Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Leicester / Hybrid – C 48,000 p.a.

Leicester Cathedral sits at the heart of the city and Diocese of Leicester and plays a vital role in worship, community engagement, heritage, culture, and public life. Following the Leicester Cathedral Revealed project the organisation is entering an exciting new chapter focused on long‑term sustainability, operational effectiveness, and financial resilience.

ER Recruitment is supporting Leicester Cathedral to recruit a Head of Finance to work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and current CFO during a planned transition period.

• Produce accurate and timely management accounts, financial reporting packs, and cashflow forecasts
• Provide clear financial insight and commentary to support operational and strategic decision making
• Simplify complex financial information for non‑finance stakeholders across the Cathedral
• Improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and financial controls within a self‑accounting environment
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and year‑end accounting requirements
• Work closely with the COO, Finance Committee, and wider leadership team to support organisational planning
• Manage day‑to‑day finance operations including reconciliations, payroll oversight, and working capital management
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation and act as a trusted financial sounding board for senior leadership
• Support the planned transition into the future Chief Finance Officer position

• Qualified or qualified by experience finance professional with strong management accounting capability
• Experience producing meaningful financial analysis and presenting information in a clear, accessible way
• A proactive and solutions‑focused approach with the ability to work at pace and improve processes
• Strong attention to detail alongside the ability to see the wider operational picture
• Confident communicator who can build trusted relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Experience with in charity, not‑for‑profit, education, public sector, or values‑led organisations would be advantageous
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands‑on within a smaller organisation
• Strong systems skills including Excel and financial reporting systems

• 8% non‑contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working available following probation
• Opportunity for future progression into the Chief Finance Officer role