Director of Corporate Services

This is an exciting opportunity for a Director of Corporate Services to join Lumos. Lumos is an NGO which fights for every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. Their vision is a world where all children have a safe and loving family.

The Director of Corporate Services opportunity is a pivotal position overseeing Finance and Procurement as well as outsourced HR & IT. You will be joining the charity at a time of transformation, supporting in the delivery of a new strategy focussing on the delivery of core programmes for Lumos globally. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will work closely with the CEO, Trustees and wider global team to ensure the running of corporate services to enable Lumos’ work supporting children globally.

Duties will include though may not be limited to the following:

• Lead and develop the Finance department
• Maintain appropriate financial systems and sound controls, ensuring Lumos complies with all financial regulatory requirements
• Ensure comprehensive and reliable financial information is available to support financial decision-making processes
• Lead budgeting and forecasting with a strong focus on cash flow
• Provide financial information to the CEO, Board and its committees, including management accounts and regular cashflow forecasts
• As well as in-house finance and procurement, you will oversee outsourced contracts with HR & IT, identifying areas for improvement where necessary
• Identify and implement improvements to Lumos finance systems, procurement, and accounting practices

About You

You will be a qualified accountant with senior finance experience having operated at senior management level.

Experience in the charities and not-for-profit sector may be beneficial though candidates from all sector backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What’s on offer

• Salary of £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
• 30 days annual leave per year + Bank holidays
• 5.82% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced parental leave and adoption leave policies
• Life insurance and enhanced sick pay options
• Offices are located near to Blackfriars station, and accessible from most central London terminals

For further details on this opportunity, please get in contact with Holly at Ivy Rock Partners.