Head of Finance and Resources

Andover Mind; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Finance and Resources to lead their financial strategy and operations. This pivotal leadership role involves collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team and managing resources effectively to ensure sustainability. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in senior finance roles within the charity sector, exceptional leadership, and analytical skills. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in finance roles, ideally in the charity sector.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Knowledge of charity-specific financial regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, operations, and governance.
• Oversee human resources and business services.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategy.

Skills

Financial qualifications

Leadership and people management

Financial strategy expertise

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

We are working with Andover Mind, a charity that supports people with mental ill health in Andover, Basingstoke and Aldershot and the wider community. They are seeking a Head of Finance and Resources to join the Senior Leadership team as they embark on a new three-year strategy for growth, sustainability and a wider range of support.

The Head of Finance and Resources will lead the financial strategy, operations and finance-related governance of the charity, ensuring financial sustainability and effective stewardship of resources to achieve organisational goals. This is a business-critical leadership role, involving working closely with the Treasurer, CEO and Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be a member of the Senior Management Team and expect to participate in top level strategy for the organisation.

Responsibilities

• The role encompasses financial controls, reporting, analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee business services: Human Resources, ICT and systems optimisation, premises, contract oversight, supplier management and procurement.
• Lead team management within finance and resources functions.
• Collaborate with the Treasurer, CEO and Senior Leadership Team on strategy and governance.

Qualifications

• Financially qualified or significant QBE.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the charity sector.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities, ideally including people/HR functions.
• Expertise in financial strategy, controls, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manage complex financial data.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of charity-specific financial regulations is a plus.

How to apply

This is a pivotal opportunity to lead a vital function in a values-driven organisation making a difference. If you’re passionate about using your financial expertise to create lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, [e-mail] or 01962 813300. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

The charity welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 01/10/25