Director of Finance

Peridot Partners; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in the UK seeks a dynamic Director of Finance to lead financial management, ensure transparency, and support strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong financial expertise and experience in the charitable sector. This role is pivotal for driving financial strategies essential for the organization's transformation and future growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in the charitable sector and understanding of the current fundraising environment.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial controls and all financial planning and forecasting.
• Drive quality and transparency in financial management and reporting.
• Ensure robust financial controls for the RSN's finances.

Skills

Strategic approach

Problem-solving skills

Strong financial acumen

Knowledge of charity financial regulations

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Member of a recognised UK accounting body

Job description

Role Overview

They now seek to appoint a dynamic individual to the role of Director of Finance, responsible for driving the quality and transparency of financial management and reporting, ensuring robust financial controls and the smooth running and management of the RSN's finances.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on financial controls, financial management, and all financial planning and forecasting.
• Drive the quality and transparency of financial management and reporting.
• Ensure robust financial controls and smooth running and management of the RSN's finances.
• Support the creative vision with strategic financial expertise and insight.
• Simplify systems and review business processes to equip the organisation for the future.

Ideal Candidate

• Brings a strategic approach and problem‑solving skills to support our creative vision.
• Has experience in the charitable sector and understanding of the current fundraising environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant and a current member of a recognised UK accounting body.
• Strong financial acumen and expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• In‑depth knowledge of charity financial regulations and governance.

Personal Attributes

• A self‑starter and decision‑maker with drive, sound judgement and a pragmatic and resilient outlook.
• Keened to join a team at a time of transformation and excited to make a real difference to the RSN.

About the RSN

No other single organisation covers the breadth of work undertaken by the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). They use over 150 years of remarkable history, knowledge and expertise to teach, practice and promote the art of hand embroidery. Their endeavours are underpinned by their values of Tradition, Quality and Innovation.

Transformation & Future

The RSN is undergoing an organisational transformation and developing a programme to extend its reach and diversity through collaborations and partnerships. This aims to generate more income and extend the positive individual benefits of stitching within three main areas: well‑being and independence, culture and heritage, and sustainability.