Are you our next Director of Finance and Resources?

Do you have financial and organisational expertise and would you like to join an innovative, place-based, small grant-making foundation?
Do you thrive on working collaboratively and collegiately with partners, teams and boards?
Are you a creative thinker, able to work with others to bring about innovation?
Are you passionate, as we are, about addressing issues around poverty and inequality?
If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead our Finance and Resources team.

About Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving

Our vision is of a society where everyone has the opportunity to live a rewarding and fulfilled life, free from poverty and inequality. We aim to bring about change to improve the lives of Islington’s most disadvantaged residents by providing grants, working in partnership and advocating for positive change. We make grants of £1.8m a year and are a pioneer of a new place-based giving movement.
Islington Giving now forms a significant part of the work of Cripplegate Foundation. It operates as a restricted fund of the Foundation and brings together a coalition of local, regional and national funders, residents, businesses and voluntary organisations to tackle stubborn issues of poverty and inequality. It has raised over £6m in nine years to invest in innovative programmes.

It’s an exciting time to join us!

The next few years promise to be pivotal in shaping the future role of Cripplegate Foundation and taking Islington Giving and the place-based giving movement even further. The current post holder has made a significant contribution to the development and leadership of the Foundation and the new post holder will inherit a strong finance and resources function. There will, however, be lots of exciting challenges to engage with as part of the Senior Management Team and in terms of the ongoing development of the resources team and function.
The opportunities to make a real contribution are manifold, including:

• Working creatively and innovatively with the SMT, the Governors of Cripplegate Foundation and the Board of Islington Giving to develop new visions and programmes for the future.
• Leading the resources function and provide advice and guidance to ensure that Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving continues to demonstrate best practice and maintains its reputation as a respected, trusted and thoughtful grant-maker, employer and investor.

About you

The new Director of Finance and Resources will need to be consultative, with strong listening skills and respect for the opinions of others. They will need the confidence and expertise to advise and guide the team and governors, enabling them to deliver innovation, whilst maintaining best practice and ensuring compliance. They will need to be able to relate to the big picture and vision, whilst also being able to consider the detail. The applicant could be someone who is developing their career or they may be someone who has already held a similar role in another charity. Whatever your background, we would be delighted to hear from you, especially if you:

• Have experience of leading and managing,
• Have a sound track record of managing finances,
• Have experience of, or a curiosity to learn about, investments and the non-financial aspects of this role.

We value diversity, equality and inclusivity. Applications are welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation and religion.

Director of Community, Partnerships & Access

Charterhouse is a beautiful school and a wonderful place to live and work. It was founded in 1611 and moved to its present magnificent 250 acre site near Godalming in 1872. The School has over 800 pupils aged between 13 and 18, all of whom, except for about 40 ‘day boarders’, are boarders.

The Director of Community, Partnerships and Access is a member of the School’s Senior Leadership Team, enabling them to take an operational lead in the School’s relationship with the local and wider community, its public benefit contribution, its social responsibility profile (including links with charities) and the pupils’ contribution to community action projects in the UK and abroad. The role also takes the lead in liaising with external bursary funding organisations and in ensuring a pipeline of transformational bursary applicants.

The successful candidate is likely to have a track-record of delivering community-linked collaborative projects, preferably (though not necessarily exclusively) in relation to education and independent/maintained sector links and a proven ability to galvanizing people within an organisation to contribute to social responsibility projects or similar.

For the right candidate, this role could combine with a reduced teaching role (around 14 periods per week) in a suitable subject and would suit someone looking for promotion to Deputy Head and/or Headship in due course. Equally, for the right candidate, this role could be a non-teaching role where precise hours are flexible but would average to around 37.5 hours/week all year round, with the expectation that hours will peak significantly during term time, including a requirement for work on Saturday mornings and occasional evening and other weekend commitments. International travel will also be required.

