Build Finance Leaders Who Drive Real Change

Equip your finance leaders to drive strategic value and positive change.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

A hands-on leadership development program where participants work with non-profit
partners to solve real financial challenges.

The Charterpath Financial Health Check is a framework focused on four foundational pillars essential to non-profits in delivering their vision and mission and consists of:

An initial self-assessment completed by the non-profit sharing a number of key deliverables;

A framework for an experienced finance professional to review the information provided, applying their existing skills and experience to produce quantitative and qualitative insights;

A report by the finance professional presenting their findings with any areas for improvement and signposting to follow-up training and tools.

What else is included?

1:1 Coaching Support

Six interactive workshops focused on strategic leadership and mindset

Program Workshops at a Glance

Six Interactive Workshops to Build Leadership Confidence

In our first session we discuss what makes a successful strategy, how strategic objectives translate into financial plans, and the finance leader’s role in value creation. We consider what value creation means to non-profits, and the importance of vision, mission and goals. We learn about the macro challenges faced by the non-profit world.

Building on the initial understanding of our stakeholders’ macro challenges, we discuss what it means to be truly empathetic and socially responsible, whether it is in a corporate, non-profit or personal situation. We practice empathy by reflecting further on the likely challenges faced by your non-profit partner organizations. We also provide you with the knowledge and resources to interpret non-profit financial reporting.
We discuss what impact means on both a personal and social level. How can we optimize our own impact to better serve our stakeholders? And how can we help our non-profit partner organizations to achieve the social impact they aspire to? We introduce the Charterpath Financial Health Check as a framework to help you accelerate establishing a position of trusted advisor and empower your non-profit partner organization to sustainably deliver their mission through impartial and actionable insights into their financial health.
After working through the Charterpath Financial Health Check supported by optional drop-in sessions with our mentors, we regroup to consolidate learnings. We identify key observations and plan the discussion themes and approach for the upcoming (virtual) meetings with your non-profit leaders.
Following your (virtual) meetings with non-profit leaders and preparation of your draft board presentation, we regroup as an opportunity to rehearse and gather feedback from peers. We benefit from the combined insight of the group to ensure that your observations are clear, your recommendations are sensitively delivered and that you have anticipated likely questions. We explore how non-profits can optimize reporting their impact to different stakeholders.
In our final workshop, we share our experiences and identify key learnings on personal impact relevant for your role as corporate finance leaders. We reflect on how we can apply the non-executive mindset in your own organization. We showcase the pathways available to finance professionals to increase their social impact, for example through tangible corporate ESG actions in your organization, or future trustee or other volunteer work in the non-profit sector.

Why Finance Teams Need Impact-Driven Leaders

Finance leaders today need to influence beyond the numbers. They need to build relationships, drive strategy,
and create value with purpose.

Build Strategic Leaders

Because strategic impact requires more than technical expertise

• Learn how to create long-term business value
• Strengthen strategic thinking and commercial awareness
• Align finance with organisational vision

Influence with Purpose

To influence at board level and beyond

• Develop communication skills that drive change
• Build relationships across business and community
• Gain confidence in boardroom and non-profit settings

Lead with Social Impact

To inspire ownership, motivation, and meaning at every level

• Apply leadership skills in non-profit environments
• Strengthen ESG and ethical leadership capability
• Drive impact both inside and outside the business

Trusted and Accredited

Our courses are accredited by NASBA, enabling your finance teams to earn their CPE or CPD points with confidence.

WHO IS LEADING WITH IMPACT FOR?

Aspiring Finance
Leaders

For finance managers, business partners, and future leaders building strategic capability.

Develop leadership confidence
Drive positive change within your team
Step into more senior roles

Forward-Thinking Finance Professionals

For those preparing for CFO, NED, or trustee positions.

Strengthen stakeholder engagement
Build influence beyond finance
Gain experience across commercial and non-profit sectors

Senior Finance
Leaders

For experienced leaders seeking greater purpose and legacy.

Lead with ethical clarity and vision
Create impact across business and community
Adopt a trustee or non-executive mindset

Trusted By

Our courses have already delivered transformational learning outcomes to people in the following companies:

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Key Outcomes of Leading with Impact

Lead with
Strategic Purpose

Set clear goals and align teams around a shared vision. Develop long-term thinking and commercial focus.

Influence Stakeholders Effectively

Communicate with confidence and build trusted relationships. Engage board members, colleagues, and external partners.

Apply Skills in Real-World Scenarios

Lead non-profit projects and present actionable recommendations. Practise leadership skills in a risk-free environment.

Strengthen Ethical Leadership

Make decisions aligned with ESG principles and organisational values. Champion responsible finance leadership.

Become Trusted
Advisors Status

Establish yourself as a strategic partner within the business. Support leadership teams with insight and guidance.

Create Long-Term Organisational Value

Drive meaningful improvements both commercially and socially. Contribute to business performance and community impact.

Meet Your Course Facilitators

Finance leaders with real-world experience — now guiding others to lead with impact.

Catherine Marks

VP of Finance at Depop
Ex-FP&A Lead at Virgin Media O2
Deloitte-trained

Catherine brings 20+ years in finance and M&A. She’s held senior roles at high-growth companies and now consults for leading non-profits like The Fore and Cranfield Trust. Her sessions blend technical rigour with real empathy and purpose.

Alice Clementi

Ex-Executive at Close Brothers Group
Chartered Accountant · Co-founder of Charterpath

Alice spent over a decade in banking before shifting focus to strategy, risk, and social impact. She now advises mission-driven organisations and leads Charterpath, helping finance professionals make a meaningful difference.

Alex Marsh

Former UK CEO of Klarna
Non-Exec Director & Coach
PwC-trained

Alex combines fintech, non-profit, and boardroom experience. As co-founder of Charterpath, he empowers finance leaders to use their skills for good — whether in business, advisory roles, or community leadership.

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Zoe Allen

Head of Sales & Marketing
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