Chief Finance & Operating Officer

The Company is seeking a Chief Finance and Operating Officer to play a pivotal role in the organization's strategic and operational growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities, as well as providing strategic financial guidance to the CEO, Board, and Finance Committee. This hands-on role requires a qualified accountant with recent operational finance experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector, and a strong understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance. The Chief Finance and Operating Officer will also oversee restricted funds, donor-funded programs, and lead the development of finance, operations, and HR oversight functions. Applicants for the Chief Finance and Operating Officer position at the company should be prepared to lead and enable organizational change, including digital transformation, and the effective use of technology, data, analytics, and AI to improve efficiency, decision-making, impact, and fundraising. The role demands a confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and trustees, and a commitment to the values of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in senior finance leadership within a purpose-led organization and be ready to make a lasting contribution to a mission that is dedicated to changing lives.