National Head of Finance
Knottingley, West Yorkshire
Salary: £75k - £85k per annum plus car allowance
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Are You a Finance Leader Ready to Drive Change in the Charity Sector?
Are you looking for a senior finance role that goes beyond the numbers and truly makes an impact?
At Real Life Options, every role is a vital part of a bigger mission, working together to empower, uplift, and transform lives across the UK. Our frontline teams provide the freedom, dignity, and support that help people live life on their own terms. But behind the scenes, our finance team ensures financial stability, allowing us to continue delivering life-changing support. That’s where you come in.
As National Head of Finance, you’ll play the key leadership role in financial management, reporting, and strategic decision-making. You’ll support our Group Chief Executive Officer and provide sound financial advice to the members and senior management colleagues to help drive financial sustainability across the organisation. You will oversee financial governance to ensure that the organisation complies with company law, maintains company records and is accountable for reporting any relevant changes to Companies House and HMRC.
As a confident and experienced leader you will manage a talented Finance Team across England and Scotland supported by the Deputy Head of Finance.
If you're a qualified accountant with leadership experience in a national organisation, and relevant experience in a senior finance role within the health and social care sector, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and be part of something bigger!
Why Join Us?
✅ Lead with Impact – Your financial leadership will directly support life-changing services.
✅ Strategic Role – As part of the Senior Leadership Team you will drive financial decision-making and advise on all major financial issues.
✅ Work-Life Balance – Enjoy 38 days annual leave
✅ Financial Benefits – Pension scheme, life cover, & health cash plan.
✅ Employee Perks – Exclusive discounts, wellbeing schemes, cycle to work, & more.
If you're a qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with demonstrable senior leadership experience in a large national organisation, with a not-for-profit or public sector background we want to hear from you.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know!
IND123
