to motivate and develop the small final finance team, helping individuals to fulfil their potential.

We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post.

What we offer

You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:

• Blended working where role allows
• Flexible working options to support work/life balance
• 33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays
• Up to 4% matched pension contribution
• 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk
• Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including; shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Continued Professional Development for job related development
• Family Friendly policies and practices
• Tailored induction

Closing date: 12pm Wednesday 18th November 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing: 23rd November 2026