Finance Director (Pro Bono)

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; London; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based charity, Fair Shot, seeks a volunteer Finance Director to shape financial strategy and governance, instrumental in expanding inclusive employment. This role requires extensive experience in finance and the charity sector, offering an opportunity to drive significant social impact.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape a fast-growing organization

Collaborative leadership team environment

Potential for role to evolve into Trustee position

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in senior finance roles, including P&L ownership.
• Ideally experienced in the charity and/or hospitality/social enterprise sectors.
• Comfortable advising founders and boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the charity’s overall P&L and financial performance.
• Develop and implement long-term financial strategies in collaboration with the CEO.
• Prepare for annual audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Financial governance

P&L ownership

Charity finance knowledge

Internal financial controls

Education

Relevant qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CFA, MBA)

Job description

As we grow our impact and revenue model, your financial leadership will be instrumental in helping Fair Shot make strategic, sustainable decisions that expand inclusive employment opportunities across the UK.

Join Us in Empowering Inclusive Employment Through Hospitality

Fair Shot is a London-based charity on a mission to transform the lives of young adults with learning disabilities by breaking down barriers to employment. Through our training café and hospitality-based social enterprise, we provide real-life work experience, skills training, and supported internships that lead to meaningful jobs and independence.

Now in our fourth year and led by our Founder & CEO, we’ve grown to a team of 24 and operate with a hybrid income model: 50% from our hospitality revenue streams and 50% from fundraising.

We’re looking for an experiencedFinance Director (volunteer, pro bono)to help shape our financial strategy and structure as we scale. You’ll play a vital leadership role in ensuring sound financial governance and driving our mission forward through strong fiscal stewardship.

Time Commitment:10 hours/week
Start:Immediate
Location:Primarily remote, with initial onboarding and some in-person meetings in London
Minimum Commitment:1 year (renewable)

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee the charity’soverall P&L (profit and loss)and financial performance

• Develop and implement long-term financial strategies in collaboration with the CEO

• Improve and maintain financial systems, controls, and internal processes

• Manage the relationship with our part-time accountant (10 hrs/week), who handles:

  • Monthly reconciliations

  • Filing expenditures

  • Paying invoices

• Oversee two bank accounts — one for fundraising (restricted/unrestricted) and one for hospitality revenue

• Prepare for annual audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

• Guide cash flow planning, budgeting, and forecasting

• Present financial reports, risks, and insights to the Board of Trustees

• Work closely with the CEO and Head of Operations on all financial planning and decision-making

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in senior finance roles, including P&L ownership

• Ideally experienced in thecharityand/orhospitality/social enterprisesectors

• In-depth understanding of UK charity finances, including restricted/unrestricted funds

• Experience improving financial structures and preparing for audits

• Comfortable advising founders, leadership teams, and boards

• (Desirable) Relevant qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CFA, or MBA

What You’ll Gain

• Use your expertise to drive social impact through inclusive employment

• Play a key role in shaping the future of a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation

• Join a collaborative, values-led leadership team

• Opportunity for this role to evolve into aTrustee position