PARTNERS IN LEARNING

Partners in Learning, in conjunction with Doncaster Research School, is a highly successful Doncaster based school improvement company and charity with an extensive reach and exceptional reputation. As organisations, we lead the way together in the use of evidence informed practice by bringing research closer to schools.

THE ROLE OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – PARTNERS IN LEARNING

To provide inspirational leadership for Partners in Learning, supporting schools and developing strategic ambitions that increase the organisations reach, reputation and impact.

Strategic responsibility for the Charity’s financial and business growth, ensuring sustainability and diversity of income streams, through strengthening and embedding effective partnership working, that will enable schools to access wider expertise and opportunities.

The Board are looking for a high calibre CEO with a proven track record of achievement and credibility.  The successful candidate will be values driven, with the ability to make Partners in Learning an ethical and great charitable organisation to work for, leading the way together for every child, in every school, every day. 

THE INDIVIDUAL

You will be an outstanding leader with the skillset to provide ambitious strategic direction for the organisation, able to articulate its vision, values and ethos and inspire and empower others to share in achieving them.

We are looking for a CEO with credibility, influence, and gravitas, with a proven track record of achievement in the education, charity, or business sector.  Agility, resilience, and an adaptable attitude towards work, with the capacity to be creative, innovative, and continually motivate and inspire those around you is essential.

You will have highly developed networking, partnership, advocacy and negotiating skills, to nurture and influence successful two-way relationships with key stakeholders and commercial partners, that will enable member schools to improve, through access to wider expertise and opportunities.

We would particularly like to hear from those with demonstrable commercial acumen with a proven track record of developing diverse income streams and an understanding of how organisations can contribute towards school improvement and help to raise the aspirations of local communities. 

Curve is a leading producing theatre, creating compelling cultural experiences for all those who live, learn, visit and work in Leicester. Under the leadership of Chief Executive, Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, Curve has developed a reputation for producing, programming and touring a bold and diverse programme of musicals, plays, new work and dance. All of this is presented alongside a dynamic mix of community engagement and learning opportunities, which firmly places audiences and communities at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Finance Director who will hold accountability for the financial and operational sustainability and efficiency of Curve, ensuring all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and financial controls are in place across all areas of the business.

As Finance Director you will lead Curve’s financial function, demonstrating excellent budgetary control procedures and ensuring financial disciplines are adhered to and Curve meets all legal obligations. You will provide strategic leadership for finance, operations and hospitality and ensure all departments are staffed and resourced to a consistently high standard. The Finance Director will provide regular reports to the theatre’s Board, Finance & Resources Committee and principal funders, and will also provide analysis and interpretation to support individual budget holders in meeting their operational objectives.  In addition, as a member of Curve’s Senior Management Team, you will contribute to business planning and policy setting across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in strategic financial management.  Experience of working in a senior management role in a similar sized organisation is essential.

To download an information pack, please visit our recruitment consultant AEM International’s website by clicking on the apply button.

If you are curious about whether this role might be for you and would like to know more, please contact Ms J Dunn to arrange an informal chat with our CEO, Chris Stafford.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 11th June 2021

We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our audience and participants. We treat all job applicants equally, regardless of class, age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the cultural sector

Family Practitioner

Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focusses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do.

Position: Family Practitioner
Location: Peterborough Region
Type: Fixed Term Contract (Until April 2023)
Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week
Salary: £13,200 pro rata (FTE £22,000)

Closing date for applications: 27th May, 2021
Interview Date: TBC

About the role:

The Family Practitioner is responsible for delivering family and relationship-based interventions on both a 1-2-1 and groupwork basis in Activity Hubs (under the CFO - Activity Hub contract) working with people on licence post-release from prison or on community orders. The Family Practitioner is responsible for working towards service delivery targets and providing information to evidence delivery.

The person we’re looking for:

We’re looking to appoint someone with experience of supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs to overcome barriers, and therefore have an appreciation of safeguarding, personal safety and professional boundaries. Ideally you will also have interagency work experience (building partnerships, promoting positive relationships between different agencies, and developing new approaches to service delivery).

