The Grange is an enterprising and dynamic not-for-profit business with a turnover of over £4m. We provide accommodation, care, training and social opportunities for 120 adults with learning disabilities.

We are recruiting for a new, full time role, providing strategic leadership alongside the Chief Executive Officer. You will drive delivery of our long term plan and foster innovation, whilst maintaining careful stewardship of the charity’s finances. A qualified accountant, you will have an excellent understanding of charity finance and good governance, fulfilling the role of Company Secretary. You will lead a diverse group of teams, encouraging a collaborative and efficient culture.

This is an exciting time in the life of our 80 year old charity, when you can use your skills and knowledge to support digital transformation, identify new income streams and build new alliances to increase our resilience.

The Grange is based in a beautiful Victorian mansion set in eight acres of landscaped grounds in the Surrey countryside. It is an exciting, creative and rewarding place to work. We are an inclusive and welcoming organisation, where we celebrate people’s differences and harness individual strengths. Come and feel the magic for yourself – and help to transform the lives of others.

Due to the nature of the role we will undertake an enhanced DBS (at the cost of The Grange), and two satisfactory references will be required. The Grange is an equal opportunities employer.

To find out more please take a look at the Recruitment Pack available on our website.

Interviews to be held on 11th June, 2021. 

We always encourage prospective staff and volunteers to visit the site: this will form part of the selection process, but you are welcome to come at any time.  Just contact our HR Officer via the main switchboard or email to arrange a visit (this is currently dependent on the latest infection control restrictions for the Covid 19 pandemic).

About Worcester Community Trust

Worcester Community Trust is a registered charity that runs six community centres in the City of Worcester providing facilities for community activities and services for people of all ages.

We aim to be at the centre of thriving communities and for our centres to be the hub of community activity to achieve our vision: Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported and empowered. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team helping the Trust achieve ambitious plans for growth.

The Role

Worcester Community Trust is looking to appoint a Director of Operations to lead on the Trust’s Service Delivery. This is a key role within the senior management team, responsible for leading the Operational Delivery in line with the objectives in the new WCT Strategic Plan 2021-25.

The Trust delivers a range of services that make a big difference to the daily lives of people in our communities. You will support our teams who deliver services which aim to increase feelings of wellbeing, reduce loneliness and isolation, offer specialist support for survivors of domestic abuse, support people into training, education and employment and work with people to deliver local services especially for young people, families and older people.

The main purpose of the role is to lead strategic operational service delivery for the Trust, including the direct management of the Domestic Abuse and Wellbeing Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering audits across all services, leading risk mapping and developing the Trust’s risk management process, as well as actively identifying funding sources to sustain and enhance service provision across WCT.

Essential criteria:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading operational or service delivery teams, preferably within domestic abuse and/or wellbeing services
• An excellent people manager with at least 3 years’ staff management experience
• Experience in supporting strategic development to fulfil organisational vision and mission
• Experience of writing successful funding bids and contract tenders

Please download the attached full job description and application form 

Deadline for receipt of completed applications is 9am on 3rd June 2021

Interviews will be held on 7th June 2021

UKGBC is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to perform a crucial role within a growing and impactful organisation, reporting directly to the Director of Membership & Operations and with a close working relationships across the Senior Management Team. The Finance Manager is responsible for UKGBC’s financial planning, monthly and annual budget cycles, and delivering all aspects of financial reporting and compliance. This role is critical to ensure that UKGBC retains strong financial controls and procedures and is able to adapt these to the changing needs of the organisation. This role is ideal for an individual seeking full flexibility with an option to work remotely with occasional travel.

Company Overview

UKGBC is an industry-led network with a mission to radically improve the sustainability of the built environment.  A charity with over 500 member organisations spanning the entire value chain, we represent the voice of the industry’s current and future leaders who are striving for transformational change.

We inspire, challenge and empower our members, helping them to identify and adopt the most sustainable, viable solutions. We also engage our members in advocating a progressive message to government, informing and influencing policy. Our vision is a built environment that enables people and planet to thrive by:

• Mitigating and adapting to climate change
• Eliminating waste and maximising resource efficiency
• Embracing and restoring nature and promoting biodiversity
• Optimizing the health and wellbeing of people
• Creating long-term value for society and improving quality of life

Purpose of job

Scope of job (dimensions)

The purpose of this role, is to provide operational leadership for the finance function at UKGBC, ensuring that all finance activities are effectively managed, that activities are financially viable and to provide support on wider aspects of operational management

People  (eg. headcount)

1 direct report

Financial (eg. budget)

Oversight of the organisation £2.5m budget and associated reporting and governance

Other

Full time, minimum 12 month fixed term contract, working flexibly (maternity cover)

Principal Accountabilities (e.g. key responsibilities and projects)

Financial Strategy & Management

• Oversee UKGBC’s financial strategy, ensuring cautious and appropriate financial planning and both short and long-term viability
• Support the Director of Marketing & Operations to prepare an annual budget and monthly forecasts
• Produce timely monthly reports on the financial performance of the organisation, including monthly management accounts with current and forecasted P&L, cash flow and debtor lists
• Provide financial trend reporting/analysis to the Senior Management Team to support their regular strategic planning, programme management, and KPI reporting processes
• Support wider team members by ensuring they have accurate financial information to facilitate decision making
• Design and deliver financial procedures that are maintained and complied with, and where necessary altered and adapted to changing needs
• Contribute to risk management processes and planning with the Senior Management Team
• Support the Director of Membership & Operations in preparing for the Risk & Audit Committee (which reports to the Board of Trustees) and the implementation of associated procedures

Financial Governance, Treasury and Operational responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal, statutory and Charity Commission, HMRC and Companies House requirements as they relate to the organisation and its ancillaries
• Lead the production of statutory contents for the Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts
• Review and manage the outsourced payroll function, ensuring PAYE, NI, Pension and all other regulatory requirements are met.
• Manage the organisation’s investments to maximise security, cash flow, financial return and where possible to ensure ethical investment – in line with the Treasury Policy
• Support the project teams by preparing financial reports for grant providers
• Provide support to DMO across various operational management matters including supply chain management, tender and contract preparations
• Manage the organisation’s investments to maximise security, cash flow, financial return and where possible to ensure ethical investment – in line with the Treasury Policy

Audit Process

• Manage the selection and relationship with UKGBC’s external auditors to maximise value
• Lead the annual audit process to ensure it is carried out effectively, completed in a reasonable timeframe
• Ensure the organisation meets recommendations resulting from the audit findings

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

• Review the existing outsourced ICT service and identify and deliver optimum hybrid flexible working ICT solutions for UKGBC colleagues – prioritising high quality technical support and collaborative culture to maximise productivity
• Lead the relationship with external ICT solution providers to provide specialist expertise & maximise value

Line management

• Efficient line management of Finance & Operations officer
• Work closely with the Operations & People Manager

Decision making authority (eg strategy – impact on business; customers/stakeholders; people – leadership and teamwork; process – operational effectiveness and controls

Without reference:

• Management accounting and reporting
• Audit process and timetable
• Statutory and compliance requirements and updates
• Monthly reporting, cashflow and forecasting
• Staff management, objective setting and appraisals

With reference:

• Finance strategy and budget
• Board papers
• Invoice payments
• Budget approval
• Trustees annual report approval
• Supplier contracts

Key competencies

Essential

• Honesty, integrity and the highest standards of probity
• Strategic thinking, proactively taking the long-term view
• Good interpersonal communication and relationsip-building skills
• A collaborative and supportive team player
• Strong management and organisational skills, as well as interpersonal and communication skills
• Takes responsibility, builds contingency into plans, overcomes obstacles
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation, self-discipline and initiative
• Confident, mature and professional approach
• Pragmatic business attitude
• Confidential approach

Desirable

• Interest in the built environment and sustainability

Knowledge, experience and qualifications (minimum requirements for the job)

Essential

• CCAB qualified, with excellent accountancy, cash and budgetary management skills, and good knowledge of pension, treasury and investment management
• Minimum of 5 years experience of the financial management of a small organisation, preferably a charity
• A self-starter with independent judgement and work planning, also able to work well as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of reviewing contracts
• Experience of using QuickBooks
• Experience of working with charity trustees
• Experience of CRM Database

Terms & Conditions

Place of Work: Anywhere in UK, option for remote working with occasional travel for key meetings in UKGBC office in London. (Currently fully remote working due to Covid-19.)

Hours of work: Full-time with flexible working

Holidays: 28 days per annum pro rata, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year plus public holidays

Salary & benefits: £48 - £52k based on experience, enhanced pension contribution, Bupa cashback scheme

Start date: From May 2021

UKGBC is committed to providing equal opportunities to all existing and prospective employees. We aim to be inclusive to everyone regardless of ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation or political beliefs.

Sounds great?

Apply now with a copy of your CV and a covering email explaining in no more than 250 words why you would be amazing in this role and the earliest date you can start. Applications will be assessed until the candidate has been appointed

Coeliac UK currently has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Finance to join them based in High Wycombe and from home. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, based on experience.

The Director of Finance role:

Working as a member of the senior management team (SMT) to lead the strategic development of the charity with specific responsibility for the delivery of financial management best practice and governance. You will also act as Company Secretary to the charity and its associated Trading Company.

Key responsibilities of the Director of Finance:

- Provide the SMT, CEO and Governors with regular financial reporting and insights that clearly identify opportunities and gaps and inform key decisions, planning processes and policies
- Work as part of the senior management team (SMT) to lead the development of plans budgets and forecasts to deliver the charity’s strategic aims
- Work with Budget Holders to develop their financial understanding and ownership of individual budgets
- Lead the Risk Management process and Risk Register updates across the organisation with the support of the SMT and CEO
- Design, develop and manage the Charity’s internal audit approach with the support of SMT
- Oversee the recording and processes for managing third party contracts including ensuring that they are effectively stored and renewed in a timely manner, as appropriate
- Develop and lead the Finance team to make the most of their skills and experience, motivate and inspire them and deliver against plan and budget
- Adhere to the charity’s policies and values

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for the Director of Finance:

- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Strategic thinker with ability to analyse data and draw meaningful conclusions
- Broad understanding charity governance and financial probity
- Excellent planning and budgetary skills
- Experienced manager with proven project management skill
- An ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification is essential
- Ability to think strategically and translate to practical reality
- Supportive manager able to develop staff competencies
- High levels of literacy
- Motivated, co-operative team player

If you would like to be considered as our Director of Finance, please apply now with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you!

Finance Director

Are you interested in working for an organisation making a real difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families?

They are looking for a Finance Director to lead and manage the financial and management accounting functions and its subsidiaries efficiently and effectively.

In return they offer an attractive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 27 days (rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service) + bank holidays, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, and season ticket loan. They are a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. They also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.

Finance Director Responsibilities:

You will lead and manage the financial and management accounting functions of their organisation and its subsidiaries efficiently and effectively, providing detailed financial analysis, trends, and interpretation of financial data on all Society activities, plans and organisational drivers, whilst ensuring that all internal financial controls are in place, statutory requirements are met, and that the social return both on the Society’s financial investment and working capital, are maximised.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to further the objects of their company: contributing to and advising on the management of the organisation and supporting Council in the development of policy and its effective implementation, demonstrating commitment to the mission and values and in order to provide excellent services to blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families.

Finance Director Requirements:

Essential:

• Chartered accountant (ACA)
• 7 years’ PQE
• Membership of relevant professional bodies
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Significant PQE, most recently at a senior management team level
• High level of accountancy knowledge, able to prepare accounts to final account stage and lead on delivering year-end audited statutory accounts
• Proven experience of financial modelling and project accounting
• Ability to work at both strategic and operational levels
• The ability to manage financial resources to maximise impact
• Experience of providing financial information and financial analysis for Governance committees composed largely of lay persons
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proven track record of using interpersonal skills to achieve understanding of and compliance with financial controls
• Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively autonomously, within a team, and across departments, on both a 1:1 basis and within groups
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to adopt a problem-solving approach
• Willingness to improve and streamline current practices to ensure financial systems are up to date and reflect financial best practice.
• Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of a regulatory framework and knowledge of current policy environment
• Knowledge and experience of developing, reviewing and adapting financial policies and procedures to reflect changing strategic and operational objectives
• Excellent IT skills with advanced Excel skills and effective and efficient use of computerised financial systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of Nav Dynamics 2018, JET reports and Sage Snowdrop
• Understanding of the charity sector and SORP

About their organisation:

Our client believes that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. Their values of Trust, Energy, Ambition, and Motivation underpin everything they do, and by giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.

