Are you an excellent strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute plans that drive organisational growth, financial sustainability, and compliance?

Do you have excellent attention to detail, ability to draw data and statistics into compelling reports?

Are you able to work flexibly?

The Finance & Business Development Director is expected to provide strategic leadership, ensure financial integrity, and foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement. The role requires excellent analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage complex financial and regulatory environments.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Head of Fundraising, Events Managers, Finance Coordinator, and pro actively influence the Data Impact resource to ensure a cohesive approach to achieving the charity’s goals.
• Adhere to legal and statutory requirements, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with the Data Protection Act and Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Lead in ethical financial management and transparent reporting.
• Be willing to work outside normal hours when required and travel for meetings and events.

• The Finance & Business Development Director will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance with Charity SORP, audit requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Lead budgeting, financial planning, and risk management processes including maintaining and updating the risk register.
• Oversee accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely invoice and payment processing.
• Add value to funding bids and grant applications, ensuring financial feasibility and compliance with funder requirements.
• Work with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Finance & Risk Board Sub Committee to inform decision-making around service improvement, planning, and strategic direction.

• Lead crisis financial management, developing contingency plans when needed.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, working with the SMT and Finance & Risk Board Sub Committee to ensure strategies are in place to handle financial challenges.

• Collaborate with the CEO to lead the financial planning process supporting the charity’s growth.
• Identify opportunities for strategic investment, growth, and cost-efficiency to enhance long-term sustainability.

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks impacting the charity sector.
• Keep current with regulatory changes and work with the SMT to implement necessary changes in policies and practices.
• Lead on internal controls to prevent fraud, error, or non-compliance.

• Act as the liaison between the Finance & Risk Board Sub Committee, SMT, and your team, ensuring clarity on the charity’s financial position.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and funding partners, to ensure effective governance and financial stewardship.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO and the Finance & Risk Board Sub Committee on long-term financial planning and sustainability.

• Develop and implement effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess programme impact and use insights to drive continuous service improvement. Promote data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead on planning sessions that encourage monitoring, evaluation, and compliance.

• Champion EDI initiatives across the organisation.
• Work with Director of Services on strategies to enhance service user engagement and compliance, and make recommendations for incorporating service user feedback into service improvements.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity and respect, in line with the organisation’s values and behaviours.

Benefits

• Salary Saving Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Eye care vouchers
• Half day close on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
• Opportunity to work from home on completion on probation
• 25 days holiday pro rata. After 5 years of service you will be entitled to an additional week of annual leave (subject to a maximum of 30 days)

The successful candidate will need to be willing and able to complete and advanced DBS check and a valid right to work.