Head of Finance

YoungMinds; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health charity based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Finance to provide strategic finance leadership and ensure financial sustainability across the organization. This role involves working closely with executive teams to implement financial strategies, manage the budget effectively, and collaborate with various departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial leadership skills and experience in strategic planning, playing a critical role in the organization's financial health.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance leadership roles.
• Ability to lead budget management processes.
• Strong understanding of strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational finance leadership.
• Collaborate with SLT to design and implement financial strategies.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain accuracy of budgets.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Education

Relevant finance qualification

Job description

The Head of Finance provides strategic and operational finance leadership across the organisation, working closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Senior Management Team (SMT), to deliver to the organisation’s strategy, relevant external reporting and provide assurance to the Audit & Risk Committee.

The Head of Finance is critical to the ongoing financial health of the organisation. Ensuring teams are equipped with the knowledge and data to develop and manage their budgets, the organisation is compliant with statutory requirements and financial planning is applied with a strategic lens. The role requires a leader who has the ability to effectively lead their team with kindness and care whilst also achieving agreed targets and outcomes.

The Head of Finance will collaborate with the Director of Finance, SLT, and Heads of Department to design and implement a long-term financial strategy that supports the organisation’s goals and growth aspirations. Ensure this strategy is continuously reviewed and enhanced as needed.

The Head of Finance will lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring effective resource allocation. They will work closely with budget holders and the SLT to maintain accurate and up-to-date budgets through quarterly reforecasting. They will provide financial expertise and insights to the Board of Trustees, CEO, and senior management, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and financial sustainability.