Location: London

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £80,000 depending on skills and experience

Hours: 37 hours per week

You may have experience of: Head of Finance, Group Finance Director, Finance Director, Finance Manager, Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Financial Controller, Director of Finance, ACCA, ACA, etc.

Ref: 98751

An exciting opportunity for an Operations Director with excellent change management and leadership skills to join Coventry Citizens Advice (CCA) and ensure the effective delivery of free, independent advice services to the people of Coventry.

About the role

As Operations Director, you will play an instrumental role in the provision of a continuous high-quality service, ensuring that a ‘client first’ approach is always taken. You will be responsible for managing resources, developing effective service delivery mechanisms and maintaining a high standard of operational procedures in line with our membership and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with the Project Managers identifying operational risks and overseeing the management of their areas of responsibility.

An experienced manager, you will create a positive and supportive working environment in which equality and diversity are championed, dignity at work is upheld and staff are empowered and motivated to be as effective and agile as possible within their roles. You will be directly involved in the management of HR procedures as well as people and performance management and reviews.

About you

We are seeking an individual with exceptional leadership skills and an understanding and keen interest in CCA’s work, aims, principles and values. You will have demonstrable experience of change management in a complex organisation along with the ability to inspire a team with an open and honest approach.

A strong communicator and collaborator, you will maintain effective working relationships with existing and new partners, funders and networks and support the CEO in identifying relevant new contract opportunities and associated bid writing.

You will have demonstrable experience of budget and contract management as well as an understanding of the commissioning environment in national and local government.

About us

CCA is a progressive organisation that has been able to continually innovate and develop new services for over 80 years.

We embrace equality and diversity and encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We have equality and diversity champions within the organisation and we are proud of our diverse workforce.

In the last 12 months during the pandemic, we have helped 8,749 people presenting with 28,956 issues and helped secure £7,298,409 financial gains which clients either did not know about or had not accessed before. The world has changed considerably and so have we. We have accelerated investment in our ICT infrastructure ensuring that our workforce can work flexibly and revised our service delivery model to ensure that we are flexible in the way we deliver our services and can effectively meet the changing needs of our clients.

Benefits

We offer a friendly working environment with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Work placed pension scheme
• Health & Wellbeing services provided through Occupational Health
• Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies
• Regular professional development

How to apply

If you’d like to find out more about this opportunity, please visit our website to download the recruitment pack and apply.

Closing date: 9:00am on 1st June 2021

Interviews will be held on the 16th June 2021.

The Director of Community Development is a new post reporting to the CEO and working in a directorate team of 7. Significant contribution and strong relationships with Directorate peers and the Senior Leadership Team across Jewish Care is crucial to meet and exceed the goals of the organisation's strategy and plans. Regular interaction at Board Level is a key component of the role. The post holder will provide strategic and operational leadership to a wide range of stakeholders and be accountable for Jewish Care's community facing services.

This includes leading;

Social Work, Community Support and Jewish Care Direct

* Community/Day Centres and associated virtual/outreach work
* Volunteering across the organisation
* Integration of the Jewish Helpline into our suite of services
* Developing partnerships with other organisations to expand and develop our work, including mental health services.

Our Community and Day Centres have been closed for over a year and we have had to restructure the way we work and the services we can offer, with a transformational shift to digital services. In the year ahead the Director of Community Development will be expected to lead the reprovision of services in line with the easing of government restrictions, organisation and client demands. This will be a complex and challenging task requiring innovative solutions tailored to the people who use our services. As our services evolve, so must our impact through creating excellent social care that enhances well-being and inspires individuals to stay connected to their community.

What you will be doing;

Playing a pivotal role in shaping the overall development and implementation of Jewish Care's vision and strategic direction for all community-based services

* Leading in the provision of innovative cost-effective services in an environment of increasing costs and regulation.
* Providing strong financial plans and ensure strong budget controls to achieve financial sustainability.
* Developing and implement the agreed community engagement and volunteer strategy sharing information across different functions and services to improve effectiveness.
* Leading, motivating and developing those you line manage through performance management, training and development planning to ensure organisational and staff support standards are met.
* Collaborating and influencing a wide variety of stakeholders both across the organisation and including relevant Trustees and members of Governance committees.
* Working with external organisations, schools and religious groups to bring access to a variety of Jewish Care's services
* Identifying partnership opportunities and develop successful meaningful relationships with relevant social care and communal organisations that promote our common agenda.

