About Us

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is the largest teaching hospital in the South West peninsula, providing comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare. With a turnover of c£570 million, the Trust became a teaching hospital with the opening of the Peninsula Medical School, a joint venture with the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter and has an active commitment to developing and supporting all their 8,500 staff.

The Trust’s geography gives them a secondary care catchment population of 450,000 with a wider peninsula population of almost 2,000,000 people who can access all specialist services. The population is characterized by its diversity – the rural and the urban, the wealthy and pockets of deprivation, and wide variance in health and life expectancy which contributes to an ever-changing landscape of demands. Key services include Emergency and Acute Assessment Units, General Medicine and Surgical Services, Cancer Services, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Dentistry, Ear Nose and Throat, Neuroscience and Renal Services and the Trust has great opportunities for career development in this highly progressive working environment.

The Role

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, professional, and motivated Finance Business Partner to join the finance team. This post is an integral part of the Trust’s Care Group Business Advice Team and will lead on all aspects of strategic finance to ensure best use of resource so that high quality patient care is delivered.

Reporting to the Care Group Finance Manager, you will work closely with the wider senior finance team and be the main interface between finance and operations. Your key role will be to provide and develop timely and accurate financial and performance information for your service area and you will be expected to influence and shape all financial decisions in order to deliver efficient and effective working practices. You will also provide financial input to support services to develop new pathways and technologies, maximise business opportunities and ultimately deliver an excellent patience experience.

The post holder will also be expected to use high level technical, analytical, presentational, interpersonal, and negotiating skills to develop excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external senior managers across NHS organisations.

About you

To succeed in this role at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust you will:

• Be a qualified Accountant with senior finance experience in a medium to large and complex organisation.

• Have experience of working with operational teams and of helping shape strategic and business planning processes which will include developing Transformational Savings Plans, supporting Business Cases and Demand and Capacity Planning
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience in working with operational teams and other corporate functions to deliver a mature rounded service.

The benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

• Band 8a salary package starting at £45,753 increasing to £51,668.
• 27 – 33 days holiday (excl bank holidays based on length of NHS service)
• Hybrid and flexible working available
• Standard NHS pension and other associated benefits

NHS Experience is certainly not a prerequisite for this role and we would welcome applications from all sectors. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles as diversity strengthens our teams.

For more information on this role please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law.

If you are passionate about helping others this could be the role for you. This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful and growing People and Culture team, which aims to build strong teams that provide fruitful ministry. You will be instrumental in fulfilling this vision.

We are looking for an enthusiastic HR professional to join our International Services UK team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a close-knit HR team, within a Christian charity with unrivalled global reach. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we prepare to launch our new strategic plan under the leadership of our new General Secretary.

Reporting into the HR Manager of Operations, you will be responsible for providing operational service through the HR department, developing and implementing HR procedures and systems to serve IFES staff and volunteers. You will be responsible for areas including recruitment, employee relations, and staff well-being.

You will be friendly and approachable, able to build strong working relationships with colleagues. You should have a good understanding of HR policies and practice, with a minimum of two years’ experience in administration or management, preferably in the charity sector.

As this is a role in an international organisation, you will have significant experience in cross-cultural contexts, and enjoy working with a diverse team and range of partners.

If you recognise the importance of evangelical student ministry, are confident in your ability to work internationally, and are looking for a challenging role in a forward-thinking team we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• generous pension scheme contribution
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• on the job training in various aspects of HR and professional development with the CIPD is offered as appropriate

For further information and details of how to apply please refer to our website

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12 NOON ON TUESDAY 5 OCTOBER 2021

PROVISIONAL DATES FOR INTERVIEWS: WEEK COMMENCING 11 OCTOBER 2021

Our primary calling is to pioneer and nurture a nationally led student witness in every country of the world. The work of the International Service Centre is to support this frontline ministry.

