Finance Director

Macstaff; England; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected charitable organization is seeking a Finance Director with a salary of circa £55,000 and exceptional benefits. The successful candidate will manage the finance team, oversee budgeting and compliance, and provide strategic financial insights to support organizational objectives. Flexible working arrangements are available, and the role is office-based with some remote options.

Benefits

Pension (employer contribution 8%)

25 days leave + statutory

Free parking

Flexible working from home

Relocation package in appropriate circumstances

Qualifications

• Experience in the charity sector or regulated sectors valued.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting and tax planning.
• Ability to work independently while managing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance team of five and deliver annual budgets.
• Oversee compliance of financial matters and prepare for audits.
• Contribute strategically to financial decision-making across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Compliance

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or equivalent

Job description

Finance Director, c£55K + exceptional benefits Hereford

With a unique, long-established, high-profile and highly regarded charitable organisation. This role will appeal to someone who enjoys variety, working with a broad range of talented individuals across a diverse business. The Finance Director will be responsible for specific projects in line with the developing needs of the organisation. A brief outline of the main duties include:-

Outline Responsibiliites Finance Director

• Manage the finance team of five
• Deliver annual budget, and re-forecasts
• Monthly management accounts and balance sheets, appropriate reporting and KPIs
• Oversee annual accounts and VAT returns
• Lead the preparation for the annual independent audit
• Ensure financial and business matters are handled in a compliant manner

• Lead a strategically orientated service that supports the finance and wider team in delivery of the organisation objectives
• Report on all finance related matters, making an effective and strategic contribution to financial decision making
• Lead and maintain a culture of strong financial accountability across the organisation
• Attend meetings of the governance committees, work with chairs in the production of committee reports

Applicant Requirements Finance Director

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Ideally having worked in the charity sector, or similar highly regulated sector
• Understanding of advanced and fund accounting, current legislation and tax planning
• Confident leader, able to work independently and manage the finance team

Package

Salary circa £55,000; pension (employer contribution 8%), 25 days leave + statutory; free parking; 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday; office based with some flexible working from home; relocation package in appropriate circumstances.