Location: London / Essex (remote with occasional travel to services) We''re recruiting for a newly created Head of Finance position with a long-established care provider supporting individuals with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health, and elderly care needs.This is an appointment with a highly respected not-for-profit organisation known for its commitment to values-led care and long-standing service across London and Essex. The RoleThis senior appointment will be supported by a small finance team, playing a critical role in financial leadership, strategy, and governance. You''ll be responsible for delivering strong financial stewardship, overseeing the finance function, and acting as Company Secretary. Working closely with the Executive Management Team, you will guide long-term financial planning, manage internal controls and risk frameworks, and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.This role will suit a technically strong and values-led finance professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment and enjoys working at both operational and strategic levels. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the Finance team and oversee financial operations across the organisationDevelop and deliver financial strategy, budgets, forecasts, and KPIsManage risk, internal controls, payroll and statutory reportingOversee the preparation of management accounts, annual accounts and Trustee reportsEnsure compliance with financial regulations and reporting deadlinesSupport business plannin