Finance Director

Position: Finance Director (Permanent)
Finance Director | Salary to £60,000 | North Manchester (Agile) | Flexible Hours Available

A purpose-driven organisation in North Manchester is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join its Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the CEO, this role will lead the organisation’s financial strategy, governance, and compliance, ensuring long-term sustainability while supporting operational delivery and strategic growth. You will oversee the finance function, provide high-quality financial insight to senior leadership and the Board, and play a key role in shaping the organisation’s future direction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead financial strategy, planning, and annual budgeting

Provide financial reporting, forecasts, and analysis to the CEO and Board

Ensure strong financial governance, controls, and regulatory compliance

Lead and develop the finance team

Support strategic decision-making, tenders, and new business opportunities

Manage audit processes and statutory reporting

About You

Qualified or Qualified by Experience accountant

Hands-on with significant experience leading a finance function

Experience in presenting financial information to senior leadership or boards

Strong commercial and strategic financial planning skills

Experience in a charity or similar regulated environment (housing, public sector, education, health, etc.) is desirable

Benefits

Agile/Hybrid and flexible working

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

Pension contribution

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities