Chief Finance Officer in London

Chief Finance Officer at Chichester Cathedral
This role provides strategic financial leadership and a pivotal senior leadership position with responsibility for the overall financial health, sustainability and strategic direction of Chichester Cathedral.

Base pay range

Location: Chichester/Hybrid

Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week)

Salary: £60,000 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Pension contribution, pro rata of 34 days\’ leave including bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, flexible working opportunities

Closing Date: Monday 2 February 2026

Interviews: First interviews will take place in person in Chichester on Tuesday 10 February

The Role
This is a pivotal senior leadership role with responsibility for the overall financial health, sustainability and strategic direction of the Cathedral. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Chapter and senior colleagues, you will provide robust financial leadership while supporting income generation, investment planning and effective use of resources across a complex charity operation.

Key responsibilities

Leading financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting across all Cathedral entities

Overseeing monthly management accounts, statutory reporting and audit processes

Managing financial risk, cash flow forecasting and investment of liquid funds

Supporting and advising trustees and committees with clear financial analysis

Identifying and developing new income streams including commercial activity, grants and fundraising

Providing financial oversight for new projects and strategic initiatives

Ensuring compliance with Charity Commission and Church of England financial requirements

Managing and developing the finance team

Overseeing IT strategy and third party service providers to ensure value for money

About You
You will be a qualified accountant with senior level experience and the confidence to operate both strategically and hands on within a values led organisation.

Qualifications

Recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA

Recent senior financial leadership experience, ideally within a charity or heritage setting

Strong commercial awareness and experience of income generation

Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning

Experience of financial risk management and investment decision making

Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders

A collaborative leadership style with strong people management skills

The ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects effectively

Experience of Xero or the ability to learn new systems quickly

You do not need to be a member of the Church of England but should be in sympathy with the organisation\’s mission and values

About The Organisation
The Cathedral is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries. It is the Mother Church of the Diocese, covering East and West Sussex, and also a visitor attraction, a venue for music and the arts and an all‐round hub for the community welcoming over 350,000 visitors each year. Staff do not have to be Christian, but you should understand the Christian mission.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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