CIBSE is one of the leading professional engineering institutions in the UK and overseas, having around 22,500 members across 100 countries. CIBSE is a charitable organisation, which plays a critical role in a growing and changing sector, and which has developed and diversified significantly over the last few years. CIBSE is at the forefront in the drive to improve performance and safety, health, sustainability and enable net zero carbon in the built environment.

CIBSE provides the voice for the profession, is consulted by government about construction, engineering and sustainability and is represented on major bodies and organisations which govern construction and engineering occupations in the UK, Europe and worldwide.

CIBSE is looking for an experienced Finance Director to join a dynamic Chief Executive and team of Directors in delivering against their ambitious growth agenda.

The Role

• Based in Central London and reporting to the Chief Executive, the role is responsible for creating, driving, and delivering a modern and effective Finance function.
• Heading up the Finance Team and leading the department in the pursuit of world class systems and the provision of timely financial analysis and reporting, including monthly management accounts.
• Conducting efficient budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure the businesses objectives can be supported.
• Developing financial analysis activities within the Finance Team, with a focus on the provision of a highly effective business partnering service to the rest of the business.
• Continuously and methodically reviewing and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of internal financial control and the operation of the accounting functions, as well as being part of the wider CIBSE leadership team with responsibility for growing the Institution.
• Delivering the statutory reporting and accountability duties defined in Company and Charity law and ensuring the best business practice is followed at all times.
• Provide inspiring leadership and management of the finance department through the creation of an integrated team and the support and guidance of its personnel.

The Candidate

Will be:

• Be professionally qualified with a depth of experience in leadership.
• Have a track record of transformation and building the financial infrastructure needed to support the ambition of the organisation.
• Have a forensic level of attention to detail, coupled with the ability to question, challenge, and improve long-standing structures, beliefs, and policies.
• An undeniable passion for the numbers and a desire to create processes that provide clear and comprehensive data.
• Have an appreciation for the nuances of the not-for-profit sector. Not-for-profit sector experience is beneficial but not essential, the ability to get to grips with the complexities of charity finance within a commercial landscape is however essential.
• Have vision, innovation, creativity, and drive.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners:

Ashley Crich

Associate Partner – Financial Leadership Practice

Berwick Partners

 +44 207 367 9753

Ashley.Crich@berwickpartners.co.uk

Ardiana Hashani

Researcher – Financial Leadership Practice

Berwick Partners

 +44 161 498 3424 / +44 7392 113 183

Ardiana.Hashani@berwickpartners.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 10th May 2024