National Charity - Interim Director of Finance (£77,905.80 excluding £3,000 London Weighting Allowance)

Flexible working - can be located at a number of regional offices throughout the UK.

27 days holiday a year (excluding bank holidays) and an excellent benefit package.

About Us:

Teach First is creating the results we all want to see: every child reaching their potential. In the classroom, in work, and in life.

For nearly 20 years - and with the generous backing of our supporters - we've been helping schools build a fair education for all. By developing the next generation of great teachers and brilliant leaders. And by growing a powerful network of talented people committed to change.

We now work with schools in every region of England, helping them make a difference where it's needed most.

The role:

Teach First is looking for an Interim Director of Finance whilst a permanent Director of Finance is recruited. You will manage the Finance team, overseeing the implementation of its short, medium and long term goals and you will also manage the budget and deputise for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) on financial matters.

As an Interim Director of Finance you will be expected to confidently influence leaders and managers across the organisation to realise financial sustainability and commercial ambitions.

About you

• Your practice will be grounded in excellent technical knowledge recognised through an accountancy qualification (ACA, CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• You'll have a strategic financial planning perspective based in experience of working in large or complex organisations.
• You'll be able to lead financial planning processes, helping leaders to use financial modelling and information to drive decision-making.
• You'll bring commercial acumen and an ability to identify, assess, and help us to mitigate and manage the financial risks to achieving our objectives.
• You will be able to demonstrate your ability to manage and motivate others through periods of change.
• You'll possess excellent interpersonal skills, be able to influence and build bridges between different stakeholder groups.
• You should be able to demonstrate your contribution to advancing diversity and inclusion.

The nice to haves: we want to hear from you even if you can't demonstrate these yet. We're looking for potential, so tell us about what you can bring to the role.

• You'll have a working knowledge of the financial reporting requirements for charities, as set out in the charity SORP.
• You'll have a good understanding of procurement processes, contract terms and their commercial significance.

To receive a candidate pack with more information please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw 07554 443 877