Head of Finance and Governance

Energise Me; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Energise Me, a charity in Hampshire, seeks a Head of Finance and Governance to manage overall financial operations, reporting, and strategic leadership. The role offers flexible hours, with responsibilities including compliance oversight and budget preparation, ideal for a qualified accountant passionate about charity finance.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday per year

10% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance: 3 x Salary

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting policies.
• Knowledge of charity law and VAT.
• Calm and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management and accounting functions.
• Guide preparation of annual budgets.
• Manage payroll and personnel requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

People skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Xero

Job description

If you’re looking for a flexible charity finance role in a friendly team, this could be the job for you! We are looking for a manager to take charge of Energise Me’s day-to-day accounting and the financial management and governance of the charity.

The role is responsible for budgeting and reporting on the charity’s financial performance to the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees.

About Energise Me

Energise Me is a small charity working across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We tackle the things that prevent active lifestyles, so everyone can improve their health and happiness by moving more.

We are:

• Curious about what stops people from being active

• Open to different ideas and perspectives

• Creative in how we do things and who we work with

• Bold in taking risks and speaking out about things that need to change

We provide a friendly and flexible working environment, with opportunities to work remotely.

We are growing. We have investment secured to 2027 and further investment opportunities in the pipeline.

About the role

As Head of Finance and Governance, you will lead accounting, financial management and governance of the charity. You will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership to the Chief Executive, the Board of Trustees and Sub-committees.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a qualified accountant with a calm and professional attitude and approach.

You will have a strong understanding of accounting policies and packages such as Xero.

Knowledge of The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), charity law and VAT will help you stand out from the crowd.

You will have an excellent eye for detail and the ability to think critically and make clear decisions under pressure.

You will have excellent people skills and work well on your own and as part of a team.

Role Dimensions

• Manage Energise Me’s financial and accounting functions, related policies and reporting, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, regulations and procedures.

• Guide the preparation of annual budgets and the creation of a three-year financial strategy.

• Manage the payroll and personnel requirements of the charity.

• Line manage the Finance and IT Manager.

• Manage the external contractor who provides secretarial support to the charity.

Job details

• Salary: £44-£56k per annum (pro rata) | Up to 28 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Hybrid (Winchester and/or remote)
• Holiday: 25 days of paid holiday per year plus Bank and public holidays. After 1 full holiday year of service you will be entitled to 1 extra day of leave per year, up to a maximum of 3 extra days after 3 completed years of service
• Pension: 10% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance: 3 x Salary Life cover for all employees automatically from date of employment.

Application Deadline: 5pm, Sunday 29th June 2025.

Interviews will be held in person in Winchester onFriday 4th July.