Head of Finance

Job Title:           Head of Finance

Salary:               £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract:          Permanent

Hours:               37 Hours per week

Location:          Hybrid working – one day per week at our Head Office in Strood

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.

About this role

As a Head of Finance, you will be accountable for:

·        Financial strategy and planning

·        Financial management

·        Management of resources and key suppliers

·        Motivational leadership, collaboration and promotion of the values of Carers First

About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

·        To be a fully qualified Accountant or have equivalent financial experience.

·        Experience managing a finance function with a budget in the region of £5m a year, producing management accounts,           cash flow forecasts and financial dashboards/reports.

·        Knowledge of charity governance, including reporting standards, UK SORP and preparation of statutory accounts.

·        Able to conduct financial scenario planning and cost analysis that proactively contributes to strategic and operational             planning and improvements.

·        Ability to inspire, motivate and support a staff team and work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external                 stakeholders.

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. 

Carers First Can Offer You

In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.  Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.

How to apply

To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, download our candidate pack and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application on our website. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

Interview Process:

All successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to two meetings:

Stage 1:           An informal online meeting to discuss their application.

Stage 2:          A face-to-face meeting with an interview panel. You will be required to do a presentation, and details will be                           provided in advance.