Charterhouse offers a competitive salary and other benefits including contributory pension, membership of the School’s Sports Club and private medical insurance.

For more information and to apply, please download the application pack from our website.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 10 February 2020 and interviews will take place shortly thereafter.

The post-holders will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School's Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. These appointments will be subject to checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and with past employers.

CMS has had a remarkable impact on the global church over 220 years of history. With a new CEO in post, CMS has started a strategic discernment process to help uncover CMS’s call to global mission for this generation. The role of PA to the CEO is critical to the effective running and organisation of the CMS office and therefore the organisation as a whole. It offers an excellent development opportunity for a gifted individual with a passion and heart for mission

This is a key role to provide excellent and proactive executive support to the CEO and the Board of Trustees and administrative support to the Deputy CEO & Director of Mission Transformation as well as the Director of Finance and Corporate Services (FCS) as required. The post holder’s main responsibility will be supporting the CEO and the Board of Trustees, enabling them to effectively shape and drive forward organisational aims.

This role requires excellent secretarial and administrative skills, the ability to prioritise workload and a high attention to detail. In addition the person will be a talented relationship builder with exceptional communication skills and will have a proactive mindset to be one step ahead in organising and preparing supporting documents.

 It is essential that the successful candidate has a graduate qualification or equivalent experience, as well as experience of working as a PA/EA or team administrator, with an extensive experience of organising meetings and taking accurate minutes. It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian and be committed to the vision, aims and values of CMS, which are detailed on the CMS website.

This is a permanent and full-time position based in Oxford with a starting salary of £27,480 to £28,600 per annum depending on experience, and a generous pension scheme contribution.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:

• Midnight on Wednesday 26 February 2020
• Interviews will be held on Monday 09 March 2020 at CMS House, Oxford

• Organisation maintaining standards within cardiovascular medicine
• Lead finance role for the organisation on a part time basis

About Our Client

The British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) is a membership organisation with charitable status. It is the voice for those working in cardiovascular health, science and disease management in the UK. Its aim is to promote and support both the healthcare professionals who work in cardiology and the patients for whom best possible treatment is to be encouraged. Our members are healthcare professionals, working in the field of cardiovascular health.

We work in partnership with a large number of Affiliated Societies and for a number of these provides administrative, digital and membership services including payment collections.

This post is offered at a time of transformational change in the BCS across a range of core functions to ensure we continue to meet the needs and expectations of our members remain financially sustainable as a business going forward. The post holder will therefore have a real opportunity to contribute and help shape these changes and services across the range of our existing and potential business activities. Initiative and enthusiasm to make a difference are therefore a must.

Job Description

The Finance Director is responsible for providing leadership to the BCS's finance and accounting strategy and functions. They are responsible for coordinating corporate finance and managing and developing BCS company policies. They will have overall responsibility for both financial and management accounts, including financial reporting systems and will take a fundamental role in the organisation's change management programme.

The post holder is supported by a full time finance officer and will work closely with the CEO and VP Corporate Finance and Development as well as the BCS Finance Committee to develop and implement the BCS Finance and Business strategy

The Successful Applicant

The post holder will be an experienced FD with strategic vision and considerable experience at a senior leadership level. As well as having technical financial expertise, we also require the post holder to have excellent leadership and management skills; strong team working and interpersonal skills; first-rate communication skills; experience of organisational change management; and an ability to build strong service relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role and be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

What's on Offer

Part time role - Salary £70,000 pro-rata equivalent (3 days a week preferred)

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY14073043Z

Healthwatch is an independent champion that gives patients and the public a voice to improve, shape and get the best from health and social care services. We do this by empowering local people and communities and letting those running services know what people want from care.

With integration and collaboration at the heart of health and care services across south-east London, partnership structures are changing to support an increasing emphasis on greater collaboration to support a system-wide approach. It is essential that patients and the public are at the heart of decision making and ensuring services meet the needs and aspirations our communities. 

