Interim Head Of Finance

Transaction Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected not-for-profit organization in Bromsgrove is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their finance team and oversee financial strategy. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £90,000, a strong benefits package, and a focus on work-life balance. Ideal candidates should have leadership experience in finance, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Join a purpose-driven organization that values its people's development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Market-leading holiday allowance

Strong focus on work-life balance

Opportunity to make a real difference

Fantastic benefits package

Long-term contract with potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management experience in a senior finance role.
• Expertise in financial planning, compliance, and reporting.
• Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the finance team and overseeing the companies financial strategy.
• Managing external audits, compliance, inspections, and financial reporting.
• Providing strategic financial planning, budgeting, and risk analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Financial planning

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Ethical governance

Job description

About the Business

This is a unique opportunity to join a respected not-for-profit organisation as Head of Finance in Bromsgrove. This long-term contract role offers the chance to work for a superb, purpose-driven organisation that makes a real difference. The business boasts a fantastic benefits package, market-leading holiday allowance, and a true focus on work-life balance.

Main Duties:

As Head of Finance, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the finance team and overseeing the companies financial strategy
• Leading all financial reporting and managing the finance team
• Creating and enforcing financial policies and ensuring compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements
• Managing external audits, compliance, inspections, and financial reporting
• Providing strategic financial planning, budgeting, scenario planning and risk analysis
• Advising senior stakeholders on financial decisions and performance
• Overseeing investment planning, fraud prevention, and cash flow management
• Managing relationships with key external financial partners and internal stakeholders
• Supporting the development of commercial and financial practices within the organisation

Location / Office / Culture

Based in Bromsgrove, this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with 50% of time spent in their offices. The culture is supportive, values-driven, and aligned with long-term sustainability and ethical practice. You'll be joining an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and provides a harmonious and inclusive working environment.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong leadership and team management experience in a senior finance role
• Expertise in financial planning, compliance, and reporting
• The ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders
• A strategic mindset with a focus on ethical financial governance
• Experience working in or with not-for-profit, unionised, or public sector environments is advantageous

Why You Should Join This Business

• Competitive salary of £70,000 - £90,000
• Market-leading holiday allowance
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Opportunity to make a real difference in a purpose-led organisation
• Fantastic benefits package
• Long-term contract role with the potential to become permanent

Ref: DT49050