Chief Financial Officer

CFO | Charity | West Midlands (Hybrid) | Salary: c. £100,000 + benefits Trinity House Group are working exclusively with a highly renowned Charity in the West Midlands to recruit for a CFO. With a refreshed leadership team, renewed ambition, and a clear commitment to long-term sustainability, the organisation is entering a bold new chapter. We are seeking a CFO to help lead transformation, strengthen foundations, and unlock future growth. The CFO opportunity This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior executive role at the heart of a complex, high-profile organisation, combining strategic financial leadership with commercial insight, governance, and the chance to enable world-class creative output. Following a planned leadership transition, this newly broadened CFO role brings together oversight of; Finance, Governance & Company Secretariat, IT and Property & estates. As a key member of the Executive team, you will work closely with senior functional leaders and deputise for the Chief Executive when required. You will also engage regularly with a highly committed Board and Chair, playing a central role in shaping organisational direction. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the organisation’s financial strategy, including long‑term planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling for future funding cycles Strengthen financial control, reporting, and insight to support high‑quality decision‑making across the business Modernise systems, processes, and ways of working to build a proactive, strategic finance and resources function Oversee IT and estates to ensure infrastructure enables both operational efficiency and creative excellence Partner across the organisation to drive commercial thinking, diversify income, and improve long‑term financial resilience Support development of new revenue opportunities, including IP exploitation, immersive experiences, and non‑traditional performance models Enhance data insight and analytics to better understand performance, audiences, and commercial outcomes in a complex operating model Act as Company Secretary and a trusted adviser to the Board, ensuring strong governance and effective decision‑making Contribute as a core member of the executive team, shaping organisational strategy and overall performanceWho we’re looking forSignificant senior financial leadership experience in a complex organisation A track record of strengthening controls, systems and insight Experience transforming finance from a reactive to a strategic function The ability to combine rigour with collaboration in a non‑traditional settingSector background is less important than mindset, candidates from commercial, public, or not-for-profit environments will all be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-29