Head of Finance

Job summary

Head of Finance | Gordon Moody
59k - 65k + benefits | Hybrid: two days in the office, three days at home

Main duties of the jobYour responsibilities will include:

Financial strategy and planning:
Contribute to organisational strategy and develop financial plans, forecasts and scenario models that support sustainable growth.

Budgeting and reporting:
Lead annual budgeting, oversee monthly management accounts and prepare quarterly reporting for the Finance and IT Committee and Board, including restricted and unrestricted funds.

Governance and risk:
Maintain strong financial controls, manage financial risks and ensure compliance with charity accounting requirements, including Charities SORP.Accounts and audit:
Lead statutory accounts preparation and the external audit process, working closely with auditors and supporting regulatory reporting.

Cash flow and reserves:
Oversee cash flow, banking and reserves, identifying potential funding gaps and supporting effective financial management.

Commercial and funding support:
Assess funding proposals, service costs and new opportunities, providing analysis to inform grant applications, contracts and pricing decisions.

People and improvement:
Develop the finance team, build strong relationships across the organisation and improve systems and processes through technology and more efficient ways of working.

About us At Gordon Moody, we believe in second chances and helping people build lives free from gambling harm.

As the UKs leading charity specialising in gambling-related harm, we provide residential treatment and holistic support to people whose lives have been severely affected by gambling.

For more than 50 years, we have combined specialist clinical expertise with compassionate, personalised care. Our evidence-based programmes achieve strong outcomes and help people build meaningful and lasting recovery.

We provide a discreet, professional and respectful environment where every individual is treated with dignity, compassion and without judgement

Details

Date posted
03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
59,000 to 65,000 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference numberBJob locations

Gordon Moody Unit 3

Castle Court, Castlegate WayDUDLEYWest MidlandsDY1 4RD
United Kingdom The Cedars Cedar Park RoadREDDITCHWorcestershireB
97 6HP
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Pay: 59,.00 per year

Job description:

Head of Finance | Gordon Moody
59k - 65k + benefits | Hybrid: two days in the office, three days at home Bring your financial expertise to an organisation changing lives.

Gordon Moody supports people affected by gambling-related harm.

Were looking for a Head of Finance to join us in a newly created role, combining strategic influence with practical financial leadership.

As part of our Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Finance Director, youll help shape our financial future, support our developing commercial offering and ensure our resources deliver the greatest possible impact.

The opportunity

Youll lead a small finance team, providing financial insight and oversight across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

Financial strategy and planning:
Contribute to organisational strategy and develop financial plans, forecasts and scenario models that support sustainable growth.

Budgeting and reporting:
Lead annual budgeting, oversee monthly management accounts and prepare quarterly reporting for the Finance and IT Committee and Board, including restricted and unrestricted funds.

Governance and risk:
Maintain strong financial controls, manage financial risks and ensure compliance with charity accounting requirements, including Charities SORP.Accounts and audit:
Lead statutory accounts preparation and the external…