A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Director of Finance and IT with a health research charity, on a full-time (or part-time - 4 days per week), permanent basis. As Director of Finance and IT you will work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to maintain, and advise on, regulatory financial responsibilities for the charity. You will be responsible for ensuring effective strategic and operational financial planning, monitoring and reporting to enhance the decision-making processes of the charity and to ensure it complies with all statutory and external requirements and regulations. Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation with 2 days per week required in the office. As Director of Finance and IT, you will:- Provide financial leadership and oversight to support and guide decision making by the CEO and Board of Trustees- Ensure the charity s day-to-day financial processes and systems run effectively and efficiently- Lead on all financial planning, reporting, including cashflows, budgets and forecasts (as required) and support the SLT on all aspects of financial planning for business cases, grant scenarios etc- Prepare and organise end-of year files for the annual external audit, and act as the main liaison with the auditors throughout the audit- Prepare management accounts for the CEO/SMT, Board and other stakeholders as required- Maintain Xero accounting system, monitor cash flow and ensure due process is followed and all financial informa