Head of Finance

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Organisation seeks a strategic Head of Finance to lead the financial function across a multi-site setting, acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board. The role combines strategic influence with operational leadership, cultivating a high-performing finance team and ensuring robust governance and compliance frameworks.

The successful candidate will drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, delivering insightful management information and statutory accounts to support

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in senior finance leadership.
• Strong track record in strategic financial planning and delivering organisational change.
• Excellent knowledge of governance, compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to lead and develop teams; communicate with Board.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the overall financial strategy aligned to organisational priorities.
• Act as principal financial advisor to CEO, Board, and senior leadership.
• Oversee all financial operations and regulatory compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Produce high-quality management information and statutory accounts.
• Provide insight to support decision-making across the organisation.
• Develop and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Monitor financial performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Regulatory governance

People management

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Job description

You'll lead all aspects of financial strategy, planning, and performance across a complex organisation, acting as the key financial advisor to senior leadership. This is a high-impact role offering both strategic influence and operational leadership in a purpose-led setting.

Client Details

Our client is a respected, values-led organisation operating across multiple sites, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality services that have a meaningful impact on children and young people.

They have a well-established leadership team and are committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and long-term sustainability.

Description

• Lead and deliver the overall financial strategy aligned to organisational priorities
• Act as the principal financial advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team
• Oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and standards
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Produce high-quality management information and statutory accounts
• Provide insight and challenge to support decision-making across the organisation
• Develop and lead a high-performing finance team
• Monitor financial performance and drive continuous improvement across services

Profile

A successful Head of Finance will ideally be:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Strong track record of strategic financial planning and delivering organisational change
• Excellent knowledge of governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing teams
• Confident working with senior stakeholders at Board level
• Values-driven, with a genuine interest in making a positive impact

Job Offer

• Salary: £63,000 - £67,500
• Senior leadership role with direct influence on organisational strategy
• Opportunity to work in a values-driven, purpose-led environment
• Broad role across multiple sites offering variety and impact
• Supportive leadership team and strong organisational culture