Part-time Finance Director ( Charitable organisation)

Michael Page; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity in Reading is seeking a qualified Finance Director for a part-time, temporary role. The successful candidate will manage finance operations, oversee compliance, and contribute to strategic development within a collaborative team. This role offers a pro-rata salary of £60,000 and the potential for contract extension.

Benefits

Parking facilities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector.
• Proven leadership in finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance operations and governance.
• Contribute to strategic development and budgeting.
• Produce monthly dashboards for the CEO.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Control

Strategic Development

GDPR Compliance

Education

ACA, CIMA, ACCA

Job description

Job Opportunity: Finance Director / Head of Finance (Part-Time, Temporary)

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Finance professional for a temporary, part-time role based in Reading, working with an esteemed charity.

About Our Client

Our client is a reputable not-for-profit organization in Reading, dedicated to serving the local community with a small, collaborative team.

Job Description

This is a part-time, office-based role, requiring presence three days per week.

1. Management Responsibilities:
   • Manage two staff members.
   • Oversee Finance, Marketing, and Health & Safety functions.
   • Contribute to strategic development, including business planning and budgeting.
   • Collaborate with Governance Trustee to ensure compliance with legislation.
   • Maintain Risk Register in partnership with Governance Trustee.
2. Financial Control:
   • Oversee finance operations and governance.
   • Maintain financial controls and implement best practices, including periodic reporting on controls and risk assessments.
   • Responsible for quarterly income reports and annual report and accounts.
   • Manage endowment income checks and grant compliance.
   • Work with the CEO on fund development and recurring income.
   • Produce monthly dashboards for the CEO.
   • Ensure GDPR compliance and oversee payroll.
   • Review legislative changes affecting finance.
   • Lead quarterly committee meetings.
   • Ensure financial assessments are completed for each grant application.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with experience in the not-for-profit sector, proven leadership in finance roles, and a hands-on approach. Living near Reading is preferred, with parking available.

What We Offer

• Pro-rata salary of £60,000
• Part-time, three days per week, office-based with some remote work
• Temporary contract initially for three months, with potential extension to six months or a temp-to-perm opportunity
• Parking facilities