Finance Director

NFP PEOPLE; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A national charity organization seeks an experienced Finance Director to drive financial strategy and sustainability. This leadership role involves financial planning, reporting, and managing a finance team. Candidates should have extensive senior finance experience, preferably in the charity sector, and possess a professional finance qualification. The position offers flexible working options with 21 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally within the charity sector.
• Strong understanding of financial strategy and business planning.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial information.
• Experience leading a finance team.
• Knowledge of charity governance and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and reporting for the organization.
• Provide expert advice to Board and leadership team.
• Strengthen commerciality & oversee sustainable business model.
• Lead programs to improve efficiency & reduce financial risk.
• Act as Company Secretary ensuring compliance.

Skills

Financial strategy

Risk management

Commercial model building

Relationship building

Leadership

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Finance Director

We are seeking an experienced senior finance leader to drive financial strategy and sustainability across a national charity.

Position: Finance Director

Salary: £75,000 (£45,000 pro‑ra)

Location: Flexible, 1 day in Doncaster but not essential

Hours: 21 per week (part time)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 8am, 1st December 2025

About the Role

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for long‑term financial sustainability, robust controls and a strong commercial approach. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO, Board and Directors to deliver the charity’s strategic ambitions and build a positive, collaborative culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead financial planning, reporting and strategic oversight for the organisation
• Provide expert advice to the Board, CEO and leadership team on all financial matters
• Strengthen commerciality and oversee development of a sustainable business model
• Lead programmes to simplify processes, improve efficiency and reduce financial risk
• Act as Company Secretary ensuring legal, regulatory and governance compliance
• Oversee risk management frameworks and insurance provision
• Build strong business partnering relationships, particularly with Operations
• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and motivation
• Lead supplier relationships including banks, auditors, insurers and pension advisers
• Oversee major contracts, grant reporting and financial controls
• Provide leadership on property negotiations, contracts and legal matters related to finance
• Guide and monitor financial performance, ensuring targets are achieved
• Ensure all financial and legal obligations are met across the charity’s activities

About You

You will bring significant senior level finance experience along with credibility, clarity and the ability to influence at all levels.

Essential skills and experience

• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally within the charity sector
• Strong understanding of financial strategy, business planning and risk management
• Proven ability to analyse complex financial information and present clear recommendations
• Experience leading and developing a finance team
• Knowledge of charity governance, regulatory compliance and statutory reporting
• Skilled in building commercial models and driving long‑term sustainability
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills
• Professional finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of business partnering models and effective cross‑organisational working

Desirable

• Company Secretary or governance qualification
• Experience leading finance transformations or major organisational change programmes

About the Organisation

The organisation is committed to improving environmental outcomes and supporting communities across the UK. Their work is driven by values including making a positive impact, working collaboratively, improving processes and striving for excellence. They are focused on long‑term sustainability, strong governance and delivering meaningful change.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Chief Financial Officer, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partnering Director, Commercial Finance Director, Director of Corporate Services, Strategic Finance Lead.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.