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Chief Financial Officer

Aylesford Permanent £130,000 - £130,001 per year View Job Description
RBVE is looking for an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join the organisation on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is based in Aylesford, Kent, and requires attendance on site four days each week.
  • Help shape the future of a respected national charity with a unique heritage
  • Play a pivotal role on the Executive Leadership Team

About Our Client

For more than a century, RBVE has been empowering veterans to rebuild their lives. They create jobs, provide homes and build communities because these are the foundations of a fulfilling, independent life. Many of the veterans they have supported live with physical or mental health challenges, and through their work to meet those needs, they've been able to expand their services.Today, their impact extends not only to veterans but also to their families and people with disabilities across the UK. 

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Chief Financial Officer will provide strategic leadership across finance, investment, governance, performance and risk.The Chief Financial Officer will work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees and senior colleagues to ensure the organisation's long-term financial sustainability, support strategic decision-making and contribute to the successful delivery of organisational objectives. The role will also lead on the development of a c.£40m endowment fund and provide financial leadership for major estate and capital development projects.Key Responsibilities

 

  • Lead the development and implementation of the organisation's financial strategy.
  • Support the delivery of the organisational strategy through effective financial planning and analysis.
  • Establish and oversee a c.£40m endowment fund, including investment governance and performance monitoring.
  • Act as principal financial adviser to the Board of Trustees and relevant committees.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit and financial control.
  • Ensure effective treasury, reserves and liquidity management.
  • Provide financial leadership for estate development projects and capital investment initiatives.
  • Oversee risk management and ensure appropriate governance frameworks are maintained.
  • Lead and develop the finance function (10 people) and contribute to organisational performance management.



 

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant senior financial leadership experience and a track record of operating effectively at Executive and Board level.Candidates will demonstrate:

  • Strategic financial leadership experience within a complex organisation.
  • Experience working with Boards, Trustees and senior stakeholders.
  • Strong financial planning, governance and risk management expertise.
  • Experience leading teams and delivering organisational change.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.



Experience of investment management, endowments, capital allocation and significant development projects would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of circa 130,000. The role is based in Aylesford, Kent, and requires an on-site presence of four days per week.

Contact
Rochelle George
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7143035
Phone number
07917 792 289

Job summary

Job function
Not for Profit
Subsector
Head of Finance
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
Aylesford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rochelle George
Consultant phone
07917 792 289
Job reference
JN-112026-7143035