Finance, FJ and Operations Director

Finance, FJ and Operations Director

Charity Finance Group

Remote

£61,000 per year

Full-time

Permanent

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Job description

Finance, FJ and Operations Director

Lead the transformation of finance

Up to £61,000 Remote-first Full-time Reports to Co-CEO

Charity Finance Group (CFG) is seeking a visionary Finance, FJ and Operations Director to drive innovation, collaboration and excellence across our organisation and the wider charity sector. This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation and a movement that's reshaping how finance empowers social impact.

About the role

As Finance, FJ and Operations Director, you'll work closely with our two Co-CEOs to deliver CFG's mission: championing financial sustainability for charities. You'll lead the strategic and operational delivery of our Finance Journey framework-a bold, sector-defining initiative that transforms finance professionals from technicians into strategic leaders.

This role blends internal leadership with external influence. You'll oversee key functions including finance and governance, HR, digital/IT and business development,-ensuring CFG's internal systems and external offerings are aligned with our strategy, values, and member needs.

Your Impact

• Shape and deliver CFG's Finance Journey strategy across the organisation
• Lead cross-functional teams to elevate performance and maturity
• Represent CFG to media, government, partners, and sector bodies
• Inspire a mindset shift across the finance community-from operational to transformational
• Support income generation through strategic partnerships and product development

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Champion a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to CFG's strategic planning and organisational development
• Provide strategic leadership across the organisation and support the board

Operational Oversight

• Lead finance, governance, HR, digital/IT, and business development teams
• Deliver robust financial analysis, reporting, and resource planning
• Ensure CFG's finance function meets evolving business needs

Finance Journey Integration

• Embed the Finance Journey ethos across CFG's products, services, and internal practices
• Collaborate with communications, learning, and membership teams
• Shape new offerings-training, events, assessments, leadership programmes

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with sector experts, partners, and members
• Represent CFG in forums, steering groups, and collaborative initiatives
• Share your expertise and catalyse sector-wide transformation

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with Co-CEOs and the Director for Engagement
• Champion joined-up leadership, planning, and performance monitoring
• Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, and innovation

Location & Flexibility

• Remote-first: work from home or a suitable location near you
• Quarterly staff away days and ad hoc in-person events (travel costs covered)

Relationships

• Reports to Co-CEO
• Member of the Leadership Team
• Manages business development, HR, and digital teams

About CFG

Our vision is a world where financial excellence empowers every charitable and social purpose organisation to drive positive impact. The Finance Journey is our flagship framework-designed to help finance professionals evolve from technicians to strategic leaders.

Ready to lead a movement that's changing the face of charity finance?

Apply now and be the catalyst for sector-wide transformation.