Modern Art Oxford’s Finance Manager manages the day-to-day administration of the organisation's finances and is the lead for financial reporting.The Finance Manager works with the Head of Finance & Business Strategy to provide comprehensive financial support to the organisation including commercial operations.Working closely with all members of the team, the Finance Manager is responsible for maintaining all financial records and systems, communicating effectively at all levels and demonstrating excellent attention to detail and the highest professional standards.

Principal Responsibilities

• To oversee and carry out all financial, accounting and payroll processes for Modern Art Oxford and be a first point of contact for queries. 
• To work pro-actively alongside the Head of Finance & Business Strategy to produce monthly management accounts, budget-holder and other financial reports and to ensure that income and expenditure are managed within agreed budgets.
• To ensure that the financial affairs of the charity are managed effectively and that financial controls are adhered to at all times.
• To manage the Finance Assistant. 

Financial Accounting

• Oversee the operation of the Sage purchase ledger by the Finance Assistant, keep unpaid balances under review and obtain refunds of credits where appropriate. 
• Oversee the operation of the Sage sales ledger by the Finance Assistant, reviewing the preparation of invoices and ensuring VAT is applied where required, and chase overdue balances to maximise cashflow.
• Liaise with Retail Manager on cashiering and ticket reconciliations.
• Maintain the Sage nominal ledger, ensuring that both nominal and department codes are used correctly, setting up new codes and posting journals.
• Oversee the processing of monthly business credit card bills, ensuring expenditure is correctly allocated. 
• Manage and completely reconcile monthly the organisation's bank accounts, Sage bank control accounts and produce current account analysis for the review of Head of Finance & Business Strategy.
• Carry out financial housekeeping as necessary to ensure that the information on Sage is accurate and up-to-date.
• Keep the charity's fixed asset register up-to-date and prepare monthly depreciation journals.
• Manage the Contemporary Visual Arts Network South East (CVAN SE) accounts. 
• Support the Head of Finance & Business Strategy in preparing the annual statutory accounts, providing schedules, documentation and other information as requested in advance of the annual audit, and liaising directly with the auditors during the audit 
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, reviewing underlying data to ensure information sent to HMRC is accurate.
• Liaise with the Development department on Gift Aid claims and submit to HMRC. 
• Support the Head of Finance & Business Strategy in the preparation of the annual Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief claim.

Payroll

• Manage all aspects of monthly in-house Sage payroll including calculations and payments for staff on contracts and paid by timesheets, pensions, PAYE/NIC, other payroll deductions, Sage journals and reconciliations.
• Ensure that HMRC receive all monthly and annual submission and payments before deadlines. 
• Produce annual P60s for all employees and prepare P45 for outgoing employees.

Management & System Accounting

• Provide support to create and implement new and changes to existing financial systems, ensuring appropriate financial controls and looking for cost and resource savings. 
• Prepare the initial draft of the monthly management accounts and cashflow forecast for the Head of Finance & Business Strategy.
• Provide budget-holders with all information necessary for them to be able to effectively manage their budgets, including quarterly Sage transaction reports, responding to ad hoc queries and the appropriate level of business partnering to achieve reconciliation with budget-holders’ own budget monitoring sheets. 
• Provide support to the Head of Finance & Business Strategy in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasts.
• Create financial models and provide ad hoc financial reports for the Head of Finance & Business Strategy and budget-holders which improve decision-making.
• Support Development with grant applications and financial reports.
• Working with Retail/E-commerce/Art Sales/Hires/Events/Café Managers to produce financial/KPI reports for commercial activities, including weekly flash reports, and with budget-holders to produce capital/project/exhibition reports. 
• Support the Head of Finance & Business Strategy in managing the bank deposits of Modern Art Oxford's endowments and reserves.

General Duties

• Ensure that all financial systems are kept up-to-date including Sage 50.
• Maintain financial control procedures and ensure that these procedures are adhered to by all staff including till floats, signing authorities, expenses, etc.
• Contribute to the completion of statutory and public funding returns to the Charity Commission, Arts Council England, etc.
• Provide cover for the Finance Assistant and deputise for the Head of Finance & Business Strategy e.g. attendance at meetings as required.
• Fulfill other duties reasonably requested by the Head of Finance & Business Strategy. 
• Work closely with MAO team, providing financial information and assistance as required
• Very occasionally attend evening and weekend events. 

This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to move their finance career forward, with support for training available, depending on the successful applicant’s experience and level of qualifications to date.  The successful candidate will be joining a small, flexible finance team supporting all areas of the charity.

Reports to:  Deputy Finance Director

Hours:  22.5 per week to 30 per week, with flexibility as to split between days

Salary:  £19,000-£23,000 dependant on experience, plus training package.  At the lower salary level we would fund training towards a relevant qualification such as CIMA or ACCA.

Job purpose

Supporting the preparation of management accounts

Key responsibilities

• Recording income on Aqilla, our finance system
• Completing month end processes and assisting in preparing management accounts
• Assisting with the reforecasting and budgeting process

Key Tasks

Immediate:

• Inputting shop income onto the finance system
• Uploading income journals from Excel into our finance system
• Downloading credit card statements, matching to invoices / receipts & entering onto finance system
• Completing some month end processes such as bank account reconciliations and accruals and prepayments
• Preparing and distributing monthly income and expenditure accounts for each area of the charity.
• Preparing monthly reforecast templates
• Holiday cover for other finance tasks – for example entering income on Raiser’s Edge fundraising database, making payments, producing sales invoices, processing purchase invoices.

As role progresses:

• Completing further month end process such as Special Day costs, gifts in kind and investment movements.
• Preparing monthly management accounts.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, reconciliation of income to Raisers Edge and reconciliation of special day costs to Raisers Edge.
• Assisting with the reforecasting and budgeting process
• Starting to business partner some parts of the charity

Other Finance Responsibilities

• Helping to supervise finance volunteers.
• Providing ad hoc financial information required by other members of staff.
• From time to time covering work of other staff within the department when they are absent or assist with their work when urgent priorities arise.

General Other

• From time to time attending fundraising events to process, record and safeguard receipts on the day (TOIL will be available if such work is outside normal hours and the attendance is required).
• From time to time, other tasks as requested by the Deputy Finance Director or Finance Director.

Person Specification

Behaviours

• Takes initiative and makes decisions whilst acting within agreed framework and controls
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
• Engages with other teams and departments in the organisation
• Works successfully as part of a team

Skills and Abilities

• At least A-C or equivalent in GCSE Maths required, further qualification desirable 
• Strong technical skills – ability to transfer easily to our Aqilla financial software
• Strong Excel skills
• Good ability to manage own workload
• Experience within a finance department desirable

General

We offer the following competitive benefits package:

• 25 days annual leave (full-time entitlement)
• Life Assurance and Group Pension Fund
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible Working policy

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Our Vision: young adults with life threatening illness and those close to them are able to take full advantage of what life has to offer.

Our Mission: to provide for young adults with life threatening illness and those close to them the motivation to take full advantage of life through memorable Special Day services.

Our Values: we are caring; we are all about special relationships; we cherish people and time; they are our most precious resource; and we have the courage to imagine otherwise.

ABOUT WILLOW

Willow is the only national charity supporting seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 through uplifting and unforgettable Special Day services. Our service enables young people and their families to reconnect and refocus on each other while enjoying an activity of their choosing, creating memories they will all treasure forever.

Each Special Day service provides a positive experience to be shared with a partner, parents, siblings, children or close friends. To date, Willow has provided more than17,500 Special Days for young adults diagnosed with a life-threatening condition such as cancer, motor neurone disease, cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s disease. 

Founded by former Arsenal goalkeeper and TV presenter, Bob Wilson and his wife, Megs, Willow is a lasting memorial to their daughter, Anna, who died of cancer aged 31. Anna’s love of life and the enriching experiences of her own Special Days were the charity’s inspiration.

