Interim Director of Finance and Resources
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Holidays: 26 days plus bank holidays and birthday off
Based At: Wigan Town Centre
Responsible To: CEO
Accountable To: Board of Trustees
To Apply: Please upload a CV and Covering letter outlining why you would be an asset to our charity using this link: Application Link
Closing Date: Noon 12th July
Interview Date: 18th or 19th July
Job Summary: The Brick is an ambitious charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION, and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life. Our projects include emergency and supported accommodation, an affordable food community, street outreach, and homelessness prevention programmes. Our income is generated from a diverse range of grants, statutory contracts, housing revenues, and trading income from a small portfolio of charity shops. Due to the ambitious plans for growth over the next 3-5 years, the charity is now investing in the infrastructure to ensure growth is financially sustainable and resources are utilised effectively. This role is part-time, and we are open to flexible hours and contracts.
The Finance and Resource Director will be responsible for change management, implementing financial processes for budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial modelling. The current focus of the organisation is to become financially sustainable for the long term, and changes across the structure of the charity will be required to enable this. You will deliver strategic, tactical, and transparent financial leadership to ensure the continued financial sustainability of The Brick. Working to the CEO, you will ensure the delivery of effective financial and procurement services that together provide robust governance and appropriate management of risk. A key part of this role will be to work closely with the Financial Controller on commercial-related matters, providing guidance and support to help develop internal talent for future succession.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Financial:
- Conceive and deliver a fit-for-purpose financial infrastructure for The Brick, including financial policy, strategy, and systems.
- Lead the financial strategy, including budget setting and longer-term planning.
- Ensure effective financial management, cash management, and monitoring for income and expenditure.
- Support the CEO in advising on public propriety and accountability.
- Line manage and provide professional development support to the Financial Controller.
- Communicate regularly with local authorities and other government departments.
- Ensure high quality financial and management accounting.
- Strategic:
- Support structural and cultural change required for sustainability.
- Deliver operational excellence across corporate strategy planning processes.
- Translate financial and non-financial metrics into actionable operating plans.
- Drive a business model focused on operational excellence, social benefit, and long-term sustainability.
- Other:
- Be a confidential sounding board to the Financial Controller and CEO.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to the Financial Controller.
- Help provide a network of relevant third parties for the Financial Controller.
Experience and Skills:
- A qualified accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA) with significant experience in government, charitable, or commercial accounting.
- Experience working in a complex, multi-site, regulated environment.
- Experience of mentoring and strong communication skills.
- Ability to analyze problems and propose creative solutions.
- Experience of driving organizational change to successful outcomes.
- Highly effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Commitment to managing and developing people.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Understanding of equality and diversity principles.
- Interest in and commitment to the work of The Brick.
Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Evidence of commercial experience and successes.
- Familiarity with government funding processes.
- Knowledge of housing legislation or exempt housing benefit rules.
The Brick, St George’s Church,
65 Water Street, Wigan WN1 1DN