Interim Finance Director

Interim Finance Director

Location: London – Hybrid (flexi)
Hours: Part time, 3 days per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract – 6 month (commencing Jan 2025)
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Director will be part of our clients leadership team and contribute to the overall leadership, strategic direction and decision-making of the organisation.

Do you believe that everyone should have access to life’s essentials & that no usable product should go to waste?

You will be joining an inspiring peer group and wider team committed to this mission. You will also work closely with the Board of Trustees of a diverse and high-profile group of individuals who bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to help drive their strategic objectives and achieve their impact goals for 2025 and beyond.

Specifically, you will lead the development and performance of financial strategies that enable long-term financial sustainability and efficient operations of the organisation, all with the focus on delivering greater impact to those they serve. You will advise the CEO and Board on these strategies, including working with the Partnerships and Impact Director and Commercial Director to set the philanthropic and commercial income strategies.

The Finance Director will also be responsible for implementing and developing financial planning, budgeting and forecasting to support decision making for increased impact and improve effectiveness and efficiency. This includes responsibility for the development and maintenance of the internal finance controls, policies, procedures and systems. Finally, you will also lead decision-making on investments, reserves and the management of financial strategy and risks, taking into account our approach to sustainability. Previous experience in eCommerce and distribution will be a significant advantage given their innovative model.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Working at FD level with in-depth knowledge of financial and operational management, ideally including relevant experience within the charity sector.
• Strategic thinker experienced in collaborative strategy development.
• Innovative, curious and rigorous - able to find strategic solutions and work at pace to support commercial and operational decisions.
• Fully qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Understanding of eCommerce and distribution is highly desirable.
• Wide experience of business planning, functional development and performance reporting, including to the Board of Trustees.
• Experience managing outsourced finance teams desirable.
• An experienced leader with a track record of delivering ambitious goals, bringing together diverse, inclusive, high performing teams.
• Equally adept at and enthused by engaging in strategic decision making and rolling up their sleeves to get involved in the day-to-day delivery of In Kind Direct.
• Values-driven with exceptional integrity and committed to our other core values of innovation, kindness and togetherness.
• Knowledge and experience of tax and accounting regulations. Knowledge of the charity sector desirable.
• Demonstrably committed to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and promotes diversity.

About the Organisation:

Who they are: They are a UK charity that works with charitable organisations and companies to ensure everyone has access to the products they need to live well.

What they believe: Everyone deserves access to life’s essentials and no usable product should go to waste.

Their Purpose: They create powerful partnerships, enabling more communities to thrive.

What they do: They distribute products including personal hygiene, household, clothes, toys and technology, donated by manufacturers and retailers, to charities, community groups, food banks and schools across the UK.

They are currently supporting 500,000 people each week. In 2023 they unlocked over £25m in savings into the voluntary sector. This helped charitable organisations meet the increasing need in their communities, at a time when their own resources are stretched.

Their role: They are a practical response to the widening gap in society. They help meet today’s need and use their insights to reduce tomorrow’s. 2024 is the fourth year of their ambitious five-year strategy to triple their impact.

Our impact: Since being founded in 1996 by HM King Charles III, they have distributed £359m of essential products, diverted 38,652 tonnes from waste, and supported over 15,000 charitable organisations.

Their values: They work with kindness, togetherness and integrity, driving innovation.

Working for them: We are an equal opportunities employer and support our team to succeed in their roles through training, adaptations, flexibility in working, and a range of policies to support people in their personal, family and care responsibilities.

They have just been recognised and accredited as a Great Place to Work.

They seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to their values of kindness, togetherness, integrity, and innovation. They are on an organisational journey to achieving their EDI vision and welcome any questions about their progress and aspirations. They especially welcome applications from anyone with lived experience of being on low income or working with smaller charitable organisations. They will meet all reasonable expenses and will support anyone invited to interview to be able to participate.

How to apply: To apply, please use the application link, complete a short application form, upload your CV, and a brief supporting statement (max. 500 words). They will also request an Equality Monitoring Form. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered.
The deadline for applying for this role is Wednesday 30th October.