Join Ways to Wellness as Head of Finance

Ways to Wellness was launched in 2015 to deliver a world-first social prescribing prototype using investment from an outcome-based Social Impact Bond (SIB). Its work has since expanded and it now facilitates, pilots and prototypes healthcare interventions using an iterative and collaborative test-and-learn approach that provides the evidence to tackle health inequalities and create systemic cost savings – while empowering individuals to take ownership of, and improve their short and long term health.

Ways to Wellness (WtW) Foundation, which has a number of collaborative projects with partners, is a charity and company limited by guarantee that currently has one trading subsidiary, also a limited company. Its offices are located in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne on the beautiful Quayside and it is proud to offer a flexible and hybrid working pattern.

The opportunity: Head of Finance – part-time

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Finance will ensure first class financial management and robust financial controls, as well as playing a significant part in the management and strategic planning of the business. This is a part-time, permanent position requiring the successful post-holder to work 3-4 days per week, with flexibility around working patterns. 

The Head of Finance will be responsible for financial modelling, financial reporting, control and forecasting. The successful candidate will maintain good external relationships with partners, assist the CEO with contract management matters, and present financial information to the Ways to Wellness Board of Non-Executive Directors and Trustees. The postholder will be responsible for statutory accounts preparation, compliant with the Charities Act, Charities SORP, and other applicable legislation.

Key requirements

Ways to Wellness‘ recruitment partner Nigel Wright is looking to speak to candidates who align with the following criteria:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with senior-level experience.
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive, business-minded and strategic approach.
• Experience with charity finance, or experience with multiple funding streams and project accounting.
• A collaborative team player who can work flexibly and influence effectively.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and address complex financial challenges and identify solutions. 

Benefits/application

• Annual Salary: £60,000 FTE  
• Contract: permanent 
• Holidays: 30 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension: Ways to Wellness will contribute up to the equivalent of 5% of your gross salary to match your equivalent contribution.
• Benefits: health and wellbeing plan (after six months’ service).
• Base: this role will be based at Ways to Wellness’ office (Newcastle Quayside)
• Submit your CV to Nigel Wright to register your interest in this vacancy and to arrange a confidential discussion, where we can provide further detail about the role and organisation.

https://www.nigelwright.com/uk/vacancies/ways-to-wellness-limited/head-of-finance-415707