Head of Finance

Michael Page; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Hybrid working 2 days in office per wk

35 hour week

Interest-free travel loans

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym membership discount

Enhanced parental leave pay

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead financial management and reporting for a charity/not-for-profit. The role covers governance, budgeting and stakeholder reporting to Trustees. You will oversee banking, VAT, payroll, and grant funding, ensuring compliance and timely statutory accounts.

This position offers hybrid working, competitive benefits, and an opportunity to shape financial strategy and funding delivery for important programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence in presenting financial information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and accounts, monitoring performance against budgets.
• Oversee banking arrangements, insurance, payroll processes and service agreements.
• Manage VAT records and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Prepare clear, timely financial reports for senior management and the Trustee Board.
• Provide financial information and analysis to support funding applications, contracts and service delivery.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and financial statements with auditors.
• Take responsibility for returns to funders and regulators.
• Identify opportunities to claim Gift Aid and submit Gift Aid returns.

Skills

Financial management

Governance & compliance

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Presentation of financial information

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and values-driven Head of Finance to lead the organisation's financial management and reporting. This is a key senior role, providing strategic and operational financial oversight, supporting the Head of Business Support, the Treasurer, senior managers and Trustees with accurate, timely and insightful financial information.

Client Details

You will oversee day to day financial operations, ensure strong governance and compliance, and play a central role in supporting funding, grants and contractual requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified finance professional with charity or not for profit experience who enjoys working in a purpose-led environment.

Description

• Maintain accurate financial records and accounts, monitoring performance against agreed budgets and highlighting variances
• Oversee banking arrangements, insurance, payroll processes and service agreements
• Manage VAT records and ensure timely submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Prepare clear, accurate and timely financial reports for senior management and the Trustee Board
• Provide financial information and analysis to support funding applications, contracts and service delivery
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and financial statements, working with senior colleagues, the Treasurer and external auditors
• Take responsibility for financial returns to funders, regulatory bodies and partner organisations
• Identify opportunities to claim Gift Aid and prepare and submit Gift Aid returns to HMRC
• Lead on the financial elements of funding bids and grant applications
• Prepare and submit regular financial and progress reports for grant-funded programmes

Profile

A successful Head of Finance should have:

• Experience in financial management and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence in presenting financial information to stakeholders.

Job Offer

What's on offer

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working 2 days office per week
• 35 hour working week (FTE)
• Interest-free travel loans
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 20% discount on gym membership
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay