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Finance Director, Smallpeice Trust
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Finance Director
Financial leadership role in a national STEM charity.
Drive financial sustainability, strengthen governance and help inspire the next generation of engineers.
The Smallpeice Trust inspires young people to pursue engineering and STEM careers, helping to build the future talent pipeline through innovative educational programmes and partnerships.
As Finance Director, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic and operational financial leadership across the organisation. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Trustees, you will strengthen financial governance, improve forecasting and management information, and support informed decision-making across the charity.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Strengthen financial controls, governance, and risk management
- Deliver robust management information, KPI reporting, and analysis
- Oversee statutory accounts, audit, and regulatory compliance
- Develop and support a high-performing finance team
Benefits
- Pension (7% employer contribution)
- Life Assurance
- Private Healthcare
Role Suitability
This position is ideal for a qualified accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience, strong commercial judgement, and the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
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It presents a high-impact opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-led charity while helping modernise the finance function.
For full details, see the candidate pack.
Closing Date: 29 July 2026
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by: 6 August
Interview Timeline
- 1st stage: w/c 10 or 17 August
- 2nd stage: w/c 24 August
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
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