Director of Finance and Resources

Penny Brohn UK; Hallen; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in Hallen is seeking a Director of Finance and Resources to oversee financial management and HR functions. The role involves leading strategic financial planning, managing annual financial statements, and advising the Trustee board. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance and HR within the voluntary sector and possess excellent organization skills. Competitive benefits include flexible working and 30 days holiday.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Beautiful workspace with free onsite parking

Subsidised lunch

Flexible and hybrid working

Enhanced sick pay

Pension scheme

Free Life Assurance

Family friendly policies

Specsavers Corporate eyecare

Cycle to work scheme

Access to subsidised wellbeing at National Centre

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 organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial planning, cashflow management, budgeting and cost control for the charity.
• Responsibility for the production of the annual Financial Statements and Trustee Annual Report.
• Providing effective leadership, direction and training to the Finance and HR teams.

Job description

About the Role

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. Key elements of the role will include:

Key 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.

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.

Candidate Profile

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).

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

Thank you for considering Penny Brohn UK, we look forward to hearing from you!
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