We are looking for an Office Manager to be the key person of the organisation's central operations, providing an effective administrative support function at our offices. You will need to be proactive, systematic and solutions focused, have two years administrative experience, be literate, numerate and have good IT skills and the ability to provide a high quality,professional service to our clients and the beneficiaries we support. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, a willingness to explore new ideas and approaches, learn new skills and take on new challenges is essential. Experience of working in a growing charity or income-generating organisation in the sector, and direct exposure to and knowledge of the needs of the Latin American communities and the charity sector will be distinct advantages.

The post is part-time, 28 hours per week over four days. Flexible working arrangements may be available and you will occasionally be available on evenings or weekends.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Job vacancies section on our website and submit your completed application and monitoring forms by the 6th of October 2020.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 15th of October 2020

We may receive a large number of applications and unfortunately we may not be able to reply to everyone. If you do not hear from us five days after the deadline, please assume you have not been shortlisted. We wish you good luck.

We welcome applicants for all age groups, backgrounds and genders. We are a London Living Wage Employer.

We are looking to appoint an experienced person to our finance team to assist the Finance Manager in the day to day financial management of the Charity and to take the lead in providing financial support services to our partner organisations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Specific tasks will include but will not be limited to:

• Overseeing the financial accounting aspects of the organisation including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, petty cash, fixed assets, banking etc.
• Assisting in the annual budget setting exercise and the production of monthly management accounts and forecasts
• Providing support to the managers of our varied departments and Social Enterprise businesses.
• Assisting in the production of the statutory accounts and filings with the Charity Commission and Companies House
• Preparing cash flow reports and associated monitoring.
• Taking responsibility for the accounting services provided to partner organisations.
• Planning, organising and managing own workload to ensure your contribution to the organisations financial reporting processes is achieved in a timely and accurate manner 
• Using office computer software including Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Line Manager

Personal Specification

Values

• Commitment, understanding and living of Jericho’s five values: Respect, Equality, Love, Integrity and Excellence

Skills and Experience

• Excellent administrative skills
• Experience of working in a finance department
• Good communication and listening
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work accurately and with good attention to detail
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong IT skills with extensive experience of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality

Additional Consideration Will Be Given For The Following

• An appreciation of the Christian ethos of the organisation
• Experience of working in a multi-ethnic, multi- faith setting
• A recognised finance qualification
• Experience of the QuickBooks Finance Management System
• Experience of producing charity accounts

To Apply

Please email your CV and covering letter. The covering letter must include:

• Where you heard about the job vacancy
• Why you want to be considered for the role
• How you meet the criteria outlined in the personal specification

We're looking for a great communicator who is highly organised to provide administrative support to the clinical team and liaison with the young people and the network of support around them in order to facilitate their attendance at Baobab.

The role includes facilitating the work of Baobab’s staff and volunteer team by organising clinical and casework sessions and multi-disciplinary meetings with support networks, liaising with referrers, lawyers, foster carers, social workers and key workers and occasionally with the Home Office and Social Services managers. The role also includes administrative management of clinical files, supporting staff to access and manage their notes and filing using the online database, and coordinating the referral and assessment process.

The Baobab Centre works with young asylum seekers and refugees the significant majority of whom arrived in the UK as unaccompanied minors. All have experienced either or both organized and inter-personal violence and most have experienced a very difficult journey into exile in the UK . All experience significant difficulties in the UK in accessing care and destitution, housing education, adequate health care and asylum. All, as a consequence suffer specific and particular vulnerabilities including the cluster of symptoms referred to as complex post- traumatic stress disorder, as a consequence of the interaction of their overwhelming experiences, in their home countries, on their journeys into exile and in exile in the UK. Most also have significant strengths and resiliencies and the capacity to develop new resiliencies. Our aim as an organisation is to address and work through their vulnerabilities and to enable them to access old resiliencies that have been suppressed by their traumatic experiences and to enable them to develop new resiliencies and strengths through participating as fully as they are able in the life of the Baobab Non-Residential Therapeutic Community.

