Interim Director of Finance and Business Support

North Wales Wildlife Trust is recruiting an interim finance leader to join its newly formed Senior Leadership Team. The postholder will provide strategic oversight of finance, administration, IT, facilities, property and organisational systems, working directly with the CEO and Trustees to strengthen financial resilience and operational effectiveness.

A key priority is embedding a new finance system, improving financial planning and controls, and supporting organisational change. The role is initially a six-month fixed-term contract at 21 hours per week, with potential to become a permanent full-time position as the Trust grows. Hybrid working is available, with a regular presence at the Bangor office expected given the team is based there.

• Provide strategic financial oversight and insight to the CEO, Trustees and senior leadership team
• Lead and develop the Finance and Business Support function, including administration, IT, facilities and property
• Strengthen financial planning, controls and long-term sustainability frameworks
• Embed and optimise a new finance system across the organisation
• Drive organisational change, process improvement and infrastructure development
• Engage with Trustees, committees and senior stakeholders to support effective decision-making

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Substantial senior finance leadership experience in the charity, public or environmental sectors
• Demonstrated experience managing systems implementation and organisational change
• Comfortable presenting financial insight and challenge to Trustees and non-finance stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Strong commercial awareness alongside commitment to a mission-driven organisation

North Wales Wildlife Trust manages nature reserves, restores habitats and works in partnership to protect wildlife across land and sea in North Wales. The Trust's mission is to create a North Wales richer in wildlife, where both people and nature can flourish together.