Head of Finance - Emmaus Village Carlton

Charisma Charity Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmaus Village Carlton is seeking a Head of Finance to join their Senior Leadership Team. This role is pivotal in overseeing financial management for both charitable and social enterprise objectives, supporting operations amidst a rising homelessness crisis. The ideal candidate should possess relevant accounting qualifications, substantial leadership experience, and a strong commitment to compassion and integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in financial reporting, financial planning, strategic planning, and budgeting.
• 3+ years’ experience in a senior management/leadership role.
• Experience managing in-house payroll systems including HMRC and pension requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership of financial management across social enterprise and charitable objectives.
• Oversee administrative and IT support operations.
• Contribute to the smooth running and ongoing development of the organization.

Skills

Financial reporting

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Team leadership

Integrity

Compassion

Empathy

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Part qualified with significant relevant experience

Job description

We are working in partnership with Emmaus Village Carlton (EVC), a flagship Emmaus community, who give hope and a sense of belonging to those who have experienced homelessness or social exclusion by creating a safe and supported community and opportunities to develop. They are a respected local charity and social enterprise with a unique self-funded model, and capacity for up to 45 Companions to live and gain work experience on site, who are supported by the staff team and volunteers.

They are now seeking a new Head of Finance, who will be a pro-active member of the Senior Leadership Team and actively contribute to the smooth running and ongoing development of the organisation. The Head of Finance will provide effective leadership of the financial management of EVC, across both the social enterprise and charitable objectives, as well as overseeing administrative and IT support, working closely with the IT support provider and the Administration Assistant to achieve good operational performance.

With a sharp rise in homelessness being seen across the country and the cost-of- living crisis heavily impacting local communities, this is a hugely exciting time to join a dynamic organisation with a strong purpose and unique approach to supporting people experiencing homelessness.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or part qualified with significant relevant experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in financial reporting, financial planning, strategic planning and budgeting.
• 3+ years’ experience in a senior management / leadership role.
• Experience of managing in house payroll systems, including HMRC and pension requirements.

We are seeking an agile and resilient individual, who is highly self-motivated and demonstrates integrity, compassion and empathy.

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.

Location: Emmaus Village Carlton, Bedfordshire, MK43 7LQ / scope for occasional homeworking

Closing date: 17th July 2025

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by the EOD on the 24th July prior to shortlisting on the 25th July

Interviews with Emmaus Village Carlton: TBC