Finance Director

1 week ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Castle Peak Group Full time £60,000 - £65,000 per year

Finance Director

Salary:
£60,000–£65,000

Hours:
37.5 per week (moving to a model: 30 hours/week)

Location:
North East

Contract:
Permanent

Are you a strategic, values-driven finance leader ready to shape the future of a growing charitable organisation? We're looking for a
Finance Director
to join the Executive Team of a dynamic regional charity transforming lives across housing, wellbeing, training and community services.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the entire finance function, steer organisational strategy, and ensure strong financial stewardship in an organisation with a clear social purpose and a values-led culture.

What You'll Do

As Finance Director, you'll be the organisation's senior financial lead, responsible for:

Strategic Leadership

  • Driving financial strategy, long-term planning and organisational performance.
  • Leading and inspiring the finance team to deliver excellence.
  • Providing senior leadership insight to the Board, Audit Committee and CEO.

Financial Management & Compliance

  • Overseeing annual budgets, business planning and financial risk management.
  • Leading statutory accounts, audit processes and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensuring strong internal controls, reporting, and financial systems.

Performance, Insight & Improvement

  • Delivering high-quality management information and KPIs.
  • Embedding a culture of value for money, data integrity and continuous improvement.
  • Supporting business development, investment decisions and contract opportunities.

Treasury & Governance

  • Managing cashflow, treasury and investment.
  • Acting as executive lead for finance governance groups.
  • Overseeing restricted funds and funder reporting.

People Leadership

  • Line managing and developing a skilled team.
  • Building effective cross-organisational relationships and financial capability.

Values & Culture

  • Modelling and championing the organisation's Christian ethos and values in all aspects of leadership and decision-making.

About You

You'll bring:

Essential

  • A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
  • Significant experience of management and statutory accounting.
  • Strong business partnering and influencing skills.
  • Proven leadership of people and teams.
  • Excellent understanding of financial systems, reporting and controls.
  • Ability to work strategically, think commercially and lead confidently at Board level.

Desirable

  • Experience in housing, charities or social enterprises.
  • Knowledge of FRS102, charity/housing SORP and VAT in a charitable context.
  • Experience producing business cases and funding information.

You'll also be someone who can:

  • Work flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends.
  • Hold a driving licence and have access to transport.
  • Embrace and promote the organisation's Christian values in your leadership approach.

What You'll Get

  • Competitive salary (£60–65k)
  • Reduced-hours working model (coming soon)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Professional subscriptions
  • Training and development opportunities

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