You will liaise with and represent six local Healthwatch organisations across south-east London on the south-east London (SEL) Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) governing body (and related sub-committees).

You will bring patient and public perspective, informed by your liaison and engagement with the six Local Healthwatch (LHW) across south-east London.

It is not intended that this role will have oversight of Healthwatch engagement or patient and public engagement, rather that you will help to hold the CCG to account, through the appropriate governance processes, and facilitate use of LHW intelligence to ensure the CCG discharges its engagement functions effectively.

As a member of the SEL CCG governing body (and related sub-committees) you will share responsibility for ensuring that it exercises its functions effectively, efficiently, economically, with good governance and in accordance with the terms of the SEL CCG and NHS constitution. 

Key Objectives

You will work with the SEL CCG governing body as a whole and with the six LHW and will help ensure that:

• the voice of Healthwatch is heard and the views and interests of patients and the public are at the heart of discussions and decisions 
• insight and intelligence from LHW is used to encourage and influence positive change to services and help meet the health and social care needs of the SEL population.
• SEL CCG carries out meaningful collaboration with LHW, and other relevant stakeholders, to commission or restructure services
• SEL CCG engages with LHW to monitor and ensure the highest quality services are delivered and offer the best possible outcomes for SEL patients
• SEL CCG governing body (and related committees) maintains a consistent focus on patient experience,  
• SEL CCG is responsive to the views of LHW, patients and the public and promotes shared decision-making in all aspects of its business
• SEL CCG has appropriate arrangements in place to secure LHW involvement and responds in an effective and timely way to feedback and recommendations from LHW
• there is transparent communication between SEL CCG and local people, including through the dissemination of clear information via LHW, where appropriate.

Core attributes and competencies

The post holder must:

• demonstrate a sound understanding of, and a commitment to upholding, HW principles, values and functions as set out in HW statutory duties
• be committed to working with and across LHW organisations, with an understanding of the challenges faced by small voluntary organisations and ability to spot opportunities and potential collaborations
• be committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality and inclusivity
• be passionate about continuously improving outcomes, tackling health inequalities with a focus on ‘seldom heard’ communities
• have good understanding of the role of HW and an appreciation of current and future broad social, political and economic trends influencing health and social care
• be able to understand and analyse complex issues and information from a service user perspective, drawing on the breadth of insight provided by LHW to inform SEL CCG deliberations and decision-making
• have the confidence to question information and explanations supplied by others, who may be experts in their field
• be able to influence and persuade others, articulating a balanced HW view, and to engage in constructive debate
• ability to recognise key influencers in advancing HW, and user views, and the skills to engage and involve them
• have the ability, organisation and initiative, to proactively build and maintain an effective relationship with LHW and communicate effectively across LHW, listening as well as actively sharing information
• have the ability to translate complex concepts into readily understood, engaging language. 

Core personal experience

The candidate should have:

• demonstrable understanding of the arrangements for listening and responding to the voices of patients, carers and patient organisations in public sector organisations such as the NHS
• a track record of successfully involving patients, carers and the public in the work of a public sector organisation 
• understanding and experience of effective involvement and engagement techniques, and how these can be applied in practice
• previous experience of promoting the voice of patients and the public, including in collective decision-making groups such as boards/committees
• a track record in securing or supporting improvements for patients or the wider public
• previous experience of empowering the participation of patients and the public in the design and delivery of health or care services

Appointment process

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. We aspire to reflect the diversity of our community in our workforce.  We positively encourage applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled applicants and those from other under-represented groups.

Application Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 3rd February 2020

Interview Dates: 19th or 20th February 2020

Your CV and supporting statement combined should not exceed four sides of A4 in total.

Please note - this is a Home Based role with regular meetings in the South East London area.

