Head of Finance at Huddersfield Town Foundation

We are seeking a dynamic and purpose-driven Head of Finance to lead the strategic development and operations of the Foundation’s finance arm. This role is central to bringing our strategy to life — ensuring the business support to enable our community to GROW through learning and opportunity, BELONG through connection and inclusion, and THRIVE through improved wellbeing.

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 dependent upon experience and skills.

Working pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. We can be flexible and welcome applicants requiring alternative work patterns.

Location: Huddersfield Town Foundation, Leeds Road Sports Complex. Hybrid working arrangements will be considered.

Contract: Permanent.

About the role

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Finance will take responsibility for day‑to‑day financial management, monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and strategic financial support to Huddersfield Town Foundation staff and its Board of Trustees. The role also includes completing financial returns to statutory bodies and funding partners and driving good governance across the Foundation through review of policies, risk documentation and working practices.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day financial management and reporting.
• Monthly management accounts and financial reporting to staff and the Board.
• Completion of financial returns to statutory bodies and funding partners.
• Drive good governance across the Foundation through policy review, risk documentation and working practices.
• Provide strategic financial support to staff and trustees.

Qualifications

• Senior finance experience, ideally within the charity sector.
• Strategic thinker and inclusive leader.
• Strong financial control and attention to detail.
• Ability to promote a culture of strong financial control and embed the Foundation’s values.
• Experience providing strategic financial support to senior leadership.

Application details

Further details on the role can be found on our careers site: https://careers.htafcfoundation.com/. To apply please create an account on our online application portal and ensure you complete all associated questions in full.

If you have accessibility requirements that make this difficult, please contact us at recruitment@htafcfoundation.com to discuss alternative arrangements.

Closing Date: Friday 21st November at midday.

The selection event is likely to take place in the week commencing Monday 24th November.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application, whether they are invited to attend an interview or not.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sam Dainty, Chief Executive Officer, Sam.dainty@htafcfoundation.com.

Apply now via the online portal.