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Head of Finance (part-time) - Portsmouth Cathedral

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
£50,000 - £60,000 FTE
Permanent
Closing on 20 May 2026

Head of Finance driving sustainability and shaping long-term financial resilience.

Portsmouth Cathedral is a historic and active place of worship and community, serving the City, Diocese and wider public.

As Head of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership as part of the Senior Management Team and supporting Chapter to strengthen financial planning, governance and sustainability. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting, oversee compliance and audit, advise on financial risk, performance and sustainability, lead and develop the finance team and improve systems and processes, including potentially establishing a new trading company.

Essentials:

  • ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA qualification or similar
  • Demonstrable experience in strategic financial leadership, with a track record of leading financial governance, compliance, and team development
  • Knowledge of VAT, tax planning, and advanced accounting practices
  • Excellent verbal and written communicator 
  • Excellent analytical and reporting skills, proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Willingness to undertake some basic tasks as part of a small finance team
  • Commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and inclusivity

Empathy with the beliefs and values of the Christian Faith and the aims and objectives of the Cathedral.  

Terms and Benefits:

  • 0.5 FTE / 2.5 days per week - flexible and annualised working arrangements 
  • 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus 2 extra days in December and bank holidays
  • Pension and healthcare plan 

This role will suit a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise, strategic insight and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. For this role a basic safeguarding check will be required.

Please see the candidate pack for full details. 

Key dates

  • Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
  • Interviews with Portsmouth Cathedral: 10th or 11th June
  • Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by EOD on 28th May prior to shortlist submission on 29th May

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Katherine Anderson-Scott
Executive Director
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