Volunteer Head of Finance and Accounting (job-share) | The Collaborative Health Community (CHC)

The Collaborative Health Community; Hove; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Volunteer Head of Finance and Accounting to provide vision and leadership for financial matters. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference in the community, particularly in promoting healthy lifestyles among youth. The position requires a professional qualification in finance, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing financial strategies. Join this inspiring team and contribute to meaningful projects that advocate for food addiction recognition and treatment.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification in finance or accounting.
• Experience in similar roles with knowledge of charity finances.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead financial strategies and policies for the charity.
• Support project teams and lead financial planning and risk management.

Skills

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, AAT)

Experience in charity finances

Excellent communication skills in English

IT literacy, including advanced Excel skills

Ability to build relationships

Proactive, hands-on attitude

Experience in preparing management accounts

Passion for healthy lifestyles and charitable work

Team-oriented mindset

Ability to prioritize and organize workload

Job description

Volunteer Head of Finance and Accounting (job-share) | The Collaborative Health Community (CHC)

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Overview

Provide vision and leadership for the charity’s financial and funding matters to support the projects: Collaboration for Kids and Food Addiction Solutions.

What difference will you make?

As a team of volunteers, we appreciate your valuable time. This voluntary position offers no monetary compensation but aims to provide job satisfaction and the opportunity to work with passionate, like-minded individuals committed to making a difference. The expected commitment is approximately 6-10 hours per week, with flexibility to adjust as projects develop.

What are we looking for?

• Recognised professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, AAT).
• Experience in a similar role and knowledge of charity finances is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• IT literacy, including advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to build relationships and guide colleagues on financial matters.
• Proactive, hands-on attitude with a focus on delivering high standards.
• Experience in preparing management accounts and producing clear reports.
• Passion for healthy lifestyles and charitable work, especially for children and adolescents.
• Team-oriented, positive, and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload effectively.
• Capacity to balance voluntary work with other commitments.
• Expertise in finance or related fields.

What will you be doing?

As Joint Head of Finance and Accounting, your main responsibilities include developing and leading financial strategies, policies, and initiatives to ensure the sustainability and reputation of The CHC and its projects. You will support project teams, build effective financial policies, and lead financial planning and risk management efforts. Your role involves working on projects focused on inspiring healthy eating among youth and advocating for food addiction recognition and treatment.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Volunteer
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations