Finance Director

The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd; Eling; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A national charity near Southampton is seeking a qualified Part-time Finance Director to support the Trustee Board and CEO. You'll lead financial planning, oversee compliance, and manage a small finance team. The role offers the flexibility of working 2-3 days per week, including hybrid options. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in finance leadership and a strong commitment to financial processes. Competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000 pro-rata, with free parking and pension benefits.

Benefits

Free parking

Pension

Qualifications

• You will be a qualified and experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication skills to explain complex financial information.
• Excellent understanding of financial management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO to set strategic direction and develop financial strategies.
• Oversee finance operations and ensure timely reporting.
• Act as Company Secretary ensuring compliance with charity law.

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Budget Management

Education

Qualified finance professional

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you a 'people person' with a desire to make a difference? Our client is a national charity working within public health and are looking for an experienced Part-time Finance Director (Charity) two or three days per week based near Southampton. The company is based in central Totton, there is the opportunity to work 2 - 3 days per week and if you were working 3 days one could be Hybrid. Free parking, Pension, £70,000- £80,000 pro-rata

The Part-time Finance Director (Charity) is a key member of the Senior Management Team. They will support the Trustee Board and CEO, playing a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the charity. They will be responsible for developing and delivering financial strategies that align with the charity's objectives while maintaining financial sustainability. This position also involves overseeing financial management, ensuring compliance and leading a small finance team to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Financial Planning: Collaborate with the CEO and wider Senior Management Team to set strategic direction and develop financial strategies and budgets. Develop the financial strategy and five-year budget plan, including capital investment plans and cashflow forecasts that align with strategic priorities and operational plans.
• Financial Management and Control: Oversee finance operations, ensure timely reporting, and lead the annual audit process. Maintain, review, and update internal financial controls across the finance function, identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks.
• Organisational Performance: Manage budget-setting and performance tracking, providing insightful analysis to internal stakeholders and the Board.
• Governance: Act as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with charity law and the charity SORP, maintaining and filing essential records with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Leadership, Management and Culture: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and lead the finance team to achieve operational excellence and foster a positive and supportive organisational culture.

Ideal Part-time Finance Director (Charity)

You will be a qualified and experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills, a strategic, open and balanced mindset, a hands-on approach when required and a commitment to improving financial processes. Your exceptional communication skills will allow you to explain complex financial information to various audiences and help them understand the impact on the wider charity and the potential future options. You will also possess an excellent understanding of financial management, compliance, and governance, along with a commitment to developing and leading a high performing team.

If you are currently a Finance Director looking for a part-time role working 2/3 days per week. Please do not hesitate to contact The Work Shop today to discuss the role!

Tags: Charity, Financial Planning, Budgets, Xero, Charity Commission, Cashflow forecasts, Capital Investment, Audit, Reporting, Excel, Leadership, Hybrid, Part-time