Head Of Finance & Operations

RM Recruit; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization based in the UK is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their finance function, ensuring strong governance and financial controls. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Executive Team to shape financial strategy and provide insightful reporting. This role requires a committed individual with a proven track record in finance management. The position is mostly onsite, with some remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial governance and controls.
• Ability to prepare and present financial reports clearly.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charity’s finance function with strong governance.
• Work closely with the Executive Team on financial strategy.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
• Act as an advisor to budget holders regarding financial decisions.

Job description

Overview

RM Recruit are supporting a fantastic socially focused charity in the recruitment of their newly defined Head of Finance vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charity’s finance function with strong governance and solid financial controls.
• Work closely with the Executive Team and Board, helping shape financial strategy and providing clear, insightful reporting to support planning and manage risks.
• Report directly to the Chief Executive and the Finance & Risk Sub-Committee, while keeping in touch with the Treasurer and Chair as needed.
• Ensure accounting policies are applied consistently, and review them annually—ideally before the financial year ends—to keep everything up to date. Work closely with external auditors to support this process.
• Prepare clear and accurate monthly management accounts for the Executive Team and Board, including Income & Expenditure, Balance Sheet, and variance analysis, so everyone has the insights they need to make informed decisions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to budget holders, offering expert financial guidance so their decisions are backed by accurate financial insights.
• Support and grow the Finance Team, from hiring and training to performance management—creating a positive and high-performing environment.
• Ensure the charity remains fully compliant with all financial responsibilities—HMRC, the Charity Commission, Companies House, funders and commissioners—and ensure all returns are submitted accurately and on time.
• Oversee the external payroll provider, ensuring services meet needs and that all statutory obligations are handled properly and on time.

Additional information

This role will be based onsite 4 days with 1 day working from home per week.

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