Chief Finance Officer

We are Anthony Nolan. We unite people and science – matching stem cell donors to those in need of transplants and treatments and growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone can find the lifesaving match they need.

Thanks to Shirley and Anthony Nolan, our register of almost a million potential donors, our cell and gene therapy research and our expertise in stem cell transplants, we currently help four patients a day in need of a transplant, giving more people another chance to live.

Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.

If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.

We are looking for a Chief Finance Officer to join our CEO Office team.

Title: Chief Finance Officer

Salary: £120,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)

Location: Hybrid, with two days per week at our head office in Hampstead, London

Job Summary

As Chief Finance Officer at Anthony Nolan, you’ll lead our Finance, Governance and Resources function that powers our life‑saving mission. You’ll bring clarity, commercial insight and strong governance. Forming a key part of part of our Strategic Leadership team and working closely with our Chief Executive and Trustees, you’ll ensure we’re financially strong, well‑run and ready for the future so patients, donors and families get the support they need.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting so the organisation has the information it needs to plan well and to enable the organisation to grow, invest and improve.

• Manage different streams of income, reserves and cash flow effectively, maintain strong financial controls, and provide timely analysis that supports good decisions

• Maintain a strong grip on financial performance, risk and compliance.

• Communicating with purpose and clarity to diverse audiences.

• Use and develop data to drive financial decisions across the organisation

• Representing Anthony Nolan with key external bodies, including regulators and funders, ensuring we meet our obligations and protect our reputation.

• Overseeing procurement to ensure we stay compliant and use our budgets well. Maintaining effective supplier partnerships and make sure our sourcing reflects our ethical and sustainability standards.

• Ensure our estate and facilities are well managed, fit for purpose and ready for future development. Maintain reliable health and safety, risk and compliance processes across the organisation.

• Ensure our legal obligations are fulfilled and legal services supports the business.

• Providing senior leadership and oversight of quality and regulatory functions, ensuring effective governance, compliance and organisational assurance

Experience:

• A professional business accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) and substantial post-qualification experience at a senior level.

• Operating at a senior strategic finance level, leading and integrating financial leadership alongside the organisation’s wider enabling functions

• Operating within a regulated environment with experience of leading organisational governance and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and best‑practice standards

• Working with a commercial mindset, identifying opportunities to strengthen financial performance, resilience, and long-term sustainability.

• A track record of sponsoring and leading change, transformation or strategic programmes with organisation‑wide impact

• A strong track record of leading large, diverse teams with organisation‑wide impact, building leadership capability and succession

• Working closely with the Board, Audit & Finance Committee and Governance & Risk Committee, providing clear advice, insight and assurance

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary

• 30 days annual leave, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop

• Life Assurance of four times annual salary

• Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme

• And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)

Please check out the full job description here , and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page.

Please note: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible – this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of strong applications.

Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.

Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.