CFO

Page Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a CFO to provide strategic financial leadership. The role involves leading a finance team, ensuring financial sustainability, and contributing to risk management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in senior finance roles, with a proven record in organizations with annual income exceeding £20m. This hybrid position requires regular travel to London and the Midlands, offering a competitive salary between £115,000 and £120,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior finance role with annual income above £20m.
• Experience in an executive team setting.
• Strong emotional intelligence to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO and Board.
• Lead financial planning and reporting to support growth.
• Develop and motivate the finance team.

Skills

Financial leadership

Team motivation

Risk management

Commercial service evaluation

Contract analysis

Job description

About Our Client

Victim Support is an independent charity. They are dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and put them at the heart of their organisation. Their support and campaigns are informed and shaped by these people and their experiences.They provide specialist services to help people manage after crime and to empower them to ensure their voices are heard individually and collectively at a local and national level.

Job Description

Play a pivotal leadership role as CFO at Victim Support. As CFO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Victim Support's future. Reporting to the CEO and leading a team of around 15, you will ensure the charity's financial sustainability and provide expert leadership across all areas of finance.

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to support growth and long-term sustainability
• Oversee financial controls, audits, statutory reporting and governance frameworks
• Develop and motivate the finance team to deliver high-quality accounting, analysis, procurement and property management
• Ensure strong financial input into tenders, grants and new ventures, including cost and profitability analysis
• Following probation, lead the organisation's approach to risk management

The Successful Applicant

• A proven track record of success in a senior finance role (in the charity, social enterprise or private sector), leading teams in complex organisations with annual income above £20m
• Experience in an executive team setting is essential
• Experience of providing financial leadership and advice in a commercial and competitive setting, including:
  • Evaluating and developing new commercial service propositions
  • Contract analysis and reporting in a service delivery context
• Strong emotional intelligence skills with a proven ability to motivate and lead a team to transform and deliver in a challenging environment
• Experience of implementing and exploiting digital / technology to deliver the finance function

What's on Offer

This post in a remote / hybrid position. The successful candidate will be based from home, but will be expected to work regularly with VS staff from locations in London and the Midlands as well as regular travel across England and Wales with occasional overnight stays. Applicants should be able to comfortably travel to London and back within a day. Salary : £115,000-£120,000 per annum.