Are you ready to lead a finance team in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment?

Challengers is looking for a passionate and experienced Head of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team, taking the helm of our finance operations and supporting our mission to transform the lives of disabled children and young people through the power of play.

Who We Are

At Challengers, we break down the barriers to play and make it possible for every disabled child and young person to play and have fun, without limits.

Our mission is to transform the lives of disabled children, young peopleand their families through the power of play, to reach our vision of A world where all children and young people can play together, freely.

What We Offer:

• Generous Holiday Package: 31 days, including bank holidays, with additional days for long service.
  
  Plus, after your first year, your birthday off!
• Work-Life Balance: We value work-life balance and aim to support our teams in delivering the best outcomes for both those who use our services and our staff
• Free Training: Opportunities to expand your skills, including courses in Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton, and more
• Free DBS: We cover the cost of DBS checks for all employees
• Pension & Healthcare: Access to a NEST pension scheme and a health cash plan through Simply Health
• Career Breaks: Available after three years of service, subject to approval

About the Role

As the Head of Finance, you will oversee all financial operations, ensuring the smooth running of the finance function with support from two Finance Officers.

This is a pivotal moment to join Challengers as we embark on a new strategic journey, aiming to reach 1,000 families and deliver 100,000 hours of life-changing services for disabled children and young people.

You will work closely with various stakeholders, including trustees, parents, carers, auditors, and statutory funders.

Your leadership and expertise will help drive our financial strategy as we work to expand our reach and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and provide strategic financial insight
• Prepare annual accounts, manage audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support the organisation's growth
• Manage IT infrastructure, ensuring robust data security and GDPR compliance
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence

About You:

• You are a qualified accountant with at least three years of experience in a senior financial role
• You bring strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and preparing annual accounts
• You are a seasoned leader with proven experience in managing small teams and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• You possess excellent skills in financial modelling and database management, particularly in MS Excel
• You have experience in managing IT infrastructure and ensuring compliance with data security protocols, including GDPR
• You are passionate about the not-for-profit sector and have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by disabled children and their families

Other Job Details:

• Location: Guildford or Farnham office, with flexible remote working options
• Salary: £47,000 - £60,000
• Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Reports to: Chief Executive

Application Details:

• Closing Date: 30th September 2024
• Interview Dates: 2nd - 4th October 2024

Join us in making a lasting difference for disabled children and their families.

Apply today to be part of something truly special, by submitting your CV to the link provided & we will be in direct contact.