We have an immediate opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our UK-based team.  The role is to provide a pivotal role to support the Trust’s finance team with accounting, reporting and financial management and implementation of Oracle PeopleSoft modules.

The RZIM Zacharias Trust is a UK-registered Christian charity with a friendly, welcoming culture and a warm working atmosphere.  Our organisational vision and mission is to provide thoughtful answers to difficult questions.

As a successful applicant, you will report to our global Chief Financial Officer (based in at RZIM Headquarters in Atlanta, USA) and will be responsible for the timeliness and effectiveness of the Finance and Accounting functions in the Trust, leading and ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of Actuals, Forecasts, and Budget reports for both internal and external distribution, as well as effective supervision, development and oversight of the UK finance department. 

You will also have the opportunity to become a member of a stimulating Christian community, where you will take an active part in the prayer life of the team.  Your main responsibilities would include:

• Leads preparation of monthly financial statements annual budgeting process to enable its submission to the Board of Directors for approval and funding.

• Collaborates with the Headquarters Finance Team to ensure alignment with finance processes and procedures to achieve global reporting consistency and cohesiveness.

• Interprets the Trust’s monthly financial results/variances to communicate them to key internal contacts and works with budget owners to prepare and deliver forecasts and financial analysis as needed and champions global internal control policies, processes, and procedures.

• Leads the Zacharias Trust annual independent external audit.

• Ensures full compliance and accurate reporting as required by external parties and acts as the main liaison for the Charities Commission, Companies House, UK SORP, insurance, banks, and other vendors or relevant in country government authorities.

• Processing and record keeping of all employees’ National Insurance (NI), payroll taxes, including pension deductions, and Gift Aid recovery.

• Leadership of UK Finance function.

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced finance professional, of graduate calibre (preferably with a degree in finance or accounting), with extensive experience of Microsoft Office Suite applications and PeopleSoft, Hyperion Planning, or other financial reporting software.  You will also have an ACCA, equivalent qualification in accounting or full CIMA membership and committed to uphold financial integrity and achieving timely, high quality results and service, with a proven ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance professionals to inspire sound stewardship and financial decision making.  You will also be skilled and experienced in the area of Finance and Administration, with strong working knowledge of UK charities financial reporting under UK General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FRS 102 and UK Statement of Recommended Practices (SORPs) as well as knowledge of British General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

The ideal candidate will be well organised with the ability to set priorities, displaying resilience and remaining calm under pressure, and meet timely deadlines.  The successful candidate will be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic, and will have a proven ability to work alone but also to build strong collaborative working relationships with colleagues across functions and organisational levels and securing trust and respect of colleagues, using positive influencing and relationship building skills. They will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate evidence a high level of emotional intelligence.  In particular, they will be able to use a high degree of tact and sound judgment in dealing with financial and other sensitive information while maintaining high levels of confidentiality. They will display the leadership qualities that will enable them to lead and develop the finance team and are likely to have managed staff.

In return we offer a pleasant working environment, a friendly and open team atmosphere, generous pension scheme, death in service scheme and a range of other work benefits.

Please note: as a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practicing Christian with a mature faith and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the statement of faith and values as well as the mission, principles and practices of the Trust. 

You will also need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK as part of the application process. This role is also likely to be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) standard check.  If you are interested in applying, please email your CV, together with a covering email outlining your suitability, details about what your Christian faith means to you and motivation for the role to our recruitment team.More detail is available on our website.

Help us to deliver 'More homes, great services, better lives'

Our client is looking for an Independent Member to join the Audit and Risk Committee.

Position: Independent Member of Audit and Risk Committee

Location: Sherwood Rise, Nottingham

Salary: £2,647 per annum

Hours: 4 scheduled meetings per annum, completion of mandatory training and appraisals and other ad hoc requirements from time to time

Closing date: 6th July 2020, 12 noon

Our client is a unique, complex, successful and innovative not for profit organisation. They manage over 9,500 homes, house more than 20,000 people and employ approximately 1,200 colleagues in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. In partnership with 30 local authorities, they build new affordable homes to meet local needs. This includes homes for sale, rent, shared ownership and ‘try before you buy’ schemes.

The Association is governed by a Board of Management who are collectively responsible for ensuring success by directing the Association’s affairs and determining its strategic aims.

Their Board has had a proud history of achieving a mix of members from diverse backgrounds, and they are currently looking to recruit an Independent Member for their Risk and Audit Committee.

Purpose of the role:

As an Independent Member of Audit and Risk Committee, you will provide assurance to the Association’s Board regarding internal controls and risk management systems, the internal audit function, external audit and statutory accounts, along with other matters relating to regulation, governance, fraud and confidential reporting.

In addition you will also:

• Review statutory accounts and the appointment and performance of the external auditors
• Review the high level risk framework and provide assurance to the Board regarding the Risk Management Strategy, Risk Maps, Risk appetite and tolerances
• Contribute to deep dive risk reviews of key business risk areas
• Review stress testing and mitigation plans for the Group’s long-term financial projections
• Review the Group Assets and Liabilities Register and other reports on regulation, governance or compliance matters

About You:

You will have a full understanding of how a Board operates and be able to work effectively in a team. The ability and willingness to communicate your views clearly and objectively will be second nature to you.

You will have a clear understanding of the issues facing the Housing and Care sectors along with a strong commitment and empathy with the aims, values and objectives of the Association.

You will understand the needs of diverse communities; including people with disabilities and those who are socially disadvantaged.

Moreover, you will have experience in one or more of these areas: financial management; risk management; audit or assurance; regulation of the social housing sector and be able to demonstrate sound independent judgment.

New board members will join a successful Board and contribute to the development of a dynamic and well run organisation.

If you’ve got a passion for housing and/or social care and either live within the East Midlands or have a strong current understanding of the housing challenges faced by the region, then we’d love to hear from you.

As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. We particularly welcome applications from women, as they are currently under represented on our board.

We have an exciting, new opportunity for a highly efficient Buildings & Finance Administrator to join our small, inclusive and highly successful professional team.

The successful candidate can expect a thorough induction, supportive colleagues, a diverse and interesting workload and, a range of favourable employment benefits including; pension scheme, annual leave and Employee Assistance Programme support. 

Applicants must have excellent communication skills, a sound understanding of finance and finance systems, be thorough and accurate, be able to multi-task, remain calm under pressure and add positively to our team dynamics. In addition it is vital to possess a range of administrative skills including good numeracy, data processing/comprehension and IT skills.

Good interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential, as are effective use of emotional intelligence and the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity. 

For this varied role, ideally you will have experience of processing grant claims and invoices, an understanding of the education or public sector and strong general administration skills. However, training will be given to the right candidate.

Closing date for applications is:  Thursday, 16 July 2020

Interviews and assessment: Owing to current social distancing restrictions, shortlisted candidates will be notified of selection dates/times after 20 July 2020.

Since YGAM was founded five years ago, we have quickly established ourselves as a leading educational charity which builds digital resilience in young and vulnerable people, by training professionals to raise awareness of the potential of gaming and gambling-related harm; making resources available for parents and delivering impactful student campaigns with partner universities. Last year alone, we have reached approximately 364,918 young people, students and parents and we have collaborated with almost 2,488 educational organisations (schools, colleges, universities and charities) to deliver our programmes.

YGAM are incredibly proud to be working with all stakeholders in this space, from the gambling & gaming operators who make products available to the public; education professionals who support young people & students learning; the criminal justice sector; partner universities; public health; third sector organisations; sports clubs; Local Authorities and young people, students and parents themselves.

YGAM is looking to appoint an independent Chair for its Finance, Audit & Risk Committee (FARC) with strategic insight, independent judegement, and commitment to delivering our vision.  As a growing registered charity with a turnover now approaching £2m, we are looking for an individual with experience of overseeing finances and risk management.

The FARC is responsible for the risk management, financial management and panning for YGAM.  The FARC is responsible for ensuring that there is an effective risk management framework at YGAM and is a formal advisory committee of the Trustee Board.

The Chair of the FARC committee will be expected to:

• Attend and prepare for four FARC meetings a year, following up on administration and actions.
• Meet with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance to review monthly management accounts every quarter.
• Meeting quarterly with the Chair of the Trustee Board.

An honorarium will be paid of £250pcm along with travel expenses to recognise the independent nature of this role.

To apply for the role please send a copy of your curriculum-viate along with copies of your accounting qualifications and membership of professional bodies, plus a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) outlining your experience and how you skills match those in the person specification, to the email address below.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th July 2020 at 1200 noon. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview which is planned to take place on Thursday 13 August 2020 in London.  Depending on COVID-19 restrictions, this may be a video conference interview.  Please ensure you can attend on this date before applying.

Good luck with your application and thank you for your interest in our work.

Swan Housing is looking for a new Independent Member of their Audit and Risk Committee, the board meetings are held at their East London office, Stratford.