IFES is an organisation with a distinctive Christian ethos. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under provisions made in the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should therefore demonstrate a firm Christian commitment and agree with the IFES doctrinal basis and ethos statement.

This job will not qualify for a Certificate of Sponsorship, so you will have to prove you have other means to work legally in the UK before we would consider your application.

• Opportunity to use your finance skills to work for a leading FE/HE College Group
• Great benefits - 30 days holiday plus statutory days & college closure days

About Our Client

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC) and White Rose Academies Trust (WRAT). Luminate Education Group is one of the fastest improving and most innovative education groups in the country.

Luminate provide a range of online training and workshops in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion and we are continually looking to support and advise our workforce on emerging trends and priority topics both within the Yorkshire and Humber region and across the country. We offer opportunities for individuals to join internal staff equality forums and currently have LGBT, disability, BAME and working carers forums running across the group. These forums are a great way for people from a range of backgrounds to share experiences, support organisation priorities, raise awareness and help educate the wider workforce.

Luminate Education Group are accredited Investors in People, Investors in Diversity, a mindful employer and a disability confident employer.

Luminate Education Group has a key set of values:

• Aspirational with heart
• Down to earth with huge ambition
• High performing with soul
• Everyone together, while championing the individual

Job Description

As Head of Finance Business Partnering you will be a critical member of the finance team providing a close link and support between senior stakeholders and your finance colleagues. Key areas of delivery will include:

• To lead the team in the provision of all aspects of financial reporting and associated KPIs to meet the requirements of the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Providing a robust and high quality financial business partnering service across the group, liaising with key stakeholders and adopting an approach of continuous improvement.
• Lead the group financial forecasting process (with reference to the quarterly submissions from Heads of Department) for presentation to the Executive Leadership Team and Group Board.
• To be the primary lead for the preparation of the budget through the group business planning process. Ensuring that the financial information is collated, reviewed and consolidated in a timely manner. Guide the team in training and supporting budget holders with the process.
• To be a member of the Finance Senior Management Team and provide a strategic input to the plans for the department and the group.
• To champion sound financial practice and compliance with Luminate Education Group Financial Regulations and procedures.
• Lead the completion of month end processes in line with the management accounts timetable and ensure delivery of meaningful and accurate reports in a timely manner to all relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of funding streams to enhance the support provided to budget holders.
• Work in conjunction with budget holders and the financial systems team to continually improve information flow and financial reporting to support key stakeholders.
• Support the Chief Financial Officer in the production of the group three year plan for submission to the ESFA and other regulatory bodies.
• To lead the team in the active management of capital expenditure and capital grant application and allocation process.
• To lead the team in challenging poor financial control and supporting budget holders to ensure the best use of available resources, encouraging value for money behaviours.
• Provide ad hoc reports, reviews and project support to budget holders and the Chief Financial Officer and shared service customers as required.
• To liaise with internal and external auditors as appropriate and ensure implementation of any recommendations arising from reviews.
• Ensure adequate provision of financial support and training to all service users, engaging with shared service partners at all levels to maintain a high level of service.
• Provide management and support for staff in accordance with agreed policies.

The Successful Applicant

Candidates will need the following key skills, qualifications and experience to be successful as Head of Business Partnering.

• Fully Accountancy qualified CCAB (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA) or CIMA accountant
• Degree qualified
• Substantial post-qualification experience working at senior level in a complex organisation
• Experience of successfully leading, supervising and managing a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the education sector including regulatory frameworks, systems and external environment.
• Experience of using IT systems at an advanced level including Microsoft Office and proprietary financial systems.
• Experience of communicating to a wide range of audiences including writing reports and delivering presentations.
• Experience of UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice including FRS102.
• Experience of supporting colleagues from a non-financial background to understand their responsibilities as a budget holder, in developing business cases and utilising resources to the maximum impact.
• Able to use own initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of decisions made.
• Communicates, challenges and influences a variety of stakeholders effectively. Able to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change. Where necessary resolves highly charged, high-profile conflicts.
• Adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Understands and appreciates different and opposing perspectives on an issue. Adapts approach as the requirements of a situation change. Builds strategic partnerships both internally and externally.
• Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment and motivation.
• Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to construct frameworks, for decision making and problem-solving.
• Takes decisions at times when there are many unknowns. Transforms proposals into practical reality.
• Understand the value drivers of Luminate Education Group and is commercially aware.
• Role models Luminate Education Group values, and behaviours.

