Finance Director (12-month FTC – Maternity Cover) £70,000 North West (Lancashire or Merseyside base) Flexible hybrid working This is an outstanding opportunity to join a values-led organisation as Finance Director, covering maternity leave for a period of 12–16 months. You'll step into a well-functioning team, working closely with the CFO and senior leadership to maintain stability, drive improvements, and provide clarity in a period of growth. We’re not looking for a change agent. This is about keeping things steady, improving how we tell the story behind the numbers, and offering confident leadership while the permanent post-holder is away. The role You’ll lead a capable and autonomous finance team and act as a key advisor to the CFO. You’ll play a central part in budget planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting – ensuring the organisation remains financially strong, compliant, and insight-led. With a potential expansion into new regions, there will also be some involvement in due diligence and supporting regional teams with high-quality financial insight. You’ll: Oversee management accounts, budgets and statutory reporting in line with charity SORP Lead on financial performance monitoring, planning and analysis Provide strategic and operational support to the CFO and Executive team Manage outsourced payroll and troubleshoot minor teething issues post-implementation Review and improve reporting packs for Board and operational teams Build positive, productive relationships across teams and with key stakeholders What kind of person are we looking for? This is a relaxed but professional environment. The finance team is empowered and trusted – so if you’re a micromanager, this isn’t the place for you. What works well here is someone personable, emotionally intelligent, and confident in their own judgement. Someone who knows when to roll up their sleeves, but isn’t afraid to challenge or advise from the front. You’ll be a qualified accountant with senior leadership experience and a calm, collaborative approach. A background in the charity or not-for-profit sector would be ideal, but strong commercial acumen and a values-led ethos are more important. Working arrangements This is a fixed-term contract through payroll, with a salary of up to £70,000 You'll need to show presence in both the Lancashire and Merseyside offices You’ll be based at whichever is closer to you – with travel expenses paid when visiting the other Hybrid working is offered, with 2–3 days a week in the office and the rest from home About Charity Recruit At Charity Recruit, we specialise in leadership recruitment for UK charities and not-for-profits. We combine deep sector knowledge with a people-first approach – no pushy tactics, just straight-talking recruitment grounded in values. Our clients come to us when the hire really matters, and we take pride in connecting them with brilliant people.