We are honoured to be partnering with a wonderful charity based on the outskirts of Cambridge in the recruitment of a Head of Finance to be part of the Operational Management Team.

Reporting into the Finance Director, the Head of Finance will be vital member of the Finance team, with 5 direct reports and will manage the financial operations and subsidiary companies.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited:

Prepare the annual report and accounts for the charity and its subsidiaries.Manage and lead the finance team to deliver a full set of transactional accounting and financial reporting.Work closely with the Management Accountant to ensure the annual budget process and forecasts align with reporting requirements.Manage restricted funds and ensure processes are in place.Provide financial insight and analysis to senior managers to support organisational planning, strategy development, budgets, forecasts, and performance monitoring.Monitor financial risk, implement mitigations, and update risk registers accordingly.Manage the annual audit process.Manage the financial aspects of payroll and pensions.Liaise with their outsourced payroll bureau, ensuring controls and processes are in place.Coordinate tender processes for key financial services, including banking, investment managers, payroll bureau and auditors.

The ideal candidate will be:

Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)Previous working knowledge of the Charities SORP is desirable but not essential.Strong analytical and technical skills for accounts, VAT, and tax preparation.

Hybrid working is on offer with 2 days on-site and 3 days working from home.

Salary on offer is 50-55K, depending on individual experience.