Overview

Join to apply for the Director of Financial Trusts role at Dignity, a regulated funeral plan provider and trusted custodian of families' futures. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on the financial oversight and regulatory compliance of our Funeral Plan Trusts.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead all financial oversight and regulatory compliance for Dignity's Funeral Plan Trusts, ensuring solvency, integrity, and sustainability of these assets.
• Own financial strategy, investment oversight, risk mitigation, and FCA submissions; collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Provide clear financial insight to trustees, the CFO, and senior leadership; support strategic planning and contingency design (including Wind Down Planning).
• Coordinate with auditors, actuaries, investment managers, and the wider Dignity leadership team.

What you’ll bring

• Senior-level finance experience in regulated sectors—funeral plans, trusts, pensions, insurance, or financial services.
• Strong grasp of trust accounting, solvency assessment, investment oversight, and FCA regulation.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and perform under pressure.
• High professional integrity with a genuine interest in protecting people’s futures.

Why this matters

• Be part of a team driven by care, respect, and responsibility.
• Contribute to something meaningful—helping families prepare for life’s sensitive moments.
• Join a collaborative, trusted, and evolving business that values its people and its purpose.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with flexible working arrangements available.

What we provide to you

• Annual salary up to £150,000
• Company Bonus Scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• BUPA Private Healthcare (Family)
• Pension Scheme 4% Matched
• Life Assurance X4 Annual Salary
• Free On-Site Parking
• Access to internal apprentice and personal development schemes

Next steps

To be considered for this role, submit your application via the apply button, where a member of our Talent Team will review your application.

About us

We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. We operate Farewill, the country’s largest will writer and a leading probate provider. Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, united by a mission to care for families with compassion and professionalism.

Regulatory and inclusion statements

FCA regulated; some roles may require background checks. We are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need accessibility adjustments, please contact us. We reserve the right to close or extend closing dates depending on application numbers.