Head of Finance and Corporate Services

NFP PEOPLE; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Essex seeks a Head of Finance and Corporate Services to lead financial strategy and improve financial systems. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong management skills and experience in leading teams. This role offers a salary between £50,000 to £55,000 and flexible working options. Join to make a meaningful impact in the charity sector.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Blue Light Card

Cash Health Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Ongoing professional development

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong financial management skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, management, and reporting.
• Produce budgets, management accounts, and forecasts.
• Advise senior leaders and Trustees on strategy and performance.
• Improve financial systems, controls, and processes.
• Oversee facilities and maintenance operations.
• Manage the commercial performance of the hydropool service.
• Line manage a small, dedicated team.

Skills

Financial reporting and analysis

Systems and process improvement

Communication skills

Relationship building

Proactive and collaborative approach

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)

Job description

Head of Finance and Corporate Services

Make your next step a meaningful one.

This is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into a senior role with purpose. The charity is growing, investing in its future and looking for a skilled and proactive leader to shape finance, strengthen operations and support long term sustainability.

Location: Billericay, Essex

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000

Contract: Full time, Permanent (flexible options available) Hybrid working

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take their first step into a Head of role, or an established manager looking to make more of an impact. You will report directly to the Director responsible for Corporate Services and work closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and senior team.

You will take ownership of all areas of finance including planning, reporting, controls, systems and compliance. You will also provide leadership to the Hydropool and Maintenance Managers, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.

It is a varied role where you will lead financial strategy, improve processes, and play a key part in organisational growth and service development.

What You Will Do

• Lead financial planning, management and reporting
• Produce budgets, management accounts and forecasts
• Advise senior leaders and Trustees on strategy and performance
• Improve financial systems, controls and processes
• Oversee facilities and maintenance operations
• Manage the commercial performance of the hydropool service
• Line manage a small, dedicated team

About You

You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with strong financial management skills and the confidence to communicate clearly at all levels. You do not need to have worked in a charity before. What matters is that you bring:

• Excellent financial reporting and analysis skills
• Experience improving systems, processes or controls
• The ability to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues
• A proactive, curious and collaborative approach
• Strong communication and relationship building skills

What’s on Offer

• A senior, high-impact role in a values driven organisation
• Flexible working options and a supportive culture
• Blue Light Card and Cash Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Pension scheme

If you are a finance professional looking to lead with purpose and influence meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Finance Business Partner, Finance and Operations Manager or Head of Finance. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.