Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support disadvantaged children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face.
We are passionate about the work we do and need equally committed members on our team to help us achieve those goals.
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for providing excellent, timely, accurate and value added financial management and reporting across both accounting and operational finance at Spurgeons with direct financial responsibility for a portfolio of projects.
They will own the budgeting process, overseeing and producing annual budgets working with children’s services managers, operational finance, heads of departments, applying healthy challenge to provide robust budgets for consolidation and submission to the HoF&CS & the Executive Team.
They will also line manage the finance team (2 direct members) and to take overall responsibility for the quality of service delivered by these individuals. To be an effective business partner within the organisation.
Full information about this role can be viewed in the job description.
Interviews will take place w/c 25th January 2021.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer
About Spurgeons
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Commercial Finance Business Partner: Permanent, £50,000 - £55,000
For an international visitor attraction based in London, we are recruiting a Commercial Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis to support the Commercial, Marketing and Engagement teams. This commercial business partnering role will provide strong commercially focused decision-making support to the Commercial and Sales Director and COO's and MD's. The role will lead the ongoing development of the business reporting processes including the forecasting and modelling roles as well as the dashboards and KPI reporting.
Main Duties:
- Provide first-class business partnering support to all budget holders within Commercial, Marketing and Engagement Services
- Financial reporting and commercial modelling including income, profitability, cost analysis, forecasts, and modelling
- Scenario modelling including visitor numbers, spend per head, membership and contribution forecasting and modelling
- Leading the development of the business performance and financial reporting tools including monthly KPI and dashboard reporting processes
- Developing enhancing commercial modelling capability
- Supporting commercial activities including bids, tenders, and catering contract negotiations
- Supporting the annual budget, forecast and long-term business planning and modelling processes
- Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts to all budget holders
- Support budget holders with P&L analysis and insight reporting
- Building improves business performance and financial reporting including dashboard and KPIs
- Maintaining and enhancing internal forecasting and reporting model
- Cash-flow and reserves modelling and forecasting
What will you bring to this role?
- ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualified
- Proven commercial experience including excellent modelling and dashboard experience
- Experience with building models, graphs, and dashboards
- Power BI experience would be advantageous.
- Proven experience as an engaging business partner, working in complex organisations
- Commercial mind-set, strong modelling, and analytical skills
- Ability to present financial information in clear and engaging formats for decision making
- FP&A, forecasting, budgeting experience
- Experience or driving continuous improvement in business performance
- Sun Systems and Q&A would be desirable!
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Cognus are seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative Principal Accountant to join the Strategic Leadership Team and to lead and manage an effective finance service for the Company. Reporting jointly to the Managing Director of Cognus and the Assistant Director of finance at the London Borough of Sutton (company shareholder) this role will provide professional Finance and accountancy advice and support to the Managing Director to safeguard the Company’s financial standing and to support delivery of excellent outcomes for customers.
We are looking for a fully qualified Accountant with proven experience of producing or being responsible for the production of accurate statutory financial statements with previous work experience as a senior Financial Accountant or similar role. Knowledge of Local Government Finance along with the experience of financial software and reporting packages such as Xero, Agresso, Approval Max is desirable. As the lead on the financial accounting for the Company, the postholder will be expected to ensure that the Company’s accounts are compliant with best practice, relevant legislation and codes of practice and lead and manage the finance team undertaking all financial activities for the Company including strategic, operational and transactional finance tasks. The postholder will also lead on the preparation of the annual budget, Medium-Term Financial Plan and presentation of budget to the Board, Cognus Finance Committee and other forums as required and must be confident in dealing with the Board and advising non-financial managers in identifying and implementing savings, value for money improvements and cost mitigation activities.
Cognus is at a very exciting moment in its evolution and growth. We are looking for a professional and experienced individual who is passionate about the inclusion of children and young people in education and society. An individual that enjoys a varied workload, is organised, has great communication skills and has a good understanding of duties in relation to the areas of responsibility detailed in the job description and is committed to delivering with excellence.
You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:
- Regular support and supervision
- An excellent group of leaders as colleagues
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Flexible working including home working
- Workplace pension scheme
- Salary - Band 5 £52023.40 to £64346.68 (cost of living increase to be applied from 1st April 2021)
- 28 days annual leave pro rata (inclusive of three days between Xmas & New Year) increasing to 30 days with length of service
- Perkbox and Sovereign Healthcare cashback plans
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a CV and covering note (of no more than two sides, minimum font size 11) outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is midnight on Wednesday 10th February 2021. Candidates are requested to be available via on-line interview week commencing 15th February 2021. If you would like more information about this role before applying please email Rebecca Mcgeachy (contact details via our website) to arrange a brief chat about the role.
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed prior to commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working for a national membership Association, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our client's in-house finance team based near Gloucester. The Association delivers a full programme of educational courses and events, in addition produces a range of publications and other resources that contribute to the continuing professional development of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses.
Financial Accountant Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Finance Manager and working as part of the finance team, the Financial Accountant will support the whole finance function, specifically responsible for monthly reporting, credit control, payroll and employee benefit administration.
Financial Accountant Requirements:
Our client is looking for an individual with a minimum of AAT Level 4 qualification or any other professional finance related qualification. You should also have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within a finance team environment.
