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Head of Finance | Gordon Moody£59k - £65k + benefits | Hybrid: two days in the office, three days at home

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Financial strategy and planning: Contribute to organisational strategy and develop financial plans, forecasts and scenario models that support sustainable growth.
  • Budgeting and reporting: Lead annual budgeting, oversee monthly management accounts and prepare quarterly reporting for the Finance and IT Committee and Board, including restricted and unrestricted funds.
  • Governance and risk: Maintain strong financial controls, manage financial risks and ensure compliance with charity accounting requirements, including Charities SORP.
  • Accounts and audit: Lead statutory accounts preparation and the external audit process, working closely with auditors and supporting regulatory reporting.
  • Cash flow and reserves: Oversee cash flow, banking and reserves, identifying potential funding gaps and supporting effective financial management.
  • Commercial and funding support: Assess funding proposals, service costs and new opportunities, providing analysis to inform grant applications, contracts and pricing decisions.
  • People and improvement: Develop the finance team, build strong relationships across the organisation and improve systems and processes through technology and more efficient ways of working.

Details

  • Date posted: 03 November 2026
  • Closing date: 01 December 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £59,000 to £65,000 a year
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: B0663-26-0029
  • Job locations: Gordon Moody, Unit 3, Castle Court, Castlegate Way, DUDLEY, West Midlands, DY1 4RD, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pay: £59,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Job description:

Head of Finance | Gordon Moody£59k - £65k + benefits | Hybrid: two days in the office, three days at home

Bring your financial expertise to an organisation changing lives.

Gordon Moody supports people affected by gambling-related harm.

Were looking for a Head of Finance to join us in a newly created role, combining strategic influence with practical financial leadership.

As part of our Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Finance Director, youll help shape our financial future, support our developing commercial offering and ensure our resources deliver the greatest possible impact.

The opportunity

Youll lead a small finance team, providing financial insight and oversight across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Financial strategy and planning: Contribute to organisational strategy and develop financial plans, forecasts and scenario models that support sustainable growth.
  • Budgeting and reporting: Lead annual budgeting, oversee monthly management accounts and prepare quarterly reporting for the Finance and IT Committee and Board, including restricted and unrestricted funds.
  • Governance and risk: Maintain strong financial controls, manage financial risks and ensure compliance with charity accounting requirements, including Charities SORP.
  • Accounts and audit: Lead statutory accounts preparation and the external audit process, working closely with auditors and supporting regulatory reporting.
  • Cash flow and reserves: Oversee cash flow, banking and reserves, identifying potential funding gaps and supporting effective financial management.
  • Commercial and funding support: Assess funding proposals, service costs and new opportunities, providing analysis to inform grant applications, contracts and pricing decisions.
  • People and improvement: Develop the finance team, build strong relationships across the organisation and improve systems and processes through technology and more efficient ways of working.

About you

Youll be a fully qualified accountantACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalentwith experience leading a finance function and managing at least a couple of people.

Were looking for an approachable, emotionally intelligent leader who builds strong relationships and works in an agile way as priorities develop.

Youll be equally comfortable contributing to strategic decisions and taking an active role in day-to-day financial delivery.

Strong budgeting, forecasting, Excel and financial modelling skills are essential.

Knowledge of charity accounting and Charities SORP is desired (but not essential).

Why join us?

  • A newly created leadership role with scope to influence and develop.
  • The opportunity to support a growing commercial offering.
  • A collaborative team united by a meaningful purpose.
  • Competitive salary plus benefits. 28 days holiday.
  • Hybrid working: two days in the office and three days at home.

This is an opportunity to shape an evolving role, bring fresh ideas and make a meaningful contribution to a mission-driven charity.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Redditch B97

Person Specification

Experience

Essential
  • ACA
  • ACCA
  • CIMA

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

About us

At Gordon Moody, we believe in second chances and helping people build lives free from gambling harm.

As the UKs leading charity specialising in gambling-related harm, we provide residential treatment and holistic support to people whose lives have been severely affected by gambling.

For more than 50 years, we have combined specialist clinical expertise with compassionate, personalised care. Our evidence-based programmes achieve strong outcomes and help people build meaningful and lasting recovery.

We provide a discreet, professional and respectful environment where every individual is treated with dignity, compassion and without judgement

Employer details

  • Employer name: Gordon Moody
  • Address: Gordon Moody, Unit 3, Castle Court, Castlegate Way, DUDLEY, West Midlands, DY1 4RD, United Kingdom
  • Employer's website: https://gordonmoody.org.uk/