Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid / Chichester, typically 3 days in the office with some travel across West Sussex
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 19th June.
We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Director of Finance, Property & Resources to join our senior leadership team at a pivotal point in our development.
This is a high-profile leadership role offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, influence organisational direction, and oversee a diverse portfolio spanning finance, property and organisational resources.
The Role
Reporting to the CEO, you will play a critical role in driving the organisation’s financial sustainability and operational effectiveness.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring robust planning, reporting and governance
- Leading the development of a medium-term financial strategy aligned to organisational priorities
- Partnering with the CEO and Board to support evidence-based decision-making
- Overseeing a varied property portfolio, ensuring effective financial management and risk oversight
- Leading and developing a small, multi-disciplinary team across finance and support functions
- Contributing fully as a member of the senior leadership team, shaping wider organisational strategy.
This is a broad and hands-on role, requiring both strategic insight and operational delivery.
About You
We are looking for a qualified finance leader who thrives in a purposeful, fast-paced environment.
You will bring:
- A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (e.g. Head of Finance / Finance Director)
- Strong technical expertise in financial planning, reporting and governance
- The ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
- Experience leading and developing teams
- Confidence-building relationships with senior stakeholders, including Board-level engagement
We welcome applications from candidates across:
- Commercial/corporate environments
- Public sector (e.g. NHS, education)
- Not-for-profit / charity organisations
Experience of working with property, estates or asset-related financial oversight would be advantageous, but is not essential.
What matters most is your ability to bring clarity, insight and leadership to a broad and evolving brief.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a hands-on leader who is comfortable working in a lean team. A strong collaborator who can build trusted relationships across the organisation and is motivated by making a meaningful impact.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 19th June.
For further information about the role and to register your interest, please visit the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants.
