Deputy Finance Director

Reed Finance are currently partnered with a leading charity in the recruitment of a Deputy Finance Director.   Reporting to the CFO this will be pivotal in ensuring the financial health and growth of the organisation, providing expert guidance and fostering a culture of efficiency and excellence.

As Deputy Finance Director Day to Day of the Role will include:

• Lead the finance team, ensuring effective and efficient operations across all areas.
• Develop the team to provide optimal support to stakeholders and deliver high-quality financial outputs.
• Drive financial performance improvements, maximising income, cash flow, and cost optimisation.
• Deliver a high-quality finance business partnering service, building strong relationships and providing impactful financial insight.
• Responsible for end-to-end budget and forecast delivery, from target setting to leadership team presentations.
• Lead on business cases to support the organisation’s development and strategic objectives.
• Champion financial performance improvements, driving income and cost efficiency.
• Direct finance business partnering, building relationships, and providing insightful financial analysis.
• Oversee financial reporting, management accounts, dashboard and KPI reporting to ensure financial performance is understood.
• Lead annual budget production and robust reforecasts.
• Manage procurement activities, delivering cost savings and ensuring value for money.
• Oversee fleet management and office management within the procurement team.
• Ensure all appropriate financial and Charities Commission regulations are adhered to
• Take the lead on all tax matters for the organization
• Provide reporting and analysis to support discussion and decisions at committees and Board meetings

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Strong commercial acumen with solid accounting knowledge.
• Proficient in business analysis, financial information review, and opportunity identification.
• Strategic and tactical operation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Forward planning capabilities.

Benefits will include:

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• Performance based bonus up to 10%
• Private medical insurance
• Blue Light Card
• Hybrid Working

An excellent opportunity so don't delay apply now!