At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and operations, advising senior leadership for impactful decision-making.
- Company: Values-driven organisation focused on making a positive impact on children and young people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive leadership, and a strong organisational culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth across multiple sites with a high-performing finance team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a purpose-led environment while shaping financial strategy.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience and strong strategic planning skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 67500 £ per year.
You'll lead all aspects of financial strategy, planning, and performance across a complex organisation, acting as the key financial advisor to senior leadership. This is a high-impact role offering both strategic influence and operational leadership in a purpose-led setting.
Client Details: Our client is a respected, values-led organisation operating across multiple sites, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality services that have a meaningful impact on children and young people. They have a well-established leadership team and are committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and long-term sustainability.
Description
- Lead and deliver the overall financial strategy aligned to organisational priorities
- Act as the principal financial advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team
- Oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and standards
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Produce high-quality management information and statutory accounts
- Provide insight and challenge to support decision-making across the organisation
- Develop and lead a high-performing finance team
- Monitor financial performance and drive continuous improvement across services
Profile
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
- Strong track record of strategic financial planning and delivering organisational change
- Excellent knowledge of governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
- Strong leadership capability with experience developing teams
- Confident working with senior stakeholders at Board level
- Values-driven, with a genuine interest in making a positive impact
Job Offer
- Salary: £63,000 – £67,500
- Senior leadership role with direct influence on organisational strategy
- Opportunity to work in a values-driven, purpose-led environment
- Broad role across multiple sites offering variety and impact
- Supportive leadership team and strong organisational culture
Head of Finance in Huddersfield employer: Michael Page
As a Head of Finance at our values-led organisation, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the well-being of children and young people. With a strong commitment to continuous improvement and employee development, we offer meaningful opportunities for growth and influence within a high-impact role. Join us to make a real difference while enjoying a competitive salary and the chance to lead a high-performing finance team across multiple sites.
