Strategic CFO — Part-Time, Hybrid for Heritage Cathedral

NFP People Limited; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A nationally significant Cathedral is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to provide financial leadership and ensure long-term sustainability. The role involves overseeing budgeting, reporting, risk management, and developing new income streams. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with senior level experience in a charity setting. Responsibilities also include managing a finance team and ensuring compliance with financial requirements. This part-time, hybrid role offers £60,000 pro rata and various benefits, including pension contributions and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contribution

34 days' leave including bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• A qualified accountant with senior level experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Strong experience in income generation within a charity or heritage setting.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Overseeing monthly management accounts and audit processes.
• Identifying and developing new income streams.
• Managing financial risk and cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

A nationally significant Cathedral is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to provide financial leadership and ensure long-term sustainability. The role involves overseeing budgeting, reporting, risk management, and developing new income streams. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with senior level experience in a charity setting. Responsibilities also include managing a finance team and ensuring compliance with financial requirements. This part-time, hybrid role offers £60,000 pro rata and various benefits, including pension contributions and flexible working opportunities.