Purpose of the role
You will ensure excellent professional standards and productivity; enabling the CEO to lead the organisation through its next phase of development and growth.
Working closely with the CEO, you will contribute financial information and ideas to business plans, funding applications and proposals including capital developments, regeneration projects, creative programmes and other commercial opportunities.
As a key member of a small but growing leadership team you will be responsible for the delivery of important objectives focused on the profitability and capacity building critical to achieving our business aims.

The opportunity
ACAVA is undertaking a wide-ranging organisational change process as we reimagine our purpose to meet evolving cultural, economic and social contexts and pursue several emerging business opportunities.
The Director of Finance and Operations role creates a unique opportunity to influence the evolution of a leading cultural organisation with enormous potential at a moment of urgent social and cultural need.
If you have the drive to lead, confidence to influence and you are passionate about our purpose, this could be the role for you.

Finance
Confidently lead on all aspects of financial planning, management, reporting and compliance.
Ensure effective systems and controls are in place that safeguard the management of company finances.
Lead the development of robust financial processes and procedures that prioritise efficiency, profitability and financial stability.
Lead the relationship with our external management accountants and ensure the timely preparation of reports for the CEO, trustees and auditors.
Lead relationship management and negotiations with our bank to renew and/or extend banking facilities.
Analyse and improve financial performance through robust cost control, pricing policies and income generation to consolidate financial stability.
Contribute financial information and ideas to business plans, business pitches, fundraising applications and other projects as required.
Ensure grant income is disbursed according to award requirements, oversee accurate records and reporting to funders.
Develop and regularly review company and departmental budgets.
Produce accurate quarterly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts for the CEO, subcommittees and board.
Prepare regular comprehensive financial analyses highlighting risks and identifying opportunities for improving financial performance.
Oversee the smooth completion of the annual audit liaising closely with our auditors and accountants.
Assess the financial capabilities of relevant staff and identify training needs where necessary.
Support the CEO with financial forecasts and business modelling.
Communicate and negotiate with senior stakeholders on finance, property and business development matters.

Property
Lead the management and operation of the property portfolio to ensure compliance with legal, health and safety and other requirements.
Develop a strategic plan for the estate, projecting future costs and benefits and provide analyses to inform business decisions.
With the CEO, assess the financial viability of individual buildings and develop a strategy to address underperforming sites.
Lead the oversight, negotiation and renewal of leases.
Develop a building-by-building strategy for business rates.
Produce detailed income and expenditure budgets for individual buildings that aim to generate a financial surplus.
Assess the untapped income generating potential of buildings; maximise efficient use of all spaces and identify opportunities for additional income.
Establish sound processes/policies that produce consistent income from studio licence fees and introduce a fair transparent system of utilities recharging.
Oversee excellent health and safety standards at all buildings.
Oversee cost effective planned programmes of property maintenance that sustain high quality workspaces and facilities.

Administration and HR
Lead and inspire your teams setting challenging and enriching objectives.
Oversee the efficient professional administration of the company.
Provide thought leadership to ensure best practice including a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in all of our work.
Direct HR processes including recruitment, contracts, staff development and disciplinary.
Oversee efficient studio allocation processes that minimise voids and maintain high occupancy.
Secure value for money in all aspects of ACAVA’s work and ensure that contracted services are fit for purpose.
Act as data controller ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations and undertake regular compliance reviews.
Maintain oversight of essential policies and ensure they are kept up to date.

21 hours per week, with flexible working possible.  £35,000 pro rata, plus 5% pension.  Burpham, Guildford.

Surrey Community Action are looking for a skilled and experienced finance manager to help us thrive and grow for the benefit of Surrey’s voluntary sector.

You will be responsible, along with a Finance Assistant, for managing all aspects of the charity’s finances, developing financial services for other voluntary sector organisations, and contributing to the strategic management of the charity.

If you feel you have the special blend of finance management skills, an entrepreneurial mindset and management skills, and are passionate about working with Surrey’s voluntary sector, then we want to hear from you.

To apply for this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter.  Cover letters must include why you want the role and  examples illustrating skills and experience against the person specification. 

Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will offer interviews to all applicants with disabilities who meet the criteria for the roles.

We are committed to flexible working and will consider job shares.

Closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Monday 19 April 2021.

Interviews provisionally scheduled for Week Commencing 26th April 2021.

Registered Charity,1056527 and a Company Limited by Guarantee, number 03203003.

Oasis Charitable Trust is a ground-breaking group of charities that have been pioneering models of sustainable and holistic education and community development over the last 35 years.  We are now seeking a dynamic and transformational leader as the Director of Learning and Enrichment for Oasis Restore – the UK’s first secure school. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the development and delivery of our bespoke integrated care and education for young people in custody.

Oasis Restore will offer a reparative opportunity to children and young people, who have become criminally involved, often as a result of high levels of trauma, vulnerability and threat. Our vision for Oasis Restore is focused on restoration, rather than retribution, on creating a safe environment with a holistic approach to life where every child is given opportunities equal to those offered their peers; ones that enable young people to make different choices and lead positive, productive lives.

We are looking for an organisational leader with the ability to lead and develop an education offer that is highly differentiated and innovative to achieve our shared vision. You will be values-led and have sustained, relevant leadership experience of working with children who are neurodiverse and those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, challenging behaviour and experience barriers to learning.

For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit the Oasis UK charity website or download the documents from this page. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Applications should be received by noon on Friday 30th April 2021.

Leadership interviews will take place on the 6th and 7th May via Teams.

Assessment and final panel interviews will take place on the 12th and 14th May and are being held at South Quay College, East London.

Job title: Director of Learning and Enrichment

Job reference: OR-DLE

Closing date: Friday 30th April 2021

Contract:  Full-time, Permanent

Salary:  £67,364 - £74,295 (L20 - L24)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate employment checks, including enhanced DBS checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and should have the ability to speak fluent English for this role.

Assistant Director of Finance: £70,000 - £77,500 + benefits: SE London (6 Month Contract)

For a University in South East London, we are recruiting an Assistant Director of Finance for a 6-month contract. Reporting to the CFO, this pivotal role will lead the development of a best-in-class management accounting and reporting function whilst supporting new members of Finance moving across from the organisation during a high-profile change. The Assistant Director of Finance will on-board new team members and integrate them with existing management accountants, supporting a service driven Business Partnering function. This role will suit a natural leader with a strong track-record in leading management accounting and business partnering teams.

Main Duties:

• Lead, develop and inspire new Finance Business Partnering Team to deliver best-in-class support to internal stakeholders
• Manage a team including the Head of Management Accounts, FP&A Accountant and Faculty Business Partners
• Lead on annual budget setting, re-forecasting, and month-end
• Support the Leadership Team with financial information and reporting
• Lead the preparation of the annual budget and medium-term financial forecasts for the University and subsidiaries including CAPEX, cash forecasting, narrative and reports
• Support Faculties and Directorate in the preparation of 3-5-year plans
• Implement business partnering to enhance service delivery, optimise finance work processes to create value, improve productivity and underpin the Finance operating model

Person Specification:

• Proven experience of leading management accounting and business partnering teams across multiple locations
• Track record of providing financial leadership to Executives
• Experience of working within the University or Higher Education sector would be desirable
• Experience of leading and influencing through transformation and change is essential
• Experience of setting up and embedding new departments / functions
• Gravitas and leadership qualities

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

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Finance Director

A position has arisen for a Finance Director to work for a large established Charity based in Central London. The role will provide high-quality financial advice and guidance to Budget Holders, and the Senior Management Team.

