Head of Finance

Eileen Richards Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% non-contributory pension

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working after probation

Career progression to CFO

Job summary

Leicester Cathedral is recruiting a Head of Finance to work with the COO and current CFO during a transition period, with a salary around £48,000 per annum and hybrid working in Leicester.

The role focuses on delivering timely management accounts, clear financial commentary, process improvements, and robust financial controls to support strategic decision making and long-term resilience.

Qualifications

• Qualified or qualified by experience finance professional with strong management accounting.
• Experience producing meaningful financial analysis and clear presentation.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, able to work at pace and improve processes.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to see the wider operational picture.
• Confident communicator able to build trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Charity/not‑for‑profit/public sector or values-led organisations experience advantageous.
• Comfortable operating strategically and hands-on in a smaller organisation.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting system skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate management accounts, reporting packs, and cashflow forecasts.
• Provide clear financial insight to support operational and strategic decision making.
• Simplify complex financial information for non-finance stakeholders.
• Improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and financial controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and year-end accounting requirements.
• Work closely with the COO, Finance Committee, and leadership team on planning.
• Manage day-to-day finance operations including reconciliations, payroll oversight, and working capital management.
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation and act as a trusted financial sounding board for senior leadership.
• Support the planned transition into the future Chief Finance Officer position.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Education

Qualified or qualified by experience finance professional

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Head of Finance
Leicester / Hybrid
C£48,000 p.a.
The Company:
Leicester Cathedral sits at the heart of the city and Diocese of Leicester and plays a vital role in worship, community engagement, heritage, culture, and public life.
Following the Leicester Cathedral Revealed project, the organisation is entering an exciting new chapter focused on long-term sustainability, operational effectiveness, and financial resilience.
ER Recruitment are delighted to be supporting Leicester Cathedral in the recruitment of a Head of Finance to work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and current CFO during a planned transition period.
This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation with genuine purpose and impact, while helping shape the future financial direction of the Cathedral.
Role & Responsibilities of the Head of Finance:
Additional Benefits:

Leicester / Hybrid

C£48,000 p.a.

• Are you a commercially minded finance professional who can simplify complex financial information and provide clear operational insight?
• Do you thrive in environments where you can improve processes, add pace, and influence strategic decision making?
• Would you value the opportunity to join Leicester Cathedral at a pivotal time, with a planned pathway into a future CFO position?

The Company:

Leicester Cathedral sits at the heart of the city and Diocese of Leicester and plays a vital role in worship, community engagement, heritage, culture, and public life.

Following the Leicester Cathedral Revealed project, the organisation is entering an exciting new chapter focused on long-term sustainability, operational effectiveness, and financial resilience.

ER Recruitment are delighted to be supporting Leicester Cathedral in the recruitment of a Head of Finance to work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and current CFO during a planned transition period.

This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation with genuine purpose and impact, while helping shape the future financial direction of the Cathedral.

Role & Responsibilities of the Head of Finance:

• Produce accurate and timely management accounts, financial reporting packs, and cashflow forecasts
• Provide clear financial insight and commentary to support operational and strategic decision making
• Simplify complex financial information for non-finance stakeholders across the Cathedral
• Improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and financial controls within a self-accounting environment
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and year-end accounting requirements
• Work closely with the COO, Finance Committee, and wider leadership team to support organisational planning
• Manage day-to-day finance operations including reconciliations, payroll oversight, and working capital management
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation and act as a trusted financial sounding board for senior leadership
• Support the planned transition into the future Chief Finance Officer position

About You as the Head of Finance:

• Qualified or qualified by experience finance professional with strong management accounting capability
• Experience producing meaningful financial analysis and presenting information in a clear, accessible way
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to work at pace and improve processes
• Strong attention to detail alongside the ability to see the wider operational picture
• Confident communicator who can build trusted relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Experience within charity, not-for-profit, education, public sector, or values-led organisations would be advantageous
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on within a smaller organisation
• Strong systems skills including Excel and financial reporting systems

Additional Benefits:

• 8% non-contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working available following probation
• Opportunity for future progression into the Chief Finance Officer role