Director Of Finance - Not For Profit

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Oban; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in Oban is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial strategy and operations. The role entails managing reporting finance matters, preparing board packs, and leading internal audits. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with board-level experience and a strategic mindset. Benefits include a salary around £69,000, a defined pension scheme with 14.5% contribution, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Defined pension scheme (14.5% contribution)

Flexible working arrangements

25 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days after 4 years

Annual leave purchasing scheme (up to 20 days per annum)

6 months full sick pay followed by 6 months at half pay

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant (CA, CIMA, or ACCA).
• Board-level experience is necessary.
• Proven people management capabilities are essential.
• Experience in charity or education sectors is highly desirable.
• Strategic thinker who can contribute effectively to growth plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for operational management and financial reporting.
• Develop and execute multi-year financial strategy.
• Act as lead financial advisor to committees.
• Prepare and present comprehensive board packs.
• Oversee all accounting operations and statutory reporting.
• Identify and pursue grant applications and funding opportunities.
• Lead development of robust internal controls.
• Mentor and develop finance and contract teams.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CA, CIMA or ACCA)

Board level experience

People management skills

Experience in charity/education/research sectors

Strategic thinking

Job description

Director of Finance

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be working with a not-for-profit organisation in Oban, Scotland, to recruit a Director of Finance. This charity is internationally recognised as a leader in research and education within its specialist area. The appointed individual will be a key member of the senior leadership team, supporting the delivery of the organisation's long-term strategic ambitions for growth.

What will you be doing?

• As a core member of the senior management team, you will have lead responsibility for operational management and reporting of finance matters.
• You will develop and execute the multi-year financial strategy to support the group growth plan.
• Act as the lead financial advisor to the Audit, Risk, and Remuneration Committees.
• You will prepare and present comprehensive board packs, ensuring all Trustees have a clear understanding of the company's financial position, risk appetite, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee all accounting operations and statutory reporting. You will ensure the business adheres to all legal and tax requirements while managing the internal audit process.
• Collaborate closely with our researchers to identify, evaluate, and pursue grant applications and funding opportunities.
• Identify, mitigate, and report on financial risks. You will lead the development of robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Mentor and develop the finance & contract teams, fostering a culture of collaboration with the rest of the Group.

What skills do we need?

• A qualified accountant (CA, CIMA or ACCA)
• Board level experience
• An inspiring people manager
• Experience working within charity/education/research industries highly desirable
• Strategic thinker, who will effectively contribute to ongoing growth plans

What's on offer?

• Salary of c £69,000
• Defined pension scheme (14.5% contribution)
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days after 4 years' service
• Annual leave purchasing scheme (up to 20 days per annum)
• 6 months full sick pay followed by 6 months at half pay (over a 4 year period)

Apply

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Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.