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SalaryAre you an experienced senior finance professional looking to step up into a number one in finance role? Keen to work for an inspiring charity whose work helps to fight for equality within an under-represented communities? Looking for the opportunity to be part of a senior management team and shape the future financial strategy of a growing organisation? If yes, this could be the role for you!
This industry leading equality charity is currently seeking a Director of Finance to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis, in this newly upgraded role. Managing a high-performing team of two, you will be responsible for the financial management of the organisation, including longer term financial planning and critical strategic leadership.
The key duties of this Director of Finance role are as follows:
- Be at the forefront of the development and implementation of the charity’s long-term financial plan and longer-term business planning.
- Full responsibility for the production of the annual budget and regular reforecasts.
- Sole charge for running the external audit process and ensuring the timely production of the statutory accounts.
- Coordinate the monthly management accounts production, including the development of the management information pack with supporting variance analysis and commentaries.
- Attend senior management team meetings and present at quarterly Board meetings.
- Manage the relationships with the external Payroll and IT providers.
- Be the organisation’s strategic lead on all things IT, seeking advice from external consultants as required.
This brilliant role will suit someone who has previous experience working in a senior finance role, ideally in the charity sector, who is now looking for the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a growing charity whilst adding value in new areas. The charity is currently operating on a hybrid working model, with opportunities to work from home for up to four days per week, although flexible arrangements can be negotiated for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will have:
- Achieved their full accountancy qualification or be qualified by experience.
- Ideally, a background working in the charity sector, but this is not essential.
- Demonstrable experience working at a senior level in a finance team.
- Experience presenting at Board level.
- Preferably, experience managing non-finance functions.
- A strong work ethic and brilliant interpersonal skills.
If you are interested in this Director of Finance role, please submit your CV for consideration ASAP as my client is scheduling interviews on a rolling basis.
