Head of Finance

Michael Page (UK); Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Surrey charity is seeking a Head of Finance on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role demands managing and integrating financial systems, leading projects, and requiring ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification. The position offers hybrid working and potential for permanence post-contract.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Free parking

Pension

Opportunity for permanent role

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with systems integration experience.
• Ability to plan and lead projects effectively.
• Experience of merging entities within financial contexts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support financial systems integration for a subsidiary.
• Deliver an agreed plan for management and transactional processing systems.
• Perform significant hands-on work as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Flexible and able to respond to change

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

• Head of Finance - Charity sector - Surrey
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with systems experience

About Our Client

Local Surrey based Charity are looking to recruit a Head of Finance on a 12 month fixed term contract basis

Job Description

The successful candidate will be expected to manage and support the successful

integration of a subsidiary's financial systems with those of the parent charity.

You will have the ability to work both at higher level, but also be able to undertake significant hands-on work where required.

Scope and plan transition of all systems with Head of Finance

Responsible for delivering an agreed plan for all areas which will include:

• Management/Financial Accounting systems
• Transactional processing systems:
• Purchase Order processing
• Purchase Ledger
• Sales ledger
• Payroll

The Successful Applicant

Qualified Accountant

Systems integration

Ability to plan and lead projects

Self-motivated

Ability to work both at higher level, but also be able to undertake significant hands-on work where required.

Excellent communication skills

Good time management

Flexible and able to respond to change

Experience of merging entities.

What's on Offer

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

This opportunity could become permanent after the 12 month contract duration

Free parking

Pension

A chance to work for a particularly worthwhile Leatherhead charitable organisation