The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is one of Britain's oldest charities in continuous existence since 1147. Now in its third location in Limehouse between the City of London and Canary Wharf it is a retreat centre, hospitality and meeting space and a community charity. With 45 bedrooms, 12 Meeting rooms and a community café in a Yurt it is a unique offering of an urban oasis in the busyness of London life. We host around 1000 meetings a year for major charities and trusts. We run our own Retreat programme grounded in Christian spirituality.

We are now recruiting a Finance Director (CCAB qualified) to oversee the financial aspects of this c£3m turnover charity with around 60 staff. The role is part of the Senior Management Team, reporting to the Master and is responsible for day to day financial operations, budgeting, management reporting, investment oversite, VAT and Tax. Payroll and HR admin - supervising one financial assistant.

Ability to be hands on with financial processing - with a strong grasp of accounting systems (Sage Inacct) and interfaces. Budgeting, VAT and Management reporting expertise.. Management of audit and annual reporting cycle. Able to use financial data to encourage managers to make good commercial decisions.

Experience of hospitality sector desired. Experience of charity sector also desired.

The chance to work in a beautiful Urban Oasis near Canary Wharf and the City of London.

Supportive of our values/ethos as a retreat centre grounded in the Christian faith but open to all regardless of faith.

This is a permanent post, but we are open to contract work, whilst we identify a permanent person. Also open to part time work. Applicants must have right to work in UK.

Apply contact roger.preece@rfsk.org.uk