Head of Finance

Action for Carers; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Action for Carers Surrey is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead our finance function. You will oversee management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, payroll and governance, while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls.

This hands‑on role values collaboration and continuous improvement within a purpose‑led organisation. We are looking for a qualified finance professional with ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent, significant leadership experience, and a track

Qualifications

• A recognised accountancy qualification.
• Significant hands‑on finance leadership or Finance Manager experience.
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Strong financial systems and IT skills, ideally including Xero.
• Experience overseeing payroll, pensions and financial controls.
• Track record of improving processes and driving efficiencies.
• Experience managing or supporting staff and developing positive working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain financial information to non‑finance colleagues.
• Collaborative, solutions‑focused approach and alignment with organisational values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management accounts, budgeting and forecasting.
• Lead governance and financial controls across the organisation.
• Improve processes to streamline ways of working and increase efficiency.
• Maintain reporting and financial insight for decision making.
• Develop staff and strengthen cross‑team collaboration.

Skills

Financial leadership

Management accounts

Budgeting

Xero experience

Payroll controls

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

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Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys getting into the detail, improving processes and making a real difference?

We're looking for a Head of Finance to lead our finance function at an exciting time for Action for Carers Surrey. As we develop our new strategic plan and continue to evolve as an organisation, you'll play a key role in ensuring our finances, systems and processes support our ambitions.

This is a genuinely hands‑on role, ideal for a qualified Finance Manager or experienced finance professional who enjoys combining operational delivery with continuous improvement. You'll oversee management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, payroll and governance, while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls and improve financial insight across the organisation.

If you enjoy variety, like seeing the direct impact of your work, and want to use your expertise within a purpose‑led organisation that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, this could be the role for you.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in a hands‑on finance leadership or Finance Manager role.
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Strong financial systems and IT skills, ideally including Xero.
• Experience overseeing payroll, pensions and financial controls.
• A track record of improving processes, streamlining ways of working and driving efficiencies.
• Experience managing or supporting staff and developing positive working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non‑finance colleagues.
• A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach and a commitment to organisational values.

£46,956 - £50,471 per year FTE (pro rata for 0.6 FTE)

Part‑time (22 hours per week, ideally across four days)

Permanent

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