Interim Director of Finance & Operations
Job Description
Job summary
Interim Director of Finance & Operations
- Contract: 12 months fixed term
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Oxford is the primary location, with some opportunity for hybrid working
- Salary: £80,000 per annum
- Closing date: 14th June 2026
Lead strategic finance and operations at a purpose-drive organisation delivering vital care and support to children and families.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Director of Finance & Operations to join our Executive Team on a 12-month fixed term basis. Reporting to the CEO, you will play a critical role in shaping organisational strategy, ensuring financial sustainability, and overseeing key enabling services that support the delivery of outstanding care and impact.
This unique opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role, providing direction across finance, estates, governance, date and risk, and project management functions.
Main duties of the job
This role is responsible for the strategic financial leadership of the of the charity and of its enabling operations. It is accountable to the CEO and the Board of Trustees for their effective and efficient operation in furtherance of the organisations charitable object, strategic aims and legal and regulatory compliance. The role is accountable to the CEO and Board of Trustees for ensuring and assuring the legal and regulatory compliance of the organisation in their areas of responsibility. This includes responsibility for reporting to regulators, and for Company Secretariat duties. The role contributes fully and collaboratively as part of the organisations Executive Team to collectively drive forward strategic priorities & operational plans and contribute to day-to-day decision making.
About us
Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families. We foster a climate where team members feel able to openly question, debate and appropriately challenge their own and the practice of others; as such, we welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to our patients.
We reserve the right to close the advert at any time should we receive sufficient applications, therefore weencourageapplicants to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.
Please contact [email protected] if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.
Job responsibilities
About the role:
As a member of the Executive Team, you will: Provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO, Board and senior stakeholders Lead and develop high-performing teams across Finance, Estates & Operations, Data & Risk, and PMO Oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, ensuring long-term sustainability Drive organisational performance, insight and continuous improvement. Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
For the full job description, please see the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)
- Evidence of appropriate CPD
Desirable
- IWFM qualified
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a similar leadership role, with responsibility for multiple Departments.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen with a track record of successful financial management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to drive results.
Desirable
- Experience of operating at a senior/strategic level within the Not for Profit and/or Healthcare sector.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Helen & Douglas House
Address
14a Magdalen Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 1RW
United Kingdom
