Director of Finance (Company Secretary) - SS Great Britain Trust
Location: Bristol
Option of a four-day week with compressed hours or five days if full time.
Hybrid: minimum 3 days on site and remote working
In the 54 years since the SS Great Britain returned to Bristol, the SS Great Britain Trust has transformed a rusting hulk into one of the city’s leading visitor attractions and a groundbreaking story of maritime history and conservation. The Trust is now looking to shape a new vision and mission for the future, which includes protecting heritage assets, diversifying its commercial portfolio, digitising key functions, and enhancing fundraising efforts.
They are now seeking a Director of Finance, at an exciting time to be joining the team. The role will provide strategic leadership and plan the financial strategy for the Trust, being accountable for the provision of financial and performance information to enable the Leadership Management Team (LMT), Finance & Audit Committee, and Board to maintain a financially viable position for the Charity. The post-holder will also lead on the development of a new digital infrastructure strategy for the organisation and will be responsible for corporate oversight as the Company Secretary.
The Finance Director will work closely with the CEO and the Leadership Team, oversee financial strategy and financial planning arrangements, exploring new opportunities for development and embedding the best professional financial practice.
The FD will lead on all financial aspects of SS Great Britain Trust’s business strategy, ensure the timely flow of financial information to the CEO, Board of Trustees, and colleagues, and ensure that financial systems and practices enable them to maintain financial integrity and ongoing financial resilience.
We are seeking:
* Proven experience at Finance Director or Deputy Director level in a comparable sized organisation.
* Extensive understanding and experience of managing cross-organisational digital systems.
* Experience of working with and advising Boards / Trustees.
* Development of long-term financial strategy and plans.
* Management of projects involving multiple stakeholders, including user engagement.
* Business case preparation and presentation.
* Responding to tenders and bids.
* Knowledge of Charity reporting would be desirable but not essential.
To Apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter to our retained Search Consultants Vanessa Moon or Sandy Hinks via recruit@moonexecsearch.com by close of business on Friday 7th March 2025 quoting reference MC2566 or call us on 01275 371200 if you would like further information.
NB: SS Great Britain Trust has retained search firm Moon Executive Search for this campaign and therefore are unable to accept CVs from third party agencies. All CVs and expressions of interest received will be forwarded directly to Moon Executive Search for consideration.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos, Events Services, and Non-profit Organizations
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