Essential
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven leadership experience in finance and operations in a complex multi jurisdiction organisation.
- Experience in the administration of complex governance.
- Experience in financial planning, investment management, and compliance.
- Experience of managing IT systems to provide relevant and accurate business intelligence including management of systems change.
- Track record of delivering to a consistent high-quality working both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience of working with remote dispersed teams and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strategic financial acumen and analytical capability.
- Excellent communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity with resilience and clarity.
- Commitment to the values and ethos of the Church of England and the Diocese.
Personal Qualities
- Fully aligned with the vision and ministry of the Diocese in Europe, and comfortable in an environment where meetings begin with prayer.
- Ability to work and communicate with fairness and clarity across a diverse range of stakeholders and skillsets.
- Ability to exercise excellent judgment.
Desirable
- An understanding of the structures and governance of the Church of England.
- Experience across multiple European jurisdictions, eg on GDPR compliance.
- Charity finance and reporting expertise including a strong knowledge of the UK GAAP, Financial Reporting Standards (FRS)and the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
- Experience of working in within a charity or public sector context.
- Experience in acting as data controller.
- Experience of managing complex issues of property.
- An active Christian faith.