Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a well-established Bristol-based charity to appoint a Director of Finance & Operations, covering maternity leave.
You'll sit on the Senior Management Team, act as strategic lead for finance, operations and grant-making, and report directly to the CEO being equally comfortable in the Boardroom and close to operational detail.
Location: Bristol - hybrid 2 days onsite.
Salary: circa £75,000
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Duration: 12 month FTC
Direct reports: Financial Controller, Head of Grants, Head of Operations
What You'll Do:
- Own budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and month-end close, reporting into the Finance & Grants and Audit Committees.
- Lead risk, governance and policy - including company secretary duties and Board/committee papers.
- Act as HR lead, overseeing payroll, pay and staff wellbeing.
- Manage investment portfolios and a portfolio of let properties, including rent reviews and lease renewals.
- Run the year-end audit and SORP-compliant statutory accounts.
- Oversee IT and operational projects, and line-manage a Financial Controller, Head of Operations and Head of Grants.
About You:
- Qualified accountant with senior/Director-level experience in the charity sector - essential, to hit the ground running.
- Confident presenting to Trustees and Boards, and translating finance for non-finance audiences.
- Strong, adaptable people leader - comfortable managing a varied team through a period of change.
- Working knowledge of charity SORP and UK charity governance.
Rate:
£75,000/year
Location:
Bristol
IR35 Status:
Fixed-Term
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
Finance & Strategy
Seniority Level:
Senior