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Organization Overview

The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) is a UK-based professional body supporting tax professionals through education, technical standards, and professional development initiatives.

The organization promotes fairness, integrity, and public trust within the tax profession while supporting thousands of professionals across the UK.

Role Overview

The Chief Financial Officer will serve as a senior strategic leader responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial health, governance, and long-term sustainability.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will lead the finance function while partnering with the Council, Audit & Risk Committee, Finance Steering Group, and senior leadership team on strategic and operational financial matters.

This role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on oversight of financial operations, compliance, and organizational planning.

Position Details

Part-time leadership role.

21 hours per week.

Remote working arrangement with occasional mandatory meetings in London.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

Lead long-term financial planning and forecasting activities.

Provide financial insight and strategic guidance to executive leadership and governance committees.

Support organizational sustainability and strategic decision-making.

Financial Governance and Compliance

Oversee statutory reporting, audits, and financial compliance.

Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and policy development.

Support risk management and financial accountability initiatives.

Treasury and Financial Operations

Manage treasury activities, investments, cash flow, and budgeting processes.

Monitor financial performance and support resource allocation decisions.

Oversee financial policies, operational controls, and reporting frameworks.

Leadership and Collaboration

Lead and develop the finance team.

Partner with internal stakeholders to promote financial transparency and operational collaboration.

Support a culture of continuous improvement and strategic partnership across the organization.

Qualifications

Qualified finance professional with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA certification.

Senior-level finance leadership experience.

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, governance, risk management, and statutory accounting.

Experience managing audits and financial compliance processes.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strategic mindset with the ability to balance high-level planning and operational execution.

Ability to influence and challenge constructively within leadership environments.

Preferred Experience

Experience within charity, membership, education, or professional body sectors preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

£54,000 annual salary pro rata (£90,000 full-time equivalent).

10% employer pension contribution.

Private medical insurance.

Life assurance and income protection.

Health and wellbeing support.

Professional development opportunities.

19 days annual leave pro rata.

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