Finance Director / Head of Finance (Hybrid)

Finance Director / Head of Finance (Hybrid) – ONLY apply if you have charity experience | Gloucestershire | Permanent – 28–35 hours per week | Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

The Company

My client is in the Charity Sector

Job Summary

My client is seeking a strategic, commercially minded Finance Director / Head of Finance to lead their financial strategy, strengthen long-term financial sustainability and support their charitable mission.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will act as a key financial adviser to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. This is a varied, hands-on role combining strategic planning with practical financial leadership, working alongside an experienced finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and multi-year financial planning.
• Advise the CEO, senior leaders and Trustees on financial performance, risk and investment decisions.
• Oversee financial reporting, annual accounts, audits and statutory compliance.
• Lead financial risk management, reserves planning and cash management.
• Support fundraising, grant applications and sustainable income generation.
• Strengthen financial understanding and accountability across the organisation.
• Provide leadership and support to the existing finance team.
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards, governance and relevant legislation.
• Personal Skills
• Proven experience in a senior finance or strategic leadership role.
• Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of charity finance, governance, the Charities SORP and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to financial risk and sustainability.
• Experience within a fundraising charity where you have focused particularly across income streams such as grants, legacies, events, individual giving and corporate fundraising.
• Above all, you will be motivated to use your financial expertise to support a meaningful cause.
• For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy
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