Role Purpose – Finance Director:
To drive the charity’s finance, IT and operational functions, ensuring resources are managed effectively and working with trustees and senior leaders to manage risk and deliver a financial strategy that advances the charity’s ambitions.
Key Duties As Finance Director:
Finance and Governance
Lead the effective management of financial resources across the Group, ensuring sound stewardship and alignment with organisational priorities.
Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling to support long term sustainability and strategic decision making.
Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities, assessing their impact on the charity’s strategic delivery.
Oversee preparation and presentation of timely, accurate financial reports to trustees, executives, and budget holders.
Ensure compliance with Charities SORP, statutory reporting, taxation and VAT requirements, and manage relationships with auditors and investment advisers.
Provide secretariat support to the Treasurer’s Committee, ensuring business is well planned and decisions are implemented.
Oversee payroll, procurement and contract management processes, ensuring value for money and compliance with internal controls and legislation.
Risk and Resilience
Lead the implementation of the Board’s risk assurance framework, monitoring mitigation plans and driving accountability for delivery.
Act as Senior Information Risk Owner, promoting effective data governance and ensuring robust information risk management.
Oversee insurance and business continuity arrangements, ensuring plans are current, tested, and embedded across the organisation.
IT, Facilities and Operations
Provide strategic leadership for IT infrastructure development, ensuring secure, resilient systems that meet organisational needs.
Support the management and maintenance of hospice, retail, and enterprise sites, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Ensure facilities and IT renewal plans are forward looking, costed and integrated into financial planning.
Leadership and Organisational Development
Lead, develop, and empower team members, fostering a culture of accountability, learning and high performance.
Contribute to the Senior Leadership Team, championing compliance, equality, inclusion, and continuous organisational improvement.
Key Skills/Experience Required To Be A Successful Finance Director:
Professionally qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CIPFA) with extensive experience in senior financial leadership.
Proven track record of strategic financial management, including budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning aligned to organisational priorities.
Skilled in preparing and presenting financial reports, management accounts and performance data to diverse audiences, including boards and senior leaders.
Experienced in managing relationships with auditors, investment advisers and insurance brokers to ensure compliance and optimise outcomes.
Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements, including HMRC and charity reporting obligations.
Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and manage organisational and financial risk at a strategic level.
Excellent communicator and collaborator, with the confidence to influence and contribute effectively as part of a senior leadership team.
Proven leadership in developing high performing teams—nurturing talent, inspiring colleagues and managing performance effectively.
Committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion across all areas of responsibility.
High personal integrity and a genuine alignment with the vision, mission and values.
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