Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Director of Finance

The Guardian

Reed

London

3 hours ago

No application

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Director of Finance Salary: £53,280 (£66,600 FTE) Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week) Contract type: Permanent Location: Remote/Home-based, with occasional travel to meetings as required. Around every 2 months in various parts of the UK. Application deadline: 2 November 2025 About the Role Our client is looking for an experienced and values-driven finance professional to join their Senior Leadership Team as Director of Finance. This pivotal role will lead their financial strategy, planning and governance, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact for their mission-driven work in environmental conservation. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and fellow Directors, you'll provide clear, strategic advice that supports robust decision-making, transparency and growth. You'll oversee all aspects of financial management from budgeting and reserves to risk and compliance, ensuring resources are used wisely and effectively. You'll also lead and develop a Finance Team, fostering a supportive, collaborative environment through a period of exciting organisational transformation. You'll drive innovation in financial systems and processes, supporting digital transformation and data-driven decision-making bringing clarity to complex financial issues and helping to shape the systems and practices that underpin the organisation's future success. What They're Looking For They're looking for a confident, strategic finance leader with experience in the charity sector, strong technical expertise, and a genuine commitment to environmental and social good. You'll bring professional credibility, a collaborative approach, and ability to provide clear advice at Board level. You'll combine strong analytical skills with collaborative working style and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders balancing ambition and acco