Head of Finance and Resources

The Wish Centre; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A Lancashire-based charity is looking for a Head of Finance & Resources to provide strategic financial leadership and assurance. This hybrid role involves close collaboration with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, focusing on financial management, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a strategic financial role and the ability to influence decision-making effectively. The position is part-time with a focus on providing meaningful impacts through strong governance and sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic financial leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and assurance.
• Lead on financial management, reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Support informed decision-making and effective service delivery.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Compliance

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Head of Finance & Resources - The Wish Centre

Location: Hybrid – Home / Blackburn (as required)

Hours: 18 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Actual Salary: £19,156.95 – £20,263 per annum (dependent on experience)

Closing date: 25 January 2026

About The Wish Centre

The Wish Centre is a Lancashire-based charity supporting people to be free from domestic abuse. For over 35 years, we have delivered specialist, trauma-informed services including refuge accommodation, advocacy, counselling, behaviour change programmes, education and training.

We are values-led, ambitious and committed to strong governance, accountability and long-term sustainability so our services can continue to make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Head of Finance & Resources to provide strategic financial leadership and assurance across the organisation.

Working closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, you will lead on financial management, reporting, budgeting, compliance and risk, while supporting informed decision-making and the effective delivery of our services. This is a senior, trusted advisory role with real influence.

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