Would you like to be a part of the UK’s leading education and wellbeing charity, and arguably the most recognisable and iconic of all charity brands with almost 200 years of history?

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our team who is committed to the values of Central YMCA, has pride in their work and believes in the work we do.

Our Values

We are looking for candidates who understand and display our values in the work they do, strengthening our drive towards our purpose:

We are driven by Equity and believe everyone can thrive.

We are Brave, always striving to do the right thing.

We Nurture people to succeed.

We are Creative, adapting and evolving to tackle today’s challenge.

What we offer

Up to 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).

Flexible working

Free Gym Membership (YMCA Club)

A forward-thinking approach to EDI, built by our employees.

A true employee voice sought through effective forums, participative town halls, and regular surveys.

A real opportunity to impact change in the community.

Our Commitment to Equality

Central YMCA is open to applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equity, acceptance, and inclusion, and provide everyone who works with us the opportunity to reach their potential.

The more diverse our workforce is, the better we become at serving all areas of society and achieving our purpose.

Our doors are open to all and if you connect with our mission, vision, and values, we welcome you to come and be part of our team.

The Role

The Finance Manager wil be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Finance function and for leading on all financial and management accounting processes. Driving the budgeting and reporting cycle, this role is key in ensuring the integrity and quality of financial performance information to support management decision making and providing the Board, Executive Team and Managers with a thorough understanding of Central YMCA’s financial performance.

The day-to-day duties will include:

1. Leadership: Provide effective leadership to the finance team on all matters relating to solid finance operations and robust future financial planning.
2. Management Accounting: Lead the process of management accounting for the Organisation.
3. Budgeting and Planning: Effective management of the organisation’s budgets and
financial performance, including financial forecast and strategic plans.
4. Treasury: Support the Charity’s cash flow management processes.
5. Statutory Reporting, Audit and Risk: Ensure effective management if statutory reporting, managing a smooth annual audit and supporting on completion of the risk
register.

About you

Wea re looking for people with the  following skills, abilities, and qualifications:

• Business related degree or other post graduate qualifications is desirable but not essencial 
• CIMA/ACCA/ACA with significant post qualification experience
• Solid experience of audit and preparation of annual financial accounts under UK GAAP or IFRS and understanding of the obligations of charity SORP
• Experience of managing the full finance function or a breadth of experience managing teams across finance disciplines
• Experience of preparing and critiquing business cases and modelling financial outcomes
• Experience of developing productive professional partnerships with key customers and stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting systems
• Project management experience implementing new finance software solutions and/or financial budgeting and reporting processes
• Significant experience of preparation of monthly management accounts
• Experience of managing ESFA contract obligations and understanding of government funding compliance requirements
• An ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate this in easily understood formats to non-financial managers
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and highly professional in areas of expertise
• Have a personal reputation for a positive ‘can do’ approach, delivering results on time and to budget, in a supportive and client focussed manner

This really is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and make a real impact in the community. Interested? Click apply now and register your details.

If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist. 

For any individual who will be working with us, all recruitment and engagement processes will be subject to pre-employment checks (including referencing and an appropriate level of disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service).

Salary - £49,700 - £56,524 + up to £5,000 accountancy allowance

The Government Property Agency’s mission is to provide great places to work for civil servants. We are using our scale and commercial expertise to do this effectively, efficiently and sustainably, helping to support growth in all parts of the UK. We are growing rapidly through acquisition of Government properties from Departments. Turnover has risen from £0.4bn in 20/21 to £1.1bn in 21/22 and it will continue to grow as more properties are transferred and run by GPA. The postholder can be based at any of the GPA locations with Finance presence outside London. GPA has offices in Birmingham, Platform 21, Leeds, The Lateral; Manchester, Piccadilly Gate; Nottingham, Apex Court. Some business travel may be needed in due course when travel restrictions allow. 

The Finance Business Partner for Property is responsible for providing expert strategic advice and guidance to the Property Team and supporting the Head of Finance (Property)

The role will require the individual to be the interface between the business and the finance team. The post holder will contribute to GPA developing a culture of strong financial management.

The responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner will include

• Play an active role as a member of the Business Partnering and wider Finance team, contributing expertise in the development of strategies, proposals and work implementations
• Leadership and line management of Property Management Accountant(s)
• Good knowledge and experience of finance business partnering in a complex environment
• Play a pivotal role in developing financial forecasts and refining processes
• Ability and gravitas to support and challenge the senior property management team
• Support the management of the Directorates in year budget, ensuring expenditure is with approved delegated limits, following GPA control processes, and in line with HMT’s Managing Public Money and Consolidated Budgeting Guidance
• Identifying and reporting on financial risks and opportunities
• Management of future year financial planning for the Property Directorate, working with central finance
• Drive continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function, delivering maximum value for the GPA and ensuring robust controls are in place
• Seek out opportunities to lead/contribute to cross-government and cross-finance initiatives outside of own role
• Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness and relevance during change

The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade.

Key Skills & Experience

• Recognised professional accounting qualification e.g., CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification.
• Previous experience in Property/Facilities Finance would be an advantage
  • Excellent financial modelling skills
  • Knowledge of public sector accounting (desirable)

• A commercially astute finance professional - capable of supporting supplier negotiations
• A strategic mindset - able to envisage future possibilities
• Leadership skills to lead a team of mixed experience and varying locations to deliver essential support
• Excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment, planning, collaborating and delivering through others

To apply for this opportunity, you will be required to produce a supporting statement against the four GPA core values, answering specific role focussed questions. For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Jack White at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

Are you a qualified finance professional with a desire to develop your career in accounting?

About the role

This role is offered on a fixed term contract until 31 July 2022 (Mat Cover)

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join the Finance team responsible for supporting operations and central services managers in understanding and interpreting their financial results. As a Housing Association and a homeless charity our clients and their access to safe and effective services is at the heart of what we do. Ensuring our operations managers have the information at hand to make informed financial business decisions is core to this Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and interpretation of monthly management accounts.
• Completing St Mungo’s budget setting, forecast and management accounting activities.
• Providing finance support to Operations and Central management by providing timely and accurate reports, meaningful commentary and advice.
• Supporting the new business team on contract bidding by working with operational leads to develop service costings.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the finance team’s procedures and processes.
• Line management of an Assistant Finance Business Partner.

About you:

If you have the passion to work for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of homeless people you will succeed in this role if you are:

• CCAB qualifications and the understanding of management accountancy within a provider of low margin services to public sector bodies.
• Have strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation as part of a busy team environment.
• Happy working under pressure and to tight deadlines, with the ability to perform day to day management and/or supervision of staff.

What we offer

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves.  

• Flexible Working and Pension

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days. St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

We hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – one of just 3% of Housing Associations to achieve this. 82% of staff who took part in the survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work. We are committed to developing all of our staff via routes such as secondments, transfers and promotion. In 2019 35% of our vacancies were filled by internal promotions.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at this level.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website and click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to submit your CV and respond to the person specification. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 20 September 2021

Interview and assessments on: 29-30 September 2021

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Job title: Finance Business Partner

Location: Remote working in the UK.

Responsible to: Chief Finance Office

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.

Why us?

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has doubled in size in the past year. This has supported 278% growth in our Experience programme and 10% growth in our Inspiration programme during the past 12 months.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost two hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles.

