Head of Finance
Posted 1 week ago by Hays
£55,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Head of Finance role involves leading a finance team within a prominent Scottish mental health charity, focusing on comprehensive financial operations and strategic planning. The position requires collaboration with senior leadership and external auditors while fostering a supportive and innovative work environment. This is a full-time, permanent position primarily remote with occasional travel to Edinburgh.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing and mentoring the finance team
- Overseeing payroll, expenses, and month-end processes
- Preparing and reviewing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting the Finance Director with budgeting and statutory accounts
- Reporting to senior leadership alongside the Finance Director
- Liaising with external auditors and funders
- Attending Finance, Risk, and Audit Committee meetings
Key Skills:
- CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience managing finance teams and delivering high-quality financial reporting
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Charity sector experience
Salary (Rate): £55,000.00 yearly
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your new company
Join a well-established, leading Scottish mental health charity committed to making a real difference to the lives of people experiencing mild to serious mental ill health. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within a values-driven organisation that supports innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Your new role
As Head of Finance, you will report directly to the Finance Director and lead a dedicated team of five finance professionals. You'll be responsible for the full spectrum of financial operations, including payroll, management accounts, budgeting, statutory reporting, and audit preparation. You'll also play a key role in strategic financial planning and support new business development through financial modelling and analysis.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and mentoring the finance team
- Overseeing payroll, expenses, and month-end processes
- Preparing and reviewing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting the Finance Director with budgeting and statutory accounts
- Reporting to senior leadership alongside the Finance Director
- Liaising with external auditors and funders
- Attending Finance, Risk, and Audit Committee meetings
What you'll need to succeed
CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience managing finance teams and delivering high-quality financial reporting
Strong analytical and communication skills
Charity sector experience
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000
38 days annual leave (including statutory), increasing by 1 day each year, up to 5 additional days
5.5% employer pension contribution, with enhanced rates via salary sacrifice
Primarily remote working with occasional travel to Central Edinburgh Office
A supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment
What you need to do now
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