Head Of Finance

Location: Stockton-on-TeesSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annumPermanent | 37.5 Hours per Week - flexible working policy, but preferably spending a significant amount of working time on-site.

Shape the Future of a Growing Charity

Are you a finance leader looking for a role where your expertise can genuinely change lives? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious charity dedicated to supporting young people and adults with learning and development differences. As the organisation continues to expand its services, income streams and impact, we are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to play a key role in shaping its future.

About the Organisation

Our client is a respected, values-led charity committed to creating opportunities, improving outcomes and helping individuals reach their full potential. With an increasingly diverse and complex operating model, the organisation is well positioned for future growth and is looking for a finance leader who can help support sustainable development while ensuring resources are used effectively to maximise impact.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, you will lead the Finance function and provide strategic financial insight to support decision-making across the organisation. This is a broad and influential role encompassing:

• Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Management reporting and financial analysis
• Scenario modelling and business planning
• Financial governance, controls and risk management
• Process improvement and systems development
• Strategic business partnering with senior leaders
• Leadership of an experienced and dedicated finance team

You will play a vital role in helping the organisation understand not just financial performance, but the opportunities, risks and decisions that will shape future success.

Lead and Develop an Experienced Team

You will lead a capable and committed finance team, creating an environment that encourages collaboration, accountability and continuous development. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen the finance function, improve processes and support colleagues to reach their full potential.

About You

We are seeking an experienced finance professional with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and excellent relationship-building skills. You will bring:

• Experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting expertise
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Excellent analytical and business partnering skills
• The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
• A passion for continuous improvement and organisational development

Why Apply?

• Join a growing organisation with exciting ambitions
• Lead and develop an experienced finance team
• Influence strategic decisions at senior leadership level
• Work closely with the Chief Executive and Trustees
• Enjoy a broad role with both operational and strategic responsibility
• Make a lasting impact for young people and adults with learning and development differences

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