Head of Finance and Resources - Andover Mind

Charisma Charity Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Winchester is seeking a Head of Finance and Resources to lead financial strategy and governance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a senior finance position, ideally within the charity sector, with strong leadership and analytical skills. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial operations and managing teams, contributing to organizational sustainability and effectiveness. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally in the charity sector.
• Expertise in financial controls, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of charity-specific financial regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, forecasting, reporting, and governance.
• Manage business services including HR, systems optimisation, and procurement.
• Provide line management to finance and related teams.

Skills

Financial strategy

Leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Education

Financial qualification or significant QBE

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.

The role of Head of Finance and Resources is critical as it encompasses financial controls, reporting, analysis, budgeting and forecasting; business services: Human Resources, ICT and other systems optimisation, premises, contract oversight, supplier management and procurement as well as team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, forecasting, reporting and governance within the charity.
• Oversee financial controls and ensure sustainability to achieve organisational goals.
• Manage business services including Human Resources, ICT, systems optimisation, premises, contract oversight, supplier management and procurement.
• Provide line management to the finance and related teams and collaborate with the Treasurer, CEO and Senior Leadership Team.

Qualifications and experience

• 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.

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.

Your application should include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage 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