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Finance Director
We are seeking an experienced senior finance leader to drive financial strategy and sustainability across a national charity.
Position: Finance Director
Salary: £75,000 (£45,000 pro-rata)
Location: Flexible, 1 day in Doncaster but not essential
Hours: 21 per week (part time)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 8am, 1st December 2025
About the Role
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for long term financial sustainability, robust controls and a strong commercial approach. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO, Board and Directors to deliver the charity’s strategic ambitions and build a positive, collaborative culture.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Lead financial planning, reporting and strategic oversight for the organisation
2. Provide expert advice to the Board, CEO and leadership team on all financial matters
3. Strengthen commerciality and oversee development of a sustainable business model
4. Lead programmes to simplify processes, improve efficiency and reduce financial risk
5. Act as Company Secretary ensuring legal, regulatory and governance compliance
6. Oversee risk management frameworks and insurance provision
7. Build strong business partnering relationships, particularly with Operations
8. Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and motivation
9. Lead supplier relationships including banks, auditors, insurers and pension advisers
10. Oversee major contracts, grant reporting and financial controls
11. Provide leadership on property negotiations, contracts and legal matters related to finance
12. Guide and monitor financial performance, ensuring targets are achieved
13. Ensure all financial and legal obligations are met across the charity’s activities
About You
You will bring significant senior level finance experience along with credibility, clarity and the ability to influence at all levels.
Essential skills and experience:
14. Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally within the charity sector
15. Strong understanding of financial strategy, business planning and risk management
16. Proven ability to analyse complex financial information and present clear recommendations
17. Experience leading and developing a finance team
18. Knowledge of charity governance, regulatory compliance and statutory reporting
19. Skilled in building commercial models and driving long term sustainability
20. Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills
21. Professional finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent experience
22. Strong understanding of business partnering models and effective cross organisational working
Desirable:
23. Company Secretary or governance qualification
24. Experience leading finance transformations or major organisational change programmes
About the Organisation
The organisation is committed to improving environmental outcomes and supporting communities across the UK. Their work is driven by values including making a positive impact, working collaboratively, improving processes and striving for excellence. They are focused on long term sustainability, strong governance and delivering meaningful change.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Chief Financial Officer, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partnering Director, Commercial Finance Director, Director of Corporate Services, Strategic Finance Lead.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.