Head of Finance

Do you want to work in a unique organisation that is at the forefront of scientific research? Are you well adept at numerous different finance duties and are ready to take ownership? Do you have excellent management skills and are looking for a position to have your opinion heard? If so, read on!

Robertson Bell are excited to partner with an incredibly interesting research institution to recruit a Head of Finance position on a two year fixed term contract. In this role you will be leading in a variety of financial duties, whilst also being given the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of large scale financial change projects at the organisation.

In this Head of Finance position, you will:

• Have complete oversight of the finance function whilst also being fully involved in other areas such as sustainability and risk.
• Manage a transactional team of finance professionals, using excellent verbal and written communication skills to manage effectively.
• Handle the budgeting and forecasting process for your branch of the organisation, whilst also liaising with budget holders from the fifteen other institutes.
• Utilise all areas of your skillset in order to complete variance analysis and provide commentary for your findings.  

Based in Leicester, the successful candidate will enjoy a great hybrid working pattern, requiring only three days in the office every week. In addition to this, you will be able to work in a very interesting sect of the scientific research community.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience managing teams, being well adept in people management.
• Have evidence of holding a broad oversight of the finance function.
• Utilise excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with external stakeholders.
• Have experience across numerous different financial remits, including budgeting, forecasting and business partnering.
• Have an attitude of growth and responsibility, actively wanting to contribute to external projects.

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Due to the high interest in this role, we advise applicants to apply as soon as possible!