Finance, FJ and Operations Director

CHARITY FINANCE GROUP; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization is seeking a Finance, FJ and Operations Director to transform finance practices and lead cross-functional teams. This role requires strategic leadership, financial governance, and stakeholder engagement to champion CFG's mission of empowering charities. The position offers remote-first flexibility and the opportunity to influence the sector positively.

Benefits

Quarterly staff away days

Travel costs covered for in-person events

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic leadership roles within the charity or finance sector.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and innovation.
• Strong understanding of finance governance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Journey strategy across the organization.
• Oversee finance, governance, HR, and business development teams.
• Engage with stakeholders to foster relationships and catalyze transformation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

HR Management

Job description

Overview

Finance, FJ and Operations Director

Charity Finance Group

Remote

£61,000 per year

Full-time

Permanent

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Job description

Finance, FJ and Operations Director

Lead the transformation of finance

Up to £61,000 | Remote-first | Full-time | Reports to Co-CEO

Charity Finance Group (CFG) is seeking a visionary Finance, FJ and Operations Director to drive innovation, collaboration and excellence across our organisation and the wider charity sector. This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation and a movement that's reshaping how finance empowers social impact.

About the role

As Finance, FJ and Operations Director, you’ll work closely with our two Co-CEOs to deliver CFG’s mission: championing financial sustainability for charities. You’ll lead the strategic and operational delivery of our Finance Journey framework—a bold, sector-defining initiative that transforms finance professionals from technicians into strategic leaders.

This role blends internal leadership with external influence. You’ll oversee key functions including finance and governance, HR, digital/IT and business development,—ensuring CFG’s internal systems and external offerings are aligned with our strategy, values, and member needs.

Your Impact

• Shape and deliver CFG’s Finance Journey strategy across the organisation
• Lead cross-functional teams to elevate performance and maturity
• Represent CFG to media, government, partners, and sector bodies
• Inspire a mindset shift across the finance community—from operational to transformational
• Support income generation through strategic partnerships and product development

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Champion a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to CFG’s strategic planning and organisational development
• Provide strategic leadership across the organisation and support the board

Operational Oversight

• Lead finance, governance, HR, digital/IT, and business development teams
• Deliver robust financial analysis, reporting, and resource planning
• Ensure CFG’s finance function meets evolving business needs

Finance Journey Integration

• Embed the Finance Journey ethos across CFG’s products, services, and internal practices
• Collaborate with communications, learning, and membership teams
• Shape new offerings—training, events, assessments, leadership programmes

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with sector experts, partners, and members
• Represent CFG in forums, steering groups, and collaborative initiatives
• Share your expertise and catalyse sector-wide transformation

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with Co-CEOs and the Director for Engagement
• Champion joined-up leadership, planning, and performance monitoring
• Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, and innovation

Location & Flexibility

• Remote-first: work from home or a suitable location near you
• Quarterly staff away days and ad hoc in-person events (travel costs covered)

Relationships

• Reports to Co-CEO
• Member of the Leadership Team
• Manages business development, HR, and digital teams

About CFG

Our vision is a world where financial excellence empowers every charitable and social purpose organisation to drive positive impact. The Finance Journey is our flagship framework—designed to help finance professionals evolve from technicians to strategic leaders.

Ready to lead a movement that’s changing the face of charity finance?

Apply now and be the catalyst for sector-wide transformation.