Head of Finance and Resources

Mind in Croydon; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity focused on mental health is seeking a Head of Finance and Resources to lead financial operations and support mission sustainability. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day finance activities, producing financial reports, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should be a qualified accountant with strong charity finance and governance knowledge. The role offers flexible working opportunities and is based in Croydon.

Benefits

Pension scheme

36 days holiday plus additional

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with charity finance experience.
• Proven track record in financial reporting and audit preparation.
• Strong understanding of charity governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations including accounting and payroll.
• Produce monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Manage the annual audit process.

Skills

Charity finance experience

Financial reporting

Audit preparation

Budget management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS (Staffology)

Job description

Benefits: NOW! Pension scheme, flexible working/TOIL opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), 36 days holiday and additional for length of service, life assurance, eye test vouchers and training and development opportunities.

Hours: 36 hours per week, 9am 5pm Monday to Friday

(This will include working some evenings to attend committee and Board meetings)

Location: Croydon, Surrey (some hybrid working opportunities, in line with the needs of the Charity)

Mind in Croydon (MiC) is a charity concerned with the welfare of people with mental health problems living in the London Borough of Croydon and the surrounding areas. MiC delivers Mental Health Transformation Program services alongside Croydon BME Forum, these include Croydon Health and Wellbeing Space and Mental Health Personal Independence Coordinators. Other services include Recovery Space (out of hours crisis alternative), Advocacy, Active Minds, Carers Support, Peer Support In Reach, Social Networking, Counselling.

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Head of Finance and Resources to lead our financial and operational functions and play a key role in supporting the charity s mission and long-term sustainability.

As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will oversee finance and facilities, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and operational efficiency.

You ll work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, and Trustee Board to deliver accurate reporting, strategic budgeting, and effective resource planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, payroll, pensions, and reconciliations.
• Produce monthly management accounts and prepare annual financial statements in line with audit requirements.
• Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Treasurer to develop and monitor budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare donor financial reports in accordance with grant agreements and deadlines
• Oversee the Finance Officer and Facilities Manager, ensuring smooth delivery of finance and premises support.
• Attend quarterly Finance and Risk sub-committee meetings, in addition to 3 to 4 full Board meetings annually.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support strategic planning and contribute to organisational development through effective resource management.

We encourage applications from those with Lived Experience.

About You:

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in charity finance.
• Proven track record in financial reporting, audit preparation, and budget management.
• Strong understanding of charity governance and financial compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience managing staff and working collaboratively across teams.
• Highly organised, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• First rate IT skills including Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of HRIS is preferrable (Staffology currently used).
• Self-motivated with an adaptable and flexible approach
• Good team player with a can-do attitude