Finance Director

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead financial operations and strategy. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid background in finance, and the ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders. This role offers a salary of £70,000 per annum and the opportunity to contribute to impactful community services.

Benefits

Flexible Working Considered

Health Cash Plan

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Healthcare and Life Assurance

24/7 Wellbeing Support

Local Discounts

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Broad finance experience, including strategic planning.
• Proven leadership with small finance teams.
• Experience with Board and Finance Audit Committee.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Chief Executive, overseeing financial reporting.
• Leadership of finance team to ensure compliance.
• Continual process improvement in the finance function.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA)

Strategic financial strategy development

Leadership of finance teams

Stakeholder relationship management

Excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft 365

Strong analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Advanced Excel

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with Turning Tides to recruit their new Finance Director.

LOCATION

• Worthing Town Hall and occasionally to visit services across West Sussex.

CONTRACT

• Permanent, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working patterns are available.

HYBRID WORKING

• 2/3 Days a week is required in the office.

SALARY

• £70,000 per annum

CLOSING DATE

• Thursday 6th November at 12pm

INTERVIEW DATES

• First stage interviews: Tuesday 18th November (on -site)
• Second stage interviews: Monday 24th November (on-site)

Turning Tides provides a range of homelessness services to around 1000 people a year in West Sussex and has a turnover of £8m. This includes community hubs, outreach services and supported housing.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Director to join our senior management team and shape the charity s strategic future and ensure it is financially secure and well managed. This comes at an exciting time as we are in the process of registering as a Housing Association.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Chief Executive, and additional responsibilities to the Finance and Audit Committee, and Board of Trustees.
• Overall responsibility and accountability for Turning Tides finances, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and risk management that is compliant with all relevant accounting standards.
• Key SMT member, working collaboratively to ensure accurate forecasting and value for money is achieved, and provide review and challenge on expenditure, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Leadership of a well established finance team to include management of payroll, procurement, and companywide insurances.
• Ensuring that Turning Tides is compliant with financial aspects of the Regulatory Code for Social Housing providers and Housing SORP
• Continual process improvement and change management to create a cost-effective finance function to support the Charity.
• Oversee IT and risk management

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA)
• Have a breadth of finance experience, including good working knowledge of creating strategic financial strategy and business plans
• Have a proven track record of effective leadership, including experience of managing small finance teams with turnover of around £8m
• Have experience of influencing and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders to include working with Board and Finance and Audit Committee
• Possess excellent IT skills and utilisation of Microsoft 365 applications, including Advanced Excel
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience of using data to support decisions, identify trends and challenge

Benefits

• Flexible Working Considered: We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are committed to considering flexible working arrangements that suit your needs.
• Health Cash Plan: Gain access to a comprehensive health cash plan for contracted employees, ensuring you have the support you need for your healthcare expenses.
• Community Impact: Play a pivotal role in a community-led organisation with a profound mission, contributing to positive change and making a meaningful impact.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme: Participate in our stakeholder pension scheme, securing your financial future with a valuable retirement savings plan.
• Healthcare and Life Assurance: Enjoy the security of a healthcare cash plan and life assurance, providing you and your loved ones with peace of mind.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Support for your wellbeing, offering valuable advice and money-saving resources.
• Local Discounts: Benefit from local discounts, including exclusive offers on gym memberships, promoting your physical and mental well-being.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy up to 25 days of annual leave, with the potential for increases based on your service with us, providing you with the time to recharge and pursue personal interests.