Job Description
Director of Finance and Business Support
Location: Westbourne with some possibility of home working on occasion
Salary: £65,000
Contract: Full time permanent
About the Role
Following a period of rapid expansion in recent years, AWS is seeking to appoint a Director of Finance and Business Support to a newly created senior leadership position.
This is a key strategic role within the organisation, working closely with the CEO and Director of Operations to shape the financial future of AWS. The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability while supporting continued growth and expansion.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with the CEO and Director of Operations to develop and deliver a five-year business plan that secures the long-term financial sustainability of AWS and supports further growth.
* Act as the primary financial adviser to the Board of Trustees, providing strategic guidance on all matters with financial implications.
* Lead the development and implementation of robust financial policies, processes, and controls appropriate to the current and future scale of AWS operations.
* Oversee the finance and business support functions, ensuring they effectively support operational needs across the organisation.
* Provide high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and strategic insight to support decision-making at senior leadership and board level.
* Build and lead a high-performing finance and business support team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* A recognised UK accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Significant senior-level finance leadership experience, ideally within a growing organisation.
* A proven track record of building, developing, and managing finance and business support teams.
* Strong strategic planning and financial management skills.
* Experience advising boards, trustees, or senior leadership teams.
* The ability to operate both strategically and operationally in a fast-evolving organisation.
Why Join AWS?
This is an exciting opportunity to join AWS at a pivotal moment in its development. The Director of Finance and Business Support will play a vital role in shaping the organisation’s long-term sustainability and supporting its continued impact and growth.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Closing Date: Friday 27th March