Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Location:

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Base pay range:
Based on skills and experience – further details available through the recruiter.

About the Job

Areas:
Financial leadership, budgeting, governance, reporting.

Our client is a well established organisation with a national remit and is now seeking a Head of Finance to lead its finance function and support strategic decision making at a senior level. This role will play a key part in ensuring strong financial governance, high quality reporting and effective financial planning across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the finance function, ensuring robust financial planning and control
• Lead the development of annual budgets, forecasts and financial modelling to support organisational priorities
• Deliver clear and timely financial information to senior leaders and governance forums
• Oversee year‑end processes, statutory reporting and external audit activity
• Translate complex financial data into accessible insight for non‑finance stakeholders
• Lead, develop and support a high‑performing finance team
• Ensure effective financial systems, processes and risk management are in place
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation and with external partners

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA
• Strong experience of budgeting, financial modelling and forecasting
• Ability to operate strategically while maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong planning, problem‑solving and time‑management skills
• A values‑led approach, demonstrating integrity, transparency and a commitment to inclusive working practices

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:
Full‑time

Job function:
Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Management (Industries: Legal Services, Government Relations Services, Government Administration)

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