Finance Director

CMA Recruitment Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected charity in Hampshire is seeking a Finance Director who will lead financial strategy and make a real difference in the community. This leadership role involves oversight of financial operations and collaboration with the CEO and Board of Trustees, offering significant influence on the organization’s direction and impact.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday allowance

Pension contribution

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with senior leadership experience in charity sector preferred.
• Hands-on approach with strategic thinking.
• Able to communicate financials clearly to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function with strategic insight.
• Oversee core finance operations including budgeting and payroll.
• Act as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance and governance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

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

We’re working with a well-respected Hampshire based Charity to recruit a Finance Director to oversee financial strategy and financial planning, and who most importantly, wants to help make a real difference to the local community. The role is a key addition to the senior leadership team, offering real influence and the chance to shape the development of services and new income streams.

This value adding opportunity blends strategic financial leadership with company secretarial responsibilities and offers the opportunity to work closely with the CEO, senior leadership team and Board of Trustees.

What will the Finance Director role involve?

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

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Director vacancy:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with senior leadership experience – charity sector experience is preferred.
• Someone who brings both strategic thinking and a hands-on approach.
• A clear, confident communicator who can bring financials to life for a range of audiences.
• 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 Finance Director:

• Based in Southampton or the Isle of Wight with regular travel to the secondary site.
• Full-time and part-time applicants considering a minimum of a 3 day working week will be considered.
• Enhanced holiday allowance and pension contribution.
• Clear progression opportunities and the chance to grow with the organisation.

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