Finance Director

If you're looking for a Finance Director position where your strategic leadership will have a lasting impact – and where you can align your career with purpose – this could be the role for you.
We are in search of a Finance Director to shape the strategic and commercial direction of a growing charity that delivers life-changing support across the South Coast. This is a rare opportunity to join a values-led organisation that truly puts people first. As Finance Director, you’ll take on responsibility for finance, operations and wider business functions, blending technical expertise with commercial acumen to support the charity’s long-term growth.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the financial strategy, planning and risk management across the organisation
• Producing timely, accurate financial reports for the CEO, Board and stakeholders
• Overseeing financial operations including audit, compliance, and statutory reporting
• Managing and developing a finance team, ensuring continuous improvement
• Supporting commercial ventures including new income streams
• Contributing to long-term growth strategy, including retail, fundraising and operational development

What you will need:

• To be a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experience operating at a senior/board level in a strategic finance leadership role
• Experience working in similar roles, such as Finance Director / Head of Finance / Financial Controller / Finance Manager
• A collaborative, people-focused approach with strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to influence income generation and operational strategy
• Charity / not-for-profit sector experience is desirable but not essential

What you will get:

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• 7% employer pension / 4% employee
• Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light discount card
• Excellent sick pay benefits
• Free onsite parking and good transport links
• Office-based with some ad hoc flexibility

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!

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