Finance Director jobs in United Kingdom

The Finance Director is a key member of ACLAMO’s Executive team, responsible for guiding the organization’s financial strategy, operations, and compliance. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Director will ensure the fiscal integrity of the organization by overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, grant compliance, audits, and long-term financial planning.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong operational skills who can ensure the responsible stewardship of both public and private funding while supporting ACLAMO’s mission to uplift Latino and low-income communities. The Finance Director will work cross-functionally with program and development teams, and will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and the Board of Directors on all financial matters.

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support ACLAMO’s sustainability, growth, and mission delivery.
• Serve as a financial thought partner to the Executive Director and Board of Directors, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
• Lead the annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning processes in coordination with program and development leadership.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and forecasts for internal leadership and the Board.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit financial management best practices.

Grants Management & Compliance

• Track and report on restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring full compliance with grant and donor requirements.
• Collaborate with the Development team to develop grant budgets, monitor expenditures, and provide funder financial reports.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of required financial filings, including IRS Form 990 and other regulatory reports.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and lead the preparation of audit schedules and materials.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls, financial policies, and risk management protocols to protect organizational assets.
• Monitor organizational risk and insurance coverage to ensure adequate protection.

Staff & Systems Oversight

• Supervise and support finance and administrative staff, cultivating a high-performing, mission-driven team.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance financial systems, tools, and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible financial experience, ideally in the nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, particularly with nonprofit and grant-funded organizations.
• Proficiency in financial management systems and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Isolve, Excel).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Must be able to reliably commute to the office during regular business hours.
• This position requires visual and auditory acuity and the physical ability to ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps among others. Adjusting, lifting up, carrying up or moving objects up to 35 pounds in all directions. Standing or sitting for prolonged periods, walk and work in your feet for a minimun of 6 hours at a time.
• Required working days are Monday through Fridays and some nights and weekends.
• This position requieres traveling to all ACLAMO offices.
• Must obtain the following three clearances:
  – Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance;
  – Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check; and
  – Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check.