Interim Director of Finance

We are working in partnership with Dogs for Good, a registered charity dedicated to advancing the boundless possibilities of what a connection between people and dogs can enable – in making everyday life fuller, healthier, and happier for everyone involved. They understand the extraordinary change dogs can enable when they form part of a social-care model centred on the needs of people and communities. With their new 2024-2028 strategy in place, it’s an exciting time to join the Dogs for Good team!

An Interim Director of Finance is sought to provide leadership and direction for the good financial management of the charity, working closely with other members of the Senior Leadership Team and colleagues to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Accountancy qualification.
• Experience of financial administration in a company or charity, including bank reconciliation, the preparation of monthly management accounts, and preparation for audit.
• Leadership experience and ability to take a strategic view across all aspects of the charity’s work in terms of its financial efficiency, effectiveness, and viability.
• Experience of using the Xero software finance package.
• Experience of using computer databases.

We are seeking a strategic and operationally impactful individual, with excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, and with the ability communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Contract: 6-month contract with option to go permanent

Hours: Full time (0.8-1 FTE considered)

Location: Banbury / Hybrid / Flexible

Closing date: Friday 20th December 2024

Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the urgent/interim nature of the role, Charisma will be reviewing and actioning next steps for candidates on a rolling basis. 

Candidates with an immediate start date - 1 months’ notice, are actively sought.

Interviews with Dogs for Good: Rolling