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

Reference: SP014789_1761918918

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

We are looking for a Head of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership, oversee the finance function, and implement robust processes to maintain the highest standards of financial governance. This is a part-time position (2-3 days per week) offered on a 12-month contract, with the majority of work carried out remotely. Attendance in the office is required only once per month.

In this role, you will lead and support the finance team, working closely with senior leadership and trustees to ensure effective financial management across the organisation. You will play a key role in shaping organisational strategy, managing financial risks, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and driving improvements in financial processes and reporting. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong leadership skills to contribute to the organisation's growth and sustainability.

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

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

  • Experience in charity is an advantage

  • 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

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 31/10/2025
Reference: SP014789_1761918918

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

Witney
Fixed Term Contract

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