At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and transformation to ensure the charity's sustainability.
- Company: Crisis, a national charity dedicated to ending homelessness.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension contributions, and interest-free loans for travel and housing.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the fight against homelessness while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Senior financial leadership experience and a qualified accountant.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 85000 £ per year.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Location: Based in our London office – we are open to flexible working options, but expect to be in the office 2 days per week
Salary: £85,000 per annum
About the Role
The Director of Finance is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring the long‑term financial sustainability and resilience of the charity. You will lead financial strategy, governance, planning, reporting and control across a complex organisation with multiple income streams including fundraising, retail operations and charitable/service delivery activities. The role will also lead a significant programme of finance transformation, including implementation of a new finance system to support organisational efficiency, insight and future growth.
Key Duties
- Lead the development of the charity’s long‑term financial strategy and annual financial planning process.
- Provide strategic financial advice and commercial insight to the SLT and Board of Trustees.
- Lead the organisation’s finance transformation agenda, driving continuous improvement in financial processes, systems and ways of working.
- Lead financial appraisal of major projects, investments and transformation programmes.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes.
- Lead external audit and year‑end processes.
- Lead, motivate and develop the finance team.
About You
- Experience of senior financial leadership within a complex organisation.
- Experience of working with Boards, Committees and senior stakeholders.
- Experience of leading finance systems or transformation projects.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Applicants from all sectors are encouraged to apply. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in the charity, housing, public, or not‑for‑profit sectors, as well as commercial‑sector candidates who can demonstrate a strong understanding of, and commitment to, the charity sector.
Benefits
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%.
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly and more!
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Director of Finance in London employer: Crisis
Crisis is an exceptional employer dedicated to ending homelessness, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and personal growth. As the Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the charity's financial strategy while benefiting from flexible working options, generous leave entitlements, and a commitment to employee wellbeing. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your career in a dynamic and transformative environment based in London.