What's on Offer

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Working within an FE/HE environment can be very rewarding. At Luminate Education Group, we are looking for talented individuals who can help us to achieve our mission, which is "creating learning environments where every student can achieve their full potential."

There are a whole host of benefits available to employees of Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, University Centre Leeds, Keighley College and Harrogate College:

• GENEROUS PENSION SCHEME
• Employees can join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which offers pension and tax lump sum benefits on retirement, as well as life assurance benefits with a generous employer contribution.
• OCCUPATIONAL SICK PAY
• We have a generous sick pay scheme, offering employees up to 26 weeks at full pay, with a further 26 weeks at half pay, depending on how long they have worked with us.
• ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENT
• We offer an excellent annual leave entitlement plus up to five discretionary closure days at Christmas.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
• Through our employee assistance programme, staff can access free confidential advice and support via a 24/7 telephone helpline and structured telephonic and face-to-face counselling.
• FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIES
• We offer flexible working opportunities to support the diverse needs of our workforce.
• METRO CARDS & NORTHERN RAIL
• Discounted travel cards for those who regularly use public transport across the region.
• CYCLE TO WORK SCHEMES
• Our salary sacrifice scheme enables employees to pay for a bicycle through our payroll and save on tax in the process.
• SIMPLY HEALTH
• Through a cash plan, employees are able to access healthcare treatment and claim back money from their bills. The cash plan includes 24/7 GP and counselling telephone services and cover for up to four children (under the age of 18) on their policy.
• DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS
• 20% off Bodyline gyms with no joining fee and £5 off monthly fees at Village Gyms.
• MEMBERSHIPS
• Employees can acquire various membership cards/schemes, such as Costco and The Gourmet Society. These offer cost savings on a number of products or services.
• IT PRODUCTS
• Employees can access Microsoft products at heavily discounted rates and free antivirus.

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

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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).

SOS Children's Villages UK is going through an exciting period of growth and change, and we’re recruiting a Finance Business Partner (Fundraising) to join us and be part of this transformation.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and IT, the post is a key link with the Fundraising team to provide timely financial analysis and reporting. Contributing to and managing the development of business reports, the postholder will enhance SOS Children’s Village UK’s budgeting, reporting, and forecasting processes.

It’s an exciting role for someone who is skilled at supporting the delivery of consistent, robust, and first-class financial information. We're a small but passionate team and to ensure we recruit the best people, we are flexible in terms of working hours and location, and we actively support our staff to grow and develop, based on their interests and passions.

For the right candidate, this is an incredible opportunity to advise and assist management decision making using financial and commercial expertise. Helping SOS Children's Villages UK to achieve optimal performance, whilst assessing any associated risks and benefits.

To apply, please read the attached job specification and send a cover letter to the Director of Finance and IT outlining how you meet the requirements. CVs sent without cover letters will not be considered. 

The SOS Children's Villages UK offices are in Cambridge. Applicants must be UK based (able to travel to Cambridge), have the right to work in the UK and be able to produce the relevant valid documentation.

See the attached job specification for further information about our Finance Business Partner - Fundraising role, how to apply, our organisation chart and employee benefits.

Please note that Safer Recruitment procedures are in place as per our Safeguarding Policy.

My client is an established and successful housing association who is looking to recruit a Finance Manager / Development Manager to their finance team.

This is a great opportunity to join a very unique organisation and really make a difference in supporting their development and growth over the next 5 – 10 years.