Job responsibilities include:

* Leadership and management of a large Finance function
* Responsibility for building strong relationships with the Board and external parties
* Annual and periodic budgeting and forecasting, with the ability to prepare financial plans, monthly management accounting
* Oversee statutory accounts and management reporting
* Lead the annual budget setting process
* Ensure overall compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC
* Contribute to the strategic planning of the department
* Prepare and present Finance reports to various Boards in a timely and accurate manner

The successful candidate MUST have:

* Qualified with a recognised Accounting Body (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)
* Knowledge of Charity SORP
* Experience in managing large Finance teams
* Experience of working in the Charity sector
* Experience using a large Finance System (ie Agresso, PS Financials, Sage and Oracle)
* Experience in dealing with Charity trustee's

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000
Length: Permanent

NHS Trust is looking for some interim support over the next 6 months in their management accounts team

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing  a high  quality  Management  Accounting  service for the organisation ensuring financial information is processed in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with procedures and policies of the Finance Directorate.
• Producing monthly variance analysis for review, and investigation for specific budgets. Assisting with monthly I&E reporting. Forecasting pay and non-pay expenditure forward on a regular basis, and assisting with yearend processes and procedures.
• Undertaking  investigations  into  complex  financial  activity  ,  frequently meeting budget holders, undertaking costing reviews , and providing advice as appropriate.
• Support the Senior Management Accountants and Finance Managers by providing Management Accounting assistance and advice and assistance to budget holders throughout the Trust
• Ad hoc duties as required by the Finance Business Managers and the Assistant Director of Finance - Business Support.

You will need to ideally be a part qualified / qualified accountant  and have some recent management accounts experience. A can do attitude and the ability to work under pressure and  to deadlines is also essential

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Finance Manager - Systems to join our team in London, UK.

To provide an efficient, relevant and timely financial and management accounting service to all countries where Malaria Consortium operate, with a strong focus on providing budgeting, forecasting and analytical reporting support to HQ and in country management, both finance and project staff.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Accountant
• Significant experience of Year-end accounting and knowledge of UK statutory reporting.
• Experience of payroll accounting and dealing with pension providers.
• Experience of producing management accounts, DFID donor reporting, admin support to accounting software.
• Solid experience in co-ordinating and consolidating budgets and forecasts across regions.

About Impetus

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.

In partnership with other funders we help our charities expand and we influence policy and decision makers so that all young people get the support they need.

We work with over 20 charity partners and employ approximately 40 people..

About this role

This is an important role based in a busy Operations team which covers office management, information technology, finance and human resources. The team play a key role in supporting the organisation to achieve its mission of supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed.

The primary focus of the role will be finance. This is an interesting and broad role and will include a full range of work on our accounting system. Your key objective is to ensure the accounting system is up-to-date and accurate and that transactions are recorded correctly on it. You will play an important part in maintaining strong financial controls and helping staff across the organisation with finance.

The finance team comprises the Director of Finance and Operations and the Finance and IT Manager. Payroll is supervised by the HR and Learning Manager and outsourced to a third-party organisation. Our most recent accounts are found here: Impetus accounts

In addition to your finance responsibilities you’ll be working with other members of the Operations team supporting them in their roles with a range of HR and office duties.

The role is full time (37.5 hours a week). You will be required to be in the office at least three days a week but we are otherwise open to a discussion about how the hours are spread over the week. We can discuss this at the interview or in advance if you wish to discuss working arrangements further.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the supplier and customer ledgers
• Processing invoices from suppliers and invoices to customers
• Processing expense claims
• Preparing and entering journals including for payroll journals
• Recording bank transactions on the accounting system
• Setting up payments on online banking
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Performing monthly control account reconciliations
• Processing credit card statements and supporting documents
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts including the month-end process
• Advising staff on financial procedures
• Helping the auditors and contributing to the preparation of the annual accounts
• Supporting the HR team with a range of administrative duties, including supporting with recruitment (managing applications, co-ordinating interviews etc.)
• Supporting the upload of payroll data to our pension provider
• General administrative duties to support the Operations team and wider organisation.
• Anticipated split of duties will be 70% in finance and 30% supporting HR and other operational duties.

Person specification

Essential

• Proven experience working in a finance orientated role with an accounting package is essential
• An eye for detail and an interest in first-time accuracy in recording transactions
• An ability to explain finance procedures to non-finance people
• A good level of initiative, willing to get on with sorting out problems unprompted
• A good communicator and ability to manage various stakeholders
• A confident and assertive personality, combined with the ability to carry out duties with good humour, tact and diplomacy
• Understanding of the reasons and need to maintain confidentiality at all time
• Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Office; in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and of using systems to monitor and maintain records
• A commitment to Impetus’ work
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• Strong purchase ledger experience
• Obtained or working towards achieving an accounting qualification is desirable
• Experience of working with Sage is desirable

How to apply

Please send a comprehensive CV and supporting statement to us by 9am Monday 19th April 2021.The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.

In order to complete your application please also complete the following equal opportunities monitoring form on our website.

You should include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your permission. You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Interviews will take place w/c 26th April 2021.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

This is a great opportunity for a Director of Finance to work for a growing membership body. The organisation is undergoing a significant strategic review and the Director of Finance will be working closely with the CEO in delivering changes across the organisation.

Client Details

The Membership Body has over 10,000 members worldwide and is a global leader in training, education and world class qualifications. The organisation has gone through significant growth in the last five years and is seeking to expand its operations overseas, this will require an experienced Director of Finance to support this change.

Description

As the Director of Finance your responsibilities include:

• Taking the lead all aspects of Finance: Statutory Accounts; Monthly Management Accounts; Cash Flow; Controls, Policies, and Procedures; Financial Compliance and Appraisal; Finance Training; Business Partnering and working with the Senior Management Team.
• Manage the Budgeting process in an efficient and consultative manner and deliver the operational budgets on time, presenting this to managers or committees as required.
• Working with Heads of Services to ensure effective Budgetary Management.
• Leading the organisation on all financial matters.
• Responsible for long term financial plan of the organisation.
• Work with the CEO on commercial and operational long term strategies.

Profile

The organisation, based in London, are looking for an aspirational individual who firmly believes in the values and aims of the organisation. The Finance team need a qualified accountant with strong management experience to help lead the organisation through challenges and opportunities.

You will need to have good all-round accounting skills, with the ability to produce Year-End and Management Accounts. Excellent communication skills are a must, and you should be able to effectively partner with a wide-range of senior financial and non-financial stakeholders.

You will have experience of managing a finance team (a minimum of two people), preferably in a Not for Profit setting. It is essential that you can demonstrate strong management skills and evidence managing a team through a cultural change whilst sustaining engagement levels. A manager with great interpersonal skills who is adept at developing and coaching a team would do well here.

Job Offer

£65,000-£75,000 + Excellent benefits

My client is a large NHS Trust based in the South West who is looking for some interim support for the next 6-12 months

Working directly with the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director you will be supporting them during a busy period of time focusing on a lot of ad hoc finance work and recovery projects

Key areas of work will include:

• Review of financial controls and governance
• Input into business cases and financial appraisals
• Review of a new system and recommending any changes to its day to day running
• Picking up any finance matters which the Finance Director needs support with
• Recovery planning

This is very much a project role and will not get involved in any of the day to day running of the finance team

Prior experience of working in the NHS would be extremely useful and the ability to juggle a number of tasks and change priorities to suit business needs

Part time hours are an option

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a painful genetic skin condition which causes unstoppable internal and external blisters and skin so fragile it tears at the slightest touch. It can be devastating to live with and tragically certain types of EB can be fatal. An estimated 5,000 people live with EB in the UK and 500,000 worldwide.

DEBRA UK is the national charity that supports people living and working with EB. DEBRA was founded in 1978 by Phyllis Hilton whose daughter Debra had Dystrophic EB, the charity was the world's first EB patient support group., Today we have a turnover of just over 16m, 355 staff and 800 volunteers. Our vision is to work towards a world where no one suffers from EB. We do this in two ways:

- We fund pioneering research to find effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for EB
- We provide care and support to improve the quality of life for individuals and families living with EB.

We are seeking a new Director of Finance to support our CEO and Senior Management Team towards successful achievement of this vision. This position directly manages the finance function as well as the IT systems across the organisation, but the influence and contribution to the other directorates such as Fundraising and Communications, Retail, Research, Healthcare, Community Support and Membership are vital to the successful management and growth of DEBRA.

Days: 5 days a week, flexibility to work up to 1 day working from home (once the offices are fully opened) if desired.

Location: Based in Bracknell, Berkshire

Salary: 75,000pa - 85,000pa

This is a key role on the senior management team, with strategic responsibility for the charity's financial position and collective responsibility for its overall success, but it is also a hands-on role.