You will also be comfortable delivering support on a 1-2-1 basis in the community. You will be a self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritise your own work.

The successful candidate will have excellent listening skills, the ability to develop relationships with clients, volunteers, and other stakeholders, proven experience of achieving qualitative and quantitative targets, and an understanding of the criminal justice system.

Finally, you will understand the importance of tracking your activities, as the success of the service will be dependent on you delivering the contracted support time and interventions for the benefit of service users.

What we offer:

We offer a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.

How to apply:

If you feel that you meet the above requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button.

Other information:

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 5-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), and a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

You may have experience of the following: You may have experience of the following: Family Resettlement Practitioner, Family Practitioner, Social Worker, Family Services, Family Services Manager, Practitioner, Charity, Family Support, Family Support Practitioner, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 99126

Family Practitioner

Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focusses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do.

Position: Family Practitioner
Location: Leicester
Type: Fixed Term Contract (Until April 2023)
Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week
Salary: £13,200 pro rata (FTE £22,000)

Closing date for applications: 27th May, 2021
Interview Date: TBC

About the role

The Family Practitioner is responsible for delivering family and relationship-based interventions on both a 1-2-1 and groupwork basis in Activity Hubs (under the CFO - Activity Hub contract) working with people on licence post-release from prison or on community orders. The Family Practitioner is responsible for working towards service delivery targets and providing information to evidence delivery.

The person we’re looking for

We’re looking to appoint someone with experience of supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs to overcome barriers, and therefore have an appreciation of safeguarding, personal safety and professional boundaries. Ideally you will also have interagency work experience (building partnerships, promoting positive relationships between different agencies, and developing new approaches to service delivery).

You will also be comfortable delivering support on a 1-2-1 basis in the community. You will be a self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritise your own work.

The successful candidate will have excellent listening skills, the ability to develop relationships with clients, volunteers, and other stakeholders, proven experience of achieving qualitative and quantitative targets, and an understanding of the criminal justice system.

Finally, you will understand the importance of tracking your activities, as the success of the service will be dependent on you delivering the contracted support time and interventions for the benefit of service users.

What we offer:

We offer a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.

How to apply:

If you feel that you meet the above requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button.

Other information:

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 5-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), and a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

You may have experience of the following: You may have experience of the following: Family Resettlement Practitioner, Family Practitioner, Social Worker, Family Services, Family Services Manager, Practitioner, Charity, Family Support, Family Support Practitioner, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 99129

Finance Director

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

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

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

Finance Director Responsibilities:

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

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

Finance Director Requirements:

Essential:

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

Desirable

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

About their organisation:

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

Location: London

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

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

Hours: 37 hours per week

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

Ref: 98751

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Permanent

Finance

Salary: Competitive

Location: Central London – Milbank – Tate Britain

The Role:

Tate is seeking an exceptional CFO to deliver strategic, tactical and transparent financial leadership to play a critical and impactful role in shaping a more entrepreneurial and agile operating model ensuring the continued financial sustainability of Tate.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the CFO will lead: Finance, Procurement, Audit, Risk and Property; and be the Executive Lead at committee and board level. You will manage the funding relationship with DCMS and enable new business opportunities with Tate Enterprises Ltd.

 What we are seeking:

You will need to be a proven change-focused Finance Director/CFO/COO and be able to develop highly effective working relationships with Board members, the Executive Group as well as DCMS. This role is suited to someone positive that would relish being able to make an impact and drive a reputation for your teams playing an active role in providing creative solutions and improving business performance.

You will need to be:

• a fully qualified (CCAB or equivalent) finance professional;
• proven at board and committee level, possessing experience of working with/for central government departments;
• a proven leader (ideally across multiple sites), passionate about best ‘business partnering’ practice and able to galvanize exceptional performance across large teams;
• entrepreneurial and strategic, able to lead on capital projects from conception to completion and oversee the Estates Strategy for all sites; and
• possess strong emotional intelligence, play an important role in a broad range of activities related to institutional planning, and be an articulate spokesperson for the objectives and ambitions of Tate.