As well as overseeing all areas of financial reporting for the development division, you will also have responsibility for the commercial subsidiaries financial and management accounts and manage all projects associated with this separate business venture

You need to be a qualified accountant and have an eye for detail and be able to understand and report on multiple projects at any given time.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to juggle different workstreams is very important 
Prior experience of working in the housing or housebuilding sector is advantageous but not essential

We are seeking a full-time Finance Manager who will have day to day responsibility for the organisation’s finances, supervise 3 members of staff, and will report to the Head of Finance and Operations, and work closely with other colleagues.

Finance Manager
Ref: FM
Location: Camden, London
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year
Hours: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week

Role Summary

This is a varied and dynamic role and the post holder will help set and manage budgets, maintain accurate financial records, prepare financial reports, provide support during the annual auditing process, and ensure all financial and compliance requirements are met.

With a relevant accounting background, qualified or part qualified studying towards an accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or similar and/or qualified by experience, you will have an excellent understanding and experience of financial planning, demonstrable experience and ability using computerised accounting software/databases, bookkeeping and Excel to an advanced level.

You will be well organised with a high level of attention to detail, be able to communicate effectively with financial and non-financial staff, and have the ability to both organise and prioritise your own workload, and work flexibly and pro-actively.

About us:
Variety, the Children’s Charity

In the UK there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and young people and nearly four million children living in poverty. Variety, the Children’s Charity, exists to improve their lives.

Variety is a grant-giving charity that provides practical, tangible, direct help that makes an immediate difference to children and young people, as well as their parents and families. We do this through funding wheelchairs, specialist equipment, adapted accessible transport in the form of our Sunshine Coaches and memorable experiences through our Variety Great Days Out programme. We aim to help children have fewer bad days and more great days by facilitating their independence, freedom, dignity and greater self-esteem, so helping them to make the most of their childhood. Our focus is on supporting children aged 18 and under.

Variety in the UK is part of a global organisation, currently active in 17 different countries. Since setting up its UK division in 1949, the charity has raised close to £300 million, and supported countless children affected by disability and disadvantage.

Please note applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and chosen candidates interviewed as appropriate, so you are encouraged to apply immediately.
We therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than advertised if sufficient applications are received, and we are successful in recruiting from early applications.

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Variety, the Children's Charity, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

No agencies please.

Abandon Normal Devices (AND) is a catalyst for new approaches to art making and digital invention. We commission groundbreaking projects that challenge the definitions of art and moving image.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to work with Abandon Normal Devices to maintain the company’s finance functions on a part-time, permanent basis. Duties will include inputting sales and purchase ledger, payroll for members of staff, preparation of financial reports and management accounts and working with the company auditors.

Title: Finance Manager
Salary: £30,000k (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, 0.2 fte, ideally able to be worked flexibly to respond to monthly / annual workload fluctuations
Location: Remote working, with optional use of AND Office in central Manchester
Start date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Director

The closing date for applications is noon Thursday 30 September 2021
Interviews are expected to take place Wednesday 6 October

RESPONSIBILTIES

Data Input

• Importing of purchase ledger invoices onto Sage 50
• Processing of sales receipts and credit control
• Processing monthly PAYE Payroll and Pensions management for between 4 and 8 staff

• Processing Petty Cash and Credit Card transactions and preparing monthly bank reconciliation

• Detailed analysis of complex projects as required by funders

Finance Management

• Implementation of financial controls to ensure efficiency, stability and good governance, maintenance of records to provide a clear audit trail.
• Administration of payroll, pension contributions and associated reporting
• Timely preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, highlighting of significant points, and discussion with senior staff and trustees as required
• Monitoring against budget, and investigation of variances
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts, including accruals and other adjustments.  Preparation of audit working papers and liaison with Auditors including attendance at meetings with auditors as required

• Working with senior staff to prepare annual budgets and provision of information to inform the business model.
• Provision of relevant, realistic, well thought through professional advice which is in tune with the business model and turnover 

