Head of Finance (12-Month FTC) A well-established Housing Charity is seeking a Head of Finance on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role offers a unique opportunity to operate as the number two in finance, playing a key role in both strategic leadership and operational delivery while supporting a period of transformation across the finance function and wider organisation.The organisation is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities it supports.This role is ideally suited to an experienced finance professional looking to step into a high-impact leadership position, driving improvements across people, processes and financial insight. Responsibilities Lead and develop the finance function, providing stability and strong leadership during a period of organisational change.Drive the Finance Business Partnering function, improving budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning.Take ownership of the year-end audit, statutory accounts, month-end reporting, and strengthen financial controls and reconciliations.Lead finance transformation by improving processes, reducing manual ways of working and preparing the function for a future finance systems implementation.Produce high-quality management reporting and dashboards to support decision-making across the organisation. Requirements Fully qualified accountant with experience in ..... full job details .....