Finance & IT Director - 6 to 9 month contract

Established charity based on London are now looking for a hands on strategic Finance Director to join a small highly dedicated finance team. Working closely with the CEO and the Board of Trustees at a time of restructure. This is a multi layered role and covers the management and development of the IT and Finance Operations.

Responsibility of the Finance and IT Director:-

• Manage and motivate a small professional finance team
• Develop and implement long range financial strategies to ensure the charity's long term sustainability
• Provide high level financial insights for the CEO and the Trustees
• Lead the annual corporate planning and budgeting cycle
• Financial control and statutory reporting
• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts in accordance with Charity SORP (FRS 102)
• Lead the relationship with external auditors
• Manage complex tax requirements involving VAT partial exemption and Gift Aid claims
• Ensure full compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and GDPR regulations
• Oversee the IT infrastructure
• Lead on major systems improvements including the IT and Digital strategy
• Ensure robust Cyber essentials, disaster recovery plans and data protection.

Requirements of the Finance & IT Director Role:-

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified with at least 5 years experience in a Head of Finance or Finance Director role
• Strong charity background
• Proven track record of managing and developing teams
• First rate systems skills to develop the current system and bring it to its full potential
• Available to start at short notice for a 6 to 9 month contract