Volunteer Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | The Collaborative Health Community (CHC)

The Collaborative Health Community; Oxford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community organization as a Volunteer Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role involves leading financial governance, compliance, and IT strategy while fostering collaboration and ensuring sustainability. A commitment of 6-10 hours per week is expected, with a minimum of 2 years preferred.

Benefits

Expenses paid as agreed

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant required.
• Proven senior financial management experience in a charity or medium/large organization.

Responsibilities

• Developing financial governance, IT, and compliance strategies.
• Providing accurate financial reporting.
• Managing budgets, accounts, and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

People Skills

Education

ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Financial Reporting Systems

Job description

Volunteer Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | The Collaborative Health Community (CHC)

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The CFO will lead finance, funding, governance, and IT strategy to ensure sustainability, compliance, and impact. This role involves shaping policies, upholding standards, and championing responsible, collaborative leadership.

What difference will you make?

This is a voluntary position with no remuneration. Expenses are paid as agreed. Leaders and volunteers are expected to dedicate approximately 6-10 hours per week during the start-up phase, with flexibility to adjust responsibilities as projects develop. A minimum commitment of 2+ years is preferred.

What are we looking for?

• A fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA or equivalent)
• Proven senior financial management experience in a charity or medium/large organization
• Operational and leadership skills, with knowledge of financial systems and reporting
• Experience in the charity sector is a bonus
• Strong people skills and experience leading a finance team
• Experience with IT and governance teams is beneficial
• Systems literacy, including online and reporting systems
• Ability to present financial reports at a senior level

What will you be doing?

As part of The CHC Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO, the CFO plays a key leadership role in delivering the organization's vision and strategy across its core projects, Collaboration for Kids (CFK) and Food Addiction Solutions (FAS). Responsibilities include:

• Developing financial governance, IT, and compliance strategies
• Leading strategic and operational meetings
• Providing accurate financial reporting
• Aligning project goals with fundraising and governance strategies
• Advising on funding opportunities and financial viability
• Ensuring quality assurance and compliance with regulations
• Managing budgets, accounts, and audits
• Maintaining Charity Commission compliance

The CFO fosters a culture of collaboration, ensuring financial and governance standards support internal operations and external credibility. This role requires strategic oversight and hands-on leadership to promote excellence and sustainability.