Impact-Driven Head of Finance - Part-Time (22h)

Action for Carers; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Action for Carers Surrey is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead our finance function. You will oversee management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, payroll and governance, while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls.

This hands‑on role values collaboration and continuous improvement within a purpose‑led organisation. We are looking for a qualified finance professional with ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent, significant leadership experience, and a track

Qualifications

• A recognised accountancy qualification.
• Significant hands‑on finance leadership or Finance Manager experience.
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Strong financial systems and IT skills, ideally including Xero.
• Experience overseeing payroll, pensions and financial controls.
• Track record of improving processes and driving efficiencies.
• Experience managing or supporting staff and developing positive working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain financial information to non‑finance colleagues.
• Collaborative, solutions‑focused approach and alignment with organisational values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management accounts, budgeting and forecasting.
• Lead governance and financial controls across the organisation.
• Improve processes to streamline ways of working and increase efficiency.
• Maintain reporting and financial insight for decision making.
• Develop staff and strengthen cross‑team collaboration.

Skills

Financial leadership

Management accounts

Budgeting

Xero experience

Payroll controls

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Action for Carers Surrey is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead our finance function. You will oversee management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, payroll and governance, while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls.

This hands‑on role values collaboration and continuous improvement within a purpose‑led organisation. We are looking for a qualified finance professional with ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent, significant leadership experience, and a track