Deputy Director of Finance

Deputy Director of Finance

Location: Fully Remote, with occasional travel to Dover
Rate: £600 per day
Contract: Fixed-term contract until February 2027

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Deputy Director of Finance to provide strategic and operational financial leadership within a growing social enterprise environment. This is a senior leadership position, offering the opportunity to influence financial strategy, support sustainable growth, and drive informed decision-making across the organisation.

Working closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Finance function, you will translate financial insight into meaningful business outcomes, helping to ensure long-term financial sustainability while supporting wider organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders and budget holders to develop budgets, forecasts, and performance measures.
• Provide strategic financial analysis to support investment decisions, business planning, and service development.
• Monitor financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities while recommending corrective actions.
• Develop pricing models and cost recovery strategies for commercial contracts.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and present management accounts, variance analysis, forecasts, and board-level financial reports.
• Support the delivery of annual budgets, strategic planning, and long-term financial modelling.
• Collaborate with wider finance teams to ensure consistency of governance and reporting.
• Lead external audit activities and coordinate financial reporting requirements.
• Contribute to funding applications, business cases, and social impact reporting where required.

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), or finalist with significant relevant experience.
• Experience in managing a team remotely.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and commercial finance.
• Experience working at a senior level, partnering with leadership teams and non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to influence decision-making.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Experience presenting financial information to senior leaders, boards, or executive teams.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while building strong stakeholder relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic finance professional looking to play a key leadership role within a purpose-driven organisation.

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