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Location: Alscot Offices, Atherstone-on-Stour, Stratford-upon-Avon
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum
Hybrid Working: Available following a settling-in period of approximately 3 months
Join Heart of England Mencap and help people with learning disabilities lead fulfilling lives where they can thrive and reach their full potential.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a key role responsible for ensuring the organisation's financial sustainability, supporting strategic growth, and leading our finance function.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader who is passionate about making a difference and wants to use their expertise to support a values-driven charity.
As Head of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation, working closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees and senior management team to ensure effective financial management, governance and long-term sustainability.
You will lead the Finance Team, oversee financial planning and reporting, support business development opportunities, and ensure services remain financially viable while delivering positive outcomes for the people we support.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the organisation's financial strategy and supporting growth plans
Preparing and managing annual budgets and financial forecasts
Providing financial insight and advice to the CEO, Board and Senior Leadership Team
Developing business cases and financial proposals for new opportunities
Maintaining financial risk registers and supporting strategic decision-making
Overseeing management accounts and financial reporting
Monitoring service performance through trading statements and cost centre analysis
Managing cash flow, debtors and financial controls
Supporting payroll sign-off and statutory financial reporting
Ensuring accurate and timely financial information across the organisation
Leading the annual audit process and statutory accounts preparation
Managing compliance with charity and regulatory requirements
Maintaining insurance arrangements and statutory filings
Managing relationships with external auditors and professional advisers
Supporting GDPR compliance and organisational policies
Building strong relationships with local authorities, commissioners and funding bodies
Supporting contract negotiations and commissioning opportunities
Identifying new income streams and funding opportunities
Supporting grant management and restricted fund reporting
Leading, developing and supporting the Finance Team
Driving continuous improvement across financial systems and processes
Building strong working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders
Supporting a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture
We're looking for a confident and experienced finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and communication skills.
You will have:
A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role
Experience leading and developing finance teams
Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills
Experience working with Boards of Trustees and senior stakeholders
Knowledge of charity accounting and regulatory requirements
Experience managing audits, statutory reporting and compliance
Strong Microsoft Excel and Sage accounting system knowledge
Experience implementing or improving financial systems and reporting processes
The ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences
A proactive, solution-focused and collaborative approach
Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or public sector would be highly advantageous.
Hybrid working opportunities
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Extensive training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
High street and online retailer discounts
Refer a Friend scheme
Long service awards
Sick pay
Life assurance scheme
Staff recognition awards
If you're an experienced finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing and ambitious charity, we'd love to hear from you.
