Director of Finance & Operations

Venn Group

  • London
  • £425 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
  • Apply easily
Venn Group is delighted to be supporting an established and award-winning human rights charity in recruiting an Interim Director of Finance & Operations to provide leadership during an exciting period of transformation.You will join a collaborative and passionate Senior Management Team, leading the Finance, IT, and Estates functions, and contributing at Board level to strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on, high impact leadership position offering the opportunity to work alongside sector-leading trustees and senior executives.Key responsibilities of the role:
  • Provide clear, actionable financial advice to the Senior Management Team and Board to support long-term strategic decision-making
  • Conduct detailed income and expenditure analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Review and provide guidance on modernising financial systems and processes across the organisation, including driving IT and digital transformation to improve efficiency and reporting
  • Offer day-to-day management, mentoring, and support to the Finance, IT, and Estates teams, ensuring smooth operations and clear priorities
  • Stabilise the charity’s estates, including overseeing negotiations and planning around decommissioned premises, developing operational plans for regional teams, and securing tenants to co-share premises
  • Ensure statutory reporting, compliance, and governance requirements are met
  • Act as a trusted advisor to trustees and senior executives on financial, operational, and strategic matters
Ideal candidate profile:
  • Qualified Accountant
  • Proven track record as a senior finance leader within the charity sector
  • Executive-level experience in delivering digital transformation and improving operational efficiency
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and engage teams
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and Board-level communication skills
Agency reference number: J90363Location: LondonDuration: 3- 6 month interim assignmentPay rate: £400 - £425 per dayWorking hours: Full-timeWorking pattern: HybridStart date: AugustThis vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and

LogicMelon