Head of Finance & IT in Oxford

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £51,150 - £52,798 per annum (salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge)

Contract: Permanent

Base: Office/Hybrid - Office bases are in Oxford or Wokingham

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? At Oxfordshire Mind, we’re here to ensure that everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support they need. We’re looking for a Head of Finance & IT to join our leadership team and help us deliver on that mission. In this role, you’ll lead our finance and IT functions, ensuring robust systems and processes that enable us to grow and innovate. You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands‑on expertise, guiding your team to deliver excellent service across the organisation.

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified finance professional with strong leadership skills
• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Someone who thrives in a values-led environment and wants to make a positive impact

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a charity that’s changing lives, we’d love to hear from you. We are currently looking to recruit to the above role and would really welcome applications for it. If you have any accessibility needs or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact HR@oxfordshiremind.org.uk.

To learn more about the role and what we do before applying, please contact Jess Willsher at Jess.Willsher@oxfordshiremind.org.uk. Alternatively if not we would really like to know how your skills and experience match our requirements. If you feel they do, please tell us how you meet the below requirements:

• CCAB qualified or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of the governance, compliance and regulation requirements for delivering a charity finance function (Charities SORP, Charity Commission, HMRC etc.).
• Working knowledge of Iplicit or other similar mid-level accounting packages.
• Significant experience in a senior finance role ideally within the charity sector.
• Experienced in leading and building a high performing team and service, driving change.
• Experience reporting to Board level and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Experience of developing and strengthening internal controls, financial policies, and reporting systems.
• Relevant experience and knowledge across wide range of Finance disciplines including financial reporting, management accounts and payroll.
• Knowledge of charity financial reporting and experience of ensuring charity SORP compliance for statutory account preparation.
• A collaborative leader with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities.
• Proven ability to lead on budgeting, financial planning, and strategic financial management.
• Ability to prepare financial and management accounts, including forecasts and annual plans.
• Exceptional organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
• Strong relationship building skills at a senior level.
• Ability to think and act strategically across multiple functions.
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise strategically and against targets.
• Team management & development in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including out of hours e.g. Board meetings.
• Knowledge/Understanding of our values.

Please ensure that you match your skills and experience against the above and provide details and evidence of this in your application. If you don't provide this you may not be shortlisted for the role.

Closing date: 23rd January 2026

Shortlisting date: 27th January 2026

Interview date: Stage 1 - 2nd February 2026 & Stage 2 - 5th February 2026

Interview location: In person at Osney Mead - 2 Kings Meadow, Osney Mead, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 0DP

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applications. Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.