Person Specification:

* Fully qualified Accountant (CCAB).
* Operational experience in IT systems, Fundraising, Retail, Digital and membership.
* Knowledge of accounting standards, VAT, HMRC and Charity accounting requirements.
* Strategic focus, demonstrating enthusiasm for the charities vision and purpose.

Responsibilities:

* Manage the Finance and IT Department (including the DEBRA database) and act as lead adviser on all financial matters, ensuring compliance with all legal and financial requirements.
* Provide oversight and financial control of all areas of the charity's activities, including fundraising, shops, healthcare, social care, research, and administration.
* Liaise with the Treasurer and the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee. Take minutes and organise distribution of Trustee papers for meetings.
* Membership of the charities Retail Committee.
* Produce the annual Financial Statements in accordance with current legislation and accounting standards, liaising with auditors and ensuring that Accounts are completed accurately within statutory reporting timescales. Co-ordinate the production of the Trustees' Report and Accounts and the Director's Report and Accounts for the trading subsidiary
* Ensure that the cash flows of the charity are efficiently and prudently managed.
* Manage the general ledger systems and interfaces from feeder systems, including EPOS software and the charity's main database, ensuring the accuracy of accounting records and maintaining documentation of accountancy procedures.

If you would like to know more about this position, please send your CV to Simon Bascombe, [email protected] or call him on 020 7820 7311.

Permanent Position

£70,000 – 80,000

Flexible Working

Excellent benefits

A Prestigious Membership funded organisation is seeking a Director of Finance & Resources.

Sitting on the SLT and reporting into the Chief Exec.

Manage a team of 5.

Annual Income of Approx £3.5 Million.

To lead the finance function in order to provide:

timely and accurate information including statutory accounts.

management accounts, business analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial planning, cash and credit control management.

Support the development of a rolling 3-5 year strategic and annual operating plan.

Communication of the relevant aspects of the business plans within the Finance function.

Ensure effective use of resources to drive cost management, support financial performance, deliver agreed operating plan and maintain financial strength to ensure a viable and sustainable business model.

Take responsibility for ensuring the Management and Board are kept informed of their legal and regulatory obligations.

The client is seeking a candidate who is either an experienced Head of Finance looking to take the next step or an existing Director of Finance.

Who must be ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified.

Experience of a senior finance position within the Charity Sector is not essential, however useful.

Permanent Position

£65,000 – 75,000

Flexible Working

Excellent benefits

A Prestigious Faith Based Charity is seeking a Director of Finance & Resources.

Manage a team of 5.

Annual Income of Approx £3.5 Million.

To lead the finance function in order to provide:

timely and accurate information including statutory accounts.

management accounts, business analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial planning, cash and credit control management.

fundraising, policies for restricted funds segregation, review and updating policies, and procedures.

Support the development of a rolling 3-5 year strategic and annual operating plan.

Communication of the relevant aspects of the business plans within the Finance function.

Take responsibility for ensuring the Management and Board are kept informed of their legal and regulatory obligations.

The client is seeking a candidate who is either an experienced Head of Finance looking to take the next step or an existing Director of Finance.

Who must be ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified.

Experience of a senior finance position within the Charity Sector is not essential, however useful.

My client is a NHS Trust in Devon who are looking for some extra capacity over the next 6 months to support a busy finance team and a busy period of activity.

This role will provide a high quality Management Accounting service to the Finance Managers of the Trust. It will be important in ensuring that financial information is processed in a timely and accurate manner and have an important role to play in the management accounting team

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the Senior Management Accountants and Finance Manager by providing Management Accounting assistance and advice to budget holders throughout the Trust. 
• Provide Ad hoc duties as required by the Finance Business Managers and the Assistant Director of Finance 
• Investigate budget holders and managers complex queries relating to designated budgets and/or business plans in a swift and professional manner.
• You need to have prior experience of working in a complex organisation in a management accounting role and be very familiar with excel and all IT 
• Ability to work under pressure and to realign priorities to fit in to business needs on a daily basis is important. 
• Prior NHS or public sector experience would be useful but not essential