Proven proficiency and prior experience of an accounting system and a good working knowledge of the whole accounting process including month end, along with the Microsoft Office suite of programmes.
Experience of a credit control process, direct debit management and asset reporting is desirable.
Understanding of the Not for Profit sector would be advantageous, but not an essential requirement.
About our client:
They are a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 10,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, they work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research and developing policy. Each year they deliver numerous education courses, host the largest small animal Congress in Europe, publish books, manuals, apps and magazines.
Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 2AB
Job type: Part time, Permanent, 20 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 to £36,000 per annum pro-rata, depending on qualification and experience
Benefits: include 23 days holiday, contributions towards Group Personal Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance and free parking.
Closing date: 31st January 2021 - If applicants haven’t received a response within 7 days of the closing date then it is to be assumed that they have not been successful with their application.
You may have experience of the following: Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, etc.
Ref: 96419
The role of the Grant Accountant is to work as part of the Grants Finance team to provide efficient and effective support in order to manage the compliance and financial risks that relate to donor-funded grants, contracts and other awards.
Client Details
The organisation we have partnered with is an independent development and humanitarian charity that aims to improve and elevate childrens rights and equality. They offer support and guidance as well as driving changes in practice and policy across the world.
Description
Some of the key responsibilities of the Grant Accountant include:
- Managing charity grants end to end as well as working on commercial contracts
- Review financial aspects of new contracts with Programme Officers and Country Office
- Review and assist with the development of project proposal budgets, budget modifications and contract revisions
- Support the Grants Finance Manager in providing financial training to non-finance staff
- Act as the key focal point for provision of financial donor compliance support
- Critically review donor reporting, provide support and guidance to Programme Officers and producing ad hoc reports when required
- Cost recovery
Profile
The Successful Grant Accountant must be actively studying a CCAB professional Qualification with a proven track record working in a similar role, As well as having grant experience from the charity sector the applicant must also have experience working in a commercial company dealing with contracts.
The Grant Accountant must also have strong communications skills, both written and verbal as well as being a good negotiator and having the ability to support non finance people withing the organisation (business partnering)
Job Offer
On offer for the successful Grant Accountant is a salary of up to £43,000 per annum as well as a competitive benefits package.
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Financial Accountant – Immediate start
Temporary – 6 months
Circa £40K
Calling all qualified Accountants….
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) to support our busy finance team with year end close and audit. Supporting the Head of Finance, the postholder will manage the accurate and timely compilation of the financial ledgers, ensuring the company's balance sheet and profit and loss account are accurately recorded. This is a busy role which includes checking payment runs, preparing balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of all the statutory company accounts and returns, on a timely and accurate basis.
You will have a solid background and practical experience of financial accounting with extensive knowledge of accounting principles. It goes without saying that you will have excellent excel skills coupled with accuracy and attention to detail. We are looking for somebody who is confident in all relevant statutory regulation including FRS102 and Corporation Tax. You should be comfortable working in a large, ambiguous and complex organisation – experience of charity accounts is desirable but not essential. If you are available immediately and happy to work in a covid secure office we would love to hear from you.
This has the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.
To apply and to find out more information about St Elizabeth’s, please visit our website.
All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check, which is paid for by the Centre.
Please note we are not on a public transport route. Salary is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.
We reserve the right to close this advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.
Registered Charity 1176777 Equal opportunities employer
You may have experience of the following: Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, ACCA, CIMA, etc.
Ref: 96575
Are you a professional Accountant passionate about ending poverty? The International Finance Team at Tearfund are a key part of that vision - we provide high quality support to the International Group and HQ senior management including:
- financial planning and reporting
- financial control and audit management; and
- business process improvement.
We are looking to recruit a proactive and dedicated Senior International Accountant to support our institutional donor programme. You will be part of a dynamic and supportive team and will have the opportunity to develop in your career and add value to Tearfund's work and mission.
The successful candidate will have a strong academic background, a professional Accountancy Qualification and proven skills in managing large institutionally-funded programmes. They will be adaptable, solution-focused and enjoy working across multi-disciplinary teams. Experience of the NGO sector and especially of commercial contracts with donors would be a distinct advantage.
We are looking for a self-starter with great communication and analytical skills.
If you think your skills match the above we'd love to hear from you!
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
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Head of Financial Accounting & Operations required to join a large not for profit organisation. 1 year fixed term contract.
Your new company
This is a multi million pound income organisation with a complex structure encompassing a variety of areas. The finance team operate in a shared service system and are currently in the midst of some exciting changes including around systems and processes. The finance team operate with a collaborative and friendly culture.
Your new role
Reporting to the FD and responsible for Financial Accounting & Control team, Financial Processing team, Tax & Compliance team, Operations and Change Manager, and Payroll. The post has 5 direct reports and 30 indirect reports. You will have oversight of the statutory reporting for four multi-million pound charities, their trading subsidiaries, three multi-employer pension schemes, a common investment fund and a number of other smaller entities. You will lead the delivery of customer-focussed, efficient transaction processing and cash management services within a robust control environment. The Finance team is undergoing significant change, in-step with the changing needs and ambitions of the organisation. This