Director of Finance & Operations

Director of Finance & Operations

Location: London, E16 3RG
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5
Department: Finance
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you looking for a challenge?

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Finance & Operations to play a crucial role in shaping the strategic management of the charity.

Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, the Director of Finance and Operations will be responsible for the operational and financial strategies, plans and activities so as to maximise the overall effectiveness of the charity in achieving its vision and core purpose.

They are looking for someone with experience of working in a strategic capacity as a senior leader within not for profit and/or commercial organisations of a similar size and complexity. The ideal candidate will also have proven experience as a Finance Director or Deputy Director in a comparable sized organisation and finance background (preferred) with operational/facilities understanding.

Previous experience, knowledge and understanding of both the voluntary and healthcare sectors is an advantage.

They are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

They practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all they work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender.

As an organisation, they encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

They are not authorised to sponsor overseas workers; you will need to have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Benefits:

• Annual holiday allowance of 27 days, increasing to 29 days after five years' service
• Pension scheme offering 7% employer's and 3% employee's contribution
• Option to continue existing NHS pension (subject to meeting criteria)
• Employee assistance programme
• Death in service scheme
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay scheme
• Flexible working
• A supportive team with a commitment to CPD
• Unsocial hours benefit (certain Care positions only)

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