Head of Finance

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Blended working where role allows

Flexible working options to support生活平

33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FT

Up to 4% matched pension contribution

2 days pro rata volunteering days to

Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Continued Professional Development for

Family Friendly policies and practices

Tailored induction

Résumé du poste

Community Action Suffolk is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the day-to-day finance operations and provide strategic support to the senior management team and trustees. The role reports to the Chief Executive and focuses on developing and implementing effective finance systems and processes.

You will be a qualified finance professional with senior-level experience, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of charity accounting and governance to ensure accurate management information for the

Qualifications

• You will be a qualified finance professional with senior-level experience and drive to develop finance systems.
• Ideally, you have understanding of charity accounting, regulation, compliance and governance.
• Strong leadership to motivate and develop a small finance team.

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day finance operations.
• Provide strategic support to senior management and trustees.
• Prepare high-quality management information for the Executive and Board of Trustees.
• Report to the Chief Executive.

Connaissances

Leadership skills

Financial management

Management reporting

Governance awareness

Formation

Chartered accountant

Description du poste

Job Description

• Community Action Suffolk
• Address: Brightspace, Ipswich IP2 0HH or Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0AZ
• Salary: £49,266 per annum (pro rata), Actual £29,559.60 - £39,412.80 per annum depending on contracted hours
• Hours: 22.5 - 30 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0004

Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county's infrastructure organisation for the VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient.

Our values of collaborative, enabling, person-centred, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day.

As the Head of Finance, you will lead the day-to-day operational function of the finance team and provide strategic support to the senior management team and trustees.

The role will directly report to the Chief Executive and is a great opportunity for an individual looking to further develop their career.

You will be a qualified finance professional who has experience of working at a senior finance level with drive and enthusiasm to further develop and implement effective finance systems and processes.

You will have a crucial role in continuing the success of the organisation and be able to prepare high quality reliable and timely management information to the Executive and Board of Trustees.

Ideally, you will have a good understanding of charity accounting and regulation as well as compliance and governance within charitable organisations. You will have strong leadership skills to motivate and develop the small final finance team, helping individuals to fulfil their potential.

We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post.

What we offer

You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:

• Blended working where role allows
• Flexible working options to support work/life balance
• 33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays
• Up to 4% matched pension contribution
• 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk
• Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including; shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Continued Professional Development for job related development
• Family Friendly policies and practices
• Tailored induction.

For more information

Please read the Recruitment Pack (pdf).

If you are interested in the role and would like to learn more, please contact Claire Ward, Head of Finance, by emailing [e-mail] to arrange an informal conversation.

To find out more about us, please visit our website.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post.

Closing date: 12.00 pm, 18 November 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 23 November 2026.

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