Director of Finance & Resources

Join TaxAid at a pivotal moment of growth, partnering with an ambitious new CEO to strengthen sustainability, shape strategy and build a stronger, more resilient and more impactful organisation.

Who we are

TaxAid provides a vital lifeline for people lost in the UK tax system and unable to afford professional help.

Every year, TaxAid helps 18,000 people facing complex and distressing situations. Many are dealing not only with tax problems but also with debt, poor mental health, homelessness or sudden financial hardship. When they have nowhere else to turn, TaxAid provides free, independent and expert advice that helps them regain control and move forward.

While TaxAid provides expert tax advice, our Director of Finance & Resources does not need a tax background.

A pivotal moment for TaxAid

TaxAid is seeking an ambitious and values-driven Director of Finance & Resources to lead the organisation into its next phase of development and growth.

This is an exciting time to join the charity. TaxAid has recently undergone significant change, including a merger with a sister organisation, the development of a new beneficiary strategy, a refreshed branding and a new CEO.

These strong foundations create a solid platform for the next Director of Finance & Resources to build upon. The Board and new CEO are ambitious to increase the number of people supported each year and ensure TaxAid reaches more people who currently struggle with tax problems.

About the role

Please note: The successful candidate will start at 3 days per week, with scope to move into 4 days a week as TaxAid grows.

As Director of Finance & Resources, you will provide strategic leadership across finance, technology, risk and infrastructure, combining commercial insight with hands-on oversight to support organisational growth and resilience.

Key priorities will include:

Partnering closely with the CEO to develop financial strategy, scenario modelling and long-term plans that support TaxAid’s growth ambitions.

Strengthening financial sustainability, reserves planning and diversified income streams.

Building effective partnerships with fundraising colleagues to ensure investment decisions are supported by robust financial analysis and forecasting.

Overseeing outsourced finance and technology providers, ensuring strong performance, controls, value for money and organisational resilience.

Leading organisational risk management, governance, compliance and assurance for trustees and senior leaders.

Driving infrastructure and systems improvements, helping create a scalable organisation equipped for future growth and change.

You will receive an annual leave entitlement of 28 days per calendar year, plus 3 days at Christmas and statutory holidays. We offer a stakeholder pension scheme, and we contribute a minimum of 4%; employees must match this contribution if they wish to join and remain in the scheme.

Who we are looking for

We’re seeking an ambitious and collaborative finance leader who enjoys combining strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will be excited by growth, comfortable with change and motivated by helping a charity increase its impact for people in need.

Our ideal candidate brings:

A strong track record of senior financial leadership, providing trusted advice to CEOs, trustees and leadership teams. As a qualified accountant, you will bring the credibility, judgement and commercial insight needed to influence strategic decisions and support organisational growth.

Experience of developing financial sustainability through effective business planning, scenario modelling, reserves management and income growth initiatives. You understand how to balance ambition with financial prudence and can help leaders make informed investment choices.

The ability to work collaboratively with fundraising and income generation colleagues, translating financial information into practical insights that support growth. You enjoy being a genuine business partner and recognise the role finance plays in enabling organisational success.

Experience overseeing outsourced services, suppliers and operational infrastructure. You do not need to be a technical specialist in every area, but you know how to assess risk, set expectations, challenge constructively and secure high-quality delivery from external partners.

A pragmatic and adaptable leadership style. You are as comfortable discussing strategy with trustees as you are rolling up your sleeves to improve systems, support organisational change and help build an even bigger, better and bolder TaxAid.

Above all, you will be motivated by the opportunity to help more people access the support they need at moments of real vulnerability.

Why join TaxAid?

TaxAid is widely respected across the tax profession, government and the voluntary sector. The organisation benefits from strong partnerships, a committed network of volunteers and ambassadors, and a team dedicated to helping people through difficult financial moments.

As Director of Finance & Resources, you will be more than a technical finance leader. You will act as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO, helping to shape growth plans, evaluate future opportunities and build a stronger, more resilient organisation.

Working across finance, technology and infrastructure, you will have genuine influence on TaxAid’s future direction while remaining close enough to the operation to see the direct impact of your work.

For an ambitious leader who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, this is a chance to help transform an already respected charity into an even stronger, more resilient and more impactful organisation.