Head of Finance

Your new companyHays are delighted to be exclusively supporting a charity based in Staffordshire looking to recruit a Head of Finance to join their Finance team. The ideal candidate will be qualified and have experience of managing a small team and be able to provide high-quality financial reporting, strong financial controls, and creative commercial support. Your new role

• Control of bookkeeping processes and procedures
• Ensuring statutory compliance of the organisation's outsourced payroll function
• Production of standard budget reports
• Development of costing models for financial evaluation
• Maintenance of financial reporting processes
• Monitoring and maintaining cash flows and investments
• Developing financial management strategies
• Production of Board reports and key financial and operational KPI data
• Liaison with external auditors, banks, Charities Commission, HMRC, and other stakeholders
• Production of annual accounts and statutory returns
• Preparing and submitting annual budgets
• Development and submission of annual Housing Benefit frameworks
• Ad-hoc project work and reporting
• Management and supervision of League staff
• Providing finance support to the Chief Executive and senior managers

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified professional
• Flexible approach and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Organised and skilled finance professional
• Resourceful and operates with integrity
• Strong attention to detail and commercial acumen
• Experience in budget management, accounting procedures, and financial analysis
• Proficiency in Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Office software, including advanced Excel

What you'll get in return

• Salary Up to £48,000 per annum
• 10% Pension
• Free Parking
• 25 days annual leave + BH
• Option to buy / sell 5 days holiday

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