Head of Finance (3 month Fixed Term Contract)

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Bradford is seeking a Head of Finance for a 3-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting and audits, providing insightful balance sheet reporting to support the charity's sustainability. Strong people management skills and accounting qualifications are essential. This role offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary of £54,000.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant.
• Strong people management skills required.
• Experience in financial reporting and audits necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive the annual statutory reporting process.
• Lead the external audit process.
• Prepare reports for the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.

Skills

People management

Financial reporting

Audit management

Process improvement

Financial forecasting

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

Finance ledger system

Job description

Head of Finance (3 month FTC) - Bradford - £54,000 - Hybrid (2/3 days in the office)

Our client is a charity based in Bradford and we are looking for a Head of Finance to cover the role whilst a permanent resource is recruited.

The role will:

• Drive the annual statutory reporting process
• Lead the external audit process
• Prepare action plans and report audit findings to the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive and insightful regular balance sheet reporting and forecasting (capital expenditure, cashflow, liabilities and reserves) to support the financial sustainability of the charity
• Identify and implement process and system improvements.
• Take the leading role in the finance ledger system replacement procurement, design & implementation
• Provide support to ensure key operational and financial targets are delivered
• Develop, recommend and implement cash and capital management systems and reporting
• Provide assessments of capital expenditure business cases and strategic opportunities to support and influence decision making
• Support the month end and annual accounting
• Submit the VAT return and provide any tax advice

Ideally you will be a fully qualified accountant with strong people management skills with the ability to build strong business relationships internally and externally.