Head of Finance

Healthyinvestment; Bury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected mutual organisation in Bury is seeking a highly capable Head of Finance to join its leadership team. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership, operational oversight, and ensuring robust financial stewardship. Candidates should have a recognised accountancy qualification, experience in regulated environments, and strong technical finance skills. The role offers a salary of up to £75,000 with excellent benefits including hybrid working.

Benefits

Excellent holidays

Pension

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment (preferred).
• Ability to work with Boards and committees.
• Confidence in leading teams and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, finance, and administration team.
• Develop long-term financial plans and budgets.
• Prepare statutory accounts and regulatory returns.
• Manage audit processes and financial controls.
• Provide timely management information to the Board.

Skills

Strategic capability

Technical finance skills

Audit skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Collaborative approach

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

This range is provided by Healthy Investment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Healthy Investment

Director @ Bayman Atkinson Smythe | Finance and Senior Appointments Recruiter

Head of Finance | Bury | £70,0000 – 75,000 |+ Excellent holidays, Pension, Hybrid Working

Healthy Investment — one of the UK’s oldest and most respected mutual friendly societies — is seeking a highly capable and values-driven Head of Finance to join its leadership team. This is a pivotal role within a purpose‑led, member‑focused organisation with a strong ethical foundation and a long history of financial stability and integrity.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board, the Head of Finance will play a central role in shaping and delivering the Society’s long‑term strategy, ensuring robust financial stewardship, and upholding the organisation’s proud mutual ethos.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will hold SMF2 responsibility and lead all aspects of financial management, ensuring robust and high‑quality reporting. Your remit spans strategic leadership, operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and investment governance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the accounting, finance and administration team (team of five).
• Developing long, medium and annual financial plans and budgets.
• Preparing statutory accounts and regulatory returns.
• Providing accurate, timely management information to the Board and leadership.
• Managing audit processes and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Supporting the Investment Committee with investment, liquidity, and asset allocation oversight.
• Overseeing outsourced investment management providers.
• Acting as deputy to the Chief Executive when needed.
• Upholding PRA/FCA standards and ensuring all members are treated fairly.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced finance leader with strong strategic capability and a hands‑on approach.

You will have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience in a regulated environment (friendly societies, insurance, mutuals or financial services desirable).
• Strong technical finance, audit, and control skills.
• Experience working with Boards and committees.
• A collaborative, ethical approach aligned to Healthy Investment’s values.
• Confidence leading teams and improving processes.

Whats on Offer

• Salary to £75,000 p.a.
• Central offices with parking and great transport links

Why Healthy Investment?

• Highly respected, ethical mutual organisation with a long heritage
• Purpose‑led, member‑focused organisation with a strong reputation.
• Significant influence at senior leadership and Board level.
• A role with both strategic and hands‑on impact.
• A collaborative culture built on trust, transparency, and purpose.
• A role with genuine societal impact — helping protect the financial wellbeing of members.

How to Apply

Bayman Atkinson Smythe is proud to partner exclusively with Healthy Investment on this appointment. To express interest or request a confidential conversation, please contact Claire Bayman or apply online.

• Closing Date January 7th 2026
• Shortlisting date January 12th 2026

Please note: All 3rd party applicants will be forwarded to Claire Bayman as the retained Consultant for this position. We are only able to consider applicants from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Financial Services, Insurance, and Claims Adjusting, Actuarial Services