Director of Finance and Resources

• Financial leadership of the Trust's financial management strategy and statutory reporting and audit processes as well as reporting to our Boards and Committees.
• Lead IT and Digital development and implementation strategies, including delivery of the new CRM replacement going live in 2026 (MS Dynamics).
• Lead best practice in our people management strategies, policies and practices as well as championing diversity and inclusion and staff learning and development.
• Support organisational business planning and strategy development working closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees and our other internal and external stakeholders including people with cystic fibrosis.
• Ensure our working environment and facilities support the delivery of our objectives in a cost effective and supportive way.
• Be Company Secretary, ensuring appropriate governance systems and controls are in place and for reporting to relevant statutory bodies.

This role helps optimize finance and resources to deliver maximum impact for people with cystic fibrosis, supporting the organization's journey toward a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis through funding research, promoting clinical care, and providing support.

• To be a qualified accountant (CCAB recognised or equivalent) with minimum five years post-qualification experience and ongoing CPD.
• Successful experience in a business leadership role to operate at a Director/Board level and as a senior leadership team member.
• Experience of developing effective short and long term business and financial strategies.
• Managing complex budgets, financial modelling and projections.
• Experience of directing, leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience of working successfully in a changing organisation where flexibility, agility and adaptability are essential.
• In-depth and up to date knowledge of best practice financial management and reporting under the Charity SORP and charity governance practices.
• In-depth and up to date knowledge of best practice HR/people management, knowledge of employment law and Data Protection regulations.
• Strong understanding of IT systems management and development and the ability to champion the use of digital solutions.
• Understanding and commitment to diversity and inclusion and our charitable cause, mission and values.
• Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel for work and/or work occasional unsocial hours if required.

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the description.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis (CF), working towards a brighter future by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care, and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones.