MI Select
Director of Finance & Business Services
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Director of Finance & Business Services
UK Remote | Permanent | £95,000–£110,000 DOE
Candidates must be based in the UK with a full right to work (Preferably within commuting distance to London)
We are supporting a growing, purpose-led organisation with the appointment of a senior finance leader to take ownership of its UK finance function and provide financial oversight across a portfolio of substantial grant-funded programmes. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical accounting, statutory responsibility, team management and senior stakeholder engagement.
Key responsibilities
- Own the integrity of the UK entity’s financial records, month-end and year-end close
- Lead statutory reporting, annual accounts and external audit
- Act as the senior technical lead for UK charity accounting, including FRS 102, Charities SORP and restricted funds
- Oversee management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial controls
- Provide financial oversight across a portfolio of grant-funded programmes and projects
- Advise senior stakeholders on funding arrangements, accounting treatment and financial performance
- Lead and develop a UK finance team
- Improve systems, reporting and controls as the organisation continues to grow
- Build strong relationships with programme leaders and external stakeholders
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About you
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA qualification
- Significant post-qualified finance experience
- Strong technical knowledge of UK charity accounting and Charities SORP
- Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts and leading audit
- Experience within a sizeable charity, foundation, grantmaking organisation, international NGO or professional services environment supporting not-for-profit clients
- Strong knowledge of restricted funds, grants and project/programme accounting
- Experience leading a finance team
- The credibility and communication skills to manage senior stakeholder relationships
- Strong systems, Excel and process-improvement capability
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This opportunity would suit an established charity finance leader, or a highly experienced Head of Finance / Financial Controller ready to step into a broader Director-level position.
Please contact MI Select in confidence for further information.
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