All applications are being sifted by Ivy Rock Partners acting on behalf of Tate as exclusive recruitment partners. Please contact Michael Quest at Ivy Rock Partners to discuss the role and request a candidate pack: 

Key timings

• Application deadline: (CV & 1–2-page cover letter) by midnight 16th May
• Interviews: weeks commencing 24th May, 31st May & 7th June

Tate’s vision is to serve as artistically adventurous and culturally inclusive art museums for the UK and the world. Our purpose is to champion the right to art for everyone. We deliver this through activities in our four galleries across the UK, our digital platforms and collaborations with our national and international partners. At the heart of Tate is our collection of art, which includes British art from the 16th century to the present day, and international modern art from 1900 to the present day.

My client is an international organisation with ambitious plans for the future. At present, they are looking to appoint an interim Director of Finance to oversee a broad variety of duties whilst permanent recruitment is considered.

Key responsibilities & objectives:

• Reporting into the CEO and overseeing Finance, Governance, HR and IT
• Lead and manage the finances for the group and international subsidiaries
• Oversee the finalisation of the year end accounts and annual report
• Provide oversight to the global finance transformation project

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a track record in the Charity sector and have a detailed knowledge of SORP accounting. You will be comfortable of bridging a broad spectrum of duties ranging from strategic advice to hands on delivery.

This role is currently home based, but once rules allow, there will be an expectation of c2 days a week in their Rugby offices.

Finance Director, up to £70,800 + Benefits

For a large membership organisation and registered charity, we are recruiting a Finance Director on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources, the Finance Director will provide high-quality financial management and statutory accounting, leading and developing a team of 7 staff, overseeing financial systems, policies, and procedures to ensure finance robustness, and compliance.

Main Duties:

• Lead the finance function, supporting the Executive Director of Finance and Resources with financial systems, policies, and procedures
• Establish and maintain a highly performing Finance team
• Work with the ED of Finance and Resources to develop annual revenue and capital budgets and long-term forecasts
• Produce, oversee, and analyse monthly management accounts for business leaders and Board
• Manage cash-flow forecasts and Management Accounts for Board and SLT
• Act as primary business partner to the senior leadership team as well as business plans and investment appraisal support
• Oversee annual external audit process, prepare consolidated accounts, working with Auditors and the Audit and Risk Committee
• Oversee and run an effective financial processing function
• Support the ED Finance and Resources with the management of the investment portfolio and oversee the Treasury function, managing the relationships with bankers, lenders, and Investment Managers
• Ensure all restricted, endowed, and designated funds are accounted property
• Oversee, and develop robust finance systems across Payroll, Expenses, CRM, and BI

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified, ideally with senior finance leadership experience from the charity sector
• Strong charity and SORP accounting experience
• Strong staff leadership and development experience including performance management
• Extensive budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and charity taxation experience including VAT partial recovery
• Experience adapting accounting packages and accounts coding structures
• Experience in establishing cost recording and management reporting for Grant Funded projects
• Defined Benefit pension experience
• Treasury management and cash-flow forecasting experience as well as investment portfolios and banking relationships
• Strong month-end and year end statutory accounting experience including Audit
• Experience of restricted funds within the commissioning environment

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This is an exciting temporary opportunity to support the development of Bikeability, the Government’s national cycle training programme as a key member of the Executive Team.

You will lead the Trusts finance and compliance work, ensuring that we maintain high standards of financial accounting, reconciliation and reporting. You will work with the Executive Director to ensure that all areas of finance, risk, policy and regulatory compliance are upheld across all Trust operations.  

You will have honed experience of charity finance and reporting. An established leadership with excellent financial acumen, you will have used these abilities to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, external stakeholders and networks. You have a collaborative approach and enjoy working as part of a team.

The Bikeability Trust

Underpinned by the National Standard for Cycle Training, Bikeability was launched in England in 2007 and is backed by funding from the Department for Transport from 2016-2022.  The Trust maintains the National Standard for Cycle Training, manages, monitors and quality assures the delivery of the Bikeability programme across England, promotes the effectiveness of Bikeability, distributes Bikeability award materials, and registers local Bikeability schemes and instructors.

