Director of Finance and Resources

Porchlight; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director of Finance and Resources. In this pivotal role, you will oversee financial strategy, ensure robust management, and enhance service delivery systems. Required qualifications include senior leadership experience in finance, an accountancy qualification, and a collaborative leadership style. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive significant impact for those in need.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a finance function in a charity or not-for-profit.
• Ability to manage change effectively.
• Strategic mindset and hands-on leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy that supports the organisational strategy.
• Ensure robust financial management and digital system development.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in finance

Excellent technical accounting skills

Collaborative leadership style

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to continuous improvement

Education

Accountancy qualification

Job description

We are looking for someone to join our Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic direction overseeing finance, HR and IT in a newly created role for the charity. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the people who access our services, working towards a safe home, better life and fairer future for everyone.

We were founded to help people facing the devastating effects of homelessness. Today, we also tackle the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality.

As Director of Finance and Resources, you will lead the financial strategy to underpin the overall organisational strategy, ensuring robust financial management, foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and lead the development of digital systems that enhance service delivery and organisational resilience.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will combine strategic insight with practical delivery.

Key Requirements

• Senior leadership experience in leading a finance function, ideally in a charity or not‑for‑profit organisation
• An accountancy qualification and excellent technical accounting skills
• A strategic mindset and experience of leading and managing change
• A collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement

The selection process will include two stages, an initial interview taking place on 3rd or 4th December via Microsoft Teams followed by a face‑to‑face interview on 9th December.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter no longer than 2 pages addressing how you meet the criteria in the person specification.