Finance Director​/Head of Finance; Hybrid

Position: Finance Director / Head of Finance (Hybrid)
# Finance Director / Head of Finance (Hybrid)
Accounting / Finance,Finance Director October 13, 2026

Permanent###

Job Description
* Permanent* Gloucester, Gloucestershire
* Posted 8 hours ago* £50,000 – £60,000 per annumWebsite
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** Finance Director / Head of Finance (Hybrid) – ONLY apply if you have charity experience | Gloucestershire | Permanent – 28–35 hours per week | Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

The Company My client is in the Charity Sector

Job Summary My client is seeking a strategic, commercially minded Finance Director / Head of Finance to lead their financial strategy, strengthen long-term financial sustainability and support their charitable mission.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will act as a key financial adviser to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. This is a varied, hands-on role combining strategic planning with practical financial leadership, working alongside an experienced finance team.###

Key Responsibilities
* Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and multi-year financial planning.
* Advise the CEO, senior leaders and Trustees on financial performance, risk and investment decisions.
* Oversee financial reporting, annual accounts, audits and statutory compliance.
* Lead financial risk management, reserves planning and cash management.
* Support fundraising, grant applications and sustainable income generation.
* Strengthen financial understanding and accountability across the organisation.
* Provide leadership and support to the existing finance team.
* Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards, governance and relevant legislation.
* Personal Skills
* Proven experience in a senior finance or strategic leadership role.
* Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills.
* Knowledge of charity finance, governance, the Charities SORP and regulatory requirements.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to financial risk and sustainability.
* Experience with in a fundraising charity where you have focused particularly across income streams such as grants, legacies, events, individual giving and corporate fundraising.
* Above all, you will be motivated to use your financial expertise to support a meaningful cause.
* For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy
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