At Prior’s Court, we support autistic children and young people with complex needs to live more independent and fulfilling lives. We're now seeking a values-driven Director of Finance and Business Systems to join our Senior Leadership Team and help shape the future of our charity.
This is a pivotal leadership role in an innovative, mission-led organisation making a lasting difference every day.
Key information: Salary: ~£85,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent - full-time
The role of Director of Finance and Business Systems
As Director of Finance and Business Systems, you will lead the Finance Team, supported by an experienced Financial Controller, and be the senior executive responsible for financial strategy, budget management, compliance, and sustainability, reporting to the CEO and the Board of Trustees. You will help lead the drive for operational excellence, innovation, and value for money across the organisation.
You will provide strong management support to our Head of IT and Business Systems, and Fundraising Manager, representing these areas strategically, ensuring the opportunities they present are embedded in organisational strategy, and supporting them to continued high levels of performance.
As a member of the Executive Team, you will help shape strategic direction and ensure we continue to meet the needs of the young people we support.
Main responsibilities:
1. Lead strategic and operational finance functions, ensuring compliance with charity and company regulations.
2. Oversee financial planning, forecasting, reporting, risk management, investments, and procurement.
3. Provide executive leadership to IT, systems development, and digital security.
4. Support our Fundraising Team to deliver income targets aligned with organisational strategy.
5. Champion data protection across the organisation and manage compliance with GDPR.
6. Collaborate across departments to solve problems, foster innovation, and deliver high-impact services.
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What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a qualified accountant with senior financial leadership experience and a strong interest in how technology can enhance services and create new horizons. You’ll be a clear communicator with strategic insight, ideally at Executive or Board level, and committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and positive social impact. Experience in the charity, education, or care sectors, along with knowledge of data protection, GDPR, and fundraising, would be an advantage.
Benefits
We aim to make all staff feel valued and supported with training and a competitive salary along with providing the knowledge and skills needed to do a great job.
7. 33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
8. Company pension (Combined 8% contributions - Employer 5%, Employee 3%)
9. Employee Recognition Schemes, including an annual staff awards programme and Long Service Awards
10. Employee Assistance Programme
11. Access to our full Flexible Benefits package including the option of dental insurance, private medical insurance, critical illness, increased life insurance, partner life insurance self-funded health cash plan and many others
Ready to make a difference?
to join us in creating a world where every young person can live their fullest life - safely and confidently.
How to apply
We're excited about the possibility of you joining the team at Prior's Court. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the young people we support, all offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks. These include references, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, proof of right to work in the UK, and any other relevant clearances. Once all pre-employment checks are in place we will be able to issue your start date and contract, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation throughout this process.
Read through the application documents below, then. Someone from the recruitment team will be in touch with you within three working days.
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All positions at Prior's Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents. Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Prior’s Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles.
The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior’s Court a special place to work.
We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.
Published: 14th August, 2024
Updated: 1st October, 2025
Author: Alfie Weatherhead
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