The Bikeability Trust’s Vision is to ensure everyone has the confidence to cycle and enjoy this skill for life.

The Trust aims to make Bikeability the leading programme for cycle training by ensuring:

• Child focussed: We deliver cycle training to both children and adults, but the majority of delivery is helping children learn the life skill of cycling
• Quality: Our Instructors deliver high-quality, consistent cycle training across England
• Inclusivity: We take action to reduce barriers to participation and ensure that anyone who wishes to access Bikeability cycle training is able to
• Efficiency: Our delivery programme offers value for money and is delivered in an economic and efficient way
• Influence: We share our evidence of the impact of cycle training across a variety of sectors (transport, education, environment, health, leisure, etc)
• Collaboration: We work with stakeholders, partners and commercial organisations to achieve our vision and ensure Bikeability is a household name

Job Description – Director of Finance and Compliance  

Location: Home Based, with occasional travel with COVID permits

Reports to: Executive Director  

Staff responsibilities: None, but liaison with Management Accountants and contractors

Hours of work: 2.5 days a week (flexible on days/ times)

Salary range: £50,000 pro rata

The Director of Finance and Compliance is responsible for the implementation, monitoring and reporting on all areas of the Trust’s finance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Finance and compliance operations of the Bikeability Trust:
  • Develop annual budgets for the Bikeability Trust
  • Implement forecasting and monitoring of each department budget
  • Work with PEM management accountants to monitor cash flow, accounts, and other financial transactions
  • Facilitate day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing and payroll
  • Interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information as needed
  • Work with the Grants team to process and authorise all grants pay runs
  • Champion and advocate across all areas of the Trust strong financial management to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and economy
  • Ensure the Trust operates within agreed budget and delivers on Business plan and strategy
  • Ensure the Trust delivers strong financial management on the Bikeability programme grant
  • Ensure the Trust can deliver income to the Innovation Fund and report on impact
  • Deliver Financial contribution to Bikeability Trust performance management dashboard providing regular reporting to Board and attending Board meetings
  • Work with auditors annually to review financial reporting

• Ensure that all of the Trust’s practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation
  • Work with the Executive Director to ensure all policies and procedures acrtoss the Trust and Bikeability Trading are
  • Keep up to date with changes in legislaiton of practice that would impact of charity operations
  • Ensure the annual financial accounts for Bikeability Trust and Bikeability Trading Ltd are submitted on time
  • Keep the risk register and financial controls of the Bikeability programme grant up to date in line with best practice
  • Ensure all Trust operations comply with Data Protection and Information security management.

Personal Specification:  

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree/professional qualification in accounting business, finance, or a related field;
• Leadership experience in finance
• Charity Board experience
• Understanding of data privacy standards;

Qualities

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Thorough understanding of business principles and practices;
• Superior attention to detail

Product Knowledge

• Xero
• Dext

How to apply

Please send a two-page curriculum vitae accompanied by a one-page letter of application and your completed equal opportunities monitoring form, by midnight 24th May 2021.  Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed virtually on the 10th June 2021 . 

Your curriculum vitae should set out details of your

• qualifications and professional body memberships (dates, institutions, qualifications/status)
• if employed, current employment (job title, employer, duties, start date, full-time equivalent, gross salary, period of notice)
• employment and voluntary work history (dates, job titles, employers, duties)
• names, email accounts, phone numbers and relationships for two referees, and permission to contact them.

Your letter of application should explain how your employment and other experience, education and training match the requirements of the job description and person specification, giving examples where appropriate. 

About us

The National Composites Centre is a world-class research centre, run as a non-profit employer, and one of seven research centres across the UK that form the High Value Manufacturing Catapult.

Established by Innovate UK, the UK Government's innovation agency, these centres bridge the gap between business and academia, turning great ideas into commercial reality by providing access to world class research and development facilities, and expertise that could otherwise be out of reach for many businesses in the UK.

