Director of Finance, Property & Resources

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum Location: Hybrid / Chichester, typically 3 days in the office with some travel across West Sussex Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 19th June. We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Director of Finance, Property & Resources to join our senior leadership team at a pivotal point in our development. This is a high-profile leadership role offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, influence organisational direction, and oversee a diverse portfolio spanning finance, property and organisational resources . The Role Reporting to the CEO, you will play a critical role in driving the organisation’s financial sustainability and operational effectiveness. Key responsibilities include: Providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring robust planning, reporting and governance Leading the development of a medium-term financial strategy aligned to organisational priorities Partnering with the CEO and Board to support evidence-based decision-making Overseeing a varied property portfolio , ensuring effective financial management and risk oversight Leading and developing a small, multi-disciplinary team across finance and support functions Contributing fully as a member of the senior leadership team, shaping wider organisational strategy. This is a broad and hands-on role, requiring both strategic insight and operational delivery . About You We are looking for a qualified finance leader who thrives in a purposeful, fast-paced environment. You will bring: A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (e.g. Head of Finance / Finance Director) Strong technical expertise in financial planning, reporting and governance The ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels Experience leading and developing teams Confidence-building relationships with senior stakeholders, including Board-level engagement We welcome applications from candidates across: Commercial/corporate environments Public sector (e.g. NHS, education) Not-for-profit / charity organisations Experience of working with property, estates or asset-related financial oversight would be advantageous, but is not essential. What matters most is your ability to bring clarity, insight and leadership to a broad and evolving brief. What We’re Looking For We are looking for a hands-on leader who is comfortable working in a lean team. A strong collaborator who can build trusted relationships across the organisation and is motivated by making a meaningful impact. Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 19th June. For further information about the role and to register your interest, please visit the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15…