Head of Finance Change - CAF Bank

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Job title: Head of Finance Change, CAF Bank

Reference: KT238

Contract:  Up to 18 months Fixed term contract, full time, 35 hours per week

Location: Kings Hill based with hybrid working (2-4 days per week in the Kings Hill Office)

Salary: £110,000- £130,000 per annum (Depending on experience)  

Are you an experienced finance change leader with a passion for transforming finance systems, data and management information?

We're looking for a talented Head of Finance Change to join our Finance team at CAF Bank, part of Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

What you'll do

At CAF Bank, every one of us contributes to our impact, and as our Head of Finance Change you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our finance function and supporting the delivery of the Bank's strategic objectives.

You will lead the planning, management and delivery of a significant programme of finance change. The role will ensure the successful implementation of key finance systems, management information capabilities and reporting solutions that support effective decision-making and governance.

As our Head of Finance Change you will:

  • Lead the delivery of the Finance change agenda across systems, reporting and process improvement initiatives
  • Manage the implementation of a new Sage General Ledger and associated system interfaces
  • Deliver strategic projects including lending migration, regulatory reporting and treasury system enhancements
  • Coordinate testing, implementation and stakeholder engagement across finance change programmes
  • Develop and enhance management information and data analytics capabilities across the Finance function
  • Oversee finance ownership of critical spreadsheet controls and role-based access governance processes

Who we are looking for

This role is for you if you have substantial experience in finance systems, finance transformation, management information or treasury-related change programmes and want to make a meaningful impact within CAF.

We are looking for:

  • Experience delivering finance systems and change projects within a regulated financial services environment
  • Strong knowledge of finance reporting, treasury systems and management information development
  • Knowledge of general ledger implementation projects and integration with upstream transaction processing systems
  • Expertise in data analysis, data mining and translating business requirements into technical solutions
  • Experience working with senior and executive stakeholders on strategic technology initiatives
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.

What’s in it for you

At CAF Bank you will receive:

  • Permanent hybrid ways of working where roles allow
  • Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays
  • A wide range of development opportunities to support personal and professional growth
  • Pension scheme with better-than-market employer contribution options
  • Social impact benefit schemes

For all our employer benefits and to gain an insight into our culture, please visit cafonline.org/careers.

Who we are

We are more than a bank. From the one-person causes to the large-scale organisations, we are the bank charities turn to. We believe in the power of good, and in treating the goals of charities as our own.

We are owned by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). CAF connects charities with funds, and we at CAF Bank help charities to manage those funds.

Our connection with such a long-established charitable organisation highlights how we believe in banking with purpose.

Diversity and inclusion

We know that the more diverse and inclusive our organisation becomes, the more creative, effective and impactful we will be. Our aim is for our workforce to represent the society we serve, and we have embarked upon an ambitious pathway to achieve this.

We want to attract, retain and develop the best of talent at all levels, and provide a leading and great place to work, where every voice matters.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 12th August 2026.

Please complete the form below, attach your CV and Cover letter, then click ‘Submit Application’ if applying via our website or send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@cafonline.org quoting reference number KT238

We welcome applications from everyone who feels they meet the criteria, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital, veteran or parental status.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please indicate on the application form if you would like to be considered as part of the Disability Confident Scheme.

To apply for this role you must be able to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK.

So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@cafonline.org or 03000 123 566 to request assistance or reasonable adjustments.

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