Finance Director

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Director of Finance for a respected national charity in Birmingham. This role involves leading financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance processes, while providing financial insight to support growth. You will need to be a qualified accountant with experience in charity finance. The position offers a salary of up to £90,000 and a hybrid work model, allowing 3 days per week on site.

Benefits

Salary up to £90,000 per annum, DoE

Hybrid working - 3 days per week on site

Opportunity to shape financial strategy

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance and charity or not-for-profit finance.
• Proven track record in a Director of Finance or senior finance leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance processes.
• Provide financial insight and leadership to support growth and sustainability.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

Skills

Financial planning

Analysis

Communication

Microsoft Dynamics

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance processes.
• Provide financial insight and leadership to support growth and sustainability.
• Lead the finance team, ensuring effective financial management and governance across the charity.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Maintain and enhance financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Provide clear financial guidance to senior leaders and trustees.
• Support long‑term planning and strategic initiatives through financial insight and analysis.
• Be hands‑on in day‑to‑day financial operations, with a proactive and practical approach.
• Demonstrate strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail.
• Utilise and optimise Microsoft Dynamics to improve reporting, efficiency, and financial accuracy.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected national charity with a complex financial operation and multiple funding streams.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experiene in commercial finance and charity or not-for-profit finance.
• Microsoft Dynamics to improve reporting, efficiency, and financial accuracy.
• Proven track record in a Director of Finance or senior finance leadership role.
• Strong financial planning, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communicator, able to present complex financial information to non‑financial stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £90,000 per annum, DoE.
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week on site.
• Opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a national charity and influence key business decisions.