Your supporting statement should:

• outline how you meet the criteria as detailed in the core attributes and competencies;
• include why you are interested in this role; and
• provide details of what skills and experience you bring, as set out in core personal experience.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Red Rose Recovery is exclusively recruiting for a strong dynamic leader to drive forward and create a culture to support the ethos of the organisation and provide value based, clear and mission-driven strategic leadership to both Red Rose Recovery (RRR) and the Lancashire User Forum (LUF). 

You will have responsibility for the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure, financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.You will ensure financial sustainability and growth and be responsible for the delivery of the strategic plan.You will lead an organisation where teamwork is essential but where individual skills and co-production leadership equally need fostering. You’ll act an ambassador for the organisation and inspire the organisation and drive progress with the same determination and compassion demonstrated in our operational delivery.

OUR VALUES

• Hope- inspiring people to believe that sustainable recovery is possible for everyone.
• Commitment - working passionately to improve the lives of those in recovery.
• Respect - judging and valuing people for who they are and where they are going, not what they have been.
• Community - connecting people together, make recover a reality for the whole community.
• Transformation - changes the lives of those in recovery. 
• Legacy – building sustainable recovery for service users, families and communities.

YOU WILL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are strongly committed to the aims and ethos of RRR and the LUF and have a desire to bring about positive change in the lives of people in recovery.
• You have proven success in working closely with ambitious Management Teams and/or Boards.
• You are fun, warm, approachable, energetic, confident, outgoing, creative, empathetic, determined, ambitious, flexible, resilient, discreet, organised and professional.
• You are confident in presenting to large groups and contributing influentially in meetings.
• You have the capacity to be flexible and innovative in the changing circumstances of a small but wide-reaching charity.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Working strategically with the Board of Trustees to deliver our ambitious strategy, identifying opportunities for further growth.
• Ensuring all staff understand and embody the organisation’s mission, strategy, culture and values, so that everyone is supported and equipped to perform to the highest level and meet the fullness of their potential.
• Managing the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure and financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.
• Providing line management to the Senior Leadership Team and ensure it is a well-run organisation where colleagues feel valued and able to work effectively. 
• Ensuring there are clear lines of accountability and responsibility across the team which foster and maintain effective working relationships for the organisation.
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, potential funders, corporate partners and agencies.
• Leading internal communications strategy to ensure that RRR’s values are lived day-to- day, and potential for sharing and learning is maximised across the organisation. 
• Acting as an ambassador for RRR, networking widely to build new and existing strategic relationships. 
• Ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities and maintain a proactive relationship with the Chair and Trustee Board, supporting them to fulfil their duties and legal and other responsibilities for the proper governance of RRR and the LUF.
• Ensuring full and accurate reporting including the preparation of an annual report and financial accounts, making returns to Charities Commission and reporting back at the AGM.

YOU’LL HAVE 

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience gained in a professional environment.
• Experience of working at operational & strategic levels and driving success across organisations and partnerships.
• Excellent leadership skills, line management experience, and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams to deliver results.
• Experience in dealing with multiple tasks, sensitivities and challenges at the same time.
• A track record of driving quality and innovation and encouraging enterprise in others. 
• Excellent all-round communication skills and relationship management abilities.
• Knowledge and ability to run an organisation that is compliant with all regulatory and statutory obligations, and which is financially stable.
• Proven track record of securing new business in a tough financial climate.
• Willingness to travel locally across the Lancashire and North West region and nationally as required.

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Director of Finance & Corporate Services for this International Development Charity based in Central London

Location: Central London

Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 full time

How does the Director of Finance & Corporate Services contribute to the charity?

The Director of Finance & Corporate Services role represents a unique opportunity to shape the work of this charity, focusing specifically on the financial leadership and contribution to the broader organisational management of the charity. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the charity's senior management team, playing a fundamental role in ensuring the financial planning, management and reporting is carried out effectively.
Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a senior financial management role for an international development charity or international organisation. You will have evidence of achieving financial objectives and a strong background in developing financial systems and processes including external statutory reporting and audit. You will have experience of being a Company Secretary for a charitable company registered in the UK and with oversight of governance in other jurisdictions.

