CHARITIES FINANCE DIRECTOR

Location (Country-County-City) UK-Dorset-Poole
Job Locations UK-Dorset-Poole
ID
2025-9066
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type
No End Date
Location Name
Poole Head Office

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Fully qualified accountant with robust experience in both Financial and Management Accounting.
• Proven understanding of charitable operations within a global framework.
• Commercially minded with board-level influence and hands-on problem-solving ability.
• Skilled in financial systems with a knack for presenting data effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and control costs.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills across all levels.
• Willingness to support the wider finance team at a transactional level when needed.

THE ROLE

As Charities Finance Director, you’ll provide strategic oversight of financial management and governance for Merlin’s charities. A vital part of the senior leadership team, you’ll ensure financial health and resilience, while shaping structures to support future growth and impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee all financial and legal activities, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Manage and develop a small but high-impact finance team.
• Implement disciplined cashflow management, forecasting and reporting to support long-term growth.
• Promote strong governance practices and an internal culture that minimises risk.
• Build relationships across Merlin’s finance network to champion commercial awareness and identify growth opportunities.