Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Location: Action for Carers (Surrey) Astolat, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7HL

Salary: £46,956 – £50,471 FTE

Vacancy Type: Permanent and Part time (22 hours per week)

Closing date: 20 September 2026

Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys getting into the detail, improving processes and making a real difference? 

We’re looking for a Head of Finance to lead our finance function at an exciting time for Action for Carers Surrey. As we develop our new strategic plan and continue to evolve as an organisation, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our finances, systems and processes support our ambitions.  

This is a genuinely hands-on role, ideal for a qualified Finance Manager or experienced finance professional who enjoys combining operational delivery with continuous improvement. You’ll oversee management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, payroll and governance, while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls and improve financial insight across the organisation. 

If you enjoy variety, like seeing the direct impact of your work, and want to use your expertise within a purpose-led organisation that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, this could be the role for you.  

We’d love to hear from you if you have: 

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent). 
• Significant experience in a hands-on finance leadership or Finance Manager role. 
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports. 
• Strong financial systems and IT skills, ideally including Xero. 
• Experience overseeing payroll, pensions and financial controls. 
• A track record of improving processes, streamlining ways of working and driving efficiencies. 
• Experience managing or supporting staff and developing positive working relationships. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues. 
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to organisational values.  

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance role within a charity that makes a meaningful difference to unpaid carers across Surrey.

You’ll have the opportunity to:  

• Use your finance expertise to support an organisation with a clear social purpose.
• Review and improve processes, systems and controls across the finance function.
• Produce meaningful financial information that helps drive effective decision-making.
• Work closely with colleagues across the organisation and build strong relationships with Trustees and senior leaders.
• Play an important role in supporting the development and delivery of our future plans.

Why Work with Us?

At Action for Carers Surrey, we’re committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every colleague can thrive. Our benefits reflect our values of Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence, ensuring you feel valued, supported and empowered in both your work and personal life.

Our benefits include:

• Generous annual leave - 28 days plus Bank Holidays for full-time colleagues, rising to 31 days with length of service.
• Company sick pay from day one - Because your wellbeing matters.
• Paid carers’ leave - Recognising and supporting colleagues with caring responsibilities.
• Paid volunteering leave - Up to two days per year to support a cause that matters to you.
• Personal celebration day - An additional paid day to celebrate a birthday, family milestone or other special occasion.
• HSF Health Plan membership - Including healthcare support, Perkbox discounts and rewards, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flu jab reimbursement scheme - Helping you look after your health and wellbeing.
• Employee payroll loan scheme - Providing support with unexpected expenses when needed.
• Pension scheme - With Smart Pension, helping you plan for your future.
• Bringing people together - Including our annual employee conference and summer social event, giving colleagues opportunities to connect, collaborate and celebrate our collective impact.
• Staff Carers Group - Offering connection, understanding and peer support from colleagues who have caring responsibilities.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Action For Carers, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.