Chief Finance Officer

NFP People; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent charitable organization is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to provide strategic financial leadership ensuring long-term sustainability. The role involves managing financial risks, budgeting, and leading a finance team while enhancing income generation. Required qualifications include a recognized accounting designation and experience in senior financial leadership, preferably within a charity. This part-time position offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Pro rata of 34 days' leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with senior level experience.
• Experience in charity or heritage setting preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and income generation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Manage financial risk and cash flow forecasting.
• Support trustees and committees with financial analysis.

Skills

Financial strategy

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial risk management

Communication skills

People management

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Chief Finance Officer

We are seeking a Chief Finance Officer who will provide strategic financial leadership, playing a pivotal role in securing the long‑term sustainability of this nationally significant Cathedral.

Position Details

Position: Chief Finance Officer

Location: Chichester / Hybrid

Hours: Part‑time (21 hours per week)

Salary: 60,000 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Pension contribution, pro rata of 34 days' leave including bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, and flexible working opportunities

Closing Date: Monday 2 February 2026

Interviews: First interviews will take place in person in Chichester on Tuesday 10 February

The Role

This is a pivotal senior leadership role with responsibility for the overall financial health, sustainability and strategic direction of the Cathedral. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Chapter and senior colleagues, you will provide robust financial leadership while supporting income generation, investment planning and effective use of resources across a complex charity operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting across all Cathedral entities
• Overseeing monthly management accounts, statutory reporting and audit processes
• Managing financial risk, cash flow forecasting and investment of liquid funds
• Supporting and advising trustees and committees with clear financial analysis
• Identifying and developing new income streams including commercial activity, grants and fundraising
• Providing financial oversight for new projects and strategic initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with Charity Commission and Church of England financial requirements
• Managing and developing the finance team
• Overseeing IT strategy and third‑party service providers to ensure value for money

About You

You will be a qualified accountant with senior level experience and the confidence to operate both strategically and hands‑on within a values‑led organisation.

• A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA
• Recent senior financial leadership experience, ideally within a charity or heritage setting
• Strong commercial awareness and experience of income generation
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Experience of financial risk management and investment decision making
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders
• A collaborative leadership style with strong people management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects effectively
• Experience of Xero or the ability to learn new systems quickly
• You do not need to be a member of the Church of England but should be in sympathy with the organisation's mission and values.

About the Organisation

The Cathedral is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries. It is the Mother Church of the Diocese, which covers East and West Sussex and it is also a visitor attraction, a venue for music and the arts and an all‑round hub for the community welcoming over 350,000 visitors each year. Staff do not have to be Christian, but you should understand the Christian mission.

• You may also have experience in areas such as CFO, Chief Finance Officer, COO, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Director of Corporate Services, Corporate Services Director, Head of Finance, Head of Resources.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.