Head of Finance

An ambitious, high-performing and values-led organisation is seeking to appoint a Head of Finance on a permanent basis. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity within a complex and evolving environment, offering the chance to shape financial strategy, lead transformation initiatives, and support significant organisational growth.

Operating at a scale comparable to a multi-entity structure, the organisation is entering an exciting new phase of development, with plans to expand its provision and evolve its operating model. This role will play a central part in ensuring financial sustainability, driving operational excellence, and enabling long-term strategic ambitions.

The Role

• Partner with senior leadership and the governing body to develop and deliver a long-term financial strategy aligned to growth objectives
• Lead all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring strong financial control and sustainability
• Take ownership of a significant transformation agenda, including systems implementation, process optimisation, and operational redesign
• Provide strategic oversight of financial systems development, ensuring robust governance, due diligence, and stakeholder engagement
• Act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, auditors, and external bodies
• Drive value for money through effective procurement, contract negotiation, and cost optimisation
• Lead and develop the finance function, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture
• Contribute to wider organisational leadership, with oversight of linked operational areas
• Identify opportunities for income generation, funding, and financial innovation

The Organisation

This is a values-driven organisation with a strong culture centred on collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. With high levels of staff engagement and a supportive working environment, it offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful, long-term impact.

The organisation has demonstrated resilience in navigating financial challenges, delivering efficiencies while maintaining high performance. With strong governance and a clear financial sustainability plan, it is well-positioned for its next phase of growth. A major digital and operational transformation programme is also underway to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Essential Criteria

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within a complex organisation
• Strong track record in financial strategy, planning, and reporting
• Experience managing large, multi-million-pound budgets
• Demonstrable experience leading transformation initiatives (systems, operations, or organisational change)
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
• Commercial mindset, with the ability to drive efficiencies and identify funding opportunities
• Collaborative and adaptable leadership style aligned to a values-driven culture

Apply Now

If you are a strategic and forward-thinking finance leader looking to make a tangible impact within a dynamic and growing organisation, we encourage you to apply. This role is primarily site-based in Northampton, with some flexibility available. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.