via reed · 5 June 2026 ·8 days ago

Head of Finance

Robertson Bell
Cambridge Full-time GBP 50,000 – 60,000
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Robertson Bell are delighted to be partnering with a respected not-for-profit organisation based in Cambridge to recruit a Head of Finance on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation with a strong sense of community and purpose. You will lead the finance function across a diverse operation, taking ownership of everything from day-to-day finance activities through to budgeting, forecasting, audit and financial strategy.

This role will suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys being hands-on, building relationships across an organisation and making a tangible impact within a small, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities: • Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cashflow reporting

  • Lead year-end processes and manage external audit relationships

  • Maintain robust financial controls and compliance processes

  • Oversee transactional finance activities, including ledger management, reconciliations and payments

  • Support payroll, VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements

  • Provide financial advice and insight to senior leaders and stakeholders

  • Lead and develop the finance team while driving process improvements
The Successful Candidate: • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or experienced QBE professional
  • Strong technical accounting and financial control experience

  • Proven experience managing budgets, forecasts and year-end processes

  • Comfortable operating across both strategic and operational finance

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Experience within the not-for-profit, education or wider public sector would be advantageous
What's on Offer: • A broad and influential Head of Finance role with significant autonomy
  • Opportunity to shape and improve the finance function

  • Free on-site parking

  • Company pension scheme

  • Sick pay

  • Discounted or free meals

  • Supportive and close-knit working environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on finance leader looking for a varied role where they can make a genuine impact within a welcoming and purpose-driven organisation.

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