• Assisting senior staff with reporting for funders, including ACE and occasional multi-partner and/or international projects
• Monitoring activity against specific projects and funding streams
• Monitoring VATable activity (we are currently below the threshold for VAT registration)
• Forecasting and monitoring cashflow in detail, in close collaboration with the Director
• Attendance at, and preparation of papers for, quarterly meetings of Finance Sub-Committee and of the full Board
• In conjunction with the Director, ensuring that all Companies House and Charity Commission filing is completed on time
• Annual review of internal controls

 PERSON SPECIFICATION

• 4+ years experience in a similar role

• An Accounting Qualification

• An understanding of Charity/CIC/3rd Sector Accounting Practices
• A skilled user of SAGE 50, including integrated project, payroll, pension and banking modules
• Demonstrably strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills

• A proven ability to independently prioritise own workload
• A demonstrable interest in the arts and creative industry 

Global Canopy is a data-driven think tank that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide. 

This role would suit a broad range of people. If you can do the work, please apply; We are flexible and support many different working patterns and arrangements according to the diverse situations of our team. This might include someone looking to get experience - maybe a recent graduate wanting a broad introduction to office/accounting, or looking to get back to work and wanting a part time role. 

This is a temporary role initially to cover maternity leave. However, our organisation is growing and there is a real possibility that this role could become permanent

The role is varied and involves working across a range of tasks, and you will have the freedom - and responsibility - to prioritise your own work as you communicate with people across the organisation. You will be part of the Accounts and office team of five and work closely with the Finance manager who line-manages this post.

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:

• Being proactive and personable - you’ll communicate with many people by email and face to face. 

• Organised and thorough, completing jobs under your own steam in a systematic way.

• Attention to detail.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes. We strongly encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply and not self-reject based on the listed criteria in the job pack.

Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We would welcome applications from people from these regions, but cannot sponsor a visa for this particular role.

Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support.

To find out more, download the recruitment pack or visit our website.

Accountable to:

National Leadership Team (EFGA Trustees)

Responsible to:

Executive Director (ED)

Salary Scale:

Circa £70,000   - £75,000

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent

The post is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Benefits:

Hybrid working arrangements possible subject to attending the office 3 days per week.

DB Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

BHSF membership

Location:

Elim International Centre, Malvern, Worcestershire.

(This post allows for up to two days working from home)

Holidays:

Paid annual leave entitlement is 25 days pro rata (this excludes paid statutory and customary holidays, to which the post holder will be entitled)

About Us

The Elim Pentecostal Church (or its legal name: Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance) is a UK-based Pentecostal Christian denomination and represents a global network of 500 plus churches in the UK and thousands overseas, operating in over 50 countries worldwide. Elim International Centre (EIC), our central administrative office is based in Malvern, Worcestershire where Regents Theological College is also co-located. EIC has approximately 100 staff.

About the role

As an integral member of the Executive Team, you will play a key role in the leadership of the organisation in support of the Executive Director, the National Leadership Team, the Finance Board and the Audit & Governance Committee (AGC).

You will work collaboratively with the ED and Department Heads to deliver an organisational change strategy. This in turn will deliver a future-fit business infrastructure that effectively serves EFGA’s mission and charitable objectives.

There is an occupational requirement under paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 for this role to be held by a person who subscribes to Elim’s foundational truths.

 Summary of Role Responsibilities

You will:

 · Develop and implement a sustainable finance strategy for the organisation

 · Provide leadership to the Finance Department. This includes delegating where appropriate, carrying our regular reviews, ensuring the provision of training as necessary, seeking to continuously improve our systems and services in line with legislative requirements and best practice.

 · Have specific responsibility for delivery of EFGA’s financial management, best practice and governance.

 · Be the executive lead and person of contact for the Elim Ministers’ Pension Fund (EMPF)

 · Lead the annual external audit process and timetable on behalf of the Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance.

