Head of Finance & Resources

The Head of Finance & Resources plays a pivotal role in ensuring the Foundation is financially sustainable, well governed and equipped to deliver its mission to Tackle Disadvantage and Change Lives.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working as a member of the Senior Management Team, the postholder provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across finance, people, IT, facilities, data protection, compliance and organisational support functions.

This is a hands-on role. While the postholder leads on financial strategy, planning, control and organisational development, they are also responsible for delivering key operational processes and ensuring the effective day-to-day management of the Foundation's resources and infrastructure.

The role combines strategic thinking with practical delivery, providing expert advice to the Chief Executive, Trustees and managers, while ensuring robust financial management, effective internal controls, regulatory compliance and high-quality support services. The postholder will help create a positive, inclusive and values-led organisational culture, enabling colleagues to thrive and ensuring the Foundation has the systems, resources and governance arrangements needed to maximise its impact.

The Head of Finance & Resources will play a key role in supporting the Audit and Risk Committee, monitoring organisational risk, overseeing data protection and compliance requirements, and managing relationships with external advisers, suppliers and service providers. Through strong leadership and collaborative working, the postholder will contribute to the Foundation's long-term sustainability, growth and effectiveness.

• As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to the development and delivery of the Foundation's strategic and operational objectives.
• Provide leadership across the Foundation's finance, people, IT, facilities (in partnership the organisation’s H&S Lead), and data protection functions, ensuring services are efficient, effective and aligned with organisational priorities.
• Line manage and support the development of the Financial Manager, People Manager and Business Support Officer, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.
• Build strong working relationships with managers across the organisation, providing advice, support and constructive challenge where appropriate.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and values-led organisational culture that supports staff wellbeing, engagement and professional development.
• Contribute to organisational change and improvement initiatives, ensuring systems, processes and resources evolve to meet the Foundation's needs.
• Manage relationships with external advisers, contractors and service providers, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective support.

• Lead the Foundation's financial management, ensuring financial sustainability and effective stewardship of resources.
• Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts and cashflow projections in collaboration with the Chief Executive and budget holders.
• Produce and oversee accurate and timely management accounts, providing analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Monitor organisational and project budgets, identifying variances, risks and opportunities and supporting managers to manage resources effectively.
• Oversee all financial operations, including banking, payroll, pensions, expenses, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Ensure appropriate management of restricted and unrestricted funds and compliance with funder requirements.
• Support income generation activity through the provision of financial information, project costings and reporting for funding applications, contracts and grants.
• Support the Financial Manager in the preparation of annual statutory accounts and their role as the principal liaison with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial, charity and statutory requirements, including submissions to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Provide financial reports, analysis and advice to the Chief Executive,…