Director of Finance

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment provided pay range This range is provided by Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment NFP Finance Lead at Trace – Recruiting Senior/Qualified candidates in the third sector Director of Finance, £75,000, London and Hybrid We are working with a prestigious arts Higher Education organisation to find a new Director of Finance to lead the team. Sitting as part of the senior leadership, you will lead a small finance function on all aspects of finance and supporting commercial activity. The role is suited to candidates coming from a higher education background, ideally an SME, and are happy to be in a hands on and varied position that covers commercial finance along with technical. This is a vibrant organisation with a clear vision, so it’s a brilliant time to join! We will be reviewing CVs throughout the process so please apply as soon as you are able to. Your Role Be the senior financial controller and primary contact for auditors, statutory bodies and validating bodies with regards to finance. Lead the development and implementation of financial strategy, and the management of financial operations. Lead the development, management, planning and delivery of the finance function and all requirements for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial risk management and compliance. Work with the Executive and Board of Trustees to develop a sustainable financial plan Ensure that budget and management accounts models are fit-for-purpose, liaising with the Executive and Finance & Resources Committee as appropriate. Lead the annual budgeting process, working with budget holders to produce detailed budget analysis for the Executive team, Finance & Resources Committee and Board. Prepare annual accounts and oversee year-end audit process from auditors’ visit through to Board approval. Be responsible for the timely submission of the Annual Financial Return to the Office for Students, and any interim reporting as required by the OfS. Be accountable for all aspects of taxation including VAT, Theatre Tax Relief and Income Tax. Oversee the effective management of staff payroll and pensions, and timely payment of all PAYE contracts and contracts for services, ensuring employer statutory responsibilities are fulfilled. Develop viable financial models for additional services, activities and initiatives Your Skills & Qualifications: Experience in higher education is necessary Comfortable leading a developing a small team Experience working in a senior leadership team and confident in Board meetings Happy to be hands on in a varied finance position Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Higher Education, Performing Arts, and Performing Arts and Spectator Sports Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Director” roles. Director of Financial Planning and Analysis London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 7 months ago Director of Financial Planning and Analysis London Area, United Kingdom $130,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago Director of Financial Planning and Analysis London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London Area, United Kingdom £65,000.00-£65,000.00 8 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr