At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and management for impactful mission work.
- Company: Join Church Mission Society, supporting global missions with a heart for service.
- Benefits: Be part of a meaningful mission while developing your leadership skills.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to influence and grow within a values-led organisation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainable mission work through strategic finance leadership.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience, ideally in charity or not-for-profit.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Are you a strategic finance leader with a heart for mission? We are delighted to be partnering with Church Mission Society (CMS), who are supporting close to 200 people in mission across dozens of countries. They are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance and Resources to help ensure that extraordinary mission work is sustainable for generations to come.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will provide strategic leadership across CMS's financial sustainability, organisational infrastructure and central resources. This is a genuinely broad and influential role, covering financial strategy and management, investments, treasury, risk, legal and regulatory compliance, property and facilities, IT and cyber security, and relevant corporate governance. You will also maintain oversight of CMS's residual pension-related responsibilities following the transfer of its defined-benefit pension liabilities.
You will be a trusted adviser to the CEO, board of trustees and the wider SLT, providing the financial clarity, challenge and confidence that enables CMS to make wise, sustainable decisions in service of its mission. You will lead four direct reports (Head of Finance, Head of ICT, Facilities Manager and Head of Legal) and serve as a director of a number of CMS subsidiary entities.
You will be a qualified accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally gained within a charity, not-for-profit or values-led organisation. You will bring proven ability to contribute at executive and board level, with strong experience across financial planning, audit, internal controls, management reporting and team leadership.
CMS is looking for someone with the wisdom to balance prudent stewardship with an appropriate appetite for risk, the courage to hold a firm line when necessary, and the humility to lead in a way that enables others to flourish. You will be collaborative, relational and service-oriented, someone who genuinely believes that finance exists to serve mission, not the other way around.
A committed and practising Christian, you will be in sympathy with CMS's values, its Ethos Statement, and its pioneering, servant-hearted approach to God's work in the world.
If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Adam Stacey, CEO at Charisma Charity Recruitment, either by email at info@charismarecruitment. Applications should please be submitted through the Charisma website, to include your CV and supporting statement. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
First stage interviews with CMS: 14 July (online)
Finance Director (Immediate) employer: Church Mission Society
Church Mission Society (CMS) is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and mission-driven work culture, where finance plays a vital role in supporting transformative global initiatives. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development, alongside the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a cause that resonates with their values. Located in a vibrant community, CMS offers a unique chance to engage with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the world.