What you'll need;

Knowledge or experience as a senior leader/director in health and social care

* Experience managing large diverse teams, workforce planning and talent management
* Demonstrable experience of driving and managing strategies and change.
* Pro- active development of interventions and initiatives that improve efficiencies and engagement
* Demonstrable experience of recruitment, training and development of volunteers.
* Significant knowledge of the health and social care sector and legislative requirements
* Comfortable challenging senior leaders through the provision of evidence-based insights
* Ability to identify issues and confident in addressing them
* Strong project management skills
* Knowledge of business analytics and alternative methods to drive compliance and results
* Proven analytical skills and budget management
* Commercially aware, makes sound judgements and decisions to maximise performance; taking account of organisational capacity, capability, opportunities and threats presented by the external environment
* Excellent presentation skills to be a confident ambassador for Jewish Care
* Can demonstrate a willingness to learn about and adapt to the Jewish way of life and its impact on providing care within the community.

Closing date for applications will be midnight Sunday 16th May 2021

We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures
Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths, bringing their own unique perspectives and individuality to their roles.

Why you'll love working with us
No matter how young or old you are, if you want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'll reward you for your hard work and dedication. On top of providing some of the most competitive pay rates in the care industry, we offer excellent benefits, including:

* 4% employer pension contribution

FareShare Cymru is seeking an experienced, creative and motivated Finance Manager to join our team and be responsible for all accounting and financial management activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be instrumental in setting the next phase of our development. This post is a new role in response to this year’s rapid growth of the charity’s operations and we anticipate exciting new opportunities for further growth in the future.

Do you want to join The Eve Appeal as our new Finance Assistant? 

The Eve Appeal is the UK's leading national charity funding research into, and raising awareness of, the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Finance Manager

Location: Though temporarily working remotely from home, from July, this post will be based at the Charity’s office in Brook Green, W14 (nearest stations are Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush and Kensington Olympia).

Job Purpose: Supporting the day-to-day financial operations of The Eve Appeal. To support the Finance Manager in Office lead for Raiser’s Edge, offering support to staff and training for new starters. This role serves as the first port of call for finance queries across the organisation.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

1) Database Management

• Ensuring that duplicate records are not created, all data is ‘clean’, is removed as and when necessary, according to our data protection policies

2) Processing Income

• Coding and entering income from a variety of sources including third party suppliers, are downloaded and entered onto Raiser’s Edge accurately, liaising with the wider fundraising team to ensure income is coded correctly
• Ensuring Gift Aid statements are correctly recorded on Raiser’s Edge

3) Cash book / banking

• Check and record daily banking transactions as appropriate;
• Process of BACS payment runs;
• Banking of cash and cheques.

4) Purchase ledger

• Process purchase ledger invoices on the accounts system, Sage 50 Accounts;
• Processing staff expenses;
• Reconcile suppliers statements;
• Prepare BACS payment runs.

5) Month end

• Support the Finance Manager with the month end reconciliations including:
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Prepayments and Accruals
  • Restricted Funds Reconciliations
  • Income Reconciliations (to Raiser’s Edge)
  • Fixed Assets.

6) Supporting Finance and Governance

· To support all members of The Eve Appeal team on an ad-hoc basis as and when required

· To support the Finance Manager and Office Coordinator with recording and monitoring annual leave

· To support the Finance Manager, the Finance Consultant and the SMT on the preparation of Budgets and Board and Operations Committee papers

7) General Responsibilities

· To comply with best practice and legal requirements regarding data protection

· Contribute to team meetings and organisational priorities

· Carry out other associated duties that may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the post

· Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work

· Abide by organisational policies and practices

· Support diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace

We are looking for a Finance Manager to provide high-quality financial services using Sage 50 Cloud Accounts and Sage Payroll to enable Prison Fellowship to deliver excellent programming and meet its objectives.

You will have outstanding financial accounting skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to show initiative and flexibility in a fast-changing environment.

If you would like to be part of a small and passionate team of people supporting the work of thousands of volunteers in prisons across England and Wales, we would love to receive your application!

This role is currently home-based due to the ongoing pandemic. Once it is safe to do so, the post will be flexible home-based / Westminster SW1 office.

Please apply with a full CV and covering letter.

Finance Manager

We are currently looking to recruit a Finance Manager. As the most senior finance person in the charity, reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for supporting the CEO and Trustees in the development of the charity’s financial strategy, long term financial forecasts and annual budgeting. In conjunction with the rest of the management team, you will also be responsible for an efficient cost control process. You will also use your commercial insight, governance, and analysis skills to help the charity plan and invest in order for it to deliver its charity objectives.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, with experience in financial and management accounting, ideally within a not-for-profit organisation. You will be self-motivated and think analytically when maintaining robust financial control. 

Working with the other managers in the day-to-day running of the charity, this role will lead team members responsible for the efficient running of ‘Business Operations’ namely Finance, HR and Administration to support service delivery.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Finance

The provision of our in-house accountancy services which encompasses the planning, organisation and related duties and responsibilities associated with the control of financial and statistical information regarding the operational performance of the business.

Human Resources

The provision of comprehensive HR service which ensures that managers and employees are equipped with best practice to foster a high-performance culture, utilising third-party HR consultants as necessary.

Facilities, Safety and Compliance

The provision of high quality, cost-effective maintenance and presentation of the premises and facilities to promote a positive and professional experience for staff and visitors.

Ensuring that the company is compliant, safe and have the correct policies and practices in place and that Health & Safety and regulatory requirements are being met.

IT & Supplier Management

Act as a conduit between our current IT and other support providers/suppliers and our internal requirements, managing and maintaining IT, Telecoms and related services.

Line Management

Line manager responsibilities including management, support and development of circa 6 members of the BVA team.

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Essential Experience

• Qualified Accountant
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to develop financial models
• Experience in using Xero Accounting Software (preferred)
• Ability to present financial information to budget holders and non-finance colleagues
• Experience in management accounting and preparing financial statements
• Experience in preparing complex forecasts and budgets and ability to critically review financial performance
• Experience in analysing risks and opportunities

Desirable

• Experience in payroll and pension
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and governance for a charity
• IT skills at a level to support report writing incorporating complex financial data 

About Basingstoke Voluntary Action

BVA offer free professional help and advice to Voluntary and Community groups across Basingstoke and Deane and the surrounding areas. We serve as an umbrella membership body for local community organisations and provide group development support and training on a wide range of topics including start-up, governance, funding advice and guidance, business planning and general good practice. Additionally, through our Volunteer Centre we actively promote volunteering across the borough through the provision of brokerage and matching services for organisations seeking volunteers and residents wishing to offer their time.

• Financial Controller working for Future Care Capital
• Ideal for someone looking to move into a role leading a finance function

About Our Client

FCC's vision is for a functioning fit-for-purpose health and care system that serves all those in need of care (our charitable beneficiaries). This means a sustainable health and care system, recognised for excellence and meeting the needs of our evolving society. We envisage a world where individuals play a role in shaping their own care alongside policymakers, practitioners, and innovators.

We promote education, standards, quality and training across health and care - and we are dedicated to improving health and social care. We do this by focusing our action on three key areas: influencing policymakers ('top-down') through our FCC proprietary research; supporting health and care practitioners ('bottom-up') by bringing together FCC's and others' research through projects and initiatives to create and spread debate, innovative ideas, and community action; and 'putting our money where our mouth is' by investing and partnering with other investors for social impact.

FCC is an independent organisation - a charity, investor, facilitator, 'think and do tank' - that sustains itself financially through the projects, initiatives, and partnerships we undertake. Through thought leadership and collaboration with experts, policymakers, practitioners, and investors, we facilitate, influence and grow the evolving debate about achieving a functioning fit-for purpose health and care system.

Job Description

The post holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and senior colleagues to deliver operational elements of the role. The Financial Controller will also be a key senior member of the team, working closely with the CEO and Trustees to achieve the most effective use of resources. This is a hands-on role that will be involved in all aspects of the organisation's finances.

