Are you an experienced Finance Director or senior finance professional who would be interested in joining a large, established charity operating within a highly regulated sector? Are you available at short notice and keen to take on a senior leadership role where you can make an immediate impact?
What’s in it for you?
- £85,000 – £95,000
- Initial 8 month contract
- Hybrid working – 2 days in office, 3 days from home
- Immediate start available
- Senior leadership position reporting directly to the Chief Executive
- Opportunity to influence financial strategy within a large, established charity
About your next employer
VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a large, established charity operating within a highly regulated sector in their recruitment of an Interim Finance Director.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior finance professional to join the organisation on an initial 8 month contract, providing strategic financial leadership during an important period for the business.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team, the Finance Director will take responsibility for the organisation’s financial strategy, financial performance, governance and long-term financial sustainability.
The role will require a commercially minded finance leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels, providing financial insight, managing risk and ensuring the organisation continues to deliver against its wider objectives.
Interviewing immediately – candidates available at short notice are particularly encouraged to apply!
About you
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent)
- Significant experience operating at Finance Director, Head of Finance or equivalent senior leadership level
- Proven track record of developing and delivering financial strategy within a complex organisation
- Strong experience of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and treasury management
- Experience reporting directly to senior leadership teams and Boards
- Excellent understanding of financial governance, risk management and regulatory compliance
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance teams
- Experience within a regulated environment, charity, public sector or similarly complex organisation would be advantageous
What you’ll do
- Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and long-term financial sustainability
- Provide strategic financial advice and insight to the Chief Executive, Board and Senior Leadership Team
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial modelling
- Take responsibility for the delivery of accurate financial reporting, including management accounts, statutory accounts and Board reporting
- Lead treasury management, cashflow forecasting, funding arrangements and the management of financial commitments
- Oversee financial governance, internal controls, risk management and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
- Evaluate financial risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to support strategic decision-making
- Lead the finance function, ensuring effective performance, accountability and continuous improvement
- Oversee internal and external audit processes, ensuring appropriate financial controls and governance frameworks are maintained
- Drive financial performance, cost efficiency and value for money across the organisation
- Support the development and improvement of financial systems, processes and management information
For further information on this vacancy, or any other senior Accountancy & Finance opportunities across Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Dan Morgan at VANRATH in the strictest confidence
Skills:Finance Director Head of Finance Director of Finance Group Financial Controller
Benefits:Work From Home
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