Ashley Kate Finance are supporting a well-established and mission-driven organisation in the search for a Head of Finance to join their senior leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to lead the finance function across two connected entities, providing strategic and operational financial leadership in a role that will shape the organisation’s future.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business, the successful candidate will take ownership of financial planning, reporting, compliance, and team leadership. You'll play a key role in supporting strategic decisions while ensuring robust internal controls, effective systems, and financial sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the production of management accounts, statutory accounts, and compliance with relevant standards (including SORP, where applicable).
• Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis and risk management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across multiple cost centres.
• Lead, develop, and support a small finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong financial operations and internal controls, including payroll, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and system optimisation.
• Act as a key liaison with external stakeholders such as auditors, banks, and regulators.
• Deputise for the Director of Finance & Business where required and contribute to broader leadership discussions.

Person specification:

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior finance role.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, planning, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and experience presenting to senior stakeholders or boards.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with accounting software (Sage 50 or similar).

Desirable:

• Fully qualified (or finalist) in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Experience working across multiple entities or group structures.
• Familiarity with charity finance and accounting frameworks (e.g. SORP).

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a leadership finance role while working for an organisation with real purpose, we’d love to hear from you.