Director of Finance

About the company

Trinity House Group is delighted to be working with a National Charity in order to identify their next Director of Finance and Resources. Reporting to the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees, this is a strategic leadership role with significant influence across the organisation, and beyond. The successful candidate will drive financial sustainability, operational resilience and regulatory compliance, ensuring the organisation can maximise its impact where it matters most.

Your tasks

• Lead financial strategy, providing expert advice to the Chief Executive and Board whilst ensuring robust controls and effective governance
• Oversee corporate services functions including risk management, data protection, cybersecurity and health and safety across the organisation
• Build collaborative relationships across the wider group, supporting Trusts through challenge and crisis whilst identifying opportunities for shared value and efficiency

Requirements

Preferred Requirements

• Proven track record in a senior financial leadership role, with strong expertise in financial strategy, planning and performance management
• Demonstrated experience managing complex funding landscapes in the voluntary sector, including grants, donations and commercial contracts
• Ability to identify and mitigate financial risk, with experience developing and implementing risk management frameworks and business continuity arrangements
• Experience leading and developing teams, with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence peers and senior stakeholders
• Sound judgement, integrity and professionalism, with the capability to manage multiple demands and solve complex problems using evidence and insight

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent) or significant relevant financial management experience at board level
• Experience working with trustees, auditors and regulators in a charity, not-for-profit or public sector environment
• Knowledge of digital strategy, data governance and cybersecurity best practice in an organisational context