Job Description

To apply for this role, applications must be submitted via our website and not Indeed.

https://www.communitysportsfoundation.org.uk/about/vacancies/

Role overview

Job Title:

Head of Finance

Salary:

Competitive

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Contract Type

: Permanent

Line Manager

: Chief Operating Officer

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The role of the Head of Finance is to oversee the day-to-day processes of the Finance Department, enabling accurate financial decisions to be made in line with the objectives of the charity.

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Objectives

?Produce accurate and timely reporting to aid with decision making across the Foundation and Nest. ?Lead on the annual audit and all external reporting as required. ?Support key stakeholders, SLT and the exec team with internal finance requirements and advice.
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Charity overview

At Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, we're passionate about creating opportunities in sport, disability, health, education, social inclusion, and employability. Every year, we empower over 45,000 individuals, contributing more than 800,000 hours of meaningful engagement.

We're proud to support some of the most disadvantaged, disabled, and talented individuals across Norfolk, offering a variety of impactful projects and programs designed to inspire and uplift.

Our success is driven by a dedicated team who make a difference every day by engaging, motivating, and empowering those we serve.

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary and help us create lasting impact? This could be your chance to make a real difference!

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Knowledge, skills and experience - essential

Excellent organisation skills Qualified in either ACCA/ACA/CIMA High level of numeracy Knowledge of charity accounting requirements Understanding of payroll processes Experience of preparing management accounts Excellent IT skills including Excel and Word Experience with data analysis and variance reporting
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Knowledge, skills and experience - desirable

Strong understanding of finance systems Experience of working as part of a small finance team
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Equality statement

Norwich City CSF is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity.

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Application

All applications must be submitted through our online Safer job application form and must be accompanied by an up-to-date CV and supporting letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role.

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Application Deadline: 18th August 2025

Interview Dates: on request

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. All candidates shortlisted for interview will be informed by email or phone. If you have not been contacted within a week of the closing date, this means that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

For more info please email: recruitment@norwichcitycsf.org.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person