Due to the breadth and complexity of this role, the successful candidate will need to have confidence in juggling competing demands, with humour and resilience. You will be fully supported by the chief executive as well as a dedicated Finance & Risk sub-committee.

You will be professionally qualified at CCAB level with strong technical accounting skills and an excellent understanding of restricted funding, donor reporting and handling funders for projects and overseas accounting for operations in foreign currencies. Naturally you'll be self-motivated with an analytical mind, combined with great interpersonal skills and the confidence to maintain robust financial controls.

While finance is an essential part of this role, it is much broader than that in terms of the day-to-day work, therefore no two days will be the same. This charity is at the heart of change, so if you are Driven, Courageous and want to make an Impact, building a culture which is collaborative as is its leadership team. Then please apply

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join an exciting International development company based in the City of London. It’s a really exciting role for someone with at least two years’ experience in a similar position, working within a friendly dynamic finance team of 5.

Person specification: 

The Ideal applicant will have the following skills & attributes:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• SUN Accounts experience is desirable
• Excellent Word and Excel skills
• High attention to detail
• Be a good team player and happy to work within a small team
• Well organised & Great communicator
• A positive attitude is essential
• Be reliable, flexible and hard working

Benefits: 

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and a performance related bonus scheme.

Other information: 

Options is an equal opportunities employer.

Overseas candidates require a valid UK work permit.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

St James's is a busy Anglican church in central London with a broad range of activities including services, concerts, a daily market and a variety of ministries and projects.

Main responsibilities will be to provide administrative support across a wide range of areas e.g. social media, concerts and events, finance as well as general andministration that includes reception.

We are currently looking for someone with good communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people. At least one year's digital content creation and copy writing experience. Excellent attention to detail is an important aspect of the role.

The successful applicant will be open, energetic, willing to learn and in sympathy with the church's aims and ethos.

Closing date for appliations: midday on Monday 10th February 2020. Initial interviews: Monday 17th February 2020.

We are recruiting for a Director of Finance and Resources on behalf of an international membership organisation and charity for women's health, based in West London. The organisation has some exciting strategic opportunities and forward thinking plans and the role requires someone who is focussed and driven to support the organisation in developing and implementing them. You will be reporting directly into the CEO; this role will suit an ambitious and potentially innovative individual, with an appetite for taking a lead role in organisational change and with the interpersonal skills to support colleagues through this.

The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and will be required:

To lead, facilitate and ensure the implementation of the finance strategy of the organisation.
To take responsibility for governance and compliance matters and for setting up systems for financial control, effective planning, monitoring and evaluation to support the sustainability of the organisation.
To deliver a robust IT and HR service provision across the entire organisation.
To provide effective leadership of the Finance and Resources Team.
To ensure the operation runs smoothly and to budget and that any development / change projects are planned for implementation in a way in which all stakeholders can participate appropriately.
To liaise with and present to the Board and the SMT, leading on the development of the strategy.

This role requires someone who is business-minded with commercial acumen and who can apply these qualities in a charity setting.

An indepth job description is available upon submission of a relevent CV.

Vacancy Reference Number:

ISUFSC/ISU/UK-R1

Position title:

International Support Unit (ISU) Finance and Services Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of International Support Unit

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Extendable)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 7th February 2020

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [7th February 2020].

Background

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. International Support Unit (ISU) support the development of Muslim Hands partner offices in the areas of fundraising and communication, program management, administration and finance and at the outset the unit will focus on the following countries non-exhaustive list Canada France South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

Job Specifics

1.  Finance

• Provide direction and support to the partner offices to develop and implement a financial strategy in line with their organisational strategic aims.
• Work with international partner offices to develop and implement the organisation’s annual budgetary planning. Ensure effective models and tools to enable planning and budget management at all levels.
• Oversee the preparation of the partner offices’ annual budget, monthly management accounts and annual financial accounts.
• Support senior management in creating strategic financial plans for the future through an analysis of the business climate and market trends.

