Assistant Director

Assistant Director of FinanceLocation: Hybrid (Aylesbury / High Wycombe)Type: Full-time, PermanentSector: Leading Not-for-Profit / CharityAbout the RoleWe are seeking a qualified, forward-thinking finance professional to step into a senior leadership role and help shape our clients long-term strategy. Working alongside the Finance Director in a growing, multi-million-pound organisation, you will lead core financial operations, ensure robust compliance, and partner with multi-service leaders to support our social mission.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership: Direct and mentor the core finance team across transactional, payroll, and processing workflows.Statutory and Audit: Take full ownership of statutory annual accounts (FRS102, Charity SORP) and lead the year-end audit process.Treasury and Capital: Oversee group cash management, short/long-term forecasting, and capital expenditure tracking.Business Partnering: Advise non-finance budget holders across diverse sectors (housing, youth work, community hubs) without using technical jargon.Governance and Growth: Present balance sheet updates to the Board and model financial scenarios for new funding proposals, grants, and bids.What We Are Looking ForQualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).Experience: Proven financial leadership in a complex, multi-service environment (social housing, charity, or NFP experience is highly desirable).Skills: Strong technical grasp of statutory accounting, financial ..... full job details .....