Head of Finance

Buckinghamshire Mind; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Buckinghamshire Mind as the Head of Finance, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring financial sustainability and strategic planning. This position involves managing financial operations, providing strategic advice, and leading financial planning to support our mission in mental health services. With flexible hybrid working options, this part-time role offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a supportive environment, sought by an inclusive employer.

Benefits

Training and Development opportunities

Supportive Environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in charity or not-for-profit financial management.
• Solid understanding of charity finance including SORP and financial reporting.
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, including budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee statutory reporting and audits.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Strategic financial advice

Education

Recognised accounting qualification or part-qualified

Tools

QuickBooks

SAGE

Excel

Job description

Application Deadline: 23 June 2025

Department: Finance

Location: Bucks - High Wycombe/Hybrid

Compensation: £45,000 / year

Description

Join Our Mission at Buckinghamshire Mind!

Are you an organised and personable individual with a passion for supporting a meaningful cause?

Buckinghamshire Mind is looking for a Head of Finance

The Head of Finance plays a key role in helping us to remain financially sustainable and meet our strategic priorities so that we can ensure that everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
The purpose of this role is to work with the CEO and senior leadership team to maximise the impact and longevity of the charity through strong and robust financial management, and provide comprehensive finance support advice to all colleagues, and budget holders.

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: hybrid working, with a minimum of two days in the High Wycombe office
• Hours: Part-Time – 25-30 hours. Flexible working options available
• Salary: £45,000 pa (full-time)
• Budget Responsibility: c. 2.5 m

About Us
Buckinghamshire Mind is an independent charity providing trusted mental health services to our communities. We are affiliated with national Mind and are part of a network of over 100 Local Minds. We promote wellbeing and recovery; we prevent mental ill health; we offer talking therapies and we provide support in times of crisis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, including budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts.
• Oversee statutory reporting and audits in line with SORP requirements.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO, Trustees, and senior team.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, payroll, and VAT returns.
• Act as the main contact for auditors, and other financial stakeholders.
  

The ideal candidate will be/ have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (or be part-qualified), with strong financial management experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Solid understanding of charity finance, including SORP, budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to different audiences.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as QuickBooks, SAGE, and Excel.
  

Why Join Us?

• Inclusive Employer: We are an Equal Opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience of mental health challenges.
• Training and Development: We offer full training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role and further develop your skills.
• Supportive Environment: You’ll be part of a dedicated team, with the opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community.

For details of our culture and our benefits: Buckinghamshire Mind Careers

If you are interested in the role please send your CV and complete the mandatory questionnaire in our application page.
If you need to apply in a different format or need assistance to apply, please contact us at [e-mail]

Closing date for applications – 23rd June 2025.

We reserve the right to close applications early so if you’re interested, please apply early.
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis as suitable applications are received.

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including those with lived-experience of poor mental health. If you meet all the essential criteria we welcome your application as training and development can be provided to give you further skills. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory Standard DBS check depending on the role.

*Please note we do not provide VISA sponsorship and unfortunately we cannot employ you if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

Travel expenses will only be paid for journeys that fall outside of the regular commute to and from the work location(s). If the role is home-based, all travel will be paid for on expenses.

Key Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description.