Director of Finance & Business Support

Simon Community, Northern Irelands leading homelessness charity, is seeking to appoint a Director of Finance & Business Support to join the senior leadership team. Established in 1971, the organisation employs 360 staff and delivers prevention services, temporary accommodation, and long-term housing solutions across more than 20 locations, working towards a clear mission: to end homelessness.

Recognised as one of the UKs Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Development, Women, and the Charity/Non-Profit sector, Simon Community offers a supportive and progressive environment for leaders who want to make a meaningful difference.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance & Business Support will provide strategic leadership across the organisations core enabling functions, including Finance, ICT & Digital, Governance, Risk, Procurement and Business Support.

This pivotal role will ensure the organisation remains financially secure, digitally confident and operationally resilient, enabling teams to deliver high-impact frontline services and long-term change. As part of the Senior Management Team, you will help shape and deliver our five-year strategy, Doing things differently - finding better ways to support more people and create lasting change. Youll be joining a leadership team that works closely and openly together, where people can be themselves, challenge constructively and support each other, with a shared focus on doing the work well and making a real difference.

Key Skills & Experience

• Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
• Full current membership of a CCAB-recognised accountancy body.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a senior finance and/or business support role, reporting to a Chief Executive or Board, with overall responsibility for Finance, IT, Risk, Governance, in a comparable* organisation (£5m+ turnover and/or 200+ staff).
• A track record of strategic financial leadership, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, scenario planning and investment appraisal.
• Experience of leading organisational improvement, digital or business transformation, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, statutory compliance, business continuity, and risk frameworks.
• An ability to engage, influence and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Application Process

To apply please visit Clarendon Executive website for further details.

Interested candidates can apply or arrange a confidential discussion by contacting

Joanne McAuley, Partner at Clarendon Executive.

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