 · Have overall leadership of our commercial partnerships and supplier relationships.

 · Support colleagues to manage devolved budgets and to ensure that reports are generated for budget managers and departments.

 · Work with the ED to develop and manage the risk register for the organisation, provide a regular report to the board on key risks and mitigations.

 · As Director of Elim Trading Company, attend board meetings and working with the Executive Director, ensure EFGA complies with all statutory regulations and funding requirements

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Business Strategy

 • To ensure the provision of high-quality financial reporting, support and advice services to the NLT/ Trustees, Finance Board, Management Board and AGC, enabling evidence-based decision-making.

 • To support the ED and NLT in long-term business planning and collaborate with the ED to update the risk register to identify potential problem areas and propose solutions.

 • To develop a three-year rolling budget to ensure future sustainability.

 • To prepare and present finance reports to the Finance Board, Audit & Governance Committee and the NLT in a timely and accurate manner.

 • To help develop and cost business structures and systems in line with both the finance and organisational strategies.

Management and working with colleagues

• To be an active member of the Executive Management Team, helping to set and monitor the organisation’s strategy and its achievement.

 • To line manage and support the Finance Manager to lead and develop the finance team.

 • To develop and implement systems and a programme of coaching to enable managers across the organisation to take on devolved budget management responsibilities.

 • To provide substantial financial management and leadership to the finance department.

Systems and Controls

• To develop, monitor, and ensure the quality of all aspects of financial systems and controls.

 • To ensure all financial control systems and policies are reviewed on a regular basis and properly implemented including purchase ordering, banking, creditor payments, debtor collection and payment of grants to schemes etc.

Statutory Accounting

• To oversee legal compliance and the preparation of annual statutory accounts and returns as required by the various regulatory bodies.  

 • To work with the auditors and AGC to prepare the annual accounts

 • To work with the ED and NLT Board on the preparation of the Annual Report and presentation of the accounts to the Elim Leadership Summit Business Programme.

 • To act as the Director for the Elim Trading Company.

Management Accounting, Payroll and Pensions

• To ensure that budget managers receive monthly management accounts to support effective and autonomous devolved budget management.

 • Forecast projected outturn for both restricted and unrestricted funds.

 • To lead on the annual budget setting process.

 • To oversee the payroll system, pension provisions and childcare vouchers as relevant for the team.

Commercial Partners

• Monitor the overall effectiveness (cost and quality) of our current legal expenses, public liability insurance and benefits advice services via our brokerage partners and advising the ED and board on any proposed changes.

 • Ensure that the charity acts in accordance with FCA regulation in its relationship with insurers and brokers.

 • Undertake any other related tasks commensurate to the seniority of the role as directed by the Executive Director.

 Person Specification

You will be an experienced finance professional, ideally from a charity environment. The skills that we are looking for are detailed below and will be assessed initially via Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the supporting statement and if shortlisted, by interview and references.

Competencies - Essential, Desirable and Qualifications

Qualified with a recognised Accounting Body (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA or   equivalent)

 Knowledge and Experience

 Significant experience of operating at a senior level including reporting at a board level

 Experience of effective use and development of finance systems and reporting tools

 Experience of financial regulations, including statutory accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management.

 Experience in ensuring strong governance and internal control processes and procedures in place

Proven experience of developing and maintain systems for the timely production of relevant financial management, financial forecasting and risk information management

Previous charity experience with a good working knowledge of charity SORP.

Experience in use of Power BI as a data & performance visualizer.

Skills and abilities

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with enthusiasm for working as part of a team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate financial information and concepts to non-financial persons/laypersons.

Experience of line management of staff

Ability to manage relationships through listening, influencing, negotiating and collaborating

Can-do attitude with a hands on approach and the ability to drive and manage change

IT skills with competence of working with Excel.

