Head of Finance

Cathedral Appointments | B Corp™; Exeter; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic financial leadership and shaping long-term success in a sustainability-focused organisation. This role leads budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensures governance and controls, and mentors the finance function while supporting growth and decision-making.

The position offers a part-time arrangement (up to 20 hours per week over five days) with a salary up to £70k

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning activities.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to senior stakeholders and the Board.
• Ensure robust financial governance, compliance and effective internal controls.
• Support organisational growth through commercial analysis and strategic financial advice.
• Mentor and develop the finance function to maintain high standards and continuous improvement.

Job description

Up to £70k FTE | Part-Time (Up to 20 Hours per Week over 5 days)

Company Overview

Our client is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation supporting business growth, sustainability and economic development. They are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join their Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic financial leadership and helping to shape the organisation's long-term success. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

Role Overview

• Provide strategic financial leadership as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning activities.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to senior stakeholders and the Board.
• Ensure robust financial governance, compliance and effective internal controls.
• Support organisational growth through commercial analysis and strategic financial advice.
• Mentor and develop the finance function to maintain high standards and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow reporting and financial modelling.
• Review monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial performance.
• Produce clear financial reports and recommendations for the CEO, Board and Committees.
• Oversee statutory reporting, VAT compliance, audits and relationships with external financial advisers.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to the Assistant Accountant.
• Collaborate with operational teams on budgets, financial planning and business initiatives.
• Work alongside commercial teams to support revenue forecasting and business growth opportunities.
• Assist with business cases, investment appraisals, grant reporting and project financial management.
• Maintain efficient, accurate and compliant financial processes and controls.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities while supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.
• Part-time working arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team.
• Influence strategic business decisions and organisational growth.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to work within an innovative organisation focused on sustainability and development.
• Professional autonomy with the opportunity to shape the finance function.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.