Head of Finance

Ivy Rock Partners Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity is seeking a Head of Finance for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will lead financial strategy, ensure robust controls, and manage a small team. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with strong charity accounting knowledge. The role offers a salary of £65,000 and a hybrid working pattern, requiring 2 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong technical understanding of charity accounting.
• Proven experience leading a finance function.
• Skilled in financial reporting and audit preparation.
• Confident managing and developing a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and operations of the charity.
• Manage financial accounting including month-end and year-end close.
• Oversee VAT compliance and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Embed and improve processes within Access Financials.
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure accurate financial insight.

Skills

Charity accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Team management

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Access Financials

Job description

Job Description
Ivy Rock Partners is proud to be supporting a leading healthcare charity in the recruitment of a Head of Finance on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a senior leadership role overseeing all aspects of financial management, reporting, compliance, and team development within the charity.

About the role

As Head of Finance, you will lead the financial strategy and operations of the charity, ensuring robust financial controls, timely reporting, and effective budgeting processes. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance & Operations, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team and play an integral role in supporting strategic decision-making.

You will oversee all aspects of financial accounting, including month-end and year-end close processes, VAT compliance, and the preparation of statutory accounts in line with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP. You will manage a small team (currently an Assistant Accountant and a Finance Officer), providing coaching and support to build capability and ensure high-quality outputs.

A key priority for the incoming Head of Finance will be embedding and improving processes within Access Financials, strengthening internal controls, and delivering reliable reporting for internal and external stakeholders. You will also work closely with colleagues across fundraising, grant-making, and property management to ensure accurate income recognition and financial insight.

About you

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Strong technical understanding of charity accounting, including SORP and restricted funds
• Proven experience leading a finance function, ideally within a complex or multi-income stream environment
• Skilled in financial reporting, audit preparation, and month/year-end processes
• Confident managing and developing a small team
• Excellent working knowledge of financial systems (Access Financials preferred) and advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Experience within the charity or healthcare sector is desirable but not essential

What s on offer:

• Salary £65,000 per annum
• Working pattern Hybrid working (2 days per week required in the office). Candides looking to work 4 days per week will be considered
• Contract 6 month FTC

For more information about the role, please contact Jake Morrow at Ivy Rock Partners.