Head of Finance and Corporate Services

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Finance and Corporate Services to lead its financial and operational strategies. This full-time role involves managing a multidisciplinary team and promoting excellence in educational services for autistic children across Ireland. The successful candidate will have a strong background in financial and HR management, with excellent communication skills for presenting to boards. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a difference in the lives of young people and their families.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business required.
• Membership in a recognized professional accounting body is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team in finance, HR, IT, and governance.
• Shape operational frameworks to support autism education excellence.

Skills

Financial Management

HR Management

Corporate Governance

Risk Management

Business Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Membership in a recognized professional accounting body

Job description

Job Title:

Head of Finance and Corporate Services, Maidstone

Client:

Middletown Centre for Autism

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Middletown Centre for Autism is seeking to recruit a Head of Finance and Corporate Services. This is a permanent, full-time position with a salary of £68,436 - £71,662 (SCP 5861), plus benefits. Location: Middletown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.

About the Role:

Middletown Centre for Autism promotes excellence in education services for autistic children and young people across Ireland. The role involves shaping operational frameworks supporting our mission to promote autism education excellence across Ireland. You will lead a multidisciplinary team in finance, HR, IT, governance, and more in an internationally recognized organization.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (or equivalent).
• Membership in a recognized professional accounting body (e.g., CAI, ACCA, CIMA).
• At least three years of senior management experience, demonstrating a track record in financial and HR management, strategy development, and program delivery.
• Proficiency in corporate governance, risk management, and business planning.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to boards or similar audiences.
• Access to transport for travel across Ireland and the UK.

Applications are open until the closing date. For more information and application details, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack on our careers page. Allen People Solutions manages the recruitment process and can assist candidates requiring reasonable adjustments.

Application Process:

• Complete the application via our careers page.
• Upload a CV during registration (note: CV upload is a requirement of the job board but not part of the application process).
• Application deadline: 2 pm, Friday 16th May 2025.

Key timetable:

• Advert close: Friday, 16 May 2025
• Shortlisting: Thursday, 22 May 2025
• Interviews: Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Middletown Centre for Autism is committed to equality of opportunity for all.