Finance & Business Development Director

Do you have excellent attention to detail, ability to draw data and statistics into compelling reports?

Are you able to work flexibly?

The Finance & Business Development Director is expected to provide strategic leadership, ensure financial integrity, and foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement. The role requires excellent analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage complex financial and regulatory environments.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Head of Fundraising, Events Managers, Finance Coordinator, and pro actively influence the Data Impact resource to ensure a cohesive approach to achieving the charity’s goals.
• Adhere to legal and statutory requirements, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with the Data Protection Act and Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Lead in ethical financial management and transparent reporting.
• Be willing to work outside normal hours when required and travel for meetings and events.

• The Finance & Business Development Director will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance with Charity SORP, audit requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Lead budgeting, financial planning, and risk management processes including maintaining and updating the risk register.
• Oversee accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely invoice and payment processing.
• Add value to funding bids and grant applications, ensuring financial feasibility and compliance with funder requirements.
• Work with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Finance & Risk Board Sub Committee to inform decision-making around service improvement, planning, and strategic direction.

• Lead crisis financial management, developing contingency plans when needed.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, working with the SMT and Finance & Risk Board Sub Committee to ensure strategies are in place to handle financial challenges.

• Collaborate with the CEO to lead the financial planning process supporting the charity’s growth.
• Identify opportunities for strategic investment, growth, and cost-efficiency to enhance long-term sustainability.

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks impacting the charity sector.
• Keep current with regulatory changes and work with the SMT to implement necessary changes in policies and practices.
• Lead on internal controls to prevent fraud, error, or non-compliance.

• Act as the liaison between the Finance & Risk Board Sub Committee, SMT, and your team, ensuring clarity on the charity’s financial position.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and funding partners, to ensure effective governance and financial stewardship.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO and the Finance & Risk Board Sub Committee on long-term financial planning and sustainability.

• Develop and implement effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess programme impact and use insights to drive continuous service improvement. Promote data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead on planning sessions that encourage monitoring, evaluation, and compliance.

• Champion EDI initiatives across the organisation.
• Work with Director of Services on strategies to enhance service user engagement and compliance, and make recommendations for incorporating service user feedback into service improvements.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity and respect, in line with the organisation’s values and behaviours.

Benefits

• Salary Saving Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Eye care vouchers
• Half day close on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
• Opportunity to work from home on completion on probation
• 25 days holiday pro rata. After 5 years of service you will be entitled to an additional week of annual leave (subject to a maximum of 30 days)

The successful candidate will need to be willing and able to complete and advanced DBS check and a valid right to work.