Head of Finance

Head of Finance – Non-profit organisation Location: Hybrid – Home-based with regular travel to central office in Shrewsbury Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum + pension + generous annual leave Type: Full-time, Permanent  About the Organisation: This established charitable organisation, active for over 30 years, this organisation charity commercially but is values-driven, with a mission focused on person-centred care. It has a strong reputation for ethical practice and employee development, demonstrated by its long-term accreditation as a high-performing employer.Recent strategic developments have included investment in residential properties and the acquisition of a rural site for expanding community-based day opportunities. The organisation is forward-thinking, committed to long-term impact, and operates with robust governance and sustainable practices.  About the Role: We are working with a values-led non-profit organisation to recruit a Head of Finance to join the senior leadership team. The successful applicant will provide strategic oversight of finance and IT, ensuring operational excellence and long-term financial resilience during a time of sector-wide challenges.This role requires a strong financial leader with experience in strategic planning, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the organisation’s financial future, supporting growth, and maintaining a high standard of financial governance.  Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the organisation’s financial strategy to support the overall mission and sustainability.
2. Maintain robust financial systems and controls that meet regulatory standards and ensure annual clean audits.
3. Oversee the organisation’s budget setting, financial forecasting, treasury management, and long-term planning.
4. Partner with executive leadership to identify and support growth opportunities.
5. Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, particularly commissioners and local authority contacts.
6. Provide expert financial advice to the CEO and Board on performance and risk management.
7. Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
8. Support contract management processes, including reviews and renegotiations.
9. Lead financial elements of tenders and bids for new business opportunities.
10. Manage organisational insurance and coordinate all claims-related activities.
11. Oversee the outsourced IT provision and act as the executive lead on technology infrastructure.
12. Prepare statutory accounts and lead the annual audit process.
13. Produce detailed monthly reports, KPIs, and financial insights for internal stakeholders.
14. Support the organisation through growth and change, including taxation, compliance, acquisitions, and corporate finance matters.
15. Manage financial interactions between the parent organisation and any subsidiaries.

What’s Offered:

• A leadership role with high impact and strategic influence
• Hybrid working with flexible arrangements
• A supportive leadership team and mission-led organisation
• A competitive salary and pension package
• Generous annual leave entitlement