London Community Foundation
Salary: c. £80,000 pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time or 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Location: London (hybrid, typically 1 day per week in the office)

London Community Foundation exist to improve the lives of the most disadvantaged people in London by working with donors to invest in small, local charities and community groups.

We are now seeking a Finance Director to play a pivotal role in shaping our future, strengthening our financial sustainability, supporting our governance, and enabling us to deliver greater impact for London s communities.

The role

As Finance Director, you will sit at the heart of decision-making within a purpose-driven organisation, influencing strategy, supporting the Board, guiding investment decisions and ensuring that resources are directed where they matter most.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, working closely with the CEO, Board, and committees to ensure strong financial leadership, governance, and long-term sustainability.

You will:

Lead financial strategy, planning, and performance across the organisation

Provide clear, accessible financial insight to support decision-making at Board and executive level

Oversee financial control, reporting, audit, and compliance (including SORP)

Support stewardship of investments and endowment funds

Lead risk, assurance, and governance processes, including engagement with the Finance, Risk & Resources Committee

Act as Company Secretary, ensuring robust governance and regulatory compliance

Oversee contracts, supply chain, and value-for-money across the organisation

Provide strategic oversight of systems, data, and technology, including line management of the Technology Manager

Lead and develop a high-performing finance team

This is a broad and influential role, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, well-suited to someone who enjoys working across organisational boundaries and shaping how an organisation operates.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience operating at a senior level and advising Boards and executive teams.

You will bring:

A track record of leading financial strategy, planning, and organisational performance

Strong experience in governance, risk, and compliance within complex environments

Confidence working with Boards, committees, and senior stakeholders

The ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insight

Experience leading teams and developing people

An understanding of systems, data, and organisational infrastructure

A commitment to inclusive leadership and equity

Experience in grant-making, philanthropy, or endowment management is welcome, but not essential.

Our commitment to inclusion

At London Community Foundation, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve.

We actively encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including those with lived experience of the issues our work seeks to address.

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the opportunity or if you require any additional support with your application, please contact Alex Williams at Giving Back Recruitment

Recruitment timetable

• Closing date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
• Interviews with London Community Foundation W/C 15th June