Description:
“We’re looking for someone to play a part in our journey and help shape the future of our finance landscape. Its an exciting time for our organisation and there are huge opportunities available for a person who can contribute, add value and isn’t afraid to get stuck in” CEO
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Lead the finance team, fostering transparency, trust, and accountability while contributing to organisational strategy as part of the Senior Management Team.
- Develop and implement finance policies, budgets, and forecasts aligned with the overall vision and strategic plan.
- Oversee financial reporting, analysis, and compliance, including annual financial statements, month-end close, revenue recognition, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure effective cost control, risk management, and robust internal controls, escalating issues where necessary.
- Act as liaison with auditors, Board, and Finance Committee, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Support governance, annual reporting, and compliance with CRO, GDPR, and other funding requirements.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance trust, collaboration, and funding impact.
- Drive operational efficiency, process improvement, and change management across finance and governance functions.
- Monitor KPIs, challenge performance, and implement strategies to deliver organisational targets.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
- Qualified accountant with 7+ years post-qualification experience.
- Proven strategic leadership in a similar-sized organisation, ideally in the not-for-profit sector.
- Experience or qualification in corporate governance desirable.
- Strong senior leadership and people management skills, with emotional intelligence and a collaborative, respectful approach.
- Ability to think strategically, considering broad internal and external factors in problem-solving.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills at senior level.
- Knowledge of Board operations and corporate governance.
- Advanced IT skills, including spreadsheets, databases, accounting software, and web-based systems.
- Flexible, able to manage competing priorities and complex workloads.