Head of Finance

The Head of Finance is responsible for leading the organisation’s financial management, governance, and commercial oversight. The role provides strategic financial leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports effective decision-making across the organisation.

• Lead, develop, and motivate the finance function, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement the organisation’s financial strategy, aligning financial planning with corporate objectives
• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership and governing bodies
• Provide high-quality financial insight to support organisational performance and long‑term sustainability
• Develop robust financial forecasts and models to support strategic and operational decision‑making
• Monitor financial performance, providing clear analysis and recommendations to stakeholders
• Support business planning, investment appraisal, and scenario modelling activities
• Drive financial discipline and promote value‑focused decision‑making across the organisation
• Ensure the accurate and timely production of management accounts and statutory financial reports
• Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements
• Maintain effective financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and audit obligations
• Lead engagement with external auditors and coordinate delivery of audit activities
• Maintain and strengthen financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify and manage financial and commercial risks

• Oversee procurement and commercial policies, ensuring transparency, compliance, and value for money
• Support commercial decision‑making and contract management activities
• Ensure adherence to relevant procurement and contracting regulations
• Contribute to commercial strategy and financial evaluation of key initiatives

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to finance team members
• Build effective relationships with senior leaders and operational stakeholders
• Communicate financial information clearly to executive and non‑executive audiences
• Act as a trusted advisor on financial and commercial matters