Chief Finance Officer

Rethink Mental Illness; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to guide financial functions and strategy. In this pivotal role, you will ensure sustainability and impact for the organization while fostering high-performing teams and ethical practices.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior finance leadership experience in a values-led or charitable organisation.
• Strong grasp of charity finance and regulatory compliance.
• Track record of building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control, planning, reporting, and operations across Rethink and Mental Health UK.
• Provide strategic insight and scenario modelling for decision-making.
• Champion ethical and transparent financial practices.

Skills

Financial leadership

Ethical financial practices

Strategic insight

Team building

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves a life of dignity, hope, and opportunity. As a leading national charity, we deliver over 90 services across England and campaign for systemic change. We are now seeking a visionary Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to join our Executive Team and help shape the future of mental health support in the UK.

About the Role

As CFO, you will lead the strategic and operational direction of our financial functions, ensuring robust stewardship, insightful analysis, and long-term sustainability. You will play a pivotal role in enabling our mission, supporting innovation, and ensuring that every pound we spend delivers maximum impact for the people we serve.

You will:

• Lead financial control, planning, reporting, and operations across Rethink and our sister charity, Mental Health UK.
• Provide strategic insight and scenario modelling to support executive decision-making.
• Champion ethical, inclusive, and transparent financial practices.
• Collaborate across the Executive Team to shape organisational strategy, culture, and delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with:
• Substantial senior finance leadership experience, ideally in a values-led or charitable organisation.
• A strong grasp of charity finance, SORP, and regulatory compliance.
• A track record of building high-performing teams and embedding financial literacy across diverse functions.
• A passion for social impact, equity, and inclusive leadership.

Key dates

• Closing date: 5pm, 4 August 2025.
• Interviews will be held in two stages: the first stage with our Executive Team and second stage with the Chief Executive and representatives from our Board of Trustees.
• Interviews will take place weeks commencing 1 and 8 September 2025.
• Candidates may be asked to complete psychometric assessments as part of the recruitment process.

For informal enquiries, contact Amy Yeates,
Head of Chief Executives’ Office & Corporate Governance: .