At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance and operations for a charity, managing budgets and strategic initiatives.
- Company: Established Bristol-based charity with a strong commitment to community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for leadership and growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and shape the future of charitable operations.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with senior experience in the charity sector.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 £ per year.
Job Description
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
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.
- 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.
For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on or apply directly to this advert.
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