Head of Finance

You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:

• Blended working where role allows


• Flexible working options to support work/life balance


• 33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance

for bank holidays

• Up to 4% matched pension contribution


• 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk


• Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including; shopping, holidays, insurance,

eating out and health and leisure activities

• Company Sick Pay Scheme


• Continued Professional Development for job related development


• Family Friendly policies and practices


• Tailored induction
  
  As the Head of Finance you will lead the day to day operational function of the finance team

and provide strategic support to the senior management team and trustees. The role will
directly report to the Chief Executive and is a great opportunity for an individual looking to
further develop their career.

You will be a qualified finance professional who has experience of working at a senior
finance level with drive and enthusiasm to further develop and implement effective finance
systems and processes. You will have a crucial role in continuing the success of the
organisation and be able to prepare high quality reliable and timely management information
to the Executive and Board of Trustees. Ideally you will have a good understanding of
charity accounting and regulation as well as compliance and governance within charitable
organisations. You will have strong leadership skills to motivate and develop the small final
finance team, helping individuals to fulfil their potential.

We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all
that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create
a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and
contribute to our vision and values.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the
recruitment process, or on commencement of post.

Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county's infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary,
Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and
its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and
resilient.

Our values of collaborative, enabling, person centred, responsive and trusted are the golden
thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real
every day.