About us:
Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.
How will I be supporting the work of the Trust?
The Director of Finance and IT role works with a wide range of colleagues across the Trust’s services and internal support teams to lead on the delivery of high quality and progressive finance and IT & Data Architecture services.
The plan into 2027 and beyond is growth and you will be an effective part of the Executive team to meet the Boards strategic objectives and support the delivery of sustained growth across our services.
What does this involve?
- To lead and inspire, creating a high-performance culture and delivering high-quality services to customers
- Developing and maintaining budgets, identifying and reporting short and long term financial challenges and opportunities with a financial or delivery impact
- The prime source of advice to the Board and Executive Team on all aspects of financial management, data analysis, stewardship and governance
- Ensuring an effective financial management and control framework is in place to make the best use of funds available
- To formulate and develop the Papworth Trust’s financial strategies, ensuring integration with the Trust’s service and operational planning, and assessing risks and opportunities, to deliver Papworth Trust Mission and Vision
- Determining strategic growth as part of the Executive Team
- Developing financial forecasting and projections for both revenue and capital which incorporates detailed input from service areas
- To provide strategic leadership and direction to the IT and Data Architecture functions within the Trust.
Who are we looking for?
- Someone with a solid track record of the successful strategic leadership of finance in a complex and dynamic environment
- Experience leading and supporting organisations through significant transformation, leading new ways of working that achieve large scale cultural change
- Someone with strong leadership skills, budget management, and enabling innovation through your teams will all be needed in this exciting and challenging role
- Experiencing in the development and implementation of finance related strategies, programmes and plans in support of strategic operational goals
- Ideally you will have worked either within the third sector, housing or another of our service delivery areas
- A qualified accountant, you will be able to evidence continuing professional development to maintain up to date knowledge.
Role will require a basic Disclosure Barring Service.
What you’ll get in return?
- 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part timers)
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Occupational sick pay – 6 weeks full/6 weeks half pay after probation
- Health cashback plan, with money back on things such as dental/optical
- Choice of two pension schemes with an enhanced employer contribution
- Plenty of wellbeing support including employee assistance helpline, online apps and mental health first aid and wellbeing discussions
- A ‘Values in Practice’ reward scheme with vouchers for achievements
- Various tax saving incentives such as cycle to work, car purchase and pension via salary exchange
- Involvement in our employee forum and colleague experience groups, making sure your voice is heard
- Access to ongoing training, learning and development opportunities, including qualifications.
We’d love to talk
For an informal chat about the role please contact People Services team on .
The closing date is 5 pm on Sunday 23 March 2025, interviews will be held in person at our Head Office in Huntingdon on Wednesday 2 April 2025.
Interested?
Ready to apply? Please click apply to send your CV together with a short covering letter, outlining how you meet the requirements of the job.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum job criteria.
We provide ongoing support and adjustments for those working with us that have a disability or long-term health condition and can help you obtain Access to Work funding to support you to do your job. You can ask us about reasonable adjustments you’ll need throughout the application and interview process too. We’d love you to have a positive experience with us, so please call or email and we’ll happily discuss your needs.
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