Director of Finance and Governance

CMA Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering organisation as their first Director of Finance and Governance, where you will lead strategic financial initiatives and uphold governance standards. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership and the Board, making a real impact in a forward-thinking environment. With flexible hybrid working and a supportive team, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow with an ambitious organisation focused on making a difference.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

Enhanced Holiday Allowance

Clear Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with senior leadership experience, preferably in the charity sector.
• Combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading finance function, providing strategic insight and guidance.
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, audit, payroll, and statutory reporting.

Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership

Governance and Compliance

Budgeting and Forecasting

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Are you a commercially astute and values-led finance leader ready for your next challenge?

We are working exclusively with a pioneering organisation based in Andover, Hampshire. Known for its innovative solutions and cutting-edge research, they are now looking to appoint their first Director of Finance and Governance. The role is a key addition to the senior leadership team, offering real influence and the chance to shape the future of a growing and ambitious organisation.

This newly created role combines strategic financial leadership with governance responsibilities and provides the opportunity to work closely with the CEO, senior leadership team, and Board of Trustees.

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal time. If you are motivated by purpose, impact, and the chance to do things differently, we would love to hear from you.

What will the Director of Finance and Governance role involve?

1. Leading the finance function, offering strategic insight and guidance to support long-term goals.
2. Overseeing all core finance operations including budgeting, forecasting, audit, payroll, and statutory reporting.
3. Acting as Company Secretary, upholding strong governance, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
4. Supporting and developing a small, capable team while driving financial planning and modelling.

Suitable Candidate for the Director of Finance and Governance vacancy:

1. A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with senior leadership experience; charity sector experience is a bonus but not essential.
2. Someone who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
3. A clear, confident communicator who can bring financials to life for a range of audiences.
4. A collaborative, empathetic leader who shares the organisation's values of integrity, support, and ambition, and wants their work to make a real difference.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Director of Finance and Governance:

1. Flexible hybrid working, 2-3 days in the office, with flexibility to suit your needs.
2. A genuinely supportive and down-to-earth team.
3. Enhanced holiday allowance.
4. Clear progression opportunities and the chance to grow with the organisation.

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