Venn Group
Financial Director
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Finance Director Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Director to join a well-established charitable organisation on a fixed-term basis. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and forming part of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic financial leadership during a significant period of organisational development and transformation. This role will be responsible for ensuring financial stability, strengthening governance and controls, overseeing audit programmes, and supporting the development of long-term financial strategies. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving organisational performance, supporting senior stakeholders, and ensuring the finance function operates effectively within a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring effective financial management, governance and internal controls
- Provide strategic financial guidance and support to the Chief Executive Officer, Board and senior leadership team
- Monitor cash flow, reserves, financial risks and overall organisational performance
- Lead the development and delivery of long-term financial strategies, business plans and financial modelling
- Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the organisation
- Manage external audit requirements, ensuring recommendations are implemented and controls are strengthened
- Lead internal audit and assurance activities, supporting risk management and compliance objectives
- Review and enhance financial regulations, policies, procedures and governance frameworks
- Provide accurate and insightful financial reports to senior leaders, committees and governing bodies
- Oversee management accounting, KPI reporting, cashflow forecasting and financial performance analysis
- Provide strategic oversight of finance systems and digital transformation initiatives
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
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Ideal Candidate Profile
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
- Significant experience in a senior finance leadership position
- Proven track record of working with Boards, Trustees, Committees and Executive Teams
- Extensive experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
- Strong knowledge of audit, assurance, risk management and governance frameworks
- Experience leading organisational change, finance transformation and systems implementation projects
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial audiences
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing and motivating high-performing teams
- Previous experience in the charity, not-for-profit, housing or regulated sectors would be advantageous
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Job Details
- Location: London
- Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum + benefits
- Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Contract: Fixed-term contract until March 2027 (8 month FTC)
- Working Pattern: 3 days per week on site
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so please get your applications in early to avoid missing out. Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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