Finance Director

Company: Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
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Location: Bedford
Job Description:

Salary £22,529 – £28,161 (based on £49,282pa for 35hpw FTE)

Make Your Finance Expertise Count for Local Communities

Beds RCC is Bedfordshire’sleading community development agency, supporting and strengthening communities forover 70 years. We deliver a wide range of projects and services that improve wellbeing, connect people and protect local heritage and environments—helping communities thrive across the county.

With annual income exceeding£2.3mand a diverse portfolio—from community transport to rural development, digital inclusion and social wellbeing programmes—we are growing, ambitious, and committed to ensuring every resident has the opportunity to take part in a vibrant, supportive community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Director seeking meaningful, flexible, part‑time work in a respected social enterprise.

The Role

You will lead our finance function, ensuring strong financial stewardship across the charity and our trading subsidiary. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees, Senior Management Team and Finance Officer, you will provide:

  • Clear financial leadershipand compliance across accounting, payroll and reporting
  • Confidence and accuracyin budgeting, forecasting and financial insight
  • Strategic guidanceto support decision‑making and risk management
  • Collaborative leadershipwith line management of the Finance Officer

Additional hours may be available if you bring experience in business development or income generation.

About You

We’re looking for a Finance Director who:

  • Has significant financial leadership experience (charity sector experience desirable)
  • Is skilled in Sage, payroll and VAT
  • Communicates well across teams and supports non‑finance colleagues
  • Can quickly get to grips with a multi‑project organisation’s finances
  • Is motivated by purpose, impact and community benefit

Why Join Beds RCC?

You’ll be part of an award‑winning organisation that delivers real, measurable impact—from supporting vulnerable residents and running Good Neighbour Schemes, to heritage projects like Warden Abbey Vineyard and green initiatives improving local environments.

We offer:

  • Flexible part‑time working(16–20 hours/week)
  • Hybrid working (1 day/week from home)
  • The chance to shape the strategic future of a respected community charity

How to Apply

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and interviewing as strong candidates apply.

Please visit: https://bedsrcc.org.uk/2026/03/vacancy-finance-director/to view, download and complete the Job pack documents.

Please send your completed:

  • Job Application Form
  • Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring Form

Or post to:

BRCC, The Old School, Cardington, Bedford MK44 3SX

Informal enquiries:

Janice Janes, Director of Finance & Business Operations

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Posted: April 4th, 2026