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    East Sussex County Council

    Local Government

    Finance Director (Sussex Community Development Association)

    Newhaven, United KingdomHybridPart-time£65k / yearPosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    • Enable Applications: No
    • Working Hours: 30
    • Salary: £65,000 per annum pro rata
    • Salary From: 65,000
    • Salary To: 65,000
    • Working Pattern: Part Time
    • Contract Type: Permanent Contract

    Salary: £65,000 per annum pro rata
    Contract type: Permanent
    Working pattern: Part-time

    Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026, 5pm
    Interview date: 1st stage interviews - Wednesday 7th October 2026; 2nd stage interviews: Wednesday 14th October 2026

    How to apply: For the job description and to apply, please go to https://sussexcommunity.org.uk/work-with-us/
    Completed application forms can be sent to HR via email to [email protected]

    Who to contact if you have a query: Please contact the HR team on [email protected]

    Hours of work: 30 hrs / 4 days per week
    Based Newhaven, with some hybrid working available after completing induction

    Are you an experienced senior level finance decision maker with broad cross sector knowledge, who demonstrates excellent communication skills, and wants to use your skills to support a community facing organisation? If so, we would welcome your interest and application!

    You will be a qualified accountant with an understanding of the complexities of working within the 3rd sector funding framework.  With responsibility for providing expert strategic financial advice and professional input right across the organisation, you will ensure the finances of the Charity run smoothly and efficiently.  You will consider the wider internal and external factors presented to you by our internal knowledge experts alongside the financial position to support the delivery of the services and enterprises of Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) which fulfil the organisation’s mission and values.

    As a manager you will also provide effective leadership, operational support and direction to the well-regarded finance team.

    Providing sound financial, contract & risk management advice and ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and audit requirements, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the charity as an active member of our Senior Management Team.

    We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our internal and external clients; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer

    • A flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible
    • Annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata, plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service)
    • Additional sick pay for planned operations and recovery
    • A pension scheme
    • Bereavement leave
    • Managers who are available to you
    • Plus a day off for your birthday!

    Interviews will be held in Newhaven.
    You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match. If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team on [email protected] and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the CEO or HRD.

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    Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    East Sussex County Council

    East Sussex County Council is the local government authority for the administrative county of East Sussex, England.

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