Chief Financial Officer

Page Executive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Greater London is seeking a CFO to shape its financial strategy. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO and Board, oversee budgeting and reporting, and manage a finance team. Candidates should have proven financial leadership experience within the charity sector and a strong understanding of financial governance. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the charity's sustainability and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial leadership roles within the charity sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and governance frameworks.
• Experience in leading teams and managing financial compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support the CEO and Board.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Oversee financial controls and statutory reporting.

Job description

Job Description

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 will :

• 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