Part-Time CFO: Strategic Finance Leader for Charity

NFP PEOPLE; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious Cathedral organization in Chichester is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to provide strategic financial leadership. This pivotal part-time role involves overseeing financial health, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations while developing new income streams. The ideal candidate must have a recognized accounting qualification and senior-level experience in financial leadership, especially within a charity or heritage setting. Benefits include a pension contribution, generous leave, and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Pro rata of 34 days’ leave, including bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with senior level experience in financial leadership within a charity or heritage setting.
• Strong commercial awareness and expertise in income generation.
• Excellent stakeholder influence and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and planning across all Cathedral entities.
• Manage financial risk and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee financial oversight for new projects and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Income generation

Financial risk management

Budgeting and forecasting

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration and people management

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

A prestigious Cathedral organization in Chichester is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to provide strategic financial leadership. This pivotal part-time role involves overseeing financial health, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations while developing new income streams. The ideal candidate must have a recognized accounting qualification and senior-level experience in financial leadership, especially within a charity or heritage setting. Benefits include a pension contribution, generous leave, and flexible working opportunities.