Client Details

Swan housing operate in Essex and East London and manage over 11,000 homes, with a secured development pipeline of 8,000 homes and plan to deliver an additional 10,000 homes by 2027. At Swan, they are committed to growth and innovation in delivering excellent services.

They are one of the UK's leading regeneration housing associations and boast a host of award-winning schemes. Efficient and enterprising, they deliver new, high quality housing across all tenures. This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious organisation that punches well above its weight.

Description

You will be working alongside a newly appointed Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. Contributing to the overall process for ensuring that an effective internal control system is maintained and that the Group has in place appropriate controls to safeguard its assets and manage risk. You will bring a fresh approach that will offer additional scrutiny to the group's financial performance, ensuring all regulatory guidelines are adhered to.

Profile

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant and have had previous Non Executive experience or had noteworthy exposure to Non-Executive boards. You will be an established finance professional who has worked in or has knowledge of the social housing sector. A commercial outlook and understanding of what is needed for an ambitious organisation to deliver, is essential for this position.

Job Offer

£5,375 plus reasonable expenses

5 committee meetings per year

Trustee Roles (x3) 
 
We can’t fix issues like poverty, climate change and ill-health alone. That’s why the School for Social Entrepreneurs exists. SSE helps 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems. It runs courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. But it is not a traditional school. Learning with SSE is inspiring, action-based and accessible. SSE supports people in others ways too, such as funding and mentoring. 
 
We are looking for three individuals to join SSE’s Board of Trustees. We’re seeking Trustees that will bring new skills, knowledge and experience to help us fulfil our ambitions and amplify our impact. We’re particularly interested in recruiting Trustees that reflect the diversity of the students we support and are representative of the geographic areas we work in. 
 
These appointments are an ideal opportunity for somebody with relevant experience who would like to use their talents and skills to contribute to building a better society and be part of an exciting and evolving charity. If this sounds like you, please see enclosed information pack for further details about the role and how to apply. 
 
 If you would like to be considered to join the SSE board please send a copy of your CV and an email outlining why you’re interested in becoming a trustee, highlighting how your qualities, experience and skills fit with the requirements of the role. Please use no more than 800 words and title your email ‘Trustee Application’. The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 12th July 2020.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 12th July 2020. 

Volunteer Cornwall is a charity dedicated to building social capital and developing the wellbeing of individuals and communities across Cornwall. We do this by working in collaboration with a wide range of organisations to promote and support active citizenship and voluntary action covering the emotional, social, environmental and economic needs and opportunities in Cornwall. From our Head Office in Truro and our outreach teams across Cornwall, we provide support to all aspects of volunteering across the county. Volunteer Cornwall lives by 4 underpinning values which are: To be Creative, Caring Collaborative and Challenging.

Volunteer Cornwall’s new Accounts and Administration Manager is a critical role within our Senior Management Team, for the organisation and for the voluntary sector across the County. The successful candidate will work closely with managers and trustees across the organisation ensuring that resources are used to maximum effect, and that planning is undertaken in a robust and methodological manner. One of our main aims, and of particular importance, is to recruit a person who has values and ethics that fit with our principles and the work that we undertake. Working within the voluntary or charitable sector can be varied especially as charity accounting is not always straightforward and tasks do not always fit neatly within the job description. This role therefore requires flexibility, adaptability and a range of skills not always associated with a finance role.

Job Purpose

To provide financial and administrative services to support Volunteer Cornwall’s strategic and operational activities. To be responsible for ensuring that the Board of Trustees and Directors follow legal requirements of a charity and a company limited by guarantee.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide financial and administrative services to support VC’s strategic and operational activities, allowing operational managers and staff to concentrate on their front-line work. Ensuring full compliance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), financial regulations including VAT partial exemption rules, PAYE and Pension Auto Enrolment and other statutory and Charity Commission or Companies House legislation or requirements
• To prepare the annual Directors’ Report and Financial Statements and all financial accounts for audit and present the report to the Board of Directors with the auditors
• To prepare the annual budget estimates and salary review in conjunction with the Chief Executive and Senior Managers
• To prepare monthly financial management reports for the Chair, Treasurer and Chief Executive
• Company Secretary; helping the Board of Directors in their decision-making processes and providing relevant support and advice where needed especially in ensuring that the requirements of the Charity Commission and Companies House are met and maintained
• Data Security and Protection Lead to ensure VC’s compliance with current data security, protection and implementation of the legislation
• Chairs the H&S Committee overseeing the health and safety of VC’s employees and volunteers
• With the IT Officer, ensure that all VC Information, Communication and Technology systems are maintained and up to date
• Supervise finance and administration team members and ensure that daily operations are performed in a seamless and efficient manner

At Volunteer Cornwall we pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion underpinning what we do and why we do it. These concepts encompass our attitudes as individuals and as an organisation.

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Subsidised gym membership

Key dates

• Closing date for applications Tuesday 14th July 2020 (midday)
• Interviews (Truro) Monday 27th July 2020
• START DATE: This post will become vacant due to retirement and will start in autumn 2020

How to Apply:

The full brief is attached. For an informal discussion about the role or the process, please contact our retained partner Anna Jay at Public Leaders Appointments - details in the attached brief. 
 
If you would like to submit an application, this should comprise a comprehensive CV, including details of two referees.  Please also provide a supporting statement (no more than 3 sides) outlining the reasons behind your application and describing how you meet the requirements of the role as set out in this document by using examples for each key task point in the person specification.  Please tell us in a few sentences or a paragraph how your skills and experience match the requirements detailed for each key task point in the person specification.

We are looking for an engaging, passionate and experienced finance professional to join our organisation as our Finance Manager. The post holder will form part of our charity's Senior Leadership team, and organisation that has 13,000 members, who all study at the University of Northampton. Our Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring that wthe charity delivers value for money for its members, is transparent in its operations, and supports effective decision making across the organisation. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To produce annual financial statements for the limited company, consolidated accounts for the charitable group, and to arrange for their audit, filing and distribution.
• To prepare and submit corporation tax and VAT returns as required, taking specialist advice as necessary.
• To assist the CEO in production of strategy documents and associated forecasts, annual budgets and forecast revisions and other forecasts or analyses of performance as required for both internal and external use
• To supervise the maintenance of appropriate accounting records and ensure timely production of management information for the charity and limited company in a format and frequency directed by their trustees/directors
• To assist in the development of policies and procedures for the charity and limited company, including, but not limited to, those affecting risk management and financial controls
• To make recommendations on the finance policies owned by the respective boards, including, but not limited to Reserves Policy and Investment Policy.
• To supervise the payroll and ensure that payments and returns to the HMRC are completed as required, including monthly RTI. To ensure that all pension requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner
• To be the ‘keeper’ of personnel records. Such records to be kept in a confidential manner and in line with relevant Data Protection Laws and internal Data Policy.
• To act as Company Secretary for the trading company.
• To ensure that relevant financial returns are provided to all external bodies (HMRC, Charities Commission, Companies House etc.) in a timely manner
• To line-manage the Finance Team and undertake all related tasks (appraisals; staff development etc.)
• To complete action for, and provide relevant information to the Operational Finance Committee.
• Take a lead on the development of new financial systems and controls across the organisation if required.

General Ledger

• Manage the Sage Finance system
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparing and posting of general ledger journals
• Ensuring fixed asset additions are processed in accordance with policy
• Processing of general ledger payments and receipts
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Monthly management account adjustments and reconciliation to control accounts
• Routine control accounts checks

Purchase Ledger

• Reviewing purchase invoices for correct cost, account and VAT coding, checking to budgets checking invoice, checking to budget and ensuring authorised as per the financial signing limits
• Liaison with budget managers, staff and external suppliers to resolve queries in relation to payments
• Assisting when required with payment runs
• Monitoring outstanding creditors & investigating credit balances
• Preparing and posting of journals
• Reconciling purchase ledger accounts to supplier statements
• Credit card reconciliations
• Ensuring internal and external finance procedures are followed
• Run purchase ledger reports from Exchequer as required
• Advising Finance Manager on Accounts Payable issues

Sales Ledger and Credit control

• Assisting with the processing of Daily Banking Sheets, detailing income from commercial venues and Union clubs & societies
• Enter sundry bank receipts, including income collected via web (MSL and Union Cloud systems) such as club and society membership fees, card receipts, interest and other income
• Raise sales invoices e.g. for sponsorship and event income
• Completion of sales ledger and customer account reconciliations
• Update sales ledger customer account and cashbook as and when income is received
• Liaise with customers regarding any queries sales invoices
• Monitor aged debtors and actively manage the recovery of debt, liaising with budget holders and customers, and keeping a record of communications
• Run sales ledger reports from Exchequer as required
• Advising Finance Manager on Sales Ledger and credit control issues

Clubs and Societies

• Process journals as requested, including allocation of Union grants to individual clubs and societies;
• Facilitate regular reporting for clubs and societies
• Be the main point of contact for clubs and society budget holders, including assisting in resolving any queries.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Eduacated to degree level
• AAT Qualified Accountant
• 3 years post qualification experience
• Accounts preparation (statutory & management accounts)
• Payroll and Pension auto enrolment experience
• VAT (as applicable to charities)
• Corporation Tax (as applicable to charities and their subsidiaries)
• Understanding of the specific financial needs of the charity/not-for-profit sector (including SORP; fund accounting etc.)
• Experience of implementing systems and control procedures
• Advanced spreadsheet skills;
• Competent in use of standard office packages (spreadsheet; word processing; database; presentation software) and accounting software
• Experience of staff management
• Able to communicate financial information to non-financial colleagues at all levels

Desirable

• Charity accounting qualification
• 5 years post qualification experience, with experience in commercial or charity sector

Job: Director of Finance & Resources

Reports to:  Managing Director

Location: Flexible, can be based anywhere in the UK

Salary: £52,460 - £63,976 + 5% pension

Hours:  35 hours/week (28 hours will be considered for the right candidate)

Contract: Permanent

We’re looking for a Director of Finance and Resources who would love to join an entrepreneurial organisation to help look after all of SSE’s assets; its people, its finances, its technologies, its facilities and its services contracts.

We can’t fix issues like poverty, climate change and ill-health alone. That’s why the School for Social Entrepreneurs exists. SSE helps 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems. We run courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. But we are not a traditional school. Learning with SSE is inspiring, action-based and accessible.

As Director of Finance and Resources you will build on SSE’s existing operational capabilities and harness the potential of the finance and resources function in support of SSE’s strategic ambitions.

The role will be best suited to a collaborative leader who is comfortable working in a dynamic organisation across a number of workstreams, and who is as motivated thinking strategically as delivering operationally.

Our commitment to inclusion

Diversity is a fact of life. Inclusion is a choice and a practice – for organisations and individuals. At the School for Social Entrepreneurs, our aim is to drive inclusion into every area and activity of what we do: from access to programmes, to grant investment, to board, staff and partnerships.

However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In our commitment to continue to diversify our teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as: being from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds; LGBTQ+; and those with disabilities.

To apply, please see details in enclosed application pack.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 17th July

The Executive Director serves as Chief Operating Executive of LCT and works in partnership with the Principal (the Academic Lead) and the Board, who are together responsible for the success of the organisation.

Lindisfarne College of Theology (LCT) is built on a record of high standards of delivery of flexible student-based learning. LCT has secured the contract for the delivery of context-based part time Common Awards validated programmes of IME1 for Ordinands and Readers in the Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle.

This is an exciting role within our organisation. We are looking for an individual who has a can-do attitude and thrives working within a small team.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree with a depth of experience in a leadership position.
• Business acumen: As LCT’s leader, this position requires an individual with knowledge of and experience in financial, operational management and administration.
• Knowledge in the following areas is required: human resources, finance; oral and written communications; planning and evaluation; and governance.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively (and the ability to help others achieve these things).
• Self-motivated; able to take initiative appropriately and respond calmly under pressure.
• Have strong inter-personal skills and an ability to work as part of a small staff team.
• Some experience in education/training and social sector management and governance, and Church relations is preferred.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financing

a) Promotes programmes and services that are produced in a cost-effective manner, employing economy while maintaining a high level of quality.

b) Oversees the fiscal activities of the organisation including budgeting, reporting, audit and investment/debt management.

c) Actively seeks to increase funding sources through grants and fundraising.

d) Works with Board to ensure financing to support short- and long-term goals.

e) Assures an effective fund development programme by serving as the chief developer, including income generation plans, grants, pursuit of business development opportunities and protocols for effective decision making in line with LCT values.

2. Management and administration

a) Provides general oversight of all LCT’s activities and assures a smoothly functioning, efficient organisation.

b) Responsible for operational compliance and registrations with various bodies.

c) Oversees the charities internal and external communications and public facing material, including websites.

d) Negotiates professional contracts and sees that relationships are maintained.

e) Acts as interim Data Controller for LCT.

f) Responsible for Alumni events and strategy.

3. Governance

a) Works with the Board Chair to enable the Board to fulfil its governance functions and facilitates the optimum performance by the Board, its committees and individual Board members.

b) Manages the Board’s due diligence process to assure timely attention to core issues.

c) Assures the filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitors compliance with relevant laws and regulation.

4. Business and Community relations

a) With the Principal of LCT acts as an advocate, on behalf of its commissioners, for issues relevant to education, its participants, services and constituencies.

b) With the Board and the Principal of LCT, initiates, develops, and maintains both cooperative and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and commissioners.

5. Mission, policy and planning

a) Drives and delivers business development activities to support the growth of the organisation.

b) Keeps the Board fully informed on the condition of LCT and on all the important factors and developments influencing it.

Occupational Requirement

An occupational requirement exists for the post holder to be an active communicant member of the Church of England or of a church in full communion with Church of England in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Due to the current government lock down, interviews will be held online in July 2020.

The role is located in North Shields. Homeworking is supported whenever attendance in meetings is not required.

This post will initially be a 9-month contract with the opportunity to extend.

Salary: £40,000 pro rata

Closing Date: 7 July 2020, 12:00

Start Date: 17 August 2020

Interviews: First round interview to be held online.

St John Ambulance Cymru (SJAC) has supported people and communities across Wales since 1880. We existed before the National Health Service and provided the earliest ‘medical’ support to those who were sick or injured.

Now, in 2020, SJAC continues to perform a major role in strengthening community resilience, ensuring people are trained in first aid and able to fulfil key front-line roles to support our vulnerable people, in addition to offering the opportunity for people from all backgrounds to develop their personal skills and confidence to support our charitable and commercial services whilst assisting their own career development. As a Charity, we partner with the Welsh NHS Health Boards and the Ambulance Services NHS Trust, providing Non-emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) in addition to a falls service as well as maintaining our reputation as being the leading organisation to deliver first aid training to both commercial businesses and local-based communities including school throughout Wales.

We also provide additional support to the people of Wales through:

• Medical duties at events
• Community based divisions
• Falls Assistant programme
• Caring Caller programme
• Community First Responders (CFR)

Since March 2020, SJAC has worked in an even closer partnership with WAST and NHS than ever, as we have increased capacity and developed new innovative ways of working in order to assist and relieve the overwhelming pressure brought by COVID-19.

We have helped by providing an average of 30 additional ambulance crews per week, 3707 volunteer ambulance hours throughout April and May and 873 volunteer hours at the Dragon’s Heart Field Hospital. We are now also providing volunteer support to Pharmacy Deliveries throughout Wales.

St John Ambulance Cymru is currently undergo an extensive and exciting programme of modernisation, forward thinking, encompassing a review of its existing service, financial and workforce model, developing a rejuvenated culture aligned to our core vision and values to improve the volunteer experience and our offer to the people of Wales.

Your new role

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance and Corporate Services is a strategic and visible senior leadership role.

You will be technically and intellectually strong and have excellent vision and leadership skills to drive continuous improvement, providing high quality financial information and advice to enable the Senior Management Team to meet its operational and strategic challenges. You will provide strategic financial leadership to St John Ambulance Cymru (SJAC) through the development and implementation of financial plans to ensure that the business remains financially sustainable.

Within this, you will develop and lead the overall annual and long term strategic financial planning process across the organisation, including delivery and presentation of the financial part of the annual plan. You will lead the development of internal audit systems/processes and St John Ambulance Cymru’s strategic approach to finance and resourcing, including annual and long-term budget setting, performance analysis, capital expenditure/investment, risk management, project evaluation and decision making.

Additionally, the position will oversee responsibility for the provision of IT services equipped to support the overarching modernisation agenda, requiring development and implementation of a sponsored IM&T strategy which clearly outlines SJAC’s IT platforms and systems to meet our ambitions. This role will further require the post holder to develop and oversee the delivery of a property strategy to ensure robust management of the Charity’s assets and facilities management, aside from developing and implementing an effective procurement strategy to provide service improvements and cost reduction. This is envisaged to be a broad financial role that encompasses not only financial and treasury management but will also provide strategic leadership for the development of a modern corporate services function.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be considered for this role you will be a senior finance professional (i.e. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA), educated to Masters Level with a proven track record of positive financial leadership. You will be able to evidence being an effective leader with exceptional people management and first class communication skills, with a passion for delivering excellent customer service, working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels. Commercially astute, you will have the ability to influence at Senior Management Level and at Board level.

Experience in financial management within the charitable sector is a distinct advantage.

For full details of the role including the required personnel specification please download the attached job description and application form.

To apply, please email your CV along with a statement of suitability (no longer than 2 pages) and your completed application form

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th July 2020.

CHICKS is a national children’s charity providing free respite breaks to young people aged 8-17 from all over the UK who would really benefit from a break from their home lives. We were established in 1992 and since then we have provided over 16,000 young people with a much-needed break.

