Director of Finance

Are you a strategic finance leader with a heart for service and a head for numbers? Do you want to make a real difference in communities across Norfolk and Waveney? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

The Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance (NDBF) is seeking a Director of Finance to lead our finance and IT functions at a time of exciting growth and transformation. You’ll play a pivotal role in enabling our mission and ministry across the Diocese of Norwich, supporting local churches, schools, and chaplaincies as we bring our new Vision to life.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading strategic financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
• Overseeing IT and data services to support effective working
• Supporting parishes with financial health and stewardship
• Advising senior leadership and governance committees
• Managing a talented team and contributing to a positive, values-driven culture

What we’re looking for

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• A strategic thinker with experience in complex financial leadership
• A collaborative leader with excellent communication and influencing skills
• Someone who shares our Christian ethos and values, and is excited to support the Church’s mission

What we offer

• 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution)
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home)
• A supportive, purpose-driven team environment
• Opportunities to shape the future of the Diocese

Who we are

The Parish Support Team aims for everyone to feel that they belong and are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Together, our people contribute in different ways towards our purpose, living out our values of kindness, commitment, and collaboration.

We are a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values. Even if you have never thought about working for us before, if you have the skills and experience we are looking for then we would like to hear from you.

We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.