Assistant Director Finance – Children Services

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to join a leading charity’s Finance Business Partnering team in London. Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will lead a group of finance professionals and provide strategic financial insight across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire a team of finance business‑partnering professionals, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Deliver high‑quality financial support and insight to senior budget holders and stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships with operational and executive leaders, influencing strategic and operational decisions.
• Support long‑term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance‑management processes.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting, analysis and business‑partnering activities.
• Contribute to transformational change programmes, ensuring robust financial oversight and commercial challenge.
• Provide clear, insightful financial analysis to support investment decisions and organisational priorities.
• Champion financial accountability and best practice throughout the organisation.

Required profile

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) – essential.
• Proven finance leadership experience delivering exceptional business‑partnering services.
• Skilled at leading, motivating and developing teams within a complex organisation.
• Confident communicator able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
• Commercially astute, strategic in outlook and highly analytical.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance management.
• Passionate about using financial expertise to support a purpose‑led, impact‑driven organisation.

Required skills

What we offer

• A unique opportunity to join a highly respected charity making a significant difference.
• Senior leadership role with genuine strategic influence.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary of £65,000‑£70,000 per year.