Finance Director

SF Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance department and manage overall financial responsibilities. The role involves implementing financial systems, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. This is a great opportunity to work within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective implementation and use of the organisation's financial management system.
• Ensure all statutory and governance obligations are met as Company Secretary.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and financial plans with the CEO.
• Maintain robust financial controls and reporting for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee regulatory and statutory returns, meeting deadlines and standards.
• Streamline systems and processes to improve efficiency and data integrity.
• Manage working capital, capital expenditure, investments, and pension governance.
• Provide clear, timely financial reports and strategic advice to senior leaders and the board.
• Support and develop team members, fostering engagement and high performance.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and other relevant legislation.

Job description

SF Recruitment is currently working with a fantastic charity in Birmingham in the recruitment of a Finance Director. The FD will lead and manage the Finance department and to have overall responsibility for treasury, accounts, management accounts, reporting of management information, financial reconciliations. This is a brilliant opportunity with a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the effective implementation and use of the organisation's new financial management system.
• Act as Company Secretary, ensuring all statutory and governance obligations are met.
• Work with the CEO to develop and manage annual budgets and financial plans.
• Maintain robust financial controls and reporting to ensure accuracy, compliance, and meaningful insight.
• Oversee regulatory and statutory returns, ensuring deadlines and standards are consistently met.
• Streamline and automate systems and processes to improve efficiency and data integrity.
• Manage working capital, capital expenditure, investments, and pension governance.
• Provide clear, timely financial reports and strategic advice to senior leaders and the board.
• Lead, support, and develop team members, fostering engagement, wellbeing, and high performance.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, health and safety, and other relevant legislation.

Please get in touch if this sounds of interest