Director of Finance and Resources, Up to £60k

Thompson and Terry; Banbury; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded charity near Banbury is seeking a Director of Finance and Resources to shape the organisation’s future. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with significant experience at a senior level, particularly in charity finance. This role involves overseeing financial governance, leading a finance team, and providing strategic financial advice in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Charity finance, governance, and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Experience reporting to Board level and engaging stakeholders.
• A strategic leader comfortable in various roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial governance and manage risk.
• Ensure statutory compliance and lead a finance team.
• Provide financial advice to the Chief Executive and Board.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Significant experience at director/senior manager level

Strong knowledge of charity finance, governance, compliance

Demonstrable leadership across finance and operational functions

Experience managing and developing a finance team

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

The Opportunity

Thompson & Terry Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly respected local charity, based near Banbury, to recruit a Director of Finance and Resources to join their Senior Leadership Team.

As Director of Finance and Resources, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s future, providing financial advice to the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees, and Senior Leadership Team. You will oversee financial governance, manage risk, and ensure statutory compliance, while also leading a small, dedicated finance team.

In addition to financial leadership, the role offers a varied collection of responsibilities including estates, facilities, IT, HR, health and safety, and risk management, presenting the opportunity to become closely involved with the entire organisation and help make a real difference.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience at director/senior manager level, ideally within charity or not‑for‑profit sectors
• Strong knowledge of charity finance, governance, and regulatory compliance (Charities SORP, Charity Commission, HMRC, etc.)
• Demonstrable leadership across finance and wider operational functions such as HR, IT, estates, or health and safety
• Experience managing and developing a finance team
• Experience reporting to Board level and engaging senior external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to explain complex financial information clearly
• A values‑driven, strategic leader who is also comfortable wearing many hats

About the Company

The client is a highly regarded charity providing essential services and is committed to delivering outstanding care with a culture of continuous improvement. The role offers flexible hours and hybrid working within a supportive, purpose‑driven environment.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

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