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Head of Finance (Contract)

£40000 - £48000 per annum

Canterbury, Kent

Commercial Services Interim & Executive Search

Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for making a difference? I have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to lead and manage my company's finances as a maternity cover. You will help them achieve their vision of equality for people with learning difficulties, so a really great and passionate cause to be part of. If you're ready to take on a challenge and contribute to social change, keep reading!

This role is based on site 5 days a week in their Canterbury office, hybrid working may be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

* Strategic Leadership: Drive the financial strategy and management of the company, ensuring efficient and timely processing of all financial duties.
* Financial Oversight: Prepare and process payroll, manage salary payments and pensions, handle accounts payable and receivable, maintain ledgers, and more.
* Strategic Support: Provide top-notch financial advice, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to our governing and executive bodies.
* Project Support: Assist project leaders with pricing services and engaging with public sector bodies.
* Sustainable Growth: Develop strategies for social investment and maximise financial opportunities.
* Policy Development: Improve financial policies and procedures to maximise social impact and ensure strong financial controls.
* Procurement: Oversee ethical procurement policies and empower the workforce with controlled delegated budgets.
* Team Building: Line-manage the Finance Lead and build a strong finance team as we grow.
* Financial Management: Manage cash flow, profitability, core accounting functions, and statutory accounts preparation.
* Compliance: Stay on top of legal and regulatory developments, optimizing government provisions for our benefit.

About you!

* Proven track record as a strategic financial leader and management accountant in a private or third sector SME.
* Qualified to ACA or ACCA, or equivalent experience.
* Strong bookkeeping and core accounting skills, including statutory accounts preparation.
* Experience in financial leadership within the charity, not-for-profit, social care, education, or health sectors.
* Passion for social change and commitment to our vision and values.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and work well under pressure.
* Team player with a knack for spotting what needs to be done and doing it.
* Flexible, reliable, and self-motivated.
* Commitment to equality and co-produced work that values all people.
* Receptive to feedback and eager to learn and improve.
* Tech-savvy, especially with internet and cloud-based accounting software like Xero, Syft, and Google Sheets.
* Strong mentoring and leadership skills.
* Excellent communication skills with a natural feel for clear, plain wording.
* Discreet, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits:

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* 5% pension contributions
* Free parking
* Office in a great location, lots of outside space and cafes
* Being part of something great and making a difference to people lives

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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