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Goodman Masson are delighted to have partnered with Ambition Institute, who are currently recruiting for a new Finance Director.

At Ambition, their vision is an education system where every child can thrive, no matter what their background. They do this by supporting teachers at every stage of their careers through evidence-based professional development.

You will be a qualified accountant with strong experience in a senior financial leadership role and exposure to working at board level.

Day to day responsibilities include:

Lead on financial strategy, engaging with the CEO, COO and Executive Committee (ExCo)
Work with leaders to enable them to make informed decisions in line with overall financial strategy
Engage with the Board of Trustees, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary data and analysis
Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Lead financial modelling and projections across the short, medium, and long-term
Develop competitive and compelling financial proposals that align with Ambition's goals
Provide strategic guidance on the financial viability of new products
Lead financial aspects of bidding processes
Ensure the integrity of financial records and that the charity's financial operations are compliant

Essentials:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified
Experience in a senior financial leadership role
Experience operating at board level
Track record of strategic financial planning and management
Strong leadership and team management skills

Desirable:

Financial modelling associated with product development and bidding processes (highly desirable)
Experience working within the charity sector or mission-driven organisation

Salary is £80,000 + Excellent Benefits including generous employer pension contribution of 11%.

London based with hybrid and flexible working on offer.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you