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The Diocese has a vision of Living Hope for the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond and is committed to its mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage. A key aspect of that vision is the articulation of 7 Areas of Focus which healthy churches attend to: Inspiring Worship, Reaching Younger, Enhancing Diversity, Growing Leaders, Enabling Commitment, Encouraging Generosity and Nurturing Prayer. Could you bring your finance leadership expertise to support our mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage?
Job Responsibility:
Collaboratively support the development and implementation of financial strategies that align missionally with the diocesan seven areas of focus, across the Diocese with particular support to Parishes
Prepare and present financial reports, including budgets, forecasts, and risk analyses, to senior management and decision making committees
Engage with third party contractors to advise on financial planning, investment strategies, and capital structure decisions
Ensures the diocesan residential property portfolio strategically meets missional needs
Oversee day-to-day operations, including HR, Property and Finance teams
Implement policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance
Manage relationships with committees, contractors, and other external partners
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and National Church standards
Coordinate audits and implement internal controls
Leading and developing the finance and operations teams to deliver excellent service
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
Collaborate with other departments to align operational goals with the overall Diocesan vision, mission and strategy
Requirements:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience
Extensive experience in financial management and operational leadership
Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects
Excellent communicator who can make complex financial issues accessible to non-financial audiences
Collaborative team player with an open working style
Effective influencer who can build trust with clergy, lay leaders and external stakeholders
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be a committed Christian in the Anglican tradition or another member denomination of Churches Together in England
Strong understanding and empathy with the aims, ethos and beliefs of the Christian faith and its expression through the Church of England
What we offer:
Generous pension: 10% of salary contributed by the Diocese
Excellent work-life balance: 35-hour working week with hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Generous leave: 25 days annual leave + 5 discretionary days (predetermined dates) + 8 bank holidays
Free onsite parking in our scenic location
Maternity, paternity and shared parental occupational pay
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Employee Assistance Programme with counselling, legal and health advice
Relocation packages considered for successful candidates relocating from outside of the local area
Meaningful work: The opportunity to directly support the Church’s mission in communities across Nottinghamshire