Director of Finance

We are working in partnership with Human Appeal (HA) who are seeking to appoint a Director of Finance to provide strategic and financial guidance, ensuring that the organisation’s financial commitments are met, including developing all necessary policies and procedures to ensure sound financial management and control.

We are looking for a Director of Finance who can demonstrate excellent people skills, including working with and recognising stakeholder needs.  Someone who is adaptable to change, with excellent analytical, strategic planning and organising skills.  You will be a commercial thinker, solutions driven and a decision-maker.  You will be a positive leader who can persuade and influence a team and other directors with excellent communication skills.  

You will:

• Be a strong, experienced senior leader with excellent influencing and persuasive skills
• Be degree-educated in a relevant finance discipline and a Qualified Accountant (ACA; ACCA; CIMA).
• Demonstrate significant senior-level financial leadership, management and oversight experience.
• Have experience with, or exposure to, the not-for-profit or public sector.
• Have experience with, or exposure to, financial management in developing countries.
• Be an experienced user of the MS Office Suite, financial databases and systems.  Previous experience using Salesforce, SAGE, and NAVision is desirable.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English (essential).  Additional languages such as Arabic and Urdu are desirable.

The new Director of Finance will manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance department, while helping to drive business success, providing the financial insights that lead to better commercial decisions for both the UK, and their global offices.  A key aspect of the role will be to establish strategies to increase income with a view to the stability of HA’s finances, along with its long-term financial health and growth.

For more information and a full job specification please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.  Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date for applications: 22 July 2024

Charisma vetting interviews to be completed by 25 July, prior to shortlisting on 29 July

Interview date: TBC