Finance Director — Grants & Strategy Leader

Cgdev; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CGD Europe, based in London, seeks a Finance Director to lead the financial management of CGDE. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, accounting, reporting, and compliance for a growing charity operating across the UK and Europe.

You will partner with the Managing Director and senior leadership, manage contracts and grants, and ensure robust internal controls and financial sustainability. This role requires extensive charity finance experience and strategic leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance in grant-funded or charity sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK charity finance and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts and reporting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, payroll and expenses.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for CGDE.
• Prepare financial papers for Board and committees; ensure compliance.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Chartered accountant qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)

Tools

Sage Intacct

SAP Concur

Job description

CGD Europe, based in London, seeks a Finance Director to lead the financial management of CGDE. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, accounting, reporting, and compliance for a growing charity operating across the UK and Europe.

You will partner with the Managing Director and senior leadership, manage contracts and grants, and ensure robust internal controls and financial sustainability. This role requires extensive charity finance experience and strategic leadership.