Finance & Resource Director
3 days ago
Hull
Finance and Resource Director Location: Hull - hybrid working available Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-time or full-time considered (min 3 days per week) Salary: £65,000 • Lead the financial strategy for a diverse £6 million+ turnover charity., • Oversee a unique commercial portfolio, including a Wetherspoon franchise., • Join a senior team empowering students and shaping their experience. We are helping a university students' union find a new Finance and Resource Director as they embark on a period of restructure in the Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic finance leader to join a complex, values-driven organisation in Hull. If you are looking to combine your financial expertise with purpose-driven work, this role offers a unique challenge. The organisation is happy to consider applicants on a part-time basis (min 3 days per week) or on a full-time basis. Hybrid working is offered with at least 50% of the role expected to be office based. Company Overview This is a student-led charity with a thriving commercial arm. With a turnover of over £6 million, its portfolio includes the UK's first J D Wetherspoon franchise on a university campus and a successful SPAR supermarket. The organisation has also invested in its spaces, creating a vibrant hub for student life, including a major live gig venue. The organisation is focused on empowering every student by championing their priorities through community organising. Position Overview As the Finance and Resource Director, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will provide strategic leadership across Finance, Facilities, and Health and Safety. Your role is vital to ensuring the organisation has the resources to deliver its strategic plan sustainably. You will work closely with the CEO, Trustees, and elected Presidents to drive commercial performance and support the organisation's mission. Responsibilities • Lead operational strategy for finance, facilities, and health & safety., • Develop and deliver the group's long-term financial plan., • Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Boards., • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and annual financial reporting., • Lead on the production on the annual statutory accounts., • Manage key relationships with auditors, banks, HMRC, and the external management accountants., • Ensure robust financial governance and risk management., • Lead on contract negotiations and ethical investment strategy., • Champion and role-model the organisation's inclusive culture. Requirements • A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or CIPFA)., • Senior leadership and management experience., • Proven experience in strategic financial planning and reporting., • Experience in developing systems and leading organisational change., • Excellent communication skills, able to present to board level., • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills., • A genuine empathy with the values of a student-led organisation., • Experience in the charity or higher education sector is desirable. Benefits • Generous annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays and additional leave, • Paid volunteering days to support causes you care about., • Comprehensive health and wellbeing support., • Staff discounts across campus and various retail schemes., • Cycle-to-work scheme and travel perks., • Access to training and development opportunities. Alongside these benefits, you will join a supportive and progressive senior team. You will help shape a fun, inclusive, and solution-focused culture, directly improving students' university experience. Commitment to Diversity The organisation is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of its membership and the communities it serves. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including racially and ethnically minoritised individuals, women, non-binary people, and people with disabilities. How to Apply Please send your CV for consideration by the closing date Closing date: Monday 23rd February at 12 noon Interviews: Wednesday 25th February - most likely onsite. Possible second interview w/c 2nd March.
