Head of Finance - 12 Month Contract (Part-Time)

Reference: SP014789_1758719135

Are you a qualified accountant with strong strategic and hands-on financial management experience? This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven charity making a real social impact.

The Role
We're seeking a Head of Finance to provide strategic oversight and ensure high standards of financial governance. This is a part-time role (2-3 days per week) on a 12-month contract. You'll mainly work remotely, with just one day per month required in the office.

You will lead and support the finance function, work closely with senior leadership and trustees and contribute to organisational strategy while managing financial risks and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and KPIs

  • Lead on year-end statutory accounts and audit management

  • Develop financial strategy and ensure regulatory compliance (Charity Commission, SORP, HMRC, pensions)

  • Oversee payroll and pension schemes, liaising with external providers

  • Manage financial systems (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) and payroll systems

  • Risk management across finance and IT, business continuity planning, and insurance

  • Complete government returns

  • Line management of the Finance Manager and oversight of the finance team

  • Work collaboratively with non-financial managers, senior leadership, and trustees

  • Support change management and digital transformation projects

About You

  • Qualified Accountant with 5+ years in a senior accounting role

  • Strong communicator and strategic thinker, with analytical and critical thinking skills

  • Experience in charity finance and regulatory compliance desirable

  • Skilled in leading and developing teams

  • Comfortable working collaboratively at senior levels

  • Values-driven and adaptable, with a solutions-focused approach

  • Available at short notice (ideally by the end of October)

What's on Offer

  • Part-time (2-3 days per week) - WFH, with attendance to the office once a month

  • 12-month contract

  • Salary up to c£56,000 (The salary is quoted on a full-time equivalent basis and will be pro rata for PT hours)

  • 30 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays

  • Matched pension contributions (up to 6%)

  • Enhanced sick pay and parental leave

  • Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£55,000.00 - 56,000.00
Per annum
GBP55000 - GBP56000 per annum + FTE salary to be pro- rata

Witney

Fixed Term Contract

Added 24/09/2025
Reference: SP014789_1758719135

Head of Finance - 12 Month Contract (Part-Time)

Witney
Fixed Term Contract

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