Director of Finance and Resources

Medirest Signature; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is looking for a Director of Finance and Resources to shape financial strategies and lead operational functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial leadership capabilities and a professional accountancy qualification. This role is integral during a transformative growth phase, with responsibilities that include guiding teams and fostering an inclusive culture focused on compliance and governance.

Qualifications

• Senior finance leader with significant experience in a comparable scale organization.
• Past work in third sector organizations or government-funded programs preferred.
• Inspiring leadership style and commitment to supporting Armed Forces community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a financial strategy supporting growth and fundraising.
• Lead Finance, HR, Infrastructure, Legal, and Governance teams.
• Act as an advisor to the CEO and Trustees on strategic planning.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Operational delivery

Compliance

Risk management

Engaging leadership style

Stakeholder influence

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.

We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

We are now seeking aDirector of Finance and Resourcesto join our senior leadership team. This is a strategic and mission-critical role that will shape the operational and financial foundations of the charity during an exciting phase of growth and transformation following recent mergers and expanded contracts.

About the Role

As Director of Finance and Resources, you will report directly to the Chief Executive and work closely with the Board of Trustees, leading the charity’s Finance, HR, Infrastructure, Legal, and Governance functions.

You will:

• Develop and implement a forward-looking financial strategy that supports sustainable growth and fundraising

• Provide leadership across Finance, People, and Infrastructure teams (managing three Heads of Department)

• Oversee risk, compliance, procurement, legal and IT systems, ensuring efficiency, resilience and value for money

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Trustees, supporting strategic planning and business transformation

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture across the organisation

This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially savvy, values-driven leader who thrives on bringing clarity, stability, and strategic foresight to complex organisations.

About You

We’re looking for a senior finance leader with a professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar) orequivalent financial and commercial management experiencegained in an organisation of comparable scale or complexity.

Ideally, you will bring:

• A strong track record of financial leadership, strategic planning, and operational delivery
• Experience working with (or within) third sector organisations and/or government-funded programmes
• An inclusive, engaging leadership style, with the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders
• A deep understanding of compliance, risk, and governance in a mission-driven environment
• A genuine commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community

Interested?Want to know more about the Charity?Click on the linkhttps://www.forcesemployment.org.uk/

Eager to know more the role?Have a look at the Job Description attached or if you want to speak with somebody about the role, please [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

Have we convinced you to apply?If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing dateTuesday, 17 August 2025.

Please note:Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

Benefits at FEC.pdf

Job Description - Director of Finance and Resources

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