Post: Head of Finance
Location: Bradford/Hybrid
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (part time)
Salary: Up to £60,000 FTE
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 20 July 2025
Are you a qualified finance professional with a passion for purpose-driven work? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can make a real difference? The St Vincent de Paul Society looking for a Head of Finance to join their team and help shape the financial future of their impactful organisation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing financial operations across our retail, trading, and community support projects. You’ll lead on year-end accounts, ensure compliance with tax and VAT regulations, and act as a strategic business partner to key stakeholders. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on financial analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director of Retail, Trading, and Social Enterprise to support strategic development
- Lead the production of consolidated year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors
- Oversee Gift Aid and VAT compliance
- Ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting
- Provide insightful management accounts and trend analysis
- Support budget holders and project leads with financial planning
- Deputise for the Director of Finance when required
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- CCAB-recognised qualified accountant
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior finance role
- Strong experience in complex organisational structures
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g., SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables)
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Desirable:
- Experience in the charity, voluntary, or retail sectors
- Familiarity with liaising with auditors and board members
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team committed to making a difference in communities across the UK. The SVP offer flexible working, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to contribute to meaningful projects.
They welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Whilst they ask that staff have sympathy with Christian values, they celebrate and value people of all faiths or none – diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who they are.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the role, feel free to contact our friendly HR Team on 01274 513045 (option 3).
Please note: If you haven’t heard from the SVP within four weeks of your application, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. They encourage early applications as they may close the listing early if they receive a high volume of interest.
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Key Dates & Additional Info
- Closing Date: Sunday 20 July 2025
- Interviews: Thursday 24 July 2025 or Friday 25 July 2025