Head of Finance

Robertson Bell are delighted to be partnering with a respected not-for-profit organisation based in Cambridge to recruit a Head of Finance on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation with a strong sense of community and purpose. You will lead the finance function across a diverse operation, taking ownership of everything from day-to-day finance activities through to budgeting, forecasting, audit and financial strategy.

This role will suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys being hands-on, building relationships across an organisation and making a tangible impact within a small, collaborative environment.

• Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cashflow reporting• Lead year-end processes and manage external audit relationships• Maintain robust financial controls and compliance processes• Oversee transactional finance activities, including ledger management, reconciliations and payments• Support payroll, VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements• Provide financial advice and insight to senior leaders and stakeholders• Lead and develop the finance team while driving process improvements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or experienced QBE professional• Strong technical accounting and financial control experience• Proven experience managing budgets, forecasts and year-end processes• Comfortable operating across both strategic and operational finance• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills• Experience within the not-for-profit, education or wider public sector would be advantageous

• A broad and influential Head of Finance role with significant autonomy• Opportunity to shape and improve the finance function• Free on-site parking• Company pension scheme• Sick pay• Discounted or free meals• Supportive and close-knit working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on finance leader looking for a varied role where they can make a genuine impact within a welcoming and purpose-driven organisation.