The Opportunity

Thompson & Terry Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly respected local charity, based near Banbury, to recruit a Director of Finance and Resources to join their Senior Leadership Team.

As Director of Finance and Resources, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s future, providing financial advice to the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees, and Senior Leadership Team. You will oversee financial governance, manage risk, and ensure statutory compliance, while also leading a small, dedicated finance team.

In addition to financial leadership, the role offers a varied collection of responsibilities including estates, facilities, IT, HR, health and safety, and risk management, presenting the opportunity to become closely involved with the entire organisation and help make a real difference.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience at director/senior manager level, ideally within charity or not‑for‑profit sectors
• Strong knowledge of charity finance, governance, and regulatory compliance (Charities SORP, Charity Commission, HMRC, etc.)
• Demonstrable leadership across finance and wider operational functions such as HR, IT, estates, or health and safety
• Experience managing and developing a finance team
• Experience reporting to Board level and engaging senior external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to explain complex financial information clearly
• A values‑driven, strategic leader who is also comfortable wearing many hats

About the Company

The client is a highly regarded charity providing essential services and is committed to delivering outstanding care with a culture of continuous improvement. The role offers flexible hours and hybrid working within a supportive, purpose‑driven environment.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

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