We believe that every young person has the right to make positive childhood memories. A CHICKS break inspires new confidence and gives young people the chance to have fun, enjoy new experiences and relax. More than anything, it gives them the chance to just be children.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations to lead on several transformational projects across the organisation, reporting directly into the Chief Executive.

Our focus over the next 12 months will be re-setting the vision, purpose and goals and repositioning our brand under a new operating model.

The successful candidate will take full operational responsibility for the provision of young people services, to strategically shape and improve the quality of breaks, and develop new approaches to ensure that all young people receive the best possible experience at CHICKS.

You will be a dynamic, creative and an effective manager, with a proven track record of working in a senior role that places people at the centre. You will have strong commercial acumen, able to spot opportunity, build strong business cases and work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees to deliver against the strategy.

Scope & Purpose:

The Director of Operations will direct, coordinate, and lead the internal structure of our organisation, based on company policies, goals, and objectives to ensure an efficient working environment and that deadlines are met consistently.

The Director of Operations will also lead all aspects of our facilities, including upkeep, care, maintenance, health and safety and fire safety regulations.

Committed to CHICKS vision and values, the Director of Operations will inspire, motivate, and empower others, building a high-performance culture across the organisation.

To succeed in this role, you must be able to demonstrate:

· A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior management level within the charity sector

· Proven track record of implementing high-level strategy and initiatives across a complex range of stakeholders, including Trustees

· A thorough knowledge of best practise, governance and safeguarding policies relating to the care of young people and staff

· Extensive experience of people management – recruitment, onboarding, and performance management to drive results

· A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing multi sites, remote working to deliver results aligned to charity goals

· Experience of working closely with funders and building effective relationships, across all stakeholders

· The ability to deliver business targets, with a focus on the growth and development of services across the organisation

· Responsive to external funding opportunities and delivering results

· Demonstrable experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously and timely

· Excellent budget and decision-making skills

· Extensive knowledge & management experience of Health & Safety, fire safety regulations and law

· Significant experience in improving ways of working, reviewing, and implementing new systems, processes, and cost-effective initiatives across a number of sites

· Procurement – a track record of reviewing service contracts, suppliers regularly to reduce costs

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and develop staff

· Plan and deliver high level business wide communications including board reports
 

In line with our values, we are looking for someone who is:
· Value and outcome driven, with a positive, “can do” attitude with a passion to deliver projects

· A leader with the ability to see a problem, step in and then step out when appropriate

· A coach who is driven by the personal development of all of those around them

· A strategic, highly motivated thinker with the ability to thrive in ambiguity

· Highly collaborative with fantastic facilitation skills

· Enthusiastic with a sense of pride in the work delivered and the quality of how it was delivered

· An open and honest individual who both welcomes and provides feedback in a way that is constructive and thoughtful
 

General Duties:
· Positively promote the work of CHICKS both internally and externally, and be a representative at stewardship and cultivation events

· Prioritise tasks to ensure maximum return on investment of your time and resources

· Willingness to travel, as required to support meetings or to achieve agreed objectives

· Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings, weekends and stay overnight

· To work in line with the CHICKS Mission, Vision, and Values consistently, working with others to provide a supportive, responsive, environment and services

· To present a positive image of CHICKS at all times, through every aspect of your work

· To ensure that all CHICKS policies, procedures, and agreed protocols are adhered to

· To contribute to the planning, review, monitoring and reporting processes and activities

· To participate in team meetings and activities and represent CHICKS at other meetings as agreed

· To respect the rights of individuals by maintaining confidentiality and working in line with data protection legislation

· To attend training courses as identified and agreed for appropriate development

· To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved

· To make a commitment to improving CHICKS environmental impact by means of energy saving and recycling in the workplace
 

General Health & Safety Duties:
· To undertake regular risk assessments and take any necessary action to avoid potential health and safety hazards

· Having read CHICKS Health and Safety manual, ensure compliance at all times with CHICKS Health and Safety Policies including accident reporting procedures; fire drills and first aid facilities

Closing Date for Applications: Midday, Friday 17 July 2020

Formal interviews are likely to take place at the end of July 2020

We will be reviewing applications as soon as they come in so please ensure that you act quickly if you are interested in this post. CHICKS reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date specified, should we find the suitable candidate.

London (although open to remote working and flexible arrangements)

Fixed term: 1 year (parental cover starting August/September 2020)

This is a great role for a proven finance leader with international charity sector experience.

