Head of Finance at Huddersfield Town Foundation

Get Berkshire Active; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community foundation in Huddersfield is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial management and strategic development. The ideal candidate has senior finance experience, preferably in the charity sector, and the ability to inspire teams and promote innovation. This full-time position offers a salary between £35,000-£40,000, with hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• Senior finance experience, preferably in the charity sector.
• Ability to inspire teams and promote innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial management and deliver monthly management accounts.
• Provide financial reporting and strategic financial support to staff and the Board of Trustees.
• Complete financial returns to statutory bodies and funding partners.
• Drive good governance across the Foundation.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Strong financial control

Innovative leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and purpose-driven Head of Finance to lead the strategic development and operations of the Foundation's finance arm. This role is central to bringing our strategy to life - ensuring the business support to ensure our community can GROW through learning and opportunity, BELONG through connection and inclusion, and THRIVE through improved wellbeing.

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 dependent upon experience and skills.

Working pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (but we can be flexible and welcome applicants requiring alternative work patterns).

Location: The Huddersfield Town Foundation, Leeds Road Sports Complex. Hybrid working arrangements will be considered.

Contract: Permanent.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Finance will take responsibility for day-to-day financial management, monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and strategic financial support to Huddersfield Town Foundation staff and its Board of Trustees. The role also includes taking responsibility for completion of financial returns to statutory bodies and funding partners and for driving good governance across the Foundation through review of policies, risk documentation and working practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial management and deliver monthly management accounts.
• Provide financial reporting and strategic financial support to staff and the Board of Trustees.
• Complete financial returns to statutory bodies and funding partners.
• Drive good governance across the Foundation through review of policies, risk documentation and working practices.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Strategic thinker and inclusive leader with senior finance experience.
• Experience preferred in the charity sector.
• Ability to promote a culture of strong financial control and attention to detail.
• Ability to inspire teams, drive innovation, and embed organisational values in everything you do.

About the Foundation

With a team of 26 staff and a turnover of £1.2m, the Foundation is entering a new chapter. The Board has ambitious plans, and we need resilient, imaginative, and values-led leaders to help us deliver on our mission to empower OUR TOWN to thrive.