The role will also include the following responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development, roll out and review of the charities strategic plan.
• Lead responsibility for the financial strategy section of the charities strategic plan to include as well as offering commercial insight for future projects and improving financial performance.
• Responsible for the end-to-end preparation of the annual budgets and associated three-year plans, working with finance and non-finance colleagues throughout the process. Also responsible for costing of projects and any relevant financial management subjects.
• To lead on the year end process and the preparation of the organisation's annual accounts in line with the accountancy standards.
• Lead in the preparation of monthly accounts, variance analysis and commentaries, working with key stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong all-round finance capabilities that can be evidenced through experience. You will be able to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues at all levels, with experience of supporting key decision-making.

Alongside this you will hold strong technical finance understanding and be able to drive improvement and development of a finance function in a growing organisation.

What's on Offer

£45,000-£50,000, auto enrolment pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, life assurance cover, discount scheme, cycle2work scheme, flexible working arrangement, and options to work from home.

Part time is considered for experienced candidates and compressed working hour contracts are offered.

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

Ref Code: MPCYJN05202-12572333Z

The Organisation

The South East Rivers Trust (SERT) is an environmental charity dedicated to achieving healthy river ecosystems for all across the South East of England. Our core values are central to all we strive to achieve, including bringing positive energy, expertise and specialist knowledge to develop good relationships and to deliver to a high standard making a real difference to rivers and their catchment areas.

The Role

The Interim CEO (Maternity Cover) will provide strategic leadership for the Trust. The role supports the Trustees in their good governance of the charity; supports the Management Team to implement strategy overseeing its integration into the organisation; and actively promotes the Trust to secure funding. The position is offered either part time (from 0.6 FTE) to full time and secondments would be considered.

The Candidate

We are looking for candidates experienced in leading and managing a charity or not-for-profit organisation, with a friendly and supportive management style to coach and mentor staff to fulfil their potential. A good understanding of funding opportunities, particularly those that will increase unrestricted income, would be an advantage. A background in the environmental sector and a knowledge of current environmental issues, especially relating to the aquatic environment would also be advantageous. We will also consider secondments from other organisations.

We are searching for a dynamic and resourceful Head of Operations to oversee the scale-up of our organisation. The ideal candidate will have both an eye for detail and a broader strategic perspective, and be comfortable taking responsibility for a wide range of areas.

About TalentEd

We believe every young person deserves the support they need to flourish, regardless of background. We are an organisation that specialises in delivering high-quality tuition to disadvantaged young people. We are in the middle of an exciting growth journey. Since 2019 we have double the number of students we work with year-on-year for two years in a row, to over 1,000 students in 2020-21. We were selected as one of only 33 organisations nationwide to deliver the government's flagship National Tutoring Programme. 

About the role

As we scale, so we also need to grow our senior team. The Head of Ops will play a critical role in leading our scale-up, with direct oversight of our internal operations including areas such as Finance, HR, IT, and special projects.

Importantly, the Head of Ops will take responsibility for ensuring our organisation is efficient and effective, particularly in our use of technology and digital tools. This will be a key pillar on which our future success depends.

You will also line manage our Insights & Engagement Officer, and be supported in various areas by one of our Programme Officers (e.g. with aspects of Finance and HR).

Finally, the Head of Ops will form part of the Senior Management Team of TalentEd, involved in key strategic decision-making, engaging with the board of trustees, and deputising for the CEO as needed. You will be a key voice in discussions around how and where we aim to grow in years to come.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, fast-paced team, and so aspects of the job description will evolve. A key attribute we are looking for is the ability to adapt and take on new challenges as they arise. The following list is not exhaustive, but should give a good indication of the responsibilities of the role:

• Work closely with the CEO to develop and execute short-term priorities and long-term strategy.
• Streamline our internal operations, with particular focus on our use of digital tools/software and associated processes.
• Line Manage our Insights and Engagement Officer, ensuring they are happy, challenged, and working effectively.
• Lead on ad hoc special projects, for example our Nesta-funded digital development project to enhance the impact of our tuition (read about it here).
• Oversee our finance function, including budgeting, reporting to the board finance committee, payroll, tutor payments, and invoicing.
• Take responsibility for TalentEd’s HR, including our approach to recruitment and new staff onboarding, staff professional development, and shaping our team culture.