Director of Strategic Finance

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 experience
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the central London office
• Employer pension contribution of 8%