Director of Finance and Resources
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Job Summary
A safe home better life and fairer future for everyone.
We were founded to help people facing the devastating effects of homelessness. Today we also tackle the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality.
We are looking for someone to join our Senior Leadership Team providing strategic direction overseeing finance HR and IT in a newly created role for the charity. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the people who access our services working towards a safe home better life and fairer future for everyone.
As Director of Finance and Resources you will lead the financial strategy to underpin the overall organisational strategy ensuring robust financial management foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture and lead the development of digital systems that enhance service delivery and organisational resilience.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will combine strategic insight with practical delivery.
You will bring:
- Senior leadership experience in leading a finance function ideally in a charity or not-for-profit organisation
- An accountancy qualification and excellent technical accounting skills
- A strategic mindset and experience of leading and managing change
- A collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement
The selection process will include two stages an initial interview taking place on 3rd or 4th December via Microsoft Teams followed by a face to face interview on 9th December.
To apply please submit your CV along with a cover letter no longer than 2 pages addressing how you meet the criteria in the person specification.
The charity
Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless vulnerable and isolated. At Porchlight we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability the most excluded are included and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.
Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults at risk.
The benefits
Generous annual leave entitlements
Generous pension scheme
Occupational sick pay
Occupational maternity and support pay
Employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to mental health first aiders
Sponsorship for professional qualifications
Staff loans
Hybrid and flexible working
Life assurance
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Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
