Head of Finance

Hours per week: 28

Salary: £42,400 / yr (pro rata of £53,000 / yr)

NECA is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and experienced Head of Finance to play a pivotal role in driving the financial sustainability, resilience, and operational efficiency of our organisation. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, optimising financial performance, and aligning resources to deliver our strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and risk management to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support organisational growth and strategic objectives.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts grants, and funding agreements with accuracy and accountability.
• Provide leadership, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and excellence.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to inform strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis and insights.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or similar professional accounting qualification is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, preferably in a similar sector.
• Strong financial management, risk assessment, and compliance knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Rewards & Benefits

• Access to Paycare Healthcare scheme.
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance policy 2x annual salary
• 4.8 weeks holiday increasing to 6 weeks after 1 years service (plus bank holidays)

NECA aims to be an equality and diversity employer. We welcome applications from relevant qualified people from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

A DBS check will be required.