Head Of Finance

Head of Finance (12-Month FTC)

A well-established Housing Charity is seeking a Head of Finance on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role offers a unique opportunity to operate as the number two in finance, playing a key role in both strategic leadership and operational delivery while supporting a period of transformation across the finance function and wider organisation.

The organisation is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities it supports.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced finance professional looking to step into a high-impact leadership position, driving improvements across people, processes and financial insight.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the finance function, providing stability and strong leadership during a period of organisational change.
Drive the Finance Business Partnering function, improving budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning.
Take ownership of the year-end audit, statutory accounts, month-end reporting, and strengthen financial controls and reconciliations.
Lead finance transformation by improving processes, reducing manual ways of working and preparing the function for a future finance systems implementation.
Produce high-quality management reporting and dashboards to support decision-making across the organisation.

Requirements

Fully qualified accountant with experience in social housing, charity, or care and support.
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage, motivate and develop finance teams.
Experience operating at both a strategic and operational level, with a strong focus on business partnering.
Strong technical accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent analytical, systems and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact within the finance function while supporting a wider organisational transformation. There is a genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent, making it an ideal position for someone seeking both an immediate challenge and long-term stability.

The organisation is looking to appoint quickly, so candidates available at short notice / immediately available are encouraged to apply