Director of finance

Job Description

Director of Finance

Salary: £70,000 per annum (actual salary dependent on agreed hours of 3037.5 per week)

Contract: Permanent

Lead Finance. Shape Strategy. Change Lives.

We are delighted to be partnering with an ambitious and growing charity to recruit a Director of Finance. This is a rare opportunity to join a values-led organisation delivering vital homelessness, housing and care services, and to play a key role in shaping its future.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic financial leadership across a complex organisation with a turnover of £2025m. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and senior colleagues, you will ensure the organisation remains financially strong, sustainable and well-positioned to expand its impact.

This role offers the chance to influence strategic decision-making at the highest level while leading a dedicated finance team and driving continuous improvement across financial systems, controls and reporting.

The Opportunity

You will:

• Lead the organisations financial strategy, planning and performance.
• Oversee annual budgets, forecasting, cashflow management and long-term financial sustainability.
• Provide expert financial advice and challenge to the Board, Trustees and Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead financial input into major bids, contracts, grants and business development opportunities.
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee statutory accounts, audits and financial reporting.
• Develop and support the finance team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Drive financial awareness and accountability across the organisation.

About You

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with a proven track record of operating in a senior finance leadership role.

You will bring:

• Significant experience of strategic financial leadership and business planning.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including forecasting, modelling and risk management.
• Experience leading finance teams and improving systems, controls and processes.
• The ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior stakeholders and Boards.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial audiences.
• A collaborative and values-driven approach to leadership.

Experience within the charity, housing, homelessness, supported housing or social care sectors would be advantageous but is not essential

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