Finance Director

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close 2 months ago at 08:00 BST.

The vacancy

We are looking for someone to join our Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic direction overseeing finance, compliance, IT and risk management. 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, you will lead the financial strategy to underpin the overall organisational strategy and undertake a review of Porchlight's financial systems and controls. You will be responsible for budgeting, financial forecasting and long-term planning as well as compliance, IT and risk management.

The role requires:

• An accountancy qualification and excellent technical accounting skills
• A strategic mindset and experience of leading and managing change
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience in the charitable sector

We will be monitoring applications continuously and reserve the right to close the role early, therefore please apply as soon as possible.

Contract: Fixed term for 1 year.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid working available.

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.

The benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Occupational maternity and support pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to mental health first aiders
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications