At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and ensure smooth operations for a community-focused charity.
- Company: Join a supportive charity dedicated to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Flexible working, 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and birthday off.
- Other info: Hybrid working available after induction; interviews in Newhaven.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working with a passionate team in a friendly environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in finance and leadership.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Hours of work: 30 hrs / 4 days per week, permanent contract.
Based: Newhaven, with some hybrid working available after completing induction.
Starting Salary: £65K per annum pro rata
Are you an experienced senior level finance decision maker with broad cross sector knowledge, who demonstrates excellent communication skills, and wants to use your skills to support a community facing organisation? If so, you will be a qualified accountant with an understanding of the complexities of working within the 3rd sector funding framework.
With responsibility for providing expert strategic financial advice and professional input right across the organisation, you will ensure the finances of the Charity run smoothly and efficiently. You will consider the wider internal and external factors presented to you by our internal knowledge experts alongside the financial position to support the delivery of SCDA’s services and enterprises, and which fulfil the organisation’s mission and values.
As a manager you will also provide effective leadership, operational support and direction to the well-regarded finance team. Providing sound financial, contract & risk management advice and ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and audit requirements, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the charity as an active member of our Senior Management Team.
We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our internal and external clients; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues.
We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay for planned operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you plus a day off for your birthday!
Interviews will be held in Newhaven.
Closing date: 5pm on Sunday 27th September 2026
1st stage interviews: Wednesday 7th October 2026 / 2nd stage interviews: Wednesday 14th October 2026
You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match.
Finance Director employer: Community Action East Sussex
At Sussex Community Development Association, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values professionalism, empathy, and kindness. Our flexible working environment, supportive culture, and commitment to employee well-being, including generous leave policies and a pension scheme, make us an attractive choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in Newhaven, where you can grow your career while contributing to vital services that enhance the lives of local residents.
Contact Details:
Community Action East Sussex Recruitment Team
