Head of Finance

Gordon Moody; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days holiday

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Gordon Moody Association seeks a Head of Finance to lead the finance function and drive strategic financial planning for a mission-driven charity.

You will manage a small team, oversee budgeting, reporting and risk controls while shaping our commercial and programme funding. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with leadership experience.
• Experience leading a finance function and managing a small team.
• Knowledge of charity accounting and Charities SORP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategy, planning and scenario models to support growth.
• Lead budgeting, management accounts and quarterly reporting to Board and Finance Committee.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel modelling

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Descripton

Head of Finance | Gordon Moody
£59k - £65k + benefits | Hybrid: two days in the office, three days at home
Bring your financial expertise to an organisation changing lives.
Gordon Moody supports people affected by gambling-related harm.
We're looking for a Head of Finance to join us in a newly created role, combining strategic influence with practical financial leadership.
As part of our Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Finance Director, you'll help shape our financial future, support our developing commercial offering and ensure our resources deliver the greatest possible impact.
The opportunity
You'll lead a small finance team, providing financial insight and oversight across the organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial strategy and planning: Contribute to organisational strategy and develop financial plans, forecasts and scenario models that support sustainable growth.
• Budgeting and reporting: Lead annual budgeting, oversee monthly management accounts and prepare quarterly reporting for the Finance and IT Committee and Board, including restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Governance and risk: Maintain strong financial controls, manage financial risks and ensure compliance with charity accounting requirements, including Charities SORP.
• Accounts and audit: Lead statutory accounts preparation and the external audit process, working closely with auditors and supporting regulatory reporting.
• Cash flow and reserves: Oversee cash flow, banking and reserves, identifying potential funding gaps and supporting effective financial management.
• Commercial and funding support: Assess funding proposals, service costs and new opportunities, providing analysis to inform grant applications, contracts and pricing decisions.
• People and improvement: Develop the finance team, build strong relationships across the organisation and improve systems and processes through technology and more efficient ways of working.

About you

You'll be a fully qualified accountant-ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with experience leading a finance function and managing at least a couple of people.

We're looking for an approachable, emotionally intelligent leader who builds strong relationships and works in an agile way as priorities develop.

You'll be equally comfortable contributing to strategic decisions and taking an active role in day-to-day financial delivery.

Strong budgeting, forecasting, Excel and financial modelling skills are essential.

Knowledge of charity accounting and Charities SORP is desired (but not essential).

Why join us?

• A newly created leadership role with scope to influence and develop.
• The opportunity to support a growing commercial offering.
• A collaborative team united by a meaningful purpose.
• Competitive salary plus benefits. 28 days holiday.
• Hybrid working: two days in the office and three days at home.

This is an opportunity to shape an evolving role, bring fresh ideas and make a meaningful contribution to a mission-driven charity.