Head of Finance

Groundwork North East & Cumbria

Groundwork North East & Cumbria is a charity that delivers community projects across the region.

Head of Finance Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Executive Team, Board of Trustees and Finance & Corporate Services Committee, the Head of Finance will lead financial management and provide strategic insight across the charity and its trading subsidiary.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership across the organisation, working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees, and Senior Leaders.
• Lead on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial risk management.
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance with charity accounting standards (SORP), and oversee VAT, statutory requirements, and audits.
• Manage and motivate the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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