At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance and strategy for a respected nutrition charity, ensuring financial sustainability.
- Company: Join the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, a charity dedicated to nutrition education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £70,000 and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Opportunity for autonomy and visibility across the organisation with career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the non-profit sector while advancing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Professional accounting qualification and substantial finance leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Lead finance and strategy for a respected nutrition education charity. Board-facing leadership role driving long-term financial sustainability.
About Our Client
The Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) is a respected charity and educational institution dedicated to advancing the study and practice of nutrition and wellbeing. Committed to making a positive impact through education and professional development, the organisation combines charitable purpose with academic excellence.
Job Description
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance will lead the finance function and ensure the organisation maintains the highest standards of financial management, governance and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing the finance function and managing 1 person
- Producing robust management accounts, financial analysis, forecasts and financial models to support strategic decision making
- Working closely with budget holders, the Senior Management Team and Trustees to improve financial performance and inform organisational planning
- Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process
- Preparing Board, Finance Committee and Trustee reporting
- Managing statutory reporting requirements, VAT returns and Office for Students financial returns
- Leading the year-end audit process, producing draft statutory accounts and managing relationships with external auditors
- Overseeing payroll, banking and investments
- Developing and maintaining financial policies, procedures and controls
- Building effective relationships with key external stakeholders including auditors, HMRC, banks, solicitors and regulatory bodies
The role offers significant autonomy and visibility across the organisation, with the opportunity to influence strategic direction and support long-term growth and sustainability.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and demonstrate substantial experience delivering finance leadership. You will bring:
- Experience preparing statutory accounts and leading external audits
- Strong financial planning, forecasting and modelling capability
- Experience producing management information to support strategic decision making
- Experience presenting to Boards, Trustees or Finance Committees
- Experience managing and developing staff
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance audiences
- A proactive, hands-on and collaborative approach
- Commitment to the values and mission of ION.
What’s on Offer
The salary for this role is £70,000. 2 days per week are required in Richmond on site.
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