CEO / General Manager

Job Reference Number: CUR0058                                                                                                                                       

CEO / General Manager (Finance & Lending)

Portishead, hybrid remote 50:50 split

Part time, 4 days (30 hours) per week, permanent

£33,600 – £36,000 (£42k - £45k FTE) + pension scheme + great annual leave entitlement

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and driven CEO / General Manager, coming from within the finance/loans industry, to join a well-established and growing organisation.

Our client is a regulated, not-for-profit financial institution, whose goal is to provide ethical savings and loans in their local communities and ensure that everyone has access to fair finance. Established for over 20 years, they serve people who live in the Southwest of England.

They’re looking for a new CEO to head up and lead the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity within an organisation with expansion plans involving a range of partners in local authorities, housing and private business. This role will be highly varied and will involve all aspects of management. Reporting to a Board of Directors and responsible for around 10 staff the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organisation whilst playing a crucial role in its strategic direction.

The ideal candidate would be somebody who has been in a similar CEO, General Manager, or Operations Manager role in a regulated SME or not for profit before, has a good understanding of organisational finances, has staff management experience and is looking for a new challenge. If this sounds like you and you’re ready for your next career move, read on to find out more…

The role

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the organisation, implementing agreed business and operational plans adhering to regulatory and financial controls
• Motivation and management of a small staff team, most of whom work remotely
• Ensuring good governance and financial oversight to control costs
• Analysis of and improvements in operational processes
• Promoting business development and aligned marketing operations, appropriate technology infrastructure, financial accounting, credit control, resource management, and personnel
• Reporting to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis and participating in Board meetings
• Relationship management with key partners and stakeholders, including the PRA and FCA

Why would you want this role?

• Head up an ethical organisation, and be responsible for decision making and strategic direction
• Give back to your local community and see the difference that your work makes
• Flexible & remote working

The Person

Essential

• CEO, General Manager, or Operations Manager experience in a similar-sized organisation
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Solid understanding of finances and financial position
• Experience in at least one of the following: finance, lending, banking, or other similar/related industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of using a range of IT platforms
• Line management and coaching experience
• Great interpersonal skills, empathy, and leadership skills

Desirable

• Not-for-profit/charity experience
• Experience reporting to board of directors

If you think you could be the right fit for this CEO / General Manager role within the Finance/Loans industry, please submit your application now. Candidates will be reviewed and submitted as-and-when they apply, so don’t delay in applying!

PLEASE NOTE: The services of CU Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. CU Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform you that our client will ONLY accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply.