Finance Director

NFP PEOPLE; London; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in London seeks a part-time Finance Director to lead finance and operations. This role involves strategic financial planning, oversight of governance, and managing key teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in non-profit sectors and a commitment to social justice. Competitive salary offered for a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic and operational finance, ideally in non-profit settings.
• Hands-on management and planning experience.
• Experience with governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on finance and operations.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting and risk management.
• Manage the finance team and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial expertise

Leadership

Risk management

Collaborative

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Finance Director

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Finance, People and Operations to lead central functions and help shape future success.

Salary: £67,000–£76,000 pro rata (depending on experience)

Location: Hybrid / London

Hours: Part time 0.8/ 32 hours per week or Part-time, 0.6 FTE / 24 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 25th October 2025

About the Role

As a member of the Executive Team, you will provide financial, operational and people-focused leadership while ensuring robust governance and sustainable growth.

You will oversee finance, HR, operations and IT through a small but committed team, ensuring systems, processes and culture enable delivery of the organisation’s mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic advice on finance, operations and people matters
• Leading financial planning, budgeting and risk management
• Managing and supporting the Finance Manager and Head of HR, Operations and IT
• Ensuring efficient financial systems and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
• Supporting recruitment, development and retention to sustain a collaborative and values-driven culture
• Overseeing operational systems and governance, including Board and committee reporting

This is a hands-on leadership role in a small, agile organisation where you will combine strategic insight with practical delivery.

About You

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience in both strategic and operational finance, ideally in non-profit or mission-driven organisations.

You will bring:

• Strong financial expertise, including hands-on management and planning
• Experience of operations, governance and risk management
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to manage small teams effectively
• A practical mindset, able to improve systems and processes in resource-conscious settings
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice

You will thrive if you are motivated by making systems work better, enjoy working across multiple functions, and want to contribute to lasting positive change.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

Finance Director, Director of Resources, Chief Operating Officer, Head of Finance and Operations, Director of Corporate Services, Director of Finance and Resources, Finance and Operations Director, Director of Finance and Administration, Director of Operations and Finance, Director of Business Services, Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO), Executive Director of Finance and Resources, Director of Finance and Governance, Head of Finance and Resources