As Finance Director, you would have a leading role in shaping the Community Foundation’s future as we bring to life our new Strategic Plan. The Finance Director is a key member of the Strategic Leadership Team working directly with the Chief Executive and Board whilst managing the Finance Team and supporting the Philanthropy and Conferencing Teams. As Finance Director, you would have considerable input into the management of our property and community land portfolio with oversight of the management of our invested endowment funds.  As a key strategic leader, you will ensure the Community Foundation delivers its mission to connect people with resources, skills and ideas to enrich lives and create positive growth for Milton Keynes achieved through our themes of Supporting, Inspiring and Leading.

What we need from you:

• Enthusiasm and energy demonstrating a close affinity to the work of the Community Foundation
• Ambition and drive to develop and grow the organisation’s impact and reach
• Imagination and creativity, to see connections and make connections to release the organisation’s potential
• Well-developed people skills that bring out the very best of people, working across teams in a supportive and cooperative manner so that a dynamic, positive solution-focused culture is enhanced and nurtured
• Exceptional communication skills, articulate with the ability to relate to the voluntary sector, donors and members to establish a rapport and credibility with a range of people.
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Proven management and financial accountancy skills with strong lateral thinking and attention to detail
• Strong project management skills with an ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial matters in relation to property management
• Excellent research and assessment and written skills, and an ability to develop creative solutions
• Knowledge of the local voluntary sector and how the sector enhances the quality of life for local people
• Exceptional IT skills with a desire to continuously innovate and improve the usage and efficiency of our ICT