Group Finance Director

When life gets tough, good relationships help us through.

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has supported people in the North of England for over 40 years.

Our aim to ensure everyone within our community benefits from good emotional wellbeing, and the key to this is maintaining safe, healthy, and happy relationships.

We’re entering an exciting phase of growth across the country and are looking for a Group Finance Director to join our Executive Leadership Team to contribute to the collective leadership of the TLC Group.

The Role

This role will lead the financial strategy and financial management of the TLC Group.

You will:

·       Lead financial strategy to ensure sustainability and growth.

·       Advise the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board on financial matters.

·       Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and financial planning.

·       Ensure strong governance, controls, and regulatory compliance.

·       Provide clear, high-quality financial reporting and Board assurance.

·       Lead audit, statutory reporting, and external auditor relationships.

·       Oversee financial systems and processes to support growth.

·       Lead financial due diligence for partnerships, mergers, and opportunities.

·       Lead and develop the finance team, promoting accountability, and transparency.

About You

We’re looking for a values-led, people-focused leader with sound judgement and strong operational experience.

You’ll bring:

·       Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

·       Significant senior finance leadership experience.

·       Strong expertise in financial strategy, planning, and governance.

·       Experience of Board reporting and working with senior stakeholders.

·       Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.

·       Experience in financial modelling and supporting growth.

·       Proven ability to lead and develop high performing teams.

·       Strong analytical skills, including advanced excel capability.

·       Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.

·       Collaborative, values-led, and motivated by social impact.

The Offer

·       Salary: £61,429 - £71,069

·       37 hours per week

·       Hybrid working, with time spent at TLC Group offices (various locations across England).

·       The opportunity to help lead a growing national service with strong group-level support.

If you’re motivated by using your financial expertise to drive meaningful social impact, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing, values-led organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Deadline:

The deadline for applications is Thursday 14th May 2026

Interviews expected in Manchester on Tuesday 2nd June 2026