Director of Finance and Resources

Penny Brohn UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in England is seeking a Director of Finance and Resources to lead financial management and HR functions. The role involves advising the Trustee board, overseeing financial planning and budgeting, and ensuring alignment of HR strategies with the charity's objectives. Candidates should have a strong background in finance and HR, with excellent leadership and communication skills. The position offers a flexible working environment and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Beautiful workspace in a semi‑rural location

Subsidised lunch

Flexible and hybrid working

Enhanced sick pay

Free Life Assurance

Family friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior level finance role, preferably within the voluntary sector.
• Experience of leading an HR team with a proven ability to drive strategic HR initiatives.
• Excellent planning, communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and cost control for the charity.
• Produce annual financial statements and trustee annual reports.
• Oversee HR operations and develop people strategies.

Skills

Financial management

HR leadership

Strategic advising

Communication

Planning and organizing

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting for a Director of Finance and Resources to be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the financial management and HR functions within the Charity. Working closely with the CEO as a member of the Executive team, the post holder will act as a strategic advisor to the Trustee board.

Responsibilities

• Leading the financial planning, cashflow management, budgeting and cost control for the charity. Working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure timely financial reporting is completed including monthly management accounts and forecasts.
• Responsibility for the production of the annual Financial Statements and Trustee Annual Report.
• Acting as an advisor and coach to senior staff to support and improve financial literacy and decision making whilst leading the annual budgeting and business cycle.
• Providing effective leadership, direction and training to the Finance and HR teams, ensuring that Finance and HR strategies align with the overall business strategy.
• Oversee HR operations, developing and implementing people strategies and ensuring compliance with employment law.

Candidate Profile

The candidate we are looking for will have proven experience in a senior level finance role, preferably within the voluntary sector. They will also have experience of leading an HR team with a proven ability to drive strategic HR initiatives.

Candidates should have excellent planning, communication and organisation skills and be able to effectively balance a substantial workload ranging from day-to-day tasks to strategic thinking. Joining an established team, the successful candidate will bring strong leadership as they build and maintain relationships across all areas of the Charity including the Trustee Board.

About Penny Brohn UK

Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists). Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high‑quality support they need.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Beautiful workspace in a semi‑rural location on the outskirts of Bristol with free onsite parking
• Subsidised lunch, freshly prepared onsite in the Penny Brohn kitchen
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced sick pay after six month’s service
• Auto enrolment into the Penny Brohn UK pension scheme
• Free Life Assurance
• Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service
• Specsavers Corporate eyecare test
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to subsidised wellbeing at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre

Application Process

Timetable for appointment: Closing date: Monday 8 December at 9.00am. First interview: Thursday 11 December, Penny Brohn UK National Centre. Second interview: Friday 19 December, Penny Brohn UK National Centre. Start date to be agreed upon appointment of successful candidate.

Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Equality and Diversity

At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. No agencies please.