About the organisation
Fair Shot is a London-based charity and social enterprise on a mission to break down the barriers to employment for young adults with learning disabilities. Our vision is a society where everyone has the opportunity to access meaningful, long-term employment — regardless of ability.
We achieve this through our year-long Supported Internship Programme, which provides real-world hospitality training, confidence-building, and structured job support. We operate a fully functioning training café and hospitality ventures that give learners the tools they need to succeed in the workplace — and in life.
Now in our fourth year and led by our Founder & CEO, we’ve grown to a team of 24 and operate with a hybrid income model: 50% from our hospitality revenue streams and 50% from fundraising.
We’re looking for an experienced Finance Director (volunteer, pro bono) to help shape our financial strategy and structure as we scale. You’ll play a vital leadership role in ensuring sound financial governance and driving our mission forward through strong fiscal stewardship.
About the role
As we grow our impact and revenue model, your financial leadership will be instrumental in helping Fair Shot make strategic, sustainable decisions that expand inclusive employment opportunities across the UK.
What You'll Do
- Lead and oversee the charity’s overall P&L (profit and loss) and financial performance
- Develop and implement long-term financial strategies in collaboration with the CEO
- Improve and maintain financial systems, controls, and internal processes
- Manage the relationship with our part-time accountant (10 hrs/week), who handles:
Monthly reconciliations
Filing expenditures
Paying invoices - Oversee two bank accounts — one for fundraising (restricted/unrestricted) and one for hospitality revenue
- Prepare for annual audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Guide cash flow planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Present financial reports, risks, and insights to the Board of Trustees
- Work closely with the CEO and Head of Operations on all financial planning and decision-making
Our ideal candidate
- 10+ years of experience in senior finance roles, including P&L ownership
- Ideally experienced in the charity and/or hospitality/social enterprise sectors
- In-depth understanding of UK charity finances, including restricted/unrestricted funds
- Experience improving financial structures and preparing for audits
- Comfortable advising founders, leadership teams, and boards
- (Desirable) Relevant qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CFA, or MBA
What’s in it for you
- Use your expertise to drive social impact through inclusive employment
- Play a key role in shaping the future of a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation
- Join a collaborative, values-led leadership team
- Opportunity for this role to evolve into a Trustee position
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