• Ensure that financial policies and practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation in their respective countries in the partner offices.
• To develop, implement and maintain the operation of financial controls, standards and systems in the partner offices.
• Facilitate day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, bank statements, and reviews completed monthly bank reconciliations.
• Support to produce and monitor the departmental and annual budget, review cash flow, accounts and other financial transactions for each department within the partner offices.
• Reviews, develop and maintain internal accounting controls and procedures and advise staff on internal controls and accounting policies and procedures in the partner offices.
• Organise monthly budget review meeting and prepare official reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to present to Director of International Support Unit, Management and Board of Trustees in the partner offices. 
• Organise and lead monthly meetings regarding financial performance in the partner offices and ensure all budgets are confirmed and accurate for quarterly presentations to the Management for future decision making.
• Lead financial training for budget holders to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities concerning financial Management.
• Support managers in the partner offices by critically analysing projects budgets, and financial proposals.
• Oversee both internal monitoring and evaluation processes and the external auditing process. Carry out internal checks and audits as needed.
• Assist the Director/Board in preparing and ensuring annual accounts (All MH-internationally registered entities) are instructed.

2.  Programme Financial Management

• Support Muslim Hands partner offices to produce program financial reports at regular intervals (monthly, quarterly and annually).
• Oversee the preparation of project budgets and costings as well as project-based accounts.
• Support international offices to develop and implement the programme annual budget to ensure it is in line with the organisation’s financial procedures to deliver projects.
• To support international offices financial transactions to and by MH partners in accordance with MOU and programme funding agreement.
• Support International Offices in presenting financial reports to the Director, Senior Management and Board of Trustees on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

3.  Finance Human Resource

• Review, revise and ensure that HR processes and procedures are appropriate within finance teams.
• Support the partner offices to effectively recruit, induct, trained and manage staff in the relevant department.
• Provide regular feedback, training and support throughout the year to create a capable and highly motivated workforce in the partner offices.

​4. General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person specification: - 

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Frequent International travel to Partner Offices in Canada, France and South Africa

Please register your interest and apply by sending in your current CV and a suitable covering letter.

Deadline for applications is 7th February 2020 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Harris Hill are recruiting for an interim Group Finance Director for this homeless charity based near Birmingham.

The interim Group Finance Director assignment will be for 6 months on a Salary of c 60,000pa starting Early to Mid-February

You will be a Qualified Accountant to be the key figure in assessing the viability of future business opportunities and offering advice and guidance to the Chief Executive, SMT, Finance Sub Committee, and Board of Trustees

The post holder will also be expected to provide sufficiently robust financial information to enable executive directors to manage their departments effectively, and for trustees/non-executive directors to be able to exercise proper oversight.

Strategic Development

- To lead in the development of the Group's financial strategy and ensure effective implementation.
- To support the Trustees, Group Chief Executive (GCE) and Senior Management Team in setting the organisations vision and strategic direction.
- To develop strategic approaches to the financial resourcing of the work of the Group through the development of a value for money strategy with regular reporting on value for money initiatives
- To develop the business performance framework of the Group and to monitor and report on key performance indicators, including business and social value indicators, to ensure that resources are utilised to maximum effect.

Management of Finance Functions

- To advise the Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team on financial and treasury policy, strategic and business planning, financial control, risk management and performance monitoring, ensuring that the financial affairs of the Group are clearly presented together with relevant interpretation, strategic analysis and prediction, in a timely manner.
- To coordinate the production of proposed business plans and annual budgets ensuring the appropriateness of the key assumptions providing advice to senior management colleagues and trustees on these matters.
- To oversee the production of accounting information for use by budget holders in planning and controlling the work of the Group.
- To ensure that financial policies and procedures are current, consistent, accessible, adhered to, meet regulatory and legal requirements, reflect best practice and are well-communicated throughout the Group.
- To lead and develop other members of the Finance Team to ensure that they are well-motivated, sufficiently skilled, and meet best practice.
- To ensure that the Finance Team provides a strong and proactive level of service and support to the various operational teams.
- To lead in setting policy and sourcing in relation to the following areas - insurance; pensions; banking services; project financing; energy supplies; audit and financial advice.

Regulatory and Audit Requirements

- To ensure that all statutory and other accounting and regulatory requirements appropriate to the Group Director of Finance (HMRC, Companies House, Charity Commission, and HCA) are met.
- To oversee the production of statutory accounts in conjunction with the external auditors on behalf of the trustees.
- To lead the Group's approach to risk management, developing an ongoing risk based programme of controls assurance work with the internal auditor. This includes ensuring that the most important risks are addressed and minimised and that risk analysis is up to date.
- To maintain a thorough knowledge of the Finance policies and procedures and to periodically review them through the internal audit process, making recommendation for any changes to the Finance Sub Committee.

Interested in working for an organisation whose work supports the lives of vulnerable members of society across the country?

Do you have proven experience working in a rents and service charge-based role?

If yes, then this could be the role for you!

My client is a London based organisation who is looking for an Assistant Accountant for Rents and Service Charge to join their team on a permanent basis. With flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary and excellent opportunities to develop professionally, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to further their career in rent and service charge accounting.

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Take the lead on reviewing the variances between service charge and expenditure, ensuring that all income is accounted for and investigating any discrepancies as required.
• Provide invaluable support in the yearly budget setting process for rent and service charges and assist in the preparation of new budgets as and when further properties are acquired.
• Full responsibility for ensuring that all cost data is collected and certified in an accurate and timely manner and to notify clients of changes to their service charges where necessary.
• Play a vital role in the month end procedures, preparing journals and reconciliations for areas relating to rent accounting.
• Build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, providing financial support and guidance to aid decision making and budget setting.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience of working within a rent and service charge focused role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ideally experience working in the housing sector. However, candidates without this are still strongly encouraged to apply.
• Part-qualified as an accountant or be actively studying towards a relevant accountancy qualification.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills.

If you are interested in this position, please apply immediately as applications are reviewed daily and this role may be filled before the closing date.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative fundraising and marketing leader who has experience of creating and delivering plans for income generation and who will empower the fundraising and marketing teams to help deliver success and our ambitions for the charity.

As we embark on a period of challenges and changes within the hospice sector, this post holder will have ultimate responsibility in developing a fundraising and communication strategy which will grow income to ensure sustainable service delivery and support for our patients and their families, whilst ensuring promotion of Cransley Hospice and its services by raising its profile as the lead provider of hospice and specialist palliative care services across the north of the county.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual with the vision to see new opportunities to grow income and able to support the charity through significant change.  In order to succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• Fundraising and commercial experience, with demonstrable success at forming and delivering against a fundraising and communication strategy
• The ability to network, build and manage high value relationships and form strategic corporate partnerships
• The ability to motivate and inspire a team to acheive targets and deliver the strategy
• Experience and confidence of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent budget management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

As Director of Income Generation and Communications you will report to the CEO and, as part of the senior leadership team, help to present our work to a variety of audiences and grow the charity.  Above all you will embrace our values with a passion, and love working as part of a growing organisation dedicated to improving care for patients at the end of life.

This post offers a real opportunity for the successful candidate to have a direct, tangible impact on the charity by strengthening and increasing support, expanding our income streams and improving awareness of the charity – helping us to continue to provide much needed care to the thousands of local people living within or affected by life-limiting illnesses or complex health issues.

If you want to be part of an established and successful organisation and have the ambition to help drive our strategy and changing environment, please get in touch.

To register your interest in this exciting opportunity, please apply online by submitting your CV and supporting statement.