Overview

At Prior’s Court, we support autistic children and young people with complex needs to live more independent and fulfilling lives. We're now seeking a values-driven Director of Finance and Business Systems to join our Senior Leadership Team and help shape the future of our charity.

This is a pivotal leadership role in an innovative, mission-led organisation making a lasting difference every day.

Previous applicants need not apply

Key information

Salary: ~£85,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent - full-time

Role

As Director of Finance and Business Systems, you will lead the Finance Team, supported by an experienced Financial Controller, and be the senior executive responsible for financial strategy, budget management, compliance, and sustainability, reporting to the CEO and the Board of Trustees. You will help lead the drive for operational excellence, innovation, and value for money across the organisation.

You will provide strong management support to our Head of IT and Business Systems, and Fundraising Manager, representing these areas strategically, ensuring the opportunities they present are embedded in organisational strategy, and supporting them to continued high levels of performance.

As a member of the Executive Team, you will help shape strategic direction and ensure we continue to meet the needs of the young people we support.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational finance functions, ensuring compliance with charity and company regulations.
• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, reporting, risk management, investments, and procurement.
• Provide executive leadership to IT, systems development, and digital security.
• Support our Fundraising Team to deliver income targets aligned with organisational strategy.
• Champion data protection across the organisation and manage compliance with GDPR.
• Collaborate across departments to solve problems, foster innovation, and deliver high-impact services.

Please read the full job description for further information.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a qualified accountant with senior financial leadership experience and a strong interest in how technology can enhance services and create new horizons. You’ll be a clear communicator with strategic insight, ideally at Executive or Board level, and committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and positive social impact. Experience in the charity, education, or care sectors, along with knowledge of data protection, GDPR, and fundraising, would be an advantage.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
• Company pension (Combined 8% contributions - Employer 5%, Employee 3%)
• Employee Recognition Schemes, including an annual staff awards programme and Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our full Flexible Benefits package including the option of dental insurance, private medical insurance, critical illness, increased life insurance, partner life insurance self-funded health cash plan and many others