Job Description
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with this Children’s Charity to recruit their new Director of Finance & Operations.
* LOCATION: Amersham, Buckinghamshire
* REPORTING TO: Chief Executive Officer
* ORGANISATION: There are only 20 employees in the charity
* RESPONSIBLE FOR: Senior HR Executive (PT) and Database & Operation Officer (PT) This is a Standalone Finance role, with no other finance support.
* HOURS: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)
* HYBRID WORKING: A minimum of 2 days a week and SLT meetings, is required at their offices in Amersham, Buckinghamshire
* SALARY: circa £65,000pa
* PENSION: 7% non-contributory
* ANNUAL LEAVE: 28 days, plus bank holidays
* OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Free Parking
INTERVIEWS ARE AVAILABLE W/C 30TH MARCH
Job Description
The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will play a crucial role in realising our ambitious plans as a charity. The postholder will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, Director of Development, Director or Programmes and Director of Fundraising and Communications.
The DFO role is responsible for overseeing the financial health, operational effectiveness, and organisational infrastructure of the charity, ensures that the charity operates efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with all regulatory and fiduciary requirements.
This role blends strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational management and is critical to enabling the charity to achieve its charitable programme as well as provide long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Management
* Provide strategic financial leadership, including long-range financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Develop and manage the organisation’s annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with senior leadership.
* Manage the accounting functions, including payroll and pension, and month-end and year-end close.
* Prepare and present timely, accurate financial reports to the SLT, Finance and Investment Sub- Committee, and Board of Trustees.
* Monitor cash flow, reserves, and investments to ensure financial stability and liquidity.
* Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, funder requirements, and nonprofit accounting standards.
* Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
* Manage relationship with investment managers and their adherence to investment strategy.
Operations & Organisational Management
* Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficient systems, processes, and internal controls.
* Lead and continuously improve policies and procedures related to finance, operations, and administration.
* Manage organisational risk, insurance coverage, and compliance (e.g., legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations).
* Oversee facilities, technology, and vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effectiveness and reliability.
* Ensure strong data management, financial systems, and operational reporting tools are in place.
Human Resources & Administration
* Oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, employee policies, and compliance with employment laws.
* Partner with leadership on workforce planning, compensation strategy, and organisational design.