Head of Finance
Employer: Ten Ten Resources
Location: Remote (UK-based). In-person team gatherings take place at least three times per year at various UK locations, usually involving an overnight stay
Working hours: Part-time, 3 days / 21 hours per week
Salary: £33,000 per annum (£55,000 full-time equivalent)
Closing date: Tuesday 20 January at 23:59pm
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Ten Ten Resources is an educational organisation that nurtures spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring, creative content through a Catholic lens. We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead on ensuring the financial health, operational effectiveness and organisational sustainability of the company.
As a senior leader, you will integrate finance, systems and people management so that we can deliver high-quality programmes in alignment with our Catholic mission and values. You will also be a key member of the Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy, planning and decision-making.
We’re a small team, so this role involves operational responsibilities as well as strategic leadership and oversight. We’re also a fully remote organisation, so we’re looking for someone who thrives in a remote working environment, who is highly organised, people-focused, and committed to excellence in service. You will also play an important role in helping us embed our emerging employee-owned culture as we move through transition in 2026.
If you’re a strong financial leader with operational leadership experience in a charity, SME, education or mission-driven organisation and feel inspired by Ten Ten’s mission to support Catholic education, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Responsibilities
As Head of Finance, your key responsibilities will include:
Finance
Lead all financial management, ensuring accuracy, transparency and sustainability.
Take responsibility for project costing, cashflow planning and financial modelling.
Produce monthly management accounts, quarterly EO Board reports, annual budgets and oversee quarterly VAT returns.
Lead subscription pricing, invoicing processes, credit control and renewals.
Manage payroll, pensions and staff cost modelling.
Oversee the Finance Officer’s work and maintain robust financial controls.
Engage with senior stakeholders (e.g., Trust CEOs/CFOs) and negotiate subscription agreements.
Operations
Work closely with the Head of Operations to support resourcing of shared staff and resolve operational bottlenecks.
Work closely with the Head of Operations to support operational functions including systems, HR processes, database management, marketing operations and schools support.
Work closely with the Head of Operations to ensure clear roles, structures and internal processes that support sustainability and compliance.
Systems & Processes
Together with the Head of Operations lead the development and integration of organisational systems (CRM, finance systems, databases, workflow tools).
Together with the Head of Operations ensure efficient interactions between systems, especially around subscriptions, invoicing and contracts.
Together with the Head of Operations drive process improvement across the organisation, improving data hygiene, accuracy and staff experience.
People & Team Management
Line manage designated colleagues, ensuring strong planning, communication and performance management.
Support recruitment, onboarding, training and organisational change processes.
Help maintain a relational, mission-driven team culture and cohesive cross-team working.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure compliance with financial, HR, safeguarding, data protection and regulatory requirements.
Maintain key organisational policies pertaining to finance, including risk management processes and internal controls.
Support Directors with Employee Ownership governance, board reporting and stakeholder updates, including the annual employee voice reporting cycle.
Cross-Organisational Leadership
Contribute to organisational strategy through financial insight and capacity planning.
Play a full role on the leadership team, especially within a financial remit.
Lead operational readiness for MAT partnerships and large-scale agreements.
Contribute to organisational marketing strategy, with a particular focus on ensuring good uptake and renewals and providing input and insights on new products and new markets.
Provide clear advice to Directors that supports effective decision-making.
Projects & Continuous Improvement
Lead strategic improvement projects that strengthen efficiency, sustainability and organisational resilience.
Oversee financial planning for new initiatives, products and partnerships.
Continuously evaluate organisational needs and propose improvements to systems, structures and processes.
Place of Work
This is a home-based role, open to candidates based in the UK. The successful candidate will work remotely as part of Ten Ten’s home-based team.
The role is part-time (3 days / 21 hours per week). While there is some flexibility in working hours, availability is expected during core daytime hours to ensure collaboration with colleagues.
We meet weekly as a team on Zoom to share updates, collaborate on projects, and pray together. In addition, we gather in person at least three times per year – typically once per term – for planning, training and team-building. These in-person gatherings usually involve overnight stays and are held at various locations around the UK. For this role, additional in-person days may be required for strategic planning or year-end processes, with notice provided in advance.
Person Specification
In order to be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong financial leadership, including budgeting, forecasting and management accounts.
Experience preparing reports for senior leaders, trustees or boards.
Significant operational leadership in a charity, SME, education or mission-driven organisation.
Confident negotiating with senior stakeholders (e.g., CEOs/CFOs).
Experience managing teams and coordinating work across departments.
Strong systems understanding (CRM, finance systems, workflow tools).
Experience with subscriptions, contracts, invoicing or income processes.
Ability to analyse complex information and propose clear, practical solutions.
Understanding of governance, HR processes, safeguarding and GDPR.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Understanding of Catholic schools, MATs, dioceses and parishes, including their mission and governance.
Ability to work confidently with Catholic leaders (e.g., headteachers, trust CEOs, diocesan officers, parish clergy).
Experience implementing systems or leading organisation-wide process improvements.
Experience supporting trustees, advisory boards or governance bodies.
Experience developing financial models, business cases or scenario plans.
Commercial awareness and confidence in negotiating value-driven agreements.
Experience in a mission-driven or values-led organisation.
Personal Qualities
Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and a hands-on, practical approach.
Clear communicator who can translate finance into accessible insights.
Calm, organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities.
Relational and supportive leadership style.
High integrity and professionalism.
Commitment to Ten Ten’s Catholic mission and willingness to work in alignment with its ethos.
Terms
Salary:
£33,000 per annum (£55,000 full-time equivalent).Working Hours:
Part-time, 3 days / 21 hours per week.Location:
Remote (UK-based). In-person team gatherings take place at least three times per year at various UK locations, usually involving an overnight stay. Additional travel may be required on occasion (with notice).Start Date:
Ideally March 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.Deadline for Applications:
Tuesday 20 January at 23:59pm.Interviews:
First round interviews will take place remotely via Zoom during the w/c Monday 26 January 2026. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short task relating to financial analysis and/or operational problem-solving.How to Apply
To apply, please send us the following via the link below. We regret we are unable to accept submissions via other means.
Your completed Application Form, including answers to the three supporting questions listed below,
Your CV, outlining your employment history and relevant experience, and
A covering letter (max 1 page) including:
Why you are interested in the role, and
How your experience and qualities align with the Person Specification.
Supporting Questions:
Financial Planning & Stewardship: Describe a time when you managed an organisation’s financial planning and cash position. How did you ensure financial prudence, maintain healthy cashflow and use financial modelling or scenario planning to guide decisions? What impact did your approach have on the organisation’s stability or sustainability?
Leadership Experience: As a senior leader, how have you built and guided teams through periods of change or growth? Please include a concrete example that illustrates your approach to leadership, collaboration, and accountability.
Alignment with Ten Ten’s Ethos: Ten Ten Resources delivers educational resources through a Catholic lens. Please explain how you would support, respect, and promote this ethos in your role as Head of Finance, including how your own values and experience would enable you to contribute positively to our mission.
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