Head of Finance

We're partnering with a well-established care charity to recruit an Interim Head of Finance for an initial six-month contract. Joining at a pivotal time, you'll lead the finance function through the annual budgeting cycle while driving improvements to financial planning and forecasting. A key priority will be supporting the implementation of a new planning tool, helping to enhance reporting, business partnering and financial insight across the organisation. There is a possibility the role could go permanent for the right candidate. Key responsibilities • Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and planning process. • Support the implementation of a new financial planning system. • Produce insightful management reporting and financial analysis. • Partner with budget holders and senior leaders to support decision-making. • Oversee monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting and financial controls. • Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance. • Lead and develop a small finance team. About youYou'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with experience leading finance in a complex organisation. You'll bring: • Strong budgeting, forecasting and FP&A experience. • A commercial, business-partnering approach. • Experience improving finance processes or implementing planning/reporting systems. • Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly. • Charity sector experience is beneficial but not essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact within a purpose-led organisation, leading a critical planning cycle while helping shape the future of its finance function.