Strategic Director of Finance, Estates & IT

The Nelson Trust; Folly Gate; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nelson Trust is seeking a strategic and commercially astute Director of Finance & Resources to provide financial leadership and oversight across finance, estates and IT, enabling sustainable growth for its South West England and Wales network and residential services with national reach.

You will lead our financial strategy, oversee estates and IT, and work collaboratively to ensure resources are aligned with ambition, maximise value for money and support high-quality services that

Qualifications

• Experienced senior finance leader with strong commercial insight.
• Proven track record translating complex financial information into sound strategic decisions.
• Expertise in financial planning, governance and assurance, with ability to lead resource functions and support organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance, Estates and IT functions to align resources with strategy.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for the organisation.
• Drive commercial thinking, income generation and long-term sustainability.
• Provide executive leadership on estates strategy, procurement, governance and risk management.
• Collaborate as a Senior Leadership Team member to shape culture and growth.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Commercial acumen

Financial planning

Governance & assurance

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Nelson Trust is seeking a strategic and commercially astute Director of Finance & Resources to provide financial leadership and oversight across finance, estates and IT, enabling sustainable growth for its South West England and Wales network and residential services with national reach.

You will lead our financial strategy, oversee estates and IT, and work collaboratively to ensure resources are aligned with ambition, maximise value for money and support high-quality services that