Details:
- Salary: £63,000 - 67,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Huddersfield West Yorkshire
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
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
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
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