Finance Director / Head of Finance (Hybrid) in Gloucester

# Finance Director / Head of Finance (Hybrid)Accounting / Finance,Finance DirectorOctober 13, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Gloucester, Gloucestershire* Posted 8 hours ago* £50,000 – £60,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**Finance Director / Head of Finance (Hybrid) – ONLY apply if you have charity experience | Gloucestershire | Permanent – 28–35 hours per week | Salary: £50,000 – £60,000The CompanyMy client is in the Charity SectorJob SummaryMy client is seeking a strategic, commercially minded Finance Director / Head of Finance to lead their financial strategy, strengthen long-term financial sustainability and support their charitable mission.Reporting directly to the CEO, you will act as a key financial adviser to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. This is a varied, hands-on role combining strategic planning with practical financial leadership, working alongside an experienced finance team.### Key Responsibilities* Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and multi-year financial planning.* Advise the CEO, senior leaders and Trustees on financial performance, risk and investment decisions.* Oversee financial reporting, annual accounts, audits and statutory compliance.* Lead financial risk management, reserves planning and cash management.* Support fundraising, grant applications and sustainable income generation.* Strengthen financial understanding and accountability across the organisation.* Provide leadership and support to the existing finance team.* Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards, governance and relevant legislation.* Personal Skills* Proven experience in a senior finance or strategic leadership role.* Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills.* Knowledge of charity finance, governance, the Charities SORP and regulatory requirements.* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.* Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to financial risk and sustainability.* Experience within a fundraising charity where you have focused particularly across income streams such as grants, legacies, events, individual giving and corporate fundraising.* Above all, you will be motivated to use your financial expertise to support a meaningful cause.* For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy* By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. To understand how we will use your personal data, please read the Privacy Policy on our website #J-18808-Ljbffr