Guardian Jobs 2023 – Head of Finance

About the job

HARRIS HILL

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance & Central Services for this Healthcare Charity based in Hertfordshire. (Hybrid)

• Hybrid Working: 2 days a week would be required at their offices in Hertfordshire.
• Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer
• Direct Reports: Finance Manager and Finance Officer
• Salary: £47,732

The Role

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance & Central Services will be responsible for the design, procurement, implementation and project management of all central support services, to include finance, communications, fundraising, ICT, premises and central administration.

This will include managing the company systems and processes to consistently strive to improve performance, productivity, and profitability. The role will also support the CEO in achieving and maintaining full compliance, acting as the programme lead for Data Protection, Risk Management and actively contributing to ongoing quality improvement.

The successful candidate will be required to represent the organisation at a senior level both internally and externally, ensuring professionalism and a friendly manner are maintained at all times. Business and financial acumen are essential, to ensure current and future operations continue on a sustainable and viable basis.

The Responsibilities

• Implementing the Operational and Finance Strategies, compiling procedures and plans, setting milestones, and managing multiple strategic projects.
• Providing financial input to the Senior Management Team to support strategic planning, programme management, reporting processes and Board requirements.
• Ensure the timely production of management accounts, budgets, cashflow and funding reports.
• Work closely with the charity Trustees, particularly the Treasurer and Resources Subcommittee of the Board to prepare papers for governance meetings, attending where appropriate.
• Lead on Health and Safety arrangements, premises, and administration of investments.
• Ensure the charity carries suitable levels of insurance, reviewing cover each year to ensure full coverage and best value.
• Contribute to risk management processes and planning.
• Oversee quality assurance within the charity, including renewals of external quality marks.