Director of Finance and Operations

A UK children s charity is recruiting a Director of Finance and Operations to support its next phase of growth and impact.

Salary: £65,000-£70,000

Location: Hybrid Amersham, Buckinghamshire (2 days in the office)

Working Pattern: Full-time, permanent

Reporting to: CEO

Direct Reports: Senior HR Executive, Operations and Database Officer (both part-time)

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you ll provide strategic financial leadership while overseeing the charity s operational infrastructure. You ll ensure strong financial governance, effective systems and controls, and sustainable operations that enable the charity to deliver life-changing support to children and families across the UK.

What you ll do

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and reporting across the organisation.
• Oversee finance, operations and HR functions, ensuring compliance and best practice.
• Provide clear financial insight and advice to senior leaders and trustees.
• Strengthen systems, processes and risk management to support long-term sustainability.
• Line manage senior finance, HR and operations staff, fostering a collaborative culture.

What you ll bring

• Extensive experience covering both financial and management accounting within small organisation finance functions
• Strong strategic and hands-on financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting and audit.
• Experience overseeing operational, HR and governance functions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders.
• A proactive, collaborative leadership style with strong organisational skills.