Head of Finance
Bristol Permanent

Head of Finance | £50,000 - £57,000 | Bristol (Hybrid) | Charity

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for the charity sector and a genuine love for modernising finance functions? We are partnering with a fantastic Bristol-based charity to find their next Head of Finance.
This is a pivotal, hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to make a real impact. You will lead and develop a small team of 2, taking ownership of the full financial ecosystem while driving forward exciting systems and data transformations.
 

Responsibilities include:

  • Championing the modernisation of accounts and data processes, bringing fresh ideas and a transformation-focused mindset to how the finance function operates.
  • Overseeing the production of comprehensive management and financial accounts while balancing high-level strategic input with some necessary hands-on processing duties.
  • Collaborating closely with budget holders to set budgets, offering constructive challenge on numbers, and guiding financial decision-making.
  • Line managing and supporting a dedicated team of 2 within a collaborative environment.
Your Profile:
  • A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Experience working within the charity sector.
  • Someone who genuinely enjoys change management, upgrading systems, and refining data to improve overall efficiency.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge and advise budget holders effectively.