Finance Director - Strategy, Controls & Reporting for Charity

Michael Page; Molesey; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Staff discount in RSN shop onsite and

Visit Historic Royal Palace sites free

Discount in Hampton Court Palace cafes

Employer pension contribution of 5%

Job summary

The Royal School of Needlework is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the finance function, ensure robust controls and timely reporting. Based at Hampton Court Palace, this hybrid role oversees budgeting, forecasting, VAT, Gift Aid and Company Secretary duties for the RSN and its trading subsidiary RSN Enterprises Ltd.

The post requires a fully qualified UK accountant with governance experience and a track record in charity financial regulations. Salary up to £75k with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant and current member of a recognized UK accounting body (e.g., ACA, ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting and reporting expertise
• In-depth knowledge of charity financial regulations and governance requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and ensure robust financial controls and reporting
• Provide accurate management reporting to senior management and the RSN Council
• Oversee VAT, Gift Aid, and payroll processes; manage cash flow forecasting
• Perform Company Secretary duties and liaise with external advisors
• Develop and monitor annual budgets in partnership with departmental heads
• Ensure statutory accounts and regulatory returns are prepared and filed on time

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Fully qualified accountant (UK accounting body)

Tools

Company Secretary duties

Job description

The Royal School of Needlework is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the finance function, ensure robust controls and timely reporting. Based at Hampton Court Palace, this hybrid role oversees budgeting, forecasting, VAT, Gift Aid and Company Secretary duties for the RSN and its trading subsidiary RSN Enterprises Ltd.

The post requires a fully qualified UK accountant with governance experience and a track record in charity financial regulations. Salary up to £75k with hybrid working.