Role Summary

Speakers for Schools is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our high-performing finance team in offering financial support to the regional programmes we run, promoting social mobility of young people. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual with a strong interest in applying their skills in a fast pace growing EdTech charity that is making a real difference in the lives of our young people.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Work closely with several key in-country teams assisting them with the development of their strategy and budgets
• Working closely with the Heads of Engagement to ensure that their financial operation requirements are met efficiently and effectively
• Working closely with engagement managers and fundraising officers and ensuring donor reporting requirements are adhered to
• Provide details to customer for setting us up as a supplier, to set up supplier portals, review contracts/agreements as required
• Lead on the monthly reporting cycle and production of donor reports for the teams and reviewing programme performances against budgets
• Reconciling SalesForce to Xero to ensure that all proposals are invoiced and paid.
• Create and present budgets, forecasts and key long-term plans, working closely with Heads of Engagement and the National Engagement Director.
• Assist with building important business cases and carry out financial modelling around cost saving
• Improve the financial knowledge of your budget holders, arranging and attending regular meetings and ensuring they have access to necessary tools and information.
• Maintain oversight of any financial risks and identity necessary actions to reduce these risks.
• Ensuring systems and processes are as efficient as possible
• Building relationships with engagement managers and influencing them where possible
• Working closely with the CFO and the finance trainee to ensure an efficient finance function

Education / Experience / Knowledge

Essential: -

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Have a real interest in young people social mobility
• Be an organised individual with high attention to detail
• Have strong IT and analytical skills (Strong Excel skill is essential)
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with your colleagues on site and remotely
• Ideally, have experience or knowledge of donor-funded projects within the NGO world
• Knowledge of CRM operation

We are looking forward to holding video interviews through September 2021 and appointing our Finance Business Partner swiftly so we can start delivering a difference in October and beyond. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered.

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Morning of your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• CharlieHR perks
• Perkbox
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us.

How to apply:  

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools:

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications.

The closing date for this role is Friday 8th October 2021.

Our new team member will start ASAP.

Ivy Rock Partners are supporting a high profile international charity with their search for a Finance Business Partner to join their International Finance team. Offering the chance to work with one of the most prestigious names in the sector, the International Finance Business Partner is a varied and complex finance role that has proved to be a fantastic step into the sector for newly qualified accountants leaving accounting practice.

Known across the world for supporting millions through both long-term programmes of change and providing emergency support to victims of conflict and natural disasters, this organisation has a reputation for supporting and developing its team and providing opportunities for individual growth and progression.

Working closely with multiple divisions across the charity, based both in the UK and internationally, the Finance Business Partner will play a key role in influencing senior decision makers by providing financial analysis on key projects and divisional performance. Key responsibilities will include:

• Putting together budgets and forecasts for multiple divisions (budgets ranging from £1m - £6m) 
• Tracking performance against budgets, providing meaningful analysis for the directors of these divisions including managing risks 
• Acting as Financial advisor on key projects, providing insight and input at every stage of project development
• Maintaining a continuous focus on development, suggesting efficiencies and driving process improvements

This role would be a great step into the sector for a newly-qualified auditor from an accounting firm. Candidates with experience in a Finance Business Partnering role are also encouraged to apply, regardless of sector experience. An accounting qualification is essential (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA) as is the ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders quickly and effectively. The Finance Business Partner role is a great fit for someone with the ability to think commercially and a desire to bring a value-adding lens to the charity sector. First rate communication skills are essential, as is a genuine interest in working in the international development sector.

If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with Kate Marriott at Ivy Rock Partners for more information. Applications are being reviewed continuously and interviews held when suitable candidates apply so this role may be filled before the closing date. 

The new Finance Business Partner will be pivotal in establishing relationships with budget holders and using finance to drive and influence each department's strategic goals. You will be working with a wide array of people, that do not have a financial background, so it will be essential that the successful candidate has excellent communication skills and is great at relationship building.

Client Details

We are partnering with an incredible charity, who support young people suffering from illness. The charity has units in hospitals throughout the UK to provide both physical and emotional support to its users. The charity is going through a considerable period of growth so it is a fantastic time to join this organisation! As a diverse employer they are keen to welcome any applicants to this position irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, religious belief, sexual orientation, age and disability.

Description

• Produce financial reports with clear narrative to support the management accounts
• track and monitor spend across a variety of
• cost centres
• build excellent working relationships across the organisation
• offer training to the organisation on planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Discuss variances between actuals, budget and forecasted figures with Budget Managers
• Get involved with investment appraisal of capital investment projects

Profile

Essential

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA,)
• Strong Excel skills
• Willingness to learn
• A team player

Nice to have

• Experience in accruals and prepayments,
• Experience producing the management accounts

Job Offer

• Incredibly broad role with an excellent platform for career development
• Flexible working: the client is asking their staff to0 come into the office twice a week

Summary

We are looking for an exceptionally bright Business Manager who is passionate about Best Beginnings work and values and who has the skills, experience and personal attributes to actively support the CEO and play a pivotal role in increasing the reach and impact of the charity.

The role offers flexible working options, with a minimum of two days per week at Best Beginnings' Head Office in Central London.

Key responsibilities of the role

• Managing the CEO’s inbox and, where appropriate, responding on their behalf;
• Managing the CEO’s diary, supporting and taking minutes at internal and external meetings and, in due course, attending on behalf of the CEO;
• Preparing for meetings and events including producing and distributing agendas, drafting papers, information packs and presentations;
• Providing secretariat support to the Board of Trustees including scheduling of meetings, minute taking and correspondence, preparing Board papers and taking minutes in Board meetings;
• Supporting the CEO in developing, managing and facilitating external relationships;
• Drafting, editing and proof-reading letters, newsletters, reports, articles and submissions;
• Providing ongoing counsel to the CEO and keep them abreast of internal and external opportunities and risks, to maximise the charity's reach and impact;
• Supporting cohesion by playing a key role in the charity’s communications both internally and externally;
• Being responsible for coordinating team meetings, social events and training sessions;
• Being responsible for managing particular supplier relations, including research, costing, overseeing delivery, contracts and relationship management;
• Updating the charity’s website in collaboration with the MarComms team;
• Welcoming visitors and setting up meeting spaces including facilities and arranging refreshments and lunches as required;
• Drafting correspondence for the CEO, including thank you letters and emails to key stakeholders;
• Work actively with the fundraising team as agreed with the CEO;
• Playing a key role in ensuring cohesion across all teams within the charity;
• Supporting the Executive Team and Finance Team as necessary;
• Acting as a positive representative for the charity and to model the values and principles of the charity in all dealings with funders, strategic partners, staff and service users;
• Working in accordance with Best Beginnings’ policies, procedures and values;
• Undertaking such other duties as may be required that are commensurate with the scope and level of responsibilities of this post.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about Best Beginnings’ work and about diversity and inclusion in all its forms;
• Confident and has significant experience in a similar role;
• Incredibly bright, warm, engaging, proactive and positive;
• A self-starter with the confidence to challenge, ask for help and collaborate;
• Solution-focused with a "can do" attitude;
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail;
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to an entrepreneurial CEO;
• An excellent communicator both written and verbal;
• Expert at building and maintaining relationships within and beyond the organisation.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate:

• A high standard of IT literacy including proficiency across the Microsoft suite;
• Excellent communication, organisational, prioritisation, time management and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent diary management and inbox management skills;
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders;
• Understanding of the strategic and operational context for a charity or comparable business.

Finance Business Partner (central corporate services)

£38,000 - £42,000

Permanent role

Hybrid Working ( 2-3 days per week in the office)

Office in Zone 1

Reporting into the FP&A Accountant

A well know Charity, is seeking a Finance Business Partner.

Key Responsibilities:

Improving the impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance;

· Providing analysis and insights that links financial reports to business strategies;

· Building partnerships and strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams;

 · Supporting team managers and budget holders with their budgets and forecasting to improve corporate competence in this area;

· Meet regularly with budget holders to discuss variances and matters arising;

· Interrogate historical trends and variances to inform accurate phasing;

· Supporting the Financial Planning and Analysis accountant in the production of reports as required;

· Working closely with project managers and Heads of teams to provide financial support for projects and business cases;

· Design and deliver training to individual staff and groups of staff to build financial acumen and confidence across operational teams.

A qualified Accountant or finalist with experience in charity accounts would be advantageous.

My client is a very prestigious and successful University and is looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner for a 6 months FTC to cover an internal secondment

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the skills, experience, and abilities to operate at this senior level including:

• Experienced management accountant in a complex organisation
• Experience of business partnering and influencing and advising non finance colleagues through budgeting and financial planning deadlines
• Professional accountancy qualification
• Significant experience of working with financial information systems
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to a wide range of stakeholders including non-financial audience
• Diplomacy, influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of team
• Ability to think strategically and creatively

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this organisation at a time of ambitious change and organisational development.
This role will play a key role in the development of the finance team and will arguably be a very interesting and rewarding 6 months. They may also be scope for the role to become permanent.

Allen Lane is recruiting an interim Finance Business Partner for a central London higher education institute.

Covering a period of maternity leave for at least 12 months but more likely 15, you will sit within the estates, retail and accommodation directorate and provide vital financial planning, budgeting and forecasting and general business partnering support to the function.

In addition to routine monthly reporting, there are some key financial planning projects arising over the next 12 months that will require a strong financial analyst to produce financial reports based on a variety of scenarios. This will include accommodation rent setting and investment appraisal analysis for new accommodation buildings, amongst others.

As a University it’s key that the person stepping in to this post can balance the need for the University to maximise revenue whilst also doing what’s right by their students. Therefore we are seeking a qualified Finance Business Partner with a track record in operating in a not-for-profit environment previously. Candidates from the commercial sector are encouraged to apply but must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to adjust to the culture of a not-for-profit organisation.

You must be free to take up post by early October 2021 and be free to interview the week commencing September 13th. Please note applications will be reviewed prior to closing date and as such immediate application is recommended.

Pecan is a highly respected and dynamic Christian charity. We have been working throughout Southwark for 30 years, helping people who face seemingly impassable barriers to find a way through, re-write their futures and flourish. Our strong staff and volunteer team work with the most vulnerable people to transform lives and communities. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.

As Assistant Pantry Manager, you will enable the provision of healthy food to people in our community who would otherwise struggle to feed their family. You will support the Manager to run Peckham Pantry, a pioneering social supermarket, ensuring it meets appropriate safety standard as agreed by all partners. You will manage St Luke’s Pantry which runs only once a week and manage all the Peckham Pantry Ambassadors.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 30-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Have a passion for social justice
• Are people focused
• Have a background in retail or customer service

Main Responsibilities:

• Volunteer (ambassador) management
• Pantry management
• Project development and evaluation
• Promotional activity

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Experience of managing staff or volunteers
• Retail experience – preferably at a supervisory level
• Able to work evening and weekends on rota
• Full Driving Licence with maximum of 3 points (aged 25-29) or 6 points (aged 30+) and no recent major driving violations, convictions or accidents

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• Experience in the voluntary or community sector
• An effective networker
• Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types
• Knowledge of the food poverty sector

Please read the job description before applying. To apply please submit a CV and covering letter (max 2 pages). In the covering letter please address these questions:
 

1. Why do you want to work for the Pantry?
2. What Is your experience of managing volunteers?
3. How do you meet our person specification?
4. Anything else you would like to tell us?

Closing Date: Tuesday 28th September 2021, 9am
Interview Date: Week of Monday 27th September 2021, Details TBC

This is an exciting time to join VSO in a key strategic role within the global finance team. This role will organise and drive the organisational budget, forecast and reporting process, ensuring the organisational budget is completed in a timely and efficient manner. This role will work closely with budget holders of global functions (such as People, Public Fundraising, Business Development, Knowledge, Evidence & Learning and Corporate Services) providing them with the relevant financial analysis and support, enabling effective financial decisions. A key responsibility will be to work closely with fundraising teams to support high quality return on investment analysis and financial modelling, to drive fundraising strategies and support long-term scenario planning.