Head of Finance

JR United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Finance to join their senior leadership team. This pivotal role involves strategic financial leadership, ensuring the financial sustainability of the organization. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day financial operations, manage investment strategies, and lead a professional finance team. With a focus on long-term financial planning and risk management, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within the community. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in financial management and a strong understanding of the organization's ethos.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in financial management.
• Understanding of the mission of the Catholic Church is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations and investment strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and external advisers.

Skills

Financial Management

Investment Strategy

Risk Management

IT Oversight

Long-term Financial Planning

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Extensive Financial Leadership Experience

Job description

Job Opportunity: Head of Finance

Salary: In the region of £60,000 with pension contribution.

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week).

Location: Based at the Curial Office, Linthorpe Middlesbrough TS5 6QT

Role Overview

The Head of Finance is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for strategic financial leadership and ensuring the financial sustainability of the diocese. This role encompasses:

• Day-to-day financial operations
• Investment strategy
• Risk management
• IT oversight
• Long-term financial planning

The postholder will lead and develop a resilient and professional finance team. They will chair the Diocesan Investments Committee, advising the Trustee Board on investments, including the acquisition and disposal of investment properties.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Finance acts as a trusted advisor to the Bishop, Vicar General, Board of Trustees, and COO. They serve as a key contact with external advisers such as auditors, lawyers, bankers, investment managers, the Charity Commission, and Companies House. Additionally, they work closely with parish priests and finance committees in managing parish finances.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have significant senior-level experience in financial, asset, and resources management in a comparable setting. They should be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or possess equivalent extensive financial leadership experience. While not required to be a practicing Catholic, understanding the mission of the Catholic Church and its ethos is essential. Experience in senior leadership roles within charities is advantageous.

Additional Information

This role involves occasional travel to parishes across the diocese and wider UK travel. Flexibility is required, including some work outside normal office hours.

Application Process

For more details or an informal discussion, please email Peter Warren, Chief Operating Officer, at [emailprotected].

To request the job description, person specification, and application form, contact Paul Blackburn, HR Manager, at [emailprotected].

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Interviews: Early June 2025