Background

The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, now in its 15th year, connects 96 of the world’s greatest cities which have committed to tackling climate change. We bring mayors from around the world together to learn from each other in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating resilient, sustainable and low carbon cities. C40 cities represent more than 700 million urban citizens and their economies account for 25% of the global GDP. C40’s ‘Deadline 2020’ report sets out the critical role that the world’s major cities have to play in delivering the historic Paris Agreement to prevent catastrophic climate change.

C40’s team of 200+ staff is headquartered in New York, with offices in London, Rio de Janeiro, Copenhagen, Beijing and Paris, and individual staff based across 25+ different locations, with the Office of the Chair based in Los Angeles.

The strategic direction of the organization is determined by an elected Steering Committee of C40 mayors which is chaired by the Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti. Three-term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the C40 Board of Directors, which is responsible for operational oversight. An eight-person management team, led by Executive Director, Mark Watts, leads the day-to-day management of C40. C40’s three core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and Realdania.

Corporate Services

The C40 Corporate Services function, under the Director of Corporate Services, is the support mechanism to the global organisation ensuring day-to-day business operates efficiently. The team comprises finance, HR, IT, grant management and legal. The Finance team members are all based in the UK.

Position Description

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing C40’s global finance function – currently a US 501(c)(3) non-profit, UK registered charity, South Africa entity, Denmark entity and a China Representative office, with further expansion anticipated. With a team of five, including a qualified Financial Controller, the Director of Finance oversees the management of the accounting processes, procedures and reporting for all C40 entities, and is responsible for delivering short-term and long-term budget planning for each entity to meet C40’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial matters of the C40 group, including accounting and tax, and reporting and Compliance
• Manage the finance team, motivating the team and ensuring they are delivering the most effective and efficient services. Oversee the production of monthly and quarterly financial reports and guidance to managers responsible for the implementation of budgets and their programme
• Advise the Director of Corporate Services and the Management Team on financial matters to support strategic decision-making through the provision of timely analysis and information
• Produce written reports for the US, UK, South Africa and Denmark Boards, including the quarterly finance reports, budget papers, policies, regulatory and company secretarial
• Oversee the annual statutory accounts preparation for each entity and representative office, along with tax form preparation to ensure C40 meets its filing requirements in each territory; oversee the approval and filing of accounts, annual returns and tax forms
• Manage the audit relationships, lead on audit planning, review working papers and oversee the appointment of auditors in new territories
• Oversee the financial management of a large number of restricted grants, large and small, from a variety of funders, including project budgets, grant agreements, forecasts, payment requests and funder financial reporting and audits
• Oversee the work of external bookkeepers in South Africa and China, and ensure that transactions in these territories are included in C40’s consolidated management reporting and group statutory accounts
• Direct the finance team in the management of the general ledger system (chart of accounts & cost centres) and provide top line review of the month end close process
• Oversee the company secretarial function for the organisation, in particular the UK Charity, ensuring regulatory filings are completed accurately and efficiently
• Ensure the reserves management of the organisation is appropriate and robust in each entity, including cash collection and cash flow forecasting, and ensuring that each entity has been granted sufficient funds from C40 Inc. for its operations
• Prepare the organisation’s financial plans, including long-range plans, annual budgets and monthly reforecasts
• As required, improve accounting procedures and financial controls and processes to support high quality bookkeeping and accurate reporting, ensuring they are robust and adaptable to the organisation’s needs
• Other assignments as requested by the Director of Corporate Service

Person specification

• Qualified Accountant CCAB/ CIMA with a strength and interest in financial planning
• Proven track record in working collaboratively and effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Extensive senior level experience post-qualification in not-for-profit, public sector or commercial organisations – demonstrable experience of a political environment would be desirable
• Proven track record of working in an international organisation and ideally with exposure to working with the US
• Proven experience of managing a finance department
• Experience of navigating varied international legal and tax regimes
• Strategic insight and experience in solving issues related to varied and often competing operational, statutory, and funding requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoys working in a dynamic international environment where there is rapid growth and change
• Possesses a positive, driven and outgoing approach

Application Process:

Please submit your application or contact Michael Quest from Ivy Rock Partners at your earliest convenience – we are planning shortlisting early on 9th July and interviews TBC for weeks commencing 13th and 20th July. 

Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to ensure that CACT’s financial records are maintained accurately and kept up to date.  The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring financial performance and explaining variances to budget, and together with the Director of Finance, ensuring that statutory reporting requirements are complied with. 

Applicants must be part or fully qualified professional accountants and have experience of ledger management and reconciliations, as well as management accounts preparation.

For further information please download an application pack.