Head of Finance

Action for Carers (Surrey); Guildford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Action for Carers Surrey is seeking a Head of Finance for Burpham, Guildford with hybrid working. This hands-on role oversees management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, payroll and governance to support our strategic ambitions.

You will drive process improvements, strengthen controls and provide clear financial insight while leading a small team and collaborating across the organisation.

Qualifications

• A recognised accounting 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management accounts, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Lead payroll, pensions and governance activities.
• Develop and strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and insight.
• Support and develop finance staff and build cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Finance leadership

Management accounts

Budgets & forecasts

Payroll

Pensions

Financial controls

Process improvement

Staff management

Communication

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Key Information

• Location: Burpham, Guildford with hybrid working available
• Hours: 22 hours per week, ideally spread across four days
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £46,956 - £50,471 FTE
• Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance role within a charity that makes a meaningful difference to unpaid carers across Surrey.

At Action for Carers Surrey, we're committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every colleague can thrive. Our benefits reflect our values of Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence, ensuring you feel valued, supported and empowered in both your work and personal life.

Safeguarding Statement

Action for Carers Surrey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.