Head of Finance – Senior Leadership Role

About the role

We are seeking a commercially‑minded Head of Finance to join a values‑led organisation undergoing major restructuring and transformation. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Transformation, you will sit on the Senior Leadership Team and shape the future finance function while ensuring stability and governance throughout change.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing finance team of nine professionals.
• Produce monthly management accounts and statutory financial reports.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and long‑term business planning.
• Lead finance transformation through process improvement, systems enhancement and automation.
• Support the organisation through a significant restructuring programme, ensuring robust financial planning and effective change management.
• Manage treasury, cash‑flow forecasting, banking relationships and regulatory compliance.
• Provide commercial insight and strategic financial support to the Executive Team and Board.
• Contribute to wider strategic initiatives, including organisational transformation, business planning and potential M&A activity.

Required profile

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant.
• Proven experience leading finance teams within a complex organisation.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
• Track record of delivering finance transformation and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting organisations through periods of change, restructuring or business transformation.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and business partnering skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 per year.
• Home‑based working with occasional travel to London.