Interim Director of Finance and Business Support in Bangor

The Wildlife Trusts; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Annual leave entitlement

Hybrid working

Cycle scheme

Welsh language learning support

Job summary

North Wales Wildlife Trust is seeking an experienced interim Director of Finance and Business Support to lead finance, administration, IT, facilities and systems. Working with the CEO and Trustees, you will ensure financial sustainability and operational effectiveness for the charity.

This 6-month interim role (with potential to go permanent) offers hybrid working with Bangor offices and some remote work. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with senior charity finance leadership

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience in charity/public/environmental sectors.
• Ability to provide strategic financial insight and challenge for decision-making.
• Experience of organisational change, systems improvements and process development.
• Comfortable working with Trustees, Committees and senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance and Business Support functions including finance, admin, IT, facilities, and systems.
• Strengthen financial planning, controls, and support long-term sustainability.
• Drive business process improvements and implement finance system across the organisation.
• Support growth and ensure infrastructure enables the Trust's ambitious plans.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Senior finance leadership

Strategic financial insight

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Mission alignment

Job description

Interim Director of Finance and Business Support

Hybrid working with office facilities available in Bangor/Aberduna
60,000 - 65,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience

Benefits: Generous pension and annual leave entitlement, flexible & hybrid working, UK Cycle scheme, 20% discount at Cotswold Outdoor, learn Welsh with and on us

Flexible: Part time (21 hours per week) initially with the potential to become full time.

Permanent/Fixed term: Fixed term for 6 months with the potential to be made permanent.

Closing Date - 12th November 2026

First interview - Week commencing 23rd November

Second interview - Week commencing 30th November

Help shape the future of nature recovery in North Wales

North Wales Wildlife Trust is at an exciting point in its journey.

As we deliver the next phase of our strategy, we are establishing a new Senior Leadership Team to ensure we have the leadership, systems and financial resilience needed to increase our impact for nature. We're looking for an experienced and strategic finance leader to join us as Director of Finance & Business Support.

Working closely with the CEO, Trustees and colleagues across the organisation, you will help ensure that we are financially sustainable, operationally effective and equipped to deliver ambitious plans for nature, climate and people across North Wales.

While this is initially a 6-month interim appointment, there is potential for the role to become a permanent full-time position as the Trust continues to grow and develop its long-term organisational capacity. We therefore welcome applications from candidates who are excited by both the immediate challenge and the opportunity to help shape the future of the organisation.

We anticipate a presence in the Bangor office will be required as a priority as the team you will be managing are based there. We do offer hybrid working so there will be the opportunity to work from home or our Aberduna, Mold offices too.

About the role

Leading our Finance and Business Support functions, you will provide strategic oversight of finance, administration, IT, facilities, property and organisational systems.

A key priority will be strengthening our financial planning and controls, supporting long-term sustainability and helping embed a new finance system across the organisation. You will also play a central role in supporting organisational growth, improving business processes and ensuring the infrastructure behind the Trust is fit for the future.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with practical delivery and who wants to use their professional expertise to help create a wilder, more resilient North Wales.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Has substantial senior finance leadership experience within the charity, public or environmental sectors
• Can provide strategic financial insight and challenge to support effective decision-making
• Has experience of organisational change, systems improvement and continuous development
• Is comfortable working with Trustees, Committees and senior stakeholders
• Can lead and develop high-performing team.
• Brings strong commercial awareness alongside a commitment to the Trust's mission and values
• Is motivated by the opportunity to help a purpose-driven organisation grow its impact

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team of a respected conservation charity at a pivotal moment in its development.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the Trust has the financial strength, systems and organisational foundations needed to deliver its ambitions over the years ahead. In return, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to nature recovery, climate action and community engagement across North Wales while working alongside passionate and committed colleagues.

About North Wales Wildlife Trust

North Wales Wildlife Trust exists to see a North Wales richer in wildlife, valued by all. We manage nature reserves, restore habitats, inspire people to take action for nature and work in partnership to secure a better future for wildlife across land and sea.

Everything we do is driven by our vision of a thriving natural environment where wildlife and people can flourish together.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities.