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An international children’s charity, working with vulnerable children globally to give children the best start in life, is recruiting a Director of Strategic Finance.
Reporting into the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Strategic Finance will be a key member of the Executive Team, responsible for providing strategic and operational financial leadership for the charity. Managing a small finance team, working closely with the CEO, Trustees, and the wider business, this is a pivotal position for the organisation at a time of strategic change and future growth.
The role will include, though will not be limited to, the following duties:
- Leading on designing and implementing financial and operational strategies
- Providing strategic financial analysis and insight on financial matters and present to Trustees and Executive team to help inform decision making
- Oversee and lead on financial planning and forecasting processes
- Oversee and lead on the day-to-day financial operations including financial and management reporting, controls, cash flow management and budgeting
- Day to day management of finance team, including establishing mentorship, training and development plans
- Lead the charity’s compliance in relation to regulatory and governance policies and frameworks
- Lead in the improvement of financial systems, controls and processes
- Managing key internal and external relationships including with international Country Directors and external auditors and advisors
You will be:
- Qualified finance professional with experience at a senior finance level
- Experience in charities or not-for-profit organisations is desirable though candidates from all sector backgrounds are encouraged to apply
- Proven experience in leading financial strategy for an organisation and working as part of a wider senior leadership team is a must.
- Ability to balance strategic work with management of day-to-day operations
What’s in it for you
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum dependent on experienceHybrid working with 3 days per week in the central London officeEmployer pension contribution of 8%
