Associate Director of Finance

Associate Director of Finance London, SW1H (hybrid working, with occasional travel to other locations) About Us With almost 110,000 members in 140 countries, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession since 1847. We strive to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, upholding professional standards, informing public opinion, and promoting engineering innovation to solve society’s pressing problems. We are proud to have achieved workplace accreditations – We invest in people Gold and We invest in wellbeing Silver which reflect our organisation’s commitment to our employees. The Role We are looking for an Associate Director of Finance to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. You will lead our Finance team in addition to leading on several aspects of Finance. You will also contribute to all areas of the organisation, using effective analysis to challenge assumptions and to support key decision making as we strive to achieve our strategic enablers. Assisting in the preparation and implementation of a trustee approved financial strategy and plan, you will provide strategic direction to our long-term financial planning. You will also review, develop and improve our financial policies and procedures as well as creating and monitoring financial risk management policies and internal controls. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Finance function which will include leading, motivating and developing the Finance Team. Your role will also involve: – Leading monthly and year-end reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow oversight – Reviewing financial policies and procedures to support internal controls and efficiency – Managing financial risk, liquidity, investments, and supplier relationships – Supporting the improvement and implementation of finance systems and reporting tools – Attending key committees and collaborate closely with executive leadership and stakeholders Person Specification To be considered, you will need: – To be a qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years\’ post-qualification experience – Experience in a broad financial role within an SME and/or group environment – Experience managing and developing a finance team – Strong leadership and operational management capabilities – Commercial awareness and strategic thinking – Excellent communication and relationship management skills – Confidence in presenting complex data clearly and effectively – The ability to drive results and adapt to changing needs Salary and Benefits – Competitive Salary – Flexible working (minimum 40% of the time in the office) – Training and development – Work/life balance including 28 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays – Benefits including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, and private health cover – Miscellaneous extras Application The closing date for this role is 25th July 2025. However, please note that this is a time sensitive recruitment and therefore, we may be interviewing on an ad-hoc basis as and when we receive applications. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or have made an appointment. Webrecruit and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. So, if you are interested and meet the job and person specifications, please apply via the button shown