Finance Director

Lead financial strategy. Drive sustainable growth. Create lasting social impact.

At Fedcap UK, finance is about much more than numbers. It's about ensuring we have the financial strength, governance and commercial insight to improve lives, grow our services and create lasting opportunities for individuals and communities across the UK.

We're looking for an experienced and strategic Finance Director to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role, responsible for shaping the organisation's financial future, supporting sustainable growth and ensuring robust financial stewardship across a complex and evolving organisation.

Working closely with the Group Chief Controller, executive leaders and international colleagues, you'll provide strategic financial leadership, support key business decisions and help us maximise our social impact while maintaining strong financial performance.

If you're a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational excellence, this could be the ideal next step in your career. 

Salary: £90k-£95k + £6k car allowance 
Location: Thornaby, Stockton
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Travel: Regular UK Travel 

What you'll be doing

As Finance Director, you'll play a critical role in shaping strategy, driving performance and ensuring financial excellence across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic financial leadership as a key member of the Fedcap UK Senior Leadership Team.
• Supporting organisational growth through robust financial planning, forecasting and commercial decision-making.
• Leading and developing a high-performing finance team across financial accounting, treasury, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Ensuring strong governance, compliance and financial control across all UK entities.
• Delivering timely, insightful management information that supports informed decision-making.
• Leading the annual audit process, statutory reporting and tax compliance activities.
• Managing financial risk, cash flow and working capital to support long-term sustainability.
• Providing commercial finance expertise across pricing, tenders, investment decisions and business growth opportunities.
• Supporting mergers, acquisitions and integration activity, helping ensure successful financial outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to translate financial insight into strategic action.
• Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting, automation and business intelligence.
• Supporting board and committee reporting with clear, decision-ready financial analysis.     

What we're looking for

We're looking for a strategic finance professional who can combine technical expertise with commercial acumen and inspiring leadership. You'll have:

• A recognised accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong understanding of financial governance, statutory reporting, audit and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and risk management activities.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, executive leaders and boards.
• Commercial finance experience, including pricing, investment appraisal and financial modelling.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex financial information into clear recommendations.
• Experience driving finance transformation, process improvement or systems enhancement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge, influence and build relationships at all levels.
• A collaborative leadership style and a commitment to delivering positive organisational outcomes.
• A genuine passion for social impact and helping organisations achieve their mission.     

About Fedcap

In the UK, Fedcap is a not-for-profit organisation committed to improving peoples mobility.  We support people to find work and access better health, education and learning opportunities. Working across our four integrated practice areas – education, workforce development, health, and economic development – we deliver research-based solutions that remove barriers and open doors to economic mobility and wellbeing for individuals and communities. 

We’re part of The Fedcap Group which serves more than 332,000 people each year through a network of not-for-profit affiliates in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. 

What We Offer

We’re a mission-led organisation with social value at our core. We’ve been trusted for nearly a century to help people improve their economic wellbeing. We’re a Disability Confident Leader and proud to reflect the communities we serve.

• You’ll make a real impact: Every success story you help write will be felt in homes, workplaces, and communities across the county.
• You’ll grow: With access to training, reflective practice, and a national network of likeminded colleagues.
• You’ll be supported: We believe in team working, wellbeing check-ins, and manageable caseloads.
• You’ll be part of something bigger: From mental health awareness to inclusive recruitment and sustainable employment, your work contributes to broader change.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated fairly, feels they belong, and can do their best work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and communities, and we value the different perspectives and lived experiences they bring. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

• Fedcap Employment is a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and, where required, in the workplace. We will not exclude a candidate with a disability unless they are unable to carry out a duty that is intrinsic to the role, after reasonable adjustments have been considered.
• We are positive about employing veterans, serving personnel, and spouses/partners and family members, as part of our commitment to the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant.
• As a Ban the Box employer, we assess applicants on their skills and potential. We do not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage, and any relevant information is considered fairly and in line with the role.

If you need any adjustments to apply for this role or to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know. We’re committed to making our recruitment process fair, accessible and inclusive for everyone. 

Benefits

At Fedcap, we offer a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and personal development. Some of our benefits include:

• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• £500 annual benefits scheme to spend at over 900 retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme open all year round.
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer match.
• Free life assurance worth 4x your salary.
• Health & wellbeing support, including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• Digital gym, mindfulness resources, virtual GP and more. 

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