Director of Finance and IT

Senior leadership role leading finance and IT(team of 6) within a complex, international charity (£8m income). 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 Job This 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 person We 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 Exposure to overseeing IT or digital functions at a strategic level 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 ~ Please apply ASAP if you would like to be considered!