Head of Finance

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Hyndburn; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable mutual organisation in the UK is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial management and reporting. You will be responsible for strategic planning and overseeing a team, ensuring compliance and high-quality oversight. The ideal candidate will have a recognised accountancy qualification and experience in a regulated environment. This position offers a salary up to £75,000 along with generous benefits including hybrid working and 30 days of holiday.

Benefits

30 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Attractive Pension

Great transport links

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment (friendly societies or financial services desirable).
• Strong technical finance, audit, and control skills.
• Confidence leading teams and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial management, ensuring high-quality reporting.
• Develop long, medium, and annual financial plans and budgets.
• Manage audit processes and maintain strong financial controls.

Skills

Strategic capability

Financial management

Team leadership

Technical finance skills

Collaboration

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Head of Finance Bury £70 000 + Excellent holidays, Pension, Hybrid Working

Healthy Investment one of the UK s oldest and most respected mutual friendly societies is seeking a highly capable and values-driven Head of Finance to join its leadership team. This is a pivotal role within a purpose-led, member-focused organisation with a strong ethical foundation and a long history of financial stability and integrity.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board, the Head of Finance will play a central role in shaping and delivering the Society s long-term strategy, ensuring robust financial stewardship, and upholding the organisation s proud mutual ethos.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will hold SMF2 responsibility and lead all aspects of financial management, ensuring robust and high-quality reporting. Your remit spans strategic leadership, operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and investment governance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the accounting, finance and administration team (team of five).
• Developing long, medium and annual financial plans and budgets.
• Preparing statutory accounts and regulatory returns.
• Providing accurate, timely management information to the Board and leadership.
• Managing audit processes and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Supporting the Investment Committee with investment, liquidity, and asset allocation oversight.
• Overseeing outsourced investment management providers.
• Acting as deputy to the Chief Executive when needed.
• Upholding PRA/FCA standards and ensuring all members are treated fairly.

About You

We re looking for an experienced finance leader with strong strategic capability and a hands-on approach.

You will have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience in a regulated environment (friendly societies, insurance, mutuals or financial services desirable).
• Strong technical finance, audit, and control skills.
• Experience working with Boards and committees.
• A collaborative, ethical approach aligned to Healthy Investment s values.
• Confidence leading teams and improving processes.

Whats on Offer

• Salary to £75,000 p.a.
• 30 Days holiday plus bank holiday
• Central offices with parking and great transport links
• Hybrid working
• Attractive Pension

Why Healthy Investment?

• Highly respected, ethical mutual organisation with a long heritage
• Purpose-led, member-focused organisation with a strong reputation.
• Significant influence at senior leadership and Board level.
• A role with both strategic and hands-on impact.
• A collaborative culture built on trust, transparency, and purpose.
• A role with genuine societal impact helping protect the financial wellbeing of members.

How to Apply

Bayman Atkinson Smythe is proud to partner exclusively with Healthy Investment on this appointment. To express interest or request a confidential conversation, please contact Claire Bayman or apply online.

• Closing Date January 7th 2026
• Shortlisting date January 12th 2026

Please note:

All 3rd party applicants will be forwarded to Claire Bayman as the retained Consultant for this position. We are only able to consider applicants from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship