Director of Finance & IT

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The organisation

Our client is a mission-led organisation with an income of c. £8m, operating across the UK as part of a wider international network. The organisation works within a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment and is entering an exciting period of transformation. With an ambitious 10‑year strategy in place, there is a clear focus on strengthening financial sustainability, evolving funding models and enhancing digital capability. The organisation also operates with a wholly owned commercial subsidiary, supporting a diversified income base and enabling growth through a range of revenue‑generating activities.

The Job

This is a senior leadership role, sitting on the Senior Management Team and playing a key part in delivering long‑term strategic objectives. You will lead both the Finance and IT functions (total team of 6 with 2 direct reports), ensuring the organisation is financially robust, operationally effective and supported by modern, secure technology.

  • Leading the development and delivery of the long‑term financial strategy
  • Ensuring strong financial control, governance and risk management
  • Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit processes
  • Managing the relationship with the organisation's wholly owned trading subsidiary
  • Supporting the development of new and sustainable funding models
  • Leading the IT and digital strategy to improve systems, insight and operational efficiency
  • Strengthening cyber security and organisational resilience
  • Providing clear and insightful financial reporting to senior leadership and the Board
  • Building effective relationships across an international network of stakeholders

The person

We are seeking a commercially minded and values‑led finance leader who is comfortable operating in a complex and evolving environment.

  • A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
  • Significant experience operating at a senior level within a finance function
  • A track record of developing and delivering financial strategy
  • Strong technical knowledge across financial control, reporting and compliance
  • Experience of working within organisations with diverse income streams
  • Understanding of trading subsidiaries and group structures
  • Exposure to overseeing IT or digital functions at a strategic level
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board level
  • A collaborative leadership style and clear communication skills

What's in it for you

  • Salary of £80,000 with some flexibility for the right candidate
  • Matched pension contribution up to 4%, increasing to 5% after 2 years and 7% after 4 years
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • 35 hour working week with flexible working arrangements
  • Hybrid working
  • The opportunity to play a key role in shaping strategy and driving change
  • A collaborative and purpose driven working environment

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The organisation

Our client is a mission-led organisation with an income of c. £8m, operating across the UK as part of a wider international network. The organisation works within a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment and is entering an exciting period of transformation. With an ambitious 10‑year strategy in place, there is a clear focus on strengthening financial sustainability, evolving funding models and enhancing digital capability. The organisation also operates with a wholly owned commercial subsidiary, supporting a diversified income base and enabling growth through a range of revenue‑generating activities.

The Job

This is a senior leadership role, sitting on the Senior Management Team and playing a key part in delivering long‑term strategic objectives. You will lead both the Finance and IT functions (total team of 6 with 2 direct reports), ensuring the organisation is financially robust, operationally effective and supported by modern, secure technology.

  • Leading the development and delivery of the long‑term financial strategy
  • Ensuring strong financial control, governance and risk management
  • Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit processes
  • Managing the relationship with the organisation’s wholly owned trading subsidiary
  • Supporting the development of new and sustainable funding models
  • Leading the IT and digital strategy to improve systems, insight and operational efficiency
  • Strengthening cyber security and organisational resilience
  • Providing clear and insightful financial reporting to senior leadership and the Board
  • Building effective relationships across an international network of stakeholders

The person

We are seeking a commercially minded and values‑led finance leader who is comfortable operating in a complex and evolving environment.

  • A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
  • Significant experience operating at a senior level within a finance function
  • A track record of developing and delivering financial strategy
  • Strong technical knowledge across financial control, reporting and compliance
  • Experience of working within organisations with diverse income streams
  • Understanding of trading subsidiaries and group structures
  • Exposure to overseeing IT or digital functions at a strategic level
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board level
  • A collaborative leadership style and clear communication skills

What’s in it for you

  • Salary of £80,000 with some flexibility for the right candidate
  • Matched pension contribution up to 4%, increasing to 5% after 2 years and 7% after 4 years
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • 35 hour working week with flexible working arrangements
  • Hybrid working
  • The opportunity to play a key role in shaping strategy and driving change
  • A collaborative and purpose driven working environment

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Posted: May 10th, 2026