Director of Finance and Business Development (Contract)

Mackie Myers; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization seeks a strategic Director of Finance & Business Development. This role focuses on financial stewardship and supports the growth of services through excellent leadership and financial planning. The successful candidate will help ensure the organization's financial sustainability while working with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading financial strategy, planning, and modelling.
• Proven ability to support commercial growth and new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and support sustainable growth of services.
• Enhance financial sustainability and impact through long-term financial planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Strategy

Planning

Excel

Education

CCAB Qualification

Job description

Our Client

Our Client is a school-led charity dedicated to improving life chances for children and young people through exceptional education. They work with schools to deliver professional development and system leadership rooted in equity, ambition, and collaboration.

The Role

Our client is seeking a strategically minded and community-focused Director of Finance & Business Development to lead the finance function and support the sustainable growth of their services. This is a key leadership position combining financial stewardship, income diversification, and long-term financial planning (LTFP). You will play a critical role in strengthening impact and financial sustainability as they grow.

The Successful Candidate

• CCAB Qualified Accountant
• Proven ability to lead financial strategy, planning, and modelling
• Experience supporting commercial growth and new business opportunities
• Excellent communicator, confident working with a range of stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills and strong understanding of finance systems

What's on offer

Fixed-term contract at £70-75k or comparable day rate (depending on experience) of £400 - £450 per day, inside IR35.