Director of Finance & Operations

About the role

Robert Half is partnering with a well‑established Bristol‑based charity to appoint a Director of Finance & Operations covering maternity leave. You will sit on the Senior Management Team, act as the strategic lead for finance, operations and grant‑making, and report directly to the CEO, comfortable both in the Boardroom and with operational detail.

Key responsibilities

• Own budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and month‑end close, reporting to the Finance & Grants and Audit Committees.
• Lead risk, governance and policy, including company secretary duties and Board/committee papers.
• Act as HR lead, overseeing payroll, pay and staff wellbeing.
• Manage investment portfolios and a portfolio of let properties, handling rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Run the year‑end audit and produce SORP‑compliant statutory accounts.
• Oversee IT and operational projects, and line‑manage the Financial Controller, Head of Operations and Head of Grants.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant with senior/director‑level experience in the charity sector.
• Confident presenting to Trustees and Boards, translating finance for non‑finance audiences.
• Strong, adaptable people leader comfortable managing a varied team through change.
• Working knowledge of charity SORP and UK charity governance.