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Strategic Head of Finance, Governance & Risk

Salary: Up to £90,000 (full-time equivalent), pro rata for 3-4 days per week
Location: Kent (Hybrid Working)
This is a part time 3-4 days per week role.

Shape the future of a growing organisation.

We're supporting the recruitment of an exceptional Head of Finance, Governance & Risk on behalf of an ambitious organisation delivering essential services across Kent.

This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team and influence strategic decision-making across finance, governance, risk and compliance during an exciting period of organisational growth.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you'll work closely with the CEO and Board to shape the organisation's financial strategy, strengthen governance and risk management, and support sustainable growth during an exciting period of development.

We're looking for someone who is comfortable operating at Board and executive level while remaining sufficiently hands-on to support a growing organisation.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board, you will lead the organisation's finance, governance, risk and compliance agenda, providing strategic advice and constructive challenge to support long-term organisational success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the organisation's financial strategy and long-term sustainability planning.
• Providing strategic financial advice to the CEO, Board and senior leadership team.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance reporting.
• Leading the organisation's strategic risk, governance and compliance framework, ensuring the Board has robust assurance and oversight.
• Supporting Board and Committee meetings through high-quality financial reporting and insight.
• Leading statutory accounts, audit, compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Driving financial controls, organisational improvement and continuous development.
• Leading and developing the finance function while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Supporting business planning, investment decisions and organisational growth.

About You

We're interested in speaking with experienced finance leaders who are looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a purpose-led organisation.

You are likely to have:

• Significant experience operating at Head of Finance, Finance Director or equivalent senior leadership level.
• Experience developing and embedding enterprise risk, governance or organisational assurance frameworks.
• Experience advising CEOs, Executive Teams and Boards on financial strategy, organisational sustainability, governance and enterprise risk.
• A strong understanding of strategic and operational risk management and organisational assurance.
• Experience leading governance, compliance and internal control frameworks.
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with a practical, hands-on approach.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose where finance plays a central role in shaping strategic direction.

The organisation recognises that outstanding candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and is open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities, for individuals who can bring the right level of strategic leadership and expertise.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic influence with meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £70,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)?
• Do you have experience leading organisational financial planning, financial sustainability or transformation initiatives?
• Do you live in or commutable to Kent?
• How many years experience do you have in business wide risk and governance?

Experience:

• leading a finance function (Finance Director) : 7 years (required)
• financial strategy: 7 years (required)
• using Xero: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kent