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Head of Finance

Sewell Moorhouse Recruitment

Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

25 days ago

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Job summary

An established charity in south Leeds is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant passionate about making a difference in the community. The role involves leading the finance function, producing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The organization offers a highly autonomous environment, flexible working hours, and a commitment to a diverse workforce. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a meaningful sector, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday
Hybrid working
Flexible working hours
Fantastic new offices

Qualifications

  • Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA credentials.
  • Experience leading finance teams, ideally in a charitable context.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and motivate the finance function, fostering a positive culture.
  • Produce monthly management accounts and business performance analysis.

Skills

ACA qualification
ACCA qualification
CIMA qualification
Experience in charitable environment
Hands-on accounting experience
Leadership skills
Sage knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage

Job description

Sewell Wallis are working with a well-known charity based in south Leeds who are looking to appoint a new Head of Finance to lead their finance team.

If you are looking to work for a business that gives back to the community, with a diverse workforce and a highly autonomous environment then this is a great opportunity to consider applying for.

This Head of Finance role would suit someone who has ideally worked for a charitable organisation before, and is highly astute on the commercials behind it being successful.

What will you be doing?

  1. Lead and motivate the finance function, embedding a positive culture throughout.
  2. Supporting the organisation with a Sage implementation.
  3. Produce the monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary for the Board.
  4. Effectively business partner with key budget holders, holding them accountable for budgets and forecasts for their departmental areas.
  5. Owning the P&L and balance sheet.
  6. Look at current month end processes and procedures and implementing any improvements necessary.
  7. Financial modelling around potential scenarios.
  8. Ensure adherence to financial regulations.
  9. Cash flow forecasting.
  10. Producing statutory accounts.
  11. Business performance analysis.

What skills are we looking for?

  1. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
  2. Experience working within a charitable environment ideally, however not essential if you have a passion for joining one!
  3. Experience being a hands on accountant whilst also leading a team.
  4. Sage would be beneficial but not essential.

What's on offer?

  1. 25 days holiday.
  2. Hybrid working.
  3. Fantastic new offices and fantastic working environment.
  4. Flexible working hours.

Please send your CV or contact Lucy Regan for further information.

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