Head of Finance
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
£43,000 - £53,800 per annum
Permanent

About the Role:

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected not for profit organisation dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of children and adults across Gloucestershire. They are seeking a Head of Finance with a strong sense of social purpose to lead their financial operations and support the organisation's mission.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for providing financial leadership, ensuring the financial resilience of the organisation, and supporting the CEO in achieving strategic goals. As part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will contribute to the development and delivery of organisational strategies, drive financial transparency, and ensure that financial control systems are robust and effective.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the financial operations of the organisation, aligning financial strategies with the overall mission and goals.

* Support the Senior Leadership Team in establishing and maintaining annual budgets and financial objectives.

* Develop and maintain best practice financial standards, policies, and procedures.

* Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal obligations as a Registered Provider of Social Housing and a Registered Charity.

* Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and reporting to safeguard the organisation's financial health.

* Support the Finance & Risk Committee, ensuring effective governance and completion of action items

What We Offer:

The organisation values work-life balance and provides a range of benefits, including:

* A generous contributory pension scheme.

* Competitive holiday entitlement, with additional days awarded based on length of service.

* Non-contractual benefits such as life assurance, free use of sports facilities, and wellbeing days.

* Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities throughout your career.

* Free gym membership for you and your household.

* Invitations to exclusive company events for you and your family.

* The option for hybrid working, allowing flexibility between office and remote work.

About You:

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a senior financial role, ideally within a non-profit or social enterprise setting. You should possess strong leadership skills, with the ability to drive organisational excellence through sound financial management. A proactive, self-starter approach is essential, along with a commitment to the organisation's values and social mission.

Benefits:

* Additional leave

* Company events

* Company pension

* Cycle to work scheme

* Free parking

* Gym membership

* Health & wellbeing programme

* Life insurance

* Sick pay

* Work from home option