Director of Finance

Core3 Group

  • London
  • £650 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
  • Apply easily
Interim Director of Finance | Charity3 Month Contract | London/Hybrid | £600-650 per day (outside IR35)Why join our client?This is a rare opportunity for a Director of Finance to shape the financial and operational heartbeat of a purpose‑driven national Charity, committed to environmental and social impact. They combine bold campaigning with operational excellence, ensuring every resource is maximised for long‑term success.With a collaborative senior leadership team, ambitious strategic plans, and a culture rooted in values, this organisation offers the scope to influence not just finance, but the systems, infrastructure, and governance that underpin its mission. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements provide the balance you need, while you contribute to a cause that truly matters.How you’ll make an impactAs an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll act as the financial compass — guiding strategy, overseeing financial stewardship, and ensuring operational excellence across finance, governance, IT, and facilities. Your expertise will help the organisation deliver on its vision while maintaining long‑term sustainability.
  • Provide strategic leadership and management to Finance, IT, Governance, Health & Safety, and Facilities teams.
  • Deliver timely, relevant, and accurate financial information for Board, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
  • Lead all aspects of financial operations — budgeting, reporting, and control — within Board parameters.
  • Partner with the Executive Director, SLT, and key stakeholders to align strategy, resources, and impact.
  • Manage the organisation’s premises strategy to optimise facilities in line with organisational objectives.
  • Drive process efficiency and systems improvements across all operations.
  • Provide robust tax advice and ensure compliance while optimising for organisational benefit.
  • Support and lead organisational change, including financial systems upgrades and transformation projects.
  • Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and lead the annual audit process.
  • Contribute to organisational planning through business plans, three‑year strategies, and annual plans.
Why our client is excited about youYou are a strategic, commercially astute leader with the vision to steer both the financial and operational direction of a high‑impact organisation. Adept at balancing the big picture with the detail, you thrive in values‑driven environments and can lead with authority, empathy, and clarity.
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant senior‑level leadership experience.
  • Proven track record in strategic financial planning, governance, and organisational leadership.
  • Skilled at organisational change, process improvement, and implementing strategic plans.
  • Strong commercial acumen, interpersonal, influencing, and relationship‑building skills.
  • Charity sector experience with solid knowledge of Charity SORP, charity law, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Collaborative leadership style with the ability to engage and inspire diverse teams.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to // 0117 213 0300. Go to to see our full jobs listings.

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