Senior Director of Financial Planning & Performance

Are you ready to shape strategy and drive impact at the heart of a mission-driven organisation? Do you have the vision and leadership to turn strategic goals into measurable impact?

For the last 150 years, the British Red Cross has been helping millions of people in the UK and around the world get the support they need when crisis strikes. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started, and they remain at the core of who we are today. Our mission is to mobilise the power of humanity so individuals and communities can prepare for, face, and recover from crises.

We are now seeking a Senior Director of Financial Planning and Performance. This role is a pivotal position within our organisation, overseeing financial and operational planning across the British Red Cross. As Senior Director of Financial Planning and Performance, you will play a strategic role within our leadership team, working closely with our CEO and Executive Leadership Team to shape our financial planning and ensure we are delivering effectively on our mission. Your expertise will help us make informed decisions that align our resources with our strategic goals, driving impact and efficiency across the organisation.

This position offers the opportunity to lead a significant team and to make a tangible difference in how we operate. The successful candidate will bring financial expertise, leadership skills, and strategic vision to guide our financial planning processes, performance management, and corporate strategy. With a minimum of 5 years in strategy and business management, at least 2 of which should have been at senior leadership level, you will have extensive experience of leading and developing the financial and operational performance and planning cycle in a medium or large and complex organisation. An adept stakeholder management, you will have the ability to work collaboratively, manage people with impact and bring new perspectives to decision-making. You will be committed to inclusive practice and diversity, and share the values and principles of the British Red Cross.

We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates (as defined in the 2010 Equality Act) who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria in the advertised person specification and apply under the disability confident scheme.

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