Chief Financial Officer

London

  • Play a pivotal leadership role as CFO at Victim Support
  • Shape the charity's future during an exciting time of growth and transformation

About Our Client

Victim Support is an independent charity. They are dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and put them at the heart of their organisation. Their support and campaigns are informed and shaped by these people and their experiences.They provide specialist services to help people manage after crime and to empower them to ensure their voices are heard individually and collectively at a local and national level.

Job Description

As CFO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Victim Support's future. Reporting to the CEO and leading a team of around 15, you will ensure the charity's financial sustainability and provide expert leadership across all areas of finance.You will:

* Provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board

* Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to support growth and long-term sustainability

* Oversee financial controls, audits, statutory reporting and governance frameworks

* Develop and motivate the finance team to deliver high-quality accounting, analysis, procurement and property management

* Ensure strong financial input into tenders, grants and new ventures, including cost and profitability analysis

* Following probation, lead the organisation's approach to risk management

The Successful Applicant

* A proven track record of success in a senior finance role (in the charity, social enterprise or private sector), leading teams in complex organisations with annual income above £20m

* Experience in an executive team setting is essential

* Experience of providing financial leadership and advice in a commercial and competitive setting, including:

* Evaluating and developing new commercial service propositions

* Contract analysis and reporting in a service delivery context

* Strong emotional intelligence skills with a proven ability to motivate and lead a team to transform and deliver in a challenging environment

* Experience of implementing and exploiting digital / technology to deliver the finance function

What's on Offer

This post in a remote / hybrid position. The successful candidate will be based from home, but will be expected to work regularly with VS staff from locations in London and the Midlands as well as regular travel across England and Wales with occasional overnight stays. Applicants should be able to comfortably travel to London and back within a day.Salary: £115,000-£120,000 per annum.

Contact

Rochelle George

Quote job ref

JN-082025-6815156

Posted 2025-11-24

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