HEAD OF FINANCE

Imagine Independence is a leading third sector organisation, passionate about supporting people with mental illness, neurodiversity, learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge. We offer a wide range of services, including supported living, employment assistance, and social inclusion programs, all aimed at empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and live as part of their communities. Our work challenges stigma and promotes well-being by recognising the uniqueness of each person and the value of small, meaningful steps. Our dedicated staff give their best every day, enabling the people we support to live enriched, fulfilled lives.

Do you want to become part of this amazing organisation? This is an exciting time to join Imagine Independence. In this role, you'll be responsible for producing and delivering monthly management accounts, overseeing financial operations, and ensuring robust internal controls are in place. You'll also manage the year end audit, budgeting and forecasting, while leading a dedicated finance team.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Finance to join our team. If you have a strong background in financial management and a passion for driving organisational success, we'd love to hear from you!

Key requirements for this role:

• Qualified or near qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, or demonstrable equivalent experience

• At least 5 years experience in a relevant accounting or finance position, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector.

• Proven prior experience of leading and managing a finance team

• Solid expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, and financial analysis

• Strong understanding of UK charity accounting, including fund accounting and SORP

• A proactive attitude and the ability to muck in with a broad range of duties sometimes outside the scope of the role

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy, with the ability to identify financial trends and provide clear, insightful narrative analysis.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial staff and stakeholders

• Familiarity with housing management systems and practices, as well as of working with Sage 200 would be advantageous

Imagine is a values-based recruiter and so it will be seeking to ensure that the successful candidate will align with the following:

Meaningful Living: Using empathy to bring together diverse people and resources, to put the everyday within reach of everyone.

Nurturing Individuality: Creating conditions that support people to be true to themselves and express their truth.

Focused Dedication: Showing up each day hungry to do our best to learn and develop. We never give up on people.

Challenging Ideas: Keeping our efforts real and centred on what matters most, we do not settle for the ordinary when better is possible.

Generous Sharing: Giving of ourselves, our experiences and knowledge, to promote and provide a great service.

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining how you meet the role s requirements and what you can bring to Imagine Independence. If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Laura Codd on

Please note that CVs submitted without a covering letter will not be taken into consideration.

Closing date: Monday 2 June at 5pm

An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.

Please note that this job posting may close before the stated deadline if we receive a satisfactory response.

Imagine aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.