Part-Time Finance Leader for Social Impact

Broster Buchanan; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Wellbeing days

Volunteering time

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Leeds Community Foundation is recruiting a Head of Finance for a senior, strategic finance role based in Leeds with hybrid working. The post is 28 hours per week and sits on the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for budgeting, reporting and treasury across four entities.

You will shape strategy, manage governance, and lead a small team, contributing to social impact across Leeds and Bradford. The role blends hands-on finance work with leadership and partnership across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with real depth in financial leadership.
• Experience in charity finance and fund accounting or credibility to operate in the sector from day one.
• Ability to translate complex numbers into clear, actionable advice for non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and long-term financial planning across four entities.
• Own management accounts, statutory accounts and external audit, and fund accounting.
• Provide reporting and assurance to boards, finance committees and the Treasurer, ensuring robust controls and risk management.
• Oversee investment and treasury arrangements with external managers and banks.
• Embrace technology to streamline processes and support transformation initiatives.
• Lead, support and develop the finance team to foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic thinking

Board reporting

People leadership

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Leeds Community Foundation is recruiting a Head of Finance for a senior, strategic finance role based in Leeds with hybrid working. The post is 28 hours per week and sits on the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for budgeting, reporting and treasury across four entities.

You will shape strategy, manage governance, and lead a small team, contributing to social impact across Leeds and Bradford. The role blends hands-on finance work with leadership and partnership across the organisation.