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Head of Finance

Location: Middlesbrough

Salary: Circa 60,000 per annum plus 6% employer pension contribution

Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)

Holidays: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary days at Easter and Christmas

Are you an experienced finance leader looking for a strategic role within a values-led organisation?

We are seeking a Head of Finance to join our senior leadership team. This position will be instrumental in ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing investment and risk management, and leading a professional finance team. The role also includes providing financial guidance to senior stakeholders and supporting day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organisation's mission and long-term objectives
• Lead day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Oversee treasury and investment activities, including working with external advisors to maximise ethical and responsible investment returns
• Provide financial analysis and advice to senior leaders and trustee boards
• Manage and mentor the finance team, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal policies
• Oversee risk management, including maintaining a financial risk register and supporting audit processes
• Provide guidance and training to operational teams to strengthen financial awareness and compliance
• Collaborate with IT providers to support the finance function's systems and cybersecurity
• Oversee payroll and pension arrangements in partnership with HR
• Manage organisational insurance needs and relationships with insurance providers
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, lawyers, bankers, and investment managers

About You:

• Significant experience in senior-level financial, asset and resource management in a comparable setting
• Experience managing investment and property portfolios
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems and software (e.g., accounting applications, MS Office)
• Proven track record of reporting at board level and advising senior stakeholders
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification/experience
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is desirable; if not qualified, extensive financial leadership experience (QBE) is essential
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Excellent strategic thinking, planning and organisational skills
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop teams
• Confident communicator, able to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work independently and manage a varied workload

Additional Information:

• Some travel within the UK may be required
• Occasional work outside normal office hours may be necessary
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial

This role offers an opportunity to join an organisation that values integrity, collaboration, and long-term sustainability.

If you'd like to learn more or receive the full job description, please get in touch.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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