Drive to deliver excellent customer service with the ability to accessible to church leaders and their associate staff

Personal Qualities

Strong commitment to the mission of EFGA

Can delegate tasks to direct reports to foster the development of  their professional financial competence

Commitment to continuous personal development

High level of professional and personal integrity

Leading by example

Other Requirements

The main duties and responsibilities of the post are outlined in this job description. This list is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect the main tasks and areas of work. Changes may occur over time and the post holder will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to the job description that are commensurate with the salary and in line with the general nature of the post. There will be consultation about any changes to the job description before any change is implemented.

There is an occupational requirement under paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 for this role to be held by a person who subscribes to Elim’s foundational truths.

The Application Process

The vacancy will close on Friday 8th October, or earlier on receipt of sufficient applications.

Please submit the following:- 

· A full curriculum vitae and

· A covering letter setting out your reasons for applying and how you consider that you meet the person specification for this post.

 Applicants are encouraged to find out more about Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance, its ethos and activities 

 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact, Liz Lewin, PA to the Executive Director, who will set up a virtual meeting or telephone call with the Executive Director.

 To be considered for this role, all applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK or will have secured the right to work in the UK by the date of commencement of employment.

Further details regarding the interview process will be sent out to the  interviewees ahead of the scheduled interview dates.

We believe that everyone deserves a chance in life to become who they want to be regardless of their situation, and with the support and guidance from our dedicated team of staff with over two decades of knowledge, we believe we can achieve positive outcomes for all.

AMAT have been ever present in the homeless sector offering supported accommodation to the people in Kent and we are looking to recruit into our team with the addition of Senior Manager of Core Functions.

The hours for this position are 37.5 per week, and this position is a hybrid role with some days working from home and some working from our office in Chatham. At AMAT, we are focused on delivering the best service we can to our service users, and operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year service in order to achieve this. As such, you may be required to work bank holidays, and flexibility is key to this role “Be One Team” is one of the fundamental expectations of staff.  

Reporting directly to the CEO this role is varied and ideal for someone looking for challenges within and beyond finance.  The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and able to bring fresh ideas to the table. The candidate will be a fully qualified CIMA associate or equivalent, ACCA, ACA with excellent IT skills generally, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills and excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Previous experience in the charitable sector, Human Resources, Housing Benefits, GDPR and experience with Sage 200 would be desirable but is not essential. It is also essential that you are passionate about homelessness as a cause, and about empowering homeless and vulnerable people to achieve sustainable independence, wellbeing and make positive changes in their lives.

You will be responsible for:

Management of all finances, including, but not limited to:

Preparation of monthly management accounts including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Cashflow

Budgeting and Forecasting

  Variance analysis and reporting

Quarterly VAT tax return

Lead on annual external audit

Assist in the preparation of company financial statutory accounts

Implementation and maintenance of organization financial controls

Maintenance of the cashflow

Liaising with and being the financial/AMAT representative for auditor, banks, tax partners, Local Authority, insurers, etc.

Investment appraisal

Management of Core functions including but not limited to:

Overseeing the managing of core functions in the organisation, including Human Resources, Housing Benefit and Quality and Compliance

Presenting at relevant meetings (including bi-monthly trustee meetings)

Actively contributing to AMATs business strategy

Assisting CEO with returns to Companies House and Charity Commission

Direct responsibility for a team of five including three managers

AMAT is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our attractive benefits package includes:

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising in increments to 33 days
• A contributory workplace pension scheme, in which AMAT will contribute the equivalent of 3% of your pensionable salary
• Comprehensive training package including both in-house classroom and E-Learning courses, which have been tailored to develop the skills and knowledge needed to work at AMAT
• Regular 12 weekly line management supervisions, and development focused annual appraisals
• AMAT’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is available to all staff
• Access to an online employee financial wellbeing hub
• Free tea/coffee for all staff
• Hybrid working available

Please read our privacy notice for job applicants before applying for this role, this can be found on our website.

This is a very varied role, and if you are looking for a challenge and want to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you!

