Head of Finance - #2066789

Head of Finance

Sheffield | Flexible working available

Pratap Executive are delighted to be supporting one of the most attractive and purposeful finance leadership opportunities in South Yorkshire.

The University of Sheffield Students’ Union is an outstanding organisation with a national reputation for excellence. Rated the best Students’ Union in the UK for the last 15 years, Sheffield SU combines strong social purpose with a vibrant commercial environment, an ambitious leadership team and a genuine commitment to people, inclusion and positive impact.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and values-led organisation at an exciting stage of its evolution. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting strategic development, leading the operational finance function, and helping shape the organisation's future direction.

We are looking for a capable, emotionally intelligent and people-oriented finance leader who enjoys developing teams, building relationships and supporting positive change.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO and and supported by a fractional FD, the Head of Finance will lead the day-to-day finance operation and support the wider organisation through a period of continued development and transformation.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leadership and development of the finance team
• Management reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Financial controls, governance and compliance
• Business partnering across the organisation
• Supporting systems and process improvement
• Helping colleagues navigate change with clarity and care

About You

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• An understanding of financial strategies in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong operational finance experience
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style
• The ability to communicate clearly with financial and non-financial stakeholders
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, development and continuous improvement

Candidates from commercial, charitable, education or professional services backgrounds are all encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent pension and holiday package
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing, menopause and fertility support
• Strong learning and development culture
• Inclusive and supportive working environment

90% of colleagues say they are treated with fairness, dignity and respect at work, with 82% proud to work for Sheffield Students’ Union.

Your next step

Please contact Nicola Worrow or Nik Pratap at Pratap Executive for a confidential conversation and to request the full opportunity brochure.

Pratap Executive are retained exclusively on this assignment. All direct applications will be forwarded to them for consideration.