Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Location: Action for Carers (Surrey) Astolat, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7HL

Salary : £46,956 – £50,471 FTE

Vacancy Type: Permanent and Part time (22 hours per week)

Closing date: 20 September 2026

Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys getting into the detail, improving processes and making a real difference?

We’re looking for a Head of Finance to lead our finance function at an exciting time for Action for Carers Surrey. As we develop our new strategic plan and continue to evolve as an organisation, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our finances, systems and processes support our ambitions.

This is a genuinely hands-on role, ideal for a qualified Finance Manager or experienced finance professional who enjoys combining operational delivery with continuous improvement. You’ll oversee management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, payroll and governance, while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls and improve financial insight across the organisation.

If you enjoy variety, like seeing the direct impact of your work, and want to use your expertise within a purpose-led organisation that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, this could be the role for you.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent). Significant experience in a hands-on finance leadership or Finance Manager role. Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports. Strong financial systems and IT skills, ideally including Xero. Experience overseeing payroll, pensions and financial controls. A track record of improving processes, streamlining ways of working and driving efficiencies. Experience managing or supporting staff and developing positive working relationships. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues. A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to organisational values.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance role within a charity that makes a meaningful difference to unpaid carers across Surrey.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Use your finance expertise to support an organisation with a clear social purpose. Review and improve processes, systems and controls across the finance function. Produce meaningful financial information that helps drive effective decision-making. Work closely with colleagues across the organisation and build strong relationships with Trustees and senior leaders. Play an important role in supporting the development and delivery of our future plans.