Global Supply Chain Manager: £46,000 - £53,000 + Bonus. London

For a global health organisation, we're recruiting a Global Supply Chain Manager to lead the Procurement team and support the Head Office with a major transformation and improvement programme. This role will ensure more effective management of products and suppliers across the company with better collaboration with suppliers. The Global Supply Chain Manager will engage closely with stakeholders including regional and country directors, and regional procurement teams, to build capacity across an annual direct spend of circa. £30M. This role will lead on the development of new procurement procedures for Head Office and will oversee the international order process and commercial sales process.

Main Duties:

• Partner with stakeholders to define, implement and run cross-functional procurement processes
• Work with the Global Supply Chain Director to transform the organisation to best -practices and Head Office support
• Contribute to global Supply Chain strategy
• Work with Supply Chin data to advise on strategies and ordering processes
• Ensure Head Office follows procurement policy and build and implement SLAs for monitoring and reporting
• Build capacity internally along with self-service training and resources for budget holders
• Develop and roll out guidance for centralise procurement in Head Office and roll out new SOPs
• Lead, manage and motivate Procurement Team

Person Specification:

• Significant experience in supply chain, procurement, supply and demand planning and inventory management, ideally across global health-care
• Experience in leading and implementing supply chain systems and process re-engineering
• Strong experience of supplier management, forecasting, planning, order fulfilment and distribution
• Strong experience in driving efficiency and cost reduction
• Demonstrable experience in driving change and capability enhancements globally
• Experience from commercial, charity, manufacturing, engineering, or pharmaceuticals would be ideal

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

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

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This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the growth of the co-operative and voluntary sector and put your skills to good use in truly meaningful, interesting and rewarding work. We will not consider your application unless you send a cover letter explaining why you might want to work for us rather than any other accountancy practice.

A significant part of the job is in audit, but there is also the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of our work; we provide the full range of accountancy services. As we are a co-operative ourselves, you will also need to be involved in practice management.

Detail

In 2017, Third Sector Accountancy formed to change the world of accountancy for co-operatives, charities and social enterprises, providing friendly and expert help and advice to other organisations striving for positive social change. 

Committed to team development, all of our colleagues are either training for formal ICAEW ACA qualification or continuing their professional development within the firm.

Our rapidly growing client base values our understanding of the sector and our commitment to providing services that support their needs, and they appreciate that we share their desire to make the world a better place. Our clients are extremely diverse in activity, ranging from micro-enterprises to multi-million turnover co-operatives and charities.

We are looking for a new colleague, qualified (ACA or ACCA) or unqualified, who is keen to work with a variety of amazing clients. If you are unqualified (ICAEW or ACCA) then you will need to take on the challenge of training for the ICAEW ACA qualification to complement our team and support our growth. Are you an ethically and socially motivated individual with financial experience and commitment to personal development? If you are excited by the idea of joining us and engaging with our clients and are able to rise to the challenges and rewards of working in a non-hierarchical team, please send your CV and a letter saying why you want to work for us.

Location: Home-based in Scotland

Salary: £26,520 per annum

Contract: Full time, 12-month contract with possible extension if funding secured

Would you like to excel within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling? Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

The Bothy is a network of 5 place-based projects across Scotland aimed at supporting and encouraging walking, wheeling, and cycling. With activities such as led rides, health walks, bike loan schemes, hands-on support and guidance for individuals, organisations and businesses, the Bothies are embedded in their locations to help people make active travel choices and feel confident walking, wheeling, and cycling in their local area.

We are looking for a self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual to lead the success of The Bothy. Supporting your team of development officers, you will ensure that our impact is captured and communicated across a broad audience as we change lives for the better.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

Visit our website to explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening and send to our recruitment team (contact details available on our weebsite). 

Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 04 October 2021.

We are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of us are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to us.

If you think that this describes you and you are excited by the prospect of joining our team, please do get in touch to find out more.