Chief Financial Officer in Aylesford

RBVE is looking for an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join the organisation on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is based in Aylesford, Kent, and requires attendance on site four days each week.

• Help shape the future of a respected national charity with a unique heritage
• Play a pivotal role on the Executive Leadership Team

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Chief Financial Officer will provide strategic leadership across finance, investment, governance, performance and risk.The Chief Financial Officer will work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees and senior colleagues to ensure the organisation's long-term financial sustainability, support strategic decision-making and contribute to the successful delivery of organisational objectives. The role will also lead on the development of a c.£40m endowment fund and provide financial leadership for major estate and capital development projects.Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the organisation's financial strategy.
• Support the delivery of the organisational strategy through effective financial planning and analysis.
• Establish and oversee a c.£40m endowment fund, including investment governance and performance monitoring.
• Act as principal financial adviser to the Board of Trustees and relevant committees.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit and financial control.
• Ensure effective treasury, reserves and liquidity management.
• Provide financial leadership for estate development projects and capital investment initiatives.
• Oversee risk management and ensure appropriate governance frameworks are maintained.
• Lead and develop the finance function (10 people) and contribute to organisational performance management.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant senior financial leadership experience and a track record of operating effectively at Executive and Board level.Candidates will demonstrate:

• Strategic financial leadership experience within a complex organisation.
• Experience working with Boards, Trustees and senior stakeholders.
• Strong financial planning, governance and risk management expertise.
• Experience leading teams and delivering organisational change.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience of investment management, endowments, capital allocation and significant development projects would be advantageous.