THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST PHILIP BIRMINGHAM

The Director of Finance will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team, with responsibility for the strategic and day to day management of Cathedral Finances. They will support the ongoing development and implementation of its multi year financial plan to underpin the Cathedral s Strategic Plan. The postholder will ensure law and regulatory compliance and that all aspects of financial planning and management are conducted to provide accurate, relevant and timely financial information to both budget holders and Chapter. The Director of Finance will be pivotal to the delivery of the Cathedral s vision and strategy. Last year, Chapter (the Cathedral s equivalent of the board of trustees) approved its Strategic Plan for . The Director of Finance will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team, with responsibility for the strategic and day to day management of Cathedral Finances. Key issues include: Working towards financial sustainability with the Senior Management Team and the Cathedral Finance & Risk Committee. Working with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure that the Cathedral s Strategic Plan is underpinned by a multi -year financial plan. Producing and overseeing the detailed annual budget, rolling 3-year financial plan together with re forecast during the financial year. Supporting the COO and Heads of Department with project development by advising on financial and commercial plans, supporting the generation of business cases and financial forecasts for projects. Supporting with fundraising applications and regular submission and reporting to Church Commissioners and other funders Full details on the main responsibilities can be found in our downloadable Recruitment Pack.