Overview
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a leading health charity with turnover of £4 million, recruiting a Chief Finance & Operations Officer (CFOO) based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. As the next Chief Finance & Operations Officer, you will lead a large team (Finance, HR, Data, Facilities, IT and Programme) and shape the organisation’s future, delivering an ambitious new strategy in close collaboration with an inspiring CEO, team and Board. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead Finance & Compliance, ensure strong financial governance, drive operational excellence, and help create an efficient, impactful, and strategically aligned organisation. If you enjoy leading transformation, strengthening systems and processes, and empowering teams to deliver their best, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference.
Salary: £85,000-£90,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours
Hybrid: The appointed candidate will be office based 3-4 days a week for at least two months and then 2 days per week in High Wycombe.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on financial strategy, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
* Oversee HR, IT, Facilities, Compliance, and the Programme Office.
* Provide timely, insightful financial and operational reporting for the CEO, SMT, and Trustees.
* Manage strategic and operational planning cycles, ensuring high-quality delivery across functions.
* Lead risk management, internal audit development, and data protection compliance.
* Strengthen organisational systems, processes, SOPs, and cross-functional working.
* Drive cost efficiency and manage supplier relationships, procurement, and contracts.
* Provide strategic HR oversight, including people policies, recruitment planning, payroll, EVP development, and DEEI practice.
* Oversee IT infrastructure, CRM/database capability, and the tools staff need to work effectively.
Profile / What we’re looking for
* A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
* Senior financial and operational leadership experience within a charity.
* Strong understanding of Charity Commission requirements and SORP.
* Experience overseeing HR, IT, Facilities, or broader operations functions.
* Confidence preparing and presenting financial/management accounts.
* A supportive, empowering leadership style and ability to develop teams.
* Digital confidence, strong communication skills, and a solutions-focused mindset.
* Willingness to travel for initial weeks (three to four days a week for two months) and then two days a week, with the location in High Wycombe.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to respond to three written questions to highlight their experience, approach, and leadership style.
Role will close on 18 February 2026. First stage interview via MS Teams on 25 February 2026 starting at 11:00. Second stage in person w/c 2 March 2026.
Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions equity, diversity and inclusion. We know charities thrive when inclusion is at the centre of decision-making. We proudly match organisations with talent based on skills and values, not background—because diverse teams deliver stronger results.
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