Cathedral Appointments | B Corp™
Head of Finance
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£50,000 – £55,000 DOE | Full Time, Office Based, Fixed Term Contract | Exeter
Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established charity based in Exeter, seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead their finance function on a fixed term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional to bring strong technical and leadership skills to an organisation with a genuine social purpose.
The Role
Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, the Head of Finance will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the finance function, providing strong technical and commercial input to support sound financial management and control across the organisation. This role would suit a qualified finance professional with substantial senior-level experience, strong people leadership skills, and the confidence to operate and communicate at Board level.
Responsibilities for the Head of Finance
- Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring the right capability, resources, and professional development to meet operational objectives
- Provide specialist financial and technical advice to support compliance with relevant UK financial regulations and recognised good practice
- Produce reports, analysis, and evaluation for senior leadership and the Board, providing assurance on financial planning, budgetary control, and risk mitigation
- Take ownership of the finance team's budget, ensuring robust planning and monitoring of income and expenditure
- Produce and maintain monthly management accounts, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting
- Manage procurement activity, ensuring appropriate controls and support for high-risk and high-value purchases
- Lead the payroll function and implement robust financial controls, ensuring accurate, timely, and secure processing
- Ensure timely and accurate statutory submissions to HMRC and other relevant government bodies
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Requirements for the Head of Finance
- CCAB qualified (or equivalent expertise gained through study and experience), with a genuine commitment to continuing professional development
- Substantial senior-level experience as a finance professional, including significant experience managing a finance team
- A strong track record of strategic financial planning and budgetary control
- Advanced knowledge of VAT, HMRC, payroll regulations, and statutory accounts requirements
- Highly developed leadership, negotiation, and commercial skills, with the confidence to communicate effectively at Board level
- Experience of procurement, tender processes, and contract negotiation would be an advantage
- Prior experience within a charity finance function, and familiarity with Charities SORP, would be beneficial
- Own transport and the flexibility to travel to other sites as required
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Benefits
- Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000, dependent on experience
- Full-time, office-based role in Exeter
- The opportunity to lead and shape a finance function within a well-regarded organisation
- Genuine autonomy and influence at a senior level, working closely with the Board and senior leadership team
- A fixed-term contract offering an immediate and meaningful leadership opportunity
If you are an experienced finance leader looking for a rewarding new challenge within a purpose-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Note on Sponsorship:
We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
Recruitment Consultant: Matt Wicks
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Equal Opportunities
Cathedral Appointments is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment. We welcome applications from all candidates and assess every applicant on merit, skills, and experience alone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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