Michael Page
Head of Finance
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Role Overview
You'll lead all aspects of financial strategy, planning, and performance across a complex organisation, acting as the key financial advisor to senior leadership. This is a high-impact role offering both strategic influence and operational leadership in a purpose-led setting.
Client Details
Our client is a respected, values-led organisation operating across multiple sites, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality services that have a meaningful impact on children and young people.
They have a well-established leadership team and are committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and long-term sustainability.
Description
- Lead and deliver the overall financial strategy aligned to organisational priorities
- Act as the principal financial advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team
- Oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and standards
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Produce high-quality management information and statutory accounts
- Provide insight and challenge to support decision-making across the organisation
- Develop and lead a high-performing finance team
- Monitor financial performance and drive continuous improvement across services
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Profile
A successful Head of Finance will ideally be:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
- Strong track record of strategic financial planning and delivering organisational change
- Excellent knowledge of governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
- Strong leadership capability with experience developing teams
- Confident working with senior stakeholders at Board level
- Values-driven, with a genuine interest in making a positive impact
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Job Offer
- Salary: £63,000 - £67,500
- Senior leadership role with direct influence on organisational strategy
- Opportunity to work in a values-driven, purpose-led environment
- Broad role across multiple sites offering variety and impact
- Supportive leadership team and strong organisational culture
Desired Skills and Experience
- Role Titles: Director of Finance / Head of Finance / Finance Director
- Skills:
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Charity / Education / Public Sector Finance (highly desirable)
- Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting (ESFA, Charity Commission, Companies House)
- Team Leadership & Development
- Stakeholder Management (Board / SLT level)
- Qualifications:
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)
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