Director of Finance and Operations

We are looking for an exceptional Finance & Operations Director, for an interim one-year period, to help us ensure that all aspects of the charity and the Centre run smoothly and efficiently, and to provide effective financial management.

We are based at our beautiful Grade 2 listed building in Southwark. Our Centre houses an amazing collection of 25,000 children’s books as well as being a training and event centre for teachers, publishers and everyone else who works with children’s literature and cares about children’s literacy. We have a friendly, talented and committed team working both from the Centre and remotely. The post holder would be required to work at our Centre at least one day per week but may work remotely for the remainder of their hours.

As we are currently undergoing a restructure of the team, we will consider most models of part-time hours, from 2 to 4 days per week, year-round or term-time only. On application, please detail your availability and preferences for working between 15 and 30 hours per week.

Reporting to our Chief Executive, our Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will:

·         Lead in the production of financial planning, reporting, monitoring and forecasting that assists in making sound financial management and strategic decisions. 

·         Oversee the management of CLPE finances prudently to deliver excellent service within budget. 

·         Act as the Company Secretary ensuring the charity’s compliance with the requirements of Companies House and the Charity Commission.  

The person we are looking for will have:

·         a formal accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

·         amazing organisational skills and the ability to work and manage others under pressure

·         excellent attention to detail and a commitment to evolving systems and processes that make everything more efficient

·         the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide range of people within and outside of the organisation

·         knowledge of building management is desirable

·         a willingness to engage, negotiate and hold suppliers accountable for quality service provision

A generous holiday allowance is provided - 30 days a year for a full time plus Bank Holidays and closure between Christmas and New Year.

If you are interested in being part of our team and taking on this key role, we’d love to hear from you. We are scheduling interviews as applications are received. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now with your CV and a statement detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.