Director of Finance & IT

Senior leadership role leading finance and IT(team of 6) within a complex, international charity (£8m income).

The organisationOur client is a mission-led organisation with an income of c. £8m, operating across the UK as part of a wider international network. The organisation works within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and is entering an exciting period of transformation. With an ambitious 10-year strategy in place, there is a clear focus on strengthening financial sustainability, evolving funding models and enhancing digital capability. The organisation also operates with a wholly owned commercial subsidiary, supporting a diversified income base and enabling growth through a range of revenue-generating activities.
The JobThis is a senior leadership role, sitting on the Senior Management Team and playing a key part in delivering long-term strategic objectives. You will lead both the Finance and IT functions (total team of 6 with 2 direct reports), ensuring the organisation is financially robust, operationally effective and supported by modern, secure technology.

Leading the development and delivery of the long-term financial strategy

Ensuring strong financial control, governance and risk management

Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit processes

Managing the relationship with the organisation's wholly owned trading subsidiary

Supporting the development of new and sustainable funding models

Leading the IT and digital strategy to improve systems, insight and operational efficiency

Strengthening cyber security and organisational resilience

Providing clear and insightful financial reporting to senior leadership and the Board

Building effective relationships across an international network of stakeholders

The personWe are seeking a commercially minded and values-led finance leader who is comfortable operating in a complex and evolving environment.

A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Significant experience operating at a senior level within a finance function

A track record of developing and delivering financial strategy

Strong technical knowledge across financial control, reporting and compliance

Experience of working within organisations with diverse income streams

Understanding of trading subsidiaries and group structures

Exposure to overseeing IT or digital functions at a strategic level

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board level

A collaborative leadership style and clear communication skills

What's in it for you

Salary of £80,000 with some flexibility for the right candidate

Matched pension contribution up to 4%, increasing to 5% after 2 years and 7% after 4 years

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

35 hour working week with flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working

The opportunity to play a key role in shaping strategy and driving change

A collaborative and purpose driven working environment

Please apply ASAP if you would like to be considered! Interviews are currently being organised.

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