Head of Finance
Role: Permanent, Part-Time (27 hours per week)
Location: Across our Bognor Regis and Chichester offices, with flexible and hybrid working options available
Salary: Up to £41,640 FTE (£29,981 pro rata) depending on experience
Help Shape the Future of a Charity Changing Women's Lives
At My Sisters' House Women's Centre (MSH), we believe every woman deserves the opportunity to live free from abuse, rebuild her confidence, and create a safer future for herself and her family.
For more than 14 years, we have been supporting women across West Sussex who are experiencing domestic abuse, trauma, poor mental health, multiple disadvantage, and complex life challenges.
Every year, around 2,000 women turn to MSH at a time of crisis or hardship. Our specialist, trauma-informed services provide practical support, advocacy, counselling, wellbeing activities, and pathways to long-term recovery.
We are now seeking an experienced and values-driven Head of Finance to join our Executive Team and help ensure that our organisation remains financially strong, sustainable and ambitious for the women we serve.
This is more than a finance role…it is an opportunity to play a key part in an organisation where every decision ultimately contributes to improving women's safety, wellbeing and life chances.
The Role
As Head of Finance, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of MSH's financial management. Working closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, Finance Committee and Senior Leadership Team, you will help guide financial decision-making and ensure resources are used effectively to maximise impact.
You will lead the day-to-day finance function while contributing to the wider strategic development of the charity, supporting growth, sustainability and innovation.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys both the detail and the bigger picture. You will be equally comfortable producing management accounts, overseeing financial controls and audit processes, and contributing to strategic discussions about future services, funding opportunities and organisational development.
What You'll Be Doing
Your key responsibilities include:
Leading and managing the charity's finance function.
Producing accurate and timely management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.
Supporting the CEO, Finance Committee and Board of Trustees with financial insight and strategic advice.
Leading budget-setting, monitoring and long-term financial planning.
Managing cash flow, reserves and financial risk.
Supporting funding applications, tenders and grant reporting with robust financial modelling.
Ensuring effective financial controls, systems, policies and compliance arrangements are in place.
Leading the annual audit process and preparation of statutory accounts.
Overseeing payroll and pension processes.
Supporting budget holders to understand and manage their budgets confidently.
Identifying opportunities for efficiencies, improvement and sustainable growth.
About You
We are looking for someone who combines strong financial expertise with a genuine commitment to our mission and values.
You will bring:
Significant experience in a senior finance role within the charity, public or not-for-profit sector, or a comparable environment.
Professional finance qualifications or equivalent experience.
Strong expertise in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial controls and reporting.
Experience of working with auditors, trustees and senior stakeholders.
The ability to translate financial information into clear, practical advice for non-finance colleagues.
Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Experience of leading and developing finance systems and processes.
Most importantly, you will believe in the power of specialist women's services and be motivated by the difference your work can make.
Our Values Matter
At MSH, our values are more than just words on our website. They shape how we work with our women, with our network of partners and with one another.
We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to:
· Compassion: We lead with kindness, empathy and understanding.
· Empowerment: We believe women are the experts in their own lives and support them to achieve their goals.
· Collaboration: We work alongside colleagues, partners and communities to achieve the best outcomes.
· Integrity: We are honest, accountable and committed to doing the right thing.
· Excellence: We continually strive to improve and deliver services of the highest quality.
· Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.
Why Join My Sisters' House?
This is an opportunity to join a supportive, passionate and highly committed team who genuinely cares about the women we serve and each other.
We offer:
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
Annual leave allocation of 28 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Employer pension contribution
Employee Assistance Programme
The opportunity to influence key strategic decisions.
A meaningful role where your expertise directly contributes to saving lives.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
The chance to be part of a respected charity with strong local partnerships and a growing reputation for innovation and excellence.
Every pound we receive helps women build safer, healthier and more hopeful futures.
As our Head of Finance, you will play a vital role in ensuring those resources achieve the greatest possible impact.
We'd Love to Hear From You
If you are looking for a finance leadership role where purpose and people matter as much as performance and accountability, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Avril Robinson, CEO; avril.robinson@mysistershouse.info or call 01243 697800
For full details and application information, please visit: www.mysistershouse.info/work-with-us
Please note: This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR).
My Sisters' House Women's Centre provides specialist support to women affected by domestic abuse, trauma, sexual violence and other forms of violence against women and girls. Due to the nature of this work and the needs of the women we support, being a woman is a genuine occupational requirement for this role.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from women from all backgrounds. As a neuro-inclusive employer, we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments required throughout the recruitment process and employment.
To apply for this role, please complete online form and submit a covering letter and current CV to careers@mysistershouse.info. Please include in your cover letter why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate.
Full Job Description: can be found here
Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026, 5.00pm, but if we find the ideal candidate to interview beforehand then applications may close sooner.
Interviews: Interviews will take place w/c 7th September 2026 at our Bognor Regis office.
My Sisters' House Women's Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, young women and children. All appointments are subject to appropriate DBS checks. MSH is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and communities.