The role

As part of a recent expansion and development programme, The National Composites Centre is now looking to recruit a Deputy Director of Finance on a permanent basis.

Reporting into the CFO, this role will be responsible for delivering all the financials of a small yet rapidly growing SME, in an efficient, well managed and effective manner leading a small finance team in the process.

You will also be expected to contribute to the financial strategy across the business and define the business partnering approach going forward determining how budgets are managed and how cost improvement projects are delivered successfully.

This is a challenging and exceptionally interesting role and organisation for someone who is happy to be involved in the detail of a smaller organisation whilst at the same time contributing to the strategic remit with a forward thinking and experienced Executive team.

About you

To succeed in this role you will be:

• A qualified accountant with substantial management experience in all areas of finance including financial management and reporting, transactional support and finance business partnering.
• Have a commercial and creative approach when working with different stakeholders and operational and business units, contributing to the strategic direction of the business and assisting in the delivery of the overall business strategy.
• Have extensive experience of leading and motivating a high performing team through periods of change and be able to evidence a leadership style with credibility, respect and knowledge that aligns to the business strategy of an organsiation.
• Be able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, considering different solutions along the way and be able to handle high level pressure and critical decision making in short timescales.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of managing a team to deliver a mature and rounded service.

For more information on this opportunity including a detailed job description please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law by applying now.

A well-known UK charity is seeking an Interim Finance Director for a 12-18 month fixed term contract for a project based role covering 2 of its small regional franchises – one in Worcestershire and one in Staffordshire.

The role will involve:

-Managing the finance departments of 2 small charities within the franchise (both £1.5-2 million turnover), providing general FD duties

-Overseeing both finance teams of around 2 staff in each location

-Assisting the 2 CEOs with strategic finance advice

-Responsibility for integrated management accounts, forecasts and budgets for both charities

-Leading on the migration to Sage 50 cloud version for both organisations, and standardising other finance systems and processes

Requirements:

-Prior experience at senior/strategic level within the charity sector

-Good knowledge of charity accounting (SORP, restricted income etc)

-Experience juggling multiple projects across different sites

-Staff management experience

-Sage experience desirable

-Qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA accountant desirable but not essential

-Able to commute to Stafford & Worcester regularly (although 60% of role can be home based)

Please note this is a full-time role for 5 days per week, on a fixed term/salary basis (not day rate contract), with a salary of £50,000 per annum.

It is anticipated that approximately 60% of the role can be done remotely/from home, with 20% required onsite at the office near Worcester, and 20% required onsite at the office near Stafford.

The role will be offered on a 12-18 month fixed term basis, with possible extension thereafter.

Initial closing date: 18th May

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.

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

The Director of Finance role:

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

Key responsibilities of the Director of Finance:

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

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

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

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

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Deputy Director of Finance

Your new company
A large, high profile London-based charity .

Your new role
You will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of the organisation, managing a sizeable team with three direct reports. It will be an interesting and varied role, overseeing the efficient delivery of the production of the statutory accounts, budgeting and forecasting and treasury management. Anticipated duration is for 3-9 months.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent experience as an FD within a large, complex charity.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to add value for a leading charitable organisation. WFH for the foreseeable.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Freewheelers Theatre and Media is an inclusive theatre company that brings disabled and non-disabled performers, tutors and technical staff together with support from the local community.  We aim to change perceptions of disability, break down barriers and change lives, through high-quality, hi-tech, innovative theatre, dance, music, film and visual arts.

The charity are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to follow in the footsteps of our founder, Viv Colvill. The new CEO will provide progressive, dynamic and forward-thinking leadership to create future financial sustainability supporting the charity to continue to achieve relevant growth. 

The CEO will work with our Board of Trustees and staff to ensure the charity fulfils its aims and strategic objectives to ensure the future success of Freewheelers Theatre & Media as outlined in the Company Plan, whilst working to continually adapt and improve our business model and operations to meet the challenges of a complex and changing environment.

Empathy and flexibility are essential in this close-knit, person-centred organisation.