Head of Finance

Application Details

Final date to receive applications: 28/01/2026

Hours:

30 | 0.8 fte
Salary: OTR Band D | £44,480 - £51,815 fte, dependent on experience | £35,584 - £41,452 actual
Contract Type:
Permanent

In recent years OTR has seen a significant increase in demand for our youth mental health services and we now reach over 17,000 young people each year. We are seeking a Head of Finance to oversee our (circa) £3m annual budget and to ensure that our finance operation is efficient and effective. This role will lead OTR’s finance function and, as well as having responsibility for day‑to‑day financial processes, will be a key member of the organisation’s senior leadership team (SLT).

The role will involve providing financial insight to the SLT and Board of Trustees to improve understanding and inform strategic decision making. Examples of this will include analysing the financial performance of different activities of the organisation and preparing budget and forecast information.

• Oversee a £3m annual budget and ensure efficient and effective finance operations.
• Lead day‑to‑day financial processes and safeguard financial integrity.
• Provide financial insight and reporting to the SLT and Board of Trustees.
• Analyse financial performance of organisational activities.
• Prepare budget and forecast information.

• Demonstrable experience in a finance management role with a strategic focus, preferably in the voluntary sector.
• Ability to present complex information to a range of audiences.
• Strong personal interest and commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
• Flexibility and meticulous attention to detail.

OTR is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, trustees and volunteers share this commitment. As part of Safer Recruitment practices, all roles involving contact with young people will undergo robust pre‑employment checks including references, a full employment history and an enhanced DBS check. Where applicable, overseas criminal record checks will also be required.

Flexible leave policy, healthcare cost and wellbeing assistance with Health Shield, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, enhanced sick pay, parental leave, training and development, social and wellbeing events, and more (subject to contractual terms and conditions).

• Seniority level
  :
  Executive
• Employment type
  :
  Full‑time
• Job function
  :
  Finance and Sales
• Industries
  :
  Mental Health Care

Job Description:

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We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a team that reflects the diversity of the people we work with.