Director of Finance and Resources

RAPE CRISIS SOUTH LONDON; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in London seeks a qualified Director of Finance and Resources to guide its financial strategy and operational management. The role offers a flexible, hybrid work environment. Candidates should have significant experience in financial leadership and a commitment to feminist principles. This position is specifically for female applicants to enhance diversity in leadership roles.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Supportive, feminist working culture

NEST pension with employer contributions

Life Assurance and Healthcare Plan

Cycle-To-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in senior financial leadership and strategy development in the voluntary sector or similar-sized charity.
• Ability to manage teams and contracts effectively.
• Commitment to feminist principles and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial planning for the charity.
• Ensure operational financial management and reporting.
• Manage financial accounts, governance, and compliance.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Professional qualification in finance management/accountancy

Job description

Be part of something transformative.

JoinRape Crisis South London (RCSL) at a time of significant change and growth from our current base of c£4million. We’re looking for aqualified, skilled, values-driven Director of Finance and Resources to join our leadership team.

With a new CEO, Senior Leadership Team and a bold and inspiring new vision, this is a pivotal moment for our organisation as we lay the foundations and transform in the run up to a new organisational strategy.

We’re a specialist charity supporting survivors of sexual violence across twelve South London boroughs providing counselling, group therapy, advocacy, and prevention education, alongside training for professionals.

If you’re ready to use your financial and strategic expertise to make a real impact for survivors, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As ourDirector of Finance and Resources, you’ll be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, leading on:

• Strategic financial planning and advice for future growth and sustainability of the Charity
• Operational Financial Management, Reporting and Performance
• Financial Accounts and Annual Reports
• Financial Control, Governance, Audit, and Compliance
• IT, Facilities, and Information Governance
• Management of teams and contracts in the Finance and Resources Directorate

You’ll work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to support our strategic vision and ensure sound financial stewardship to deliver support for survivors now and into the future. The position is offered on a flexible, hybrid and part time basis.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Professionally qualified (or equivalent) in finance management and accountancy
• Experienced and deeply knowledgeable in senior financial leadership and strategy development in the voluntary sector/an equivalent size charity
• A skilled and experienced leader and manager of people, contracts and major service change projects
• Collaborative, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving
• Committed to feminist principles and to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Ideally also skilled in overseeing IT, building and premises management and information governance, with training and support available where required.

As well as experienced Directors, this role would also suit an exceptional Head of Finance looking to step up into their first Director role.

What We Offer:

• 27 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• 3 extra gifted days (pro rata) between 27–31 December
• NEST pension (3% employer / 5% employee)
• Life Assurance, Healthcare Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle-To-Work Scheme
• Supportive, feminist working culture

This post is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. We are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.

Please submit yourCV and acover letter outlining your suitability for the role by an email via the button below.