The post-holder will become part of our multi-professional team and the expectation is that s/he will participate fully in the life of the Baobab community.

Starting salary £25,000 rising to £28,000 (+LW £1,642.50, increasing to £3,285 from 1stNovember 2020).

The Mental Health Foundation is the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health.  We are home to Mental Health Awareness Week and, with prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.

Our focus is on three key areas:

1. Impact

We systematically consider how to scale ideas informed by evidence.  We build partnerships and alliances that increase the impact and reach of our work.

2. Influence

We harness evidence and the voice of lived experience to advocate for preventive approaches and create campaigns which tackle the root causes of poor mental health. 

3. Integrity

We continue to build a strong organisation that lives its values - that is open, kind, outward-looking and sustainable.

We have pioneered change for 70 years and we are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!

This exciting Finance Assistant role will involve ensuring the smooth running of all finance and systems support, including transactional processing, record keeping and some month end payroll.  The Finance Assistant will also undertake IT/Systems support duties.

What does the role involve?

• Dealing with finance/system queries as they arise with suppliers, customers and colleagues
• Inputting purchase invoices accurately and on time
• Ensuring all sales invoices are paid on time and chasing up any overdue sales invoices as required
• Preparing for processing and reconciling company credit cards statements monthly
• Assisting in payroll preparation by reviewing payroll reports from the payroll service provide

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of basic accounting principles
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel  
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Methodical and structured approach to your work
• Demonstrable good communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to a diverse range of audiences  

Why should you join the Mental Health Foundation?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 27 after 5 years’ service
• 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Up to 3 wellbeing days per annum
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous non-contributory pension scheme, 8% at 3 months service, rising to 10% at 6 months service employer contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme at four times annual salary
• Flexible working
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Please note that, for safeguarding purposes, all our roles require a DBS check.  Also, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post.  In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. 

How to apply

If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, visit our website.

 Please note that all sections of the application form should be completed as CVs will not be accepted.  Applications will close at midnight on 1st October 2020.  Interviews are planned for 7th and 9th October 2020 and this will be via video conferencing.  There will be a test on the day of the interview.

Diversity is greatly valued at the Foundation.  Applications from all sections of the community are actively encouraged.  If you have any questions regarding the role or you have a disability or you require any additional support, again please visit our webiste.

Due to Covid-19 and until further notice, we are operating digital recruitment and on-boarding processes.  We are blending office and homeworking until further notice.

We look forward to hearing from you!

As the representative body for homelessness, housing and support services in Wales we aim to make a big difference to people's lives. We're looking for a new Finance Manager to work as part of our small team of friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff help us to end homelessness in Wales.

Our ideal candidate will possess relevant accountancy qualifications, demonstrate exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills, have experience in using excel and finance packages, and the ability to clearly communicate financial information to staff and Board members.

We are a small and friendly team, we support flexible working practicies and provide 30 days annual leave per year (pro rata), a generous pension contribution, life insurance, and an employee assistance programme with free counselling.

• This is a part-time role, working 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE)
• The salary is £16,065 per year (based on a full time salary of £32,130)

Application deadline: 00:01 on Monday 5th October

Salary : circa F.T.E £80k

Closing Date: 30th September 2020

First interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 19th October.

St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House Hospices in West Sussex are looking for a Director of Finance to take responsibility for all aspects of financial management of our two hospices.

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees you will operate as part of a senior management team in developing the most appropriate path of growth for the organisation.  Responsibilities will include all aspects of financial management in support of organisational strategy and you will be expected to lead the analysis and reporting of financial information in developing and implementing recommendations in order to deliver the most cost effective outcomes.

St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House Hospices provide a high level of care to people with complex end of life conditions and long-term illness. The hospices are amongst the most well established and well respected hospice groups in the country. Our scale and longevity give us some advantages. However, this does not mean that we do not have the same challenges as many charities do today in securing revenues that match our expenditure. With over 350 employed staff, c1,000 volunteers and an annual income of c £19m we are substantial organisation with the challenges and opportunities in financial management that an organisation of our size typically has.

This is both a strategic and a hands-on role, often managing the finance team through challenging periods of month end reports, reforecasting, year-end accounting and annual budgeting. As Director of Finance you need to have excellent communication skills with all levels of staff managing department budgets, as well as with stakeholders - including our Board of Trustees.

Principal contacts include staff, volunteers and trustees, external contacts include supporters, Patrons, suppliers and agencies. The Director of Finance will not only be an exceptional leader and financial manager but also commercially aware, advising on the best path of growth for the organisation.

In periods of change and growth an effective Director of Finance is critical, coordinating corporate finance and managing hospice policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, and acquisitions as appropriate.

Direct reports

• Head of Finance
• Payroll

Principal duties and responsibilities

• Form a close working relationship with the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.
• Provide leadership to the hospices’ Finance and Accounting teams.  
• To optimise the hospice’s financial performance and strategic position.
• Take overall control of the hospices’ accounting function.
• To deal with all insurance matters on behalf of the hospice, liaising with insurance companies.
• Contribute fully to the development of the hospices’ strategy across all areas of the business.
• Challenge assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
• Ensure that financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
• Lead and develop finance and payroll teams.
• Work with senior teams to grow the organisation, formulating strategies and plans.
• Ensure corporate budgeting processes are effectively carried out and reviewed.
• Take ultimate responsibility for the company cash management policies.
• Present annual accounts.
• Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
• Corporate finance: manage hospice policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.
• Manage risks around the reputation and income streams of the charity.
• Ensure that fundraising, lottery, retail and marketing are integrated within one financial strategy and operational plan.
• Manage and develop high level external partnerships and relationships.
• Manage complex income and expenditure budgets representing more than 80% of the charity’s annual income.
• Identify and manage risks that could impact our income streams.
• Maintain high standards of supporter experience and ensure that our practice delivers against these
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulation and ensure that our practice adheres to the highest ethical standards in all respects.

We anticipate there being great interest in this position so would encourage early applications.

An enhanced DBS will be sought if you are successful in this role. The safer recruitment of staff at St Barnabas Hospices is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we will treat each applicant fairly.

CHIVA’s mission is to ensure that children, young people and families living with HIV become healthier, happier and more in control of their own futures. 

CHIVA works to ensure young people living with HIV have the treatment and care, knowledge, understanding, skills and wider support needed to live well and achieve their greatest potential.

We are looking for an experienced finance manager to join our expanding charity. You should have demonstrable experience in all aspects of finance and be able to manage your own workload and time. You should also be committed to the safeguarding of children and the ethos of the organisation.

The main duties in the role will include; leading the finance activity within the organisation, managing all accounting and finance activities, and ensuring ongoing financial viability, working alongside the CEO in preparing annual budgets and preparing financial reports to funders and the CHIVA Trustee Board. 

Are you someone with financial reporting experience and a growing love of ERP systems? Then join Shelter as a Finance Systems Assistant and you could soon be playing a vital support role within our Finance department.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

About the Role
This interesting role sits within the Finance Systems team. We support and improve Shelter's financial information systems and help make sure that our financial processes are efficient, easy to use, and well controlled. We also manage reporting tools to help everyone at Shelter fulfil their financial responsibilities and look after our resources. Your challenge will be to make sure users of the system feel supported and able to process finance tasks quickly and accurately. This will require you to devise, advertise and run training webinars and/or e-learning resources for a number of modules in the ERP system. You'll also get involved in the development of, and changes to, the finance system to enable better user experience and improved financial controls. And, when it comes to developing and maintaining the reporting of data from the system to produce more informed business decision making, again, we'll count on you to play your part.

About you
Commercially aware, customer-focused and comfortable collaborating as part of a team, you have great time management skills, strong attention to detail, excellent numeracy and intermediate Excel skills (with SQL useful). What's more, you're used to using accounting software (Unit 4 ERP/Agresso would be great) and are proficient in MS Office applications like Outlook and Word. Experience of providing support to internal customers in a technical field such as finance or IT would also be an advantage, as would a proven ability to identify and implement improvements to business processes. You'll be needed to cover for the Finance System Manager when they are on leave and so an ability to learn quickly, and across a wide range of processes, would be an asset.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

About Jimmy’s Cambridge

Jimmy’s Cambridge is one of Cambridge’s leading providers of support and accommodation to people who are and have been experiencing homelessness. We aim to help people get people off the streets and into their own home, backed up with all the support we can offer from our talented and committed team of staff, volunteers and partners.

The Role

The organisation’s focus is to use as much of our time, funding, and resources on supporting people who are experiencing homelessness. To do this well, we need efficient, excellent services that support the organisation and support the teams.

This role will lead on managing Jimmy’s finance operations, in conjunction with the Chief Executive.

At the moment we do not have a Finance Manager. The Finance Officer is going on maternity leave from the end of October. Therefore, we have decided to recruit a Finance Manager for 1 year, and to contract out the core financial processing to our accountants who are currently and will continue to produce our quarterly management accounts.

Ideally the person will be available to start in October or early November. The post will suit someone who can work a mix of both office and home. 

About You

The new person will come with experience and a working knowledge of charity finance and accounting, ideally with a finance qualification or where finance is a core component of a relevant management or business qualification. They will understand some of the legal and governance requirements relevant to a charitable organisation. We need someone with great communication skills, who can build relationships with people. They will be very well organised and have the right people and project management experience and skills. Overarching this, the person will come with a genuine interest in supporting people who are experiencing homelessness.

How to Apply

To apply, please send us your CV, a supporting statement on no more than 2 sides setting out how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification, and an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Closing date for applications is 25th September 2020 at 12 noon. We will be holding first stage interviews virtually on 30th September or 1st October 2020, with a second stage in person on 5th October 2020. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The email address for application is in the Job Description. 

REDRESS is recruiting an Administrative Assistant to be based in London for an initial 12-month contract (with the possibility of an extension) to primarily support our finance and fundraising operations, as well as providing support to our legal casework and events.

Who we are

REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that represents victims of torture to obtain justice and reparation. We bring legal cases on behalf of individual victims of torture, and advocate for better laws to provide effective reparations. Our cases respond to torture as an individual crime in national and international law, and as a human rights violation with state responsibility. We apply our expertise in torture, reparation, and the rights of victims to national and international courts. Through our victim-centred strategic litigation we are able to have an impact beyond the individual case to address the root causes of torture and to challenge impunity. We conduct research and advocacy to identify the changes in law, policy and practice that are necessary. We work collaboratively with international and national organisations and grassroots victims’ groups.

The Role

Based in London the Administrative Assistant will primarily support the finance team and the fundraising team. The role will also assist on casework, and with our events. This is an ideal opportunity for a recently qualified professional seeking to develop a career in the operational side of human rights work, in a small and dynamic international charity.

REDRESS has a flexible approach to staffing, and we are prepared to consider this post full-time or part-time.

Responsibilities

The position is expected to contribute to the work of REDRESS as follows

Finance Operations. Support the Head of Finance with regular financial functions, including the following:

· Day-to-day book-keeping using QuickBooks Pro, including transaction processing and reconciliation of accounts.

· Process expenses claims and expenditure requests.

· Respond to payment requests using cheques, BACS, and international transfers as appropriate.

· Provide regular insight into unrestricted and restricted balances.

· Maintain cashflow management controls.

· Assist in the preparation of interim and final financial reports to funders.

· Support and monitor international partner organizations by reviewing their reporting and transaction checking.

· Assist the Head of Finance in preparing the statutory accounts.

Fundraising Operations. Support the fundraising team through activities including the following:

· Research into potential donors.

· Prepare documents for fundraising applications and reports.

· Monitor the fundraising pipeline and deadlines.

· Organise sponsorship for sporting events.

· Respond to enquiries from regular supporters.

· Support social media in support of fundraising.

· Participate in fundraising meetings.

Litigation. Provide clerical support to our casework, through maintaining effective casefiles.

Events. Support the planning and delivery of online and in-person events.

The Administrative Assistant is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be requested from time to time by REDRESS.

Essential Competencies

This is an entry level position, and so we will consider candidates directly from university.  The ideal candidate will have the following experience.

· Relevant experience working in an office environment.

· A university degree relevant to the role.

· Demonstrated computer skills.

· Fluency in written and oral English.

Desirable Competencies

The following competencies are desirable:

· At least two years relevant work experience.

· University qualification in accounting or finance.

· Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks programmes.

· Fluency in a language other than English, in particular French, Arabic or Spanish.

Personal Attributes

To work for Redress, the candidate should have the following personal attributes:

· A positive and collaborative attitude.

· Good interpersonal skills when engaging with staff, partners, donors, and supporters.

· Comfortable working with victims of human rights abuses.

· Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task and to work independently.

· Able to pay close attention to detail and work with accuracy.

· Able to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work.

· Able to think and work strategically, creatively, and under pressure.

Terms

Reporting. The position reports to the Head of Finance. 

Hours. Full time (35 hours a week). Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Redress has a flexible working policy that allows for some working from home.

Duration. This is a 12-month position, partially supported by project funding. If further funding is forthcoming the position may be extended.

Location. The Redress office in London. For 2020 staff are mainly working remotely.

Salary. Redress uses salary scales with four levels (Assistant, Officer, Advisor, Head of) and seven steps within each level. There is a cost of living increase annually and an expectation of a step increase for strong performance, where funds permit. This is an entry level ‘assistant’ position, within an initial annual salary range (A1-A3) of between £26,087 and £30,000.

Probation. There is a three-month probationary period, which can be extended to six months.

Holiday.  There are 25 days of holiday per year, in addition to UK public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year.

Status. The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Timeline

This is a rolling recruitment, which will close when the position is filled.  

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in REDRESS and your qualifications for the role, a curriculum vitae, a two-page writing sample (such as a sample of academic written work, authored by the applicant), and the names and contact details of two references (these will only be approached in the final short-listing process).

Salary – £30,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

Reporting to – Deputy Chairperson until CEO in place

Location – Mixture of Head Office (London) and remote working

Contract type – Permanent, Full Time position – open to flexible working and job share

Holiday entitlement – 25 days’ plus Bank & Public holidays

To establish the in-house finance function of Dallaglio RugbyWorks, working with our outsource partner (our accountancy firm) to secure information and migrate into our accounting system as well up set up financial procedures and controls. Once established to execute the inhouse finance function. The post is responsible for all financial management functions within the charity. The post has significant responsibilities in ensuring all financial systems and processes are set up and efficient, provide a day to day book keeping service and make detailed and strong analysis of the charity’s financial status.

Please see full job description and info pack for more about the role and Dallaglio RugbyWorks. 

Do you want to be part of the team at one of the best students’ union in the UK?

If you have the energy and enthusiasm to assist us in achieving our goal of making life better for our students, we have the ideal opportunity for you to join our central team.

You will manage the finance office and function for the Union, including its trading company, with a proactive approach continuously seeking ways to improve processes and service. Providing financial performance information to management and budget holders and producing management accounts and other reports as required you will have an exceptional attention to detail. You will have experience of charity accounting and Sage Line 50 and be pragmatic with an adaptable approach to the day to day operational function of the finance department.

Bucks Students’ Union is a democratic, student-led organisation whose mission is to make life better for students at Bucks. We are committed to improving the student experience and actively seek to bring positive change to student life.

We value student officers, volunteers and employees with ideas and personality and believe that lively, active and vibrant people shape our organisation.

The role attracts excellent opportunities to work in a creative and fun environment and for personal development. As a flexible working employer, there is a possibility for this role to be offered on a part time basis for the right candidate.

Paul's Place is a charity that enhances life for physically disabled adults. We are looking for a Finance & Business Support Manager to play a key role in the development of the charity.

About the Role

This newly created role will:

• lead, direct, develop and be responsible for the finance, HR and administrative functions of Paul’s Place
• be part of the Senior Management Team leading on the financial management of the charity in line with the charity’s strategy
• prepare financial reports for the Board of Trustees and work with the CEO on budgeting, forecasting and cashflow

About You

You will have:

• an accounting qualification or extensive experience of working in a senior financial position
• experience of all aspects of financial management as well as business support knowledge
• a commitment to the values of Paul’s Place and an understanding of the challenges of managing the demands of a charity

For more information about this exciting opportunity and to find out if you are the right person for the role please look at the job application pack on our website.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter highlighting your skills and experience against the person specification (no more than 3 sides).  CV's sent without a covering letter will not be considered. 

West Africa Regional Finance Manager – French-speaking (with an option of working from home in UK or Europe)

£37,452 - £42,372 per annum (plus contributory pension)

Manchester, UK/Europe/Working from Home

Join a Nobel Prize-winning organisation committed to creating safe and secure futures for women, men and children around the world. MAG works by finding and destroying landmines, cluster bombs and the explosive remnants of war and by advocating and campaigning on behalf of those whose lives are blighted by the lethal debris of conflict. Be part of this life-changing mission by joining MAG to help us free from fear some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world.

We are seeking a Regional Finance Manager to join our Finance team, which provides day-to-day financial support and advice to MAG’s programmes in countries across the globe. This is an exciting and dynamic role, where you’ll act as a business partner to the West Africa region, using your finance skills and experience will help us make a real difference, supporting our work across the globe.

Reporting to the Senior Programmes Finance Manager you will be responsible for managing a small UK based programmes finance team on a day-to-day basis, and providing advice and technical oversight to our programme based Finance Managers. As a business partner, you’ll provide real-time support and analysis to senior managers as a trusted adviser, and add value that will assist in decision making and the delivery of MAG’s lifesaving work.

This role allows for flexible working where you may be based in the United Kingdom or work from home. You will be expected to manage your team, support proposal development and provide advice and analysis on budgets and financial contract management.  You will be required to travel in order to provide support to our programmes overseas, including our programmes in West Africa and our HQ in Manchester, UK.

You will have previously worked in a finance role in a grant or donor funded environment, or in a commercial project accounting role. You’ll have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and have staff management or mentoring experience.  You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong background in financial modelling and contract management, ideally with experience of major donors. You will be committed to producing work of a consistently high standard and will have experience of undertaking reviews of business processes. Progress towards a professional qualification will provide candidates with a distinct advantage in applying to this role. Fluency in both English and French is essential for this role.

This is a fast-paced role and challenging role, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. With an ability to lead, motivate and develop a small team, ensuring effective communication between various stakeholders, you will be a creative, flexible, solution-focused, professional business partner, committed to MAG's goals.  In return, your professional skills, knowledge and experience will contribute to saving lives around the globe, and you’ll have the opportunity to see, and contribute to, MAG’s work first-hand.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone who works for MAG and their families we have put in place a new working arrangement – remote working from home - to reflect what is a rapidly changing situation. This role has opportunity to be carried out at Manchester, HQ or in a working from home environment.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website before the closing date of 27th September 2020. MAG reserves the right to bring in candidates sooner than the end date given as we wish to close this role promptly.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within three weeks of your application, it means that your application has not been successful.

Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.