Robert Walters - Finance Director (Part time) - Permanent - Coventry - Hybrid - £80,000 - £90,000 per annum

Job title: Finance Director (Part time)

Location: Coventry

Salary: £80,000-£90,000 per annum (FTE), pro rata

Hours: 2-3 days a week (predominantly remote)

Role details

An established organisation in Coventry is seeking an experienced Finance Director to take a leading role in shaping its financial future. The business Is looking for candidates to come from either a background in Financial Services or a Charity/Not for Profit. Working closely with the CFO, senior leadership team and Board, you will lead financial strategy and funding initiatives, strengthen financial resilience and support the organisation's next phase of growth. This strategic role will involve influencing key business decisions, overseeing financial planning, cash flow, risk and governance, while mentoring the finance team and driving improvements across the function.

Responsibilities of the Finance Director

• Support the CFO in developing the funding strategy by evaluating funding options, developing financial plans and securing the resources required to support sustainable growth.
• Shape long-term financial strategy in partnership with the CFO and Board, aligning financial plans with strategic ambitions while balancing growth and financial sustainability.
• Influence strategic decision-making by providing financial insight, challenging assumptions and advising on investment, resource allocation, performance and opportunities.
• Drive financial planning and performance through budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling, supporting proactive and evidence-based decision-making.
• Strengthen financial resilience by overseeing cash flow, working capital and financial risk, identifying challenges and safeguarding long-term stability.
• Oversee financial reporting by reviewing monthly management accounts and statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy, transparency and meaningful financial insight.
• Provide Board-level financial insight through clear and insightful reporting that supports effective governance, accountability and strategic decision-making.
• Enhance financial controls and governance by maintaining robust policies, internal controls and compliance standards, while overseeing audit activity.
• Lead and develop the finance function by mentoring the existing team, strengthening accountability and driving continuous improvement across financial processes and reporting.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• A background in either Financial Services or a Charity/Not for Profit.
• Proven ability to shape financial strategy and influence senior leadership teams and Board-level decisions.
• Experience developing or leading funding strategies, assessing funding options and supporting long-term financial sustainability.
• Strong expertise across financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial risk.

What sets this company apart

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, purpose driven organisation at a pivotal stage in its development. With a strong track record of growth and an ambitious vision for the future, the business combines commercial thinking with a clear social purpose, offering an experienced Finance Director the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

You'll play a key role in shaping the organisation's next stage of growth, working closely with the CFO, senior leadership team and Board to influence strategic decisions, strengthen financial governance and support long-term sustainability. With responsibility spanning funding strategy, financial planning, forecasting and Board-level reporting, this is a chance to operate at a senior strategic level without the commitment of a traditional full-time FD position.

You'll have the autonomy to focus on the areas where your expertise can add the greatest value, providing strategic direction and mentoring an established finance team while helping shape the organisation's future.

At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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