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A job with Merlin’s charities isn’t like a job anywhere else. Beyond world-famous attractions across the globe, we care about giving more to our world. We deal in helping children and protecting our oceans. Making memories. Delivering conservation. Inspiring positive change. And behind this magic are passionate, driven people just like you.
We’re now on the lookout for an exceptional Charities Finance Director to bring financial leadership and strategic vision to Merlin’s charitable initiatives.
The Role
As Charities Finance Director, you’ll provide strategic oversight of financial management and governance for Merlin’s charities. A vital part of the senior leadership team, you’ll ensure financial health and resilience, while shaping structures to support future growth and impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee all financial and legal activities, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
* Manage and develop a small but high-impact finance team.
* Implement disciplined cashflow management, forecasting and reporting to support long-term growth.
* Promote strong governance practices and an internal culture that minimises risk.
* Build relationships across Merlin’s finance network to champion commercial awareness and identify growth opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience
* Fully qualified accountant with robust experience in both Financial and Management Accounting.
* Proven understanding of charitable operations within a global framework.
* Commercially minded with board-level influence and hands-on problem-solving ability.
* Skilled in financial systems with a knack for presenting data effectively.
* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and control costs.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills across all levels.
* Willingness to support the wider finance team at a transactional level when needed.
Health & Safety
At Merlin, everyone is responsible for keeping themselves, their colleagues, and guests safe. You’ll be expected to follow group policies and safe working practices, ensuring all incidents are reported and investigated appropriately.
Join Us
If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role with real purpose, where your skills help create magical experiences and support impactful charitable work, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us shape a better, brighter, and more thrilling world.
Benefits
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We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more!
Pay Range
GBP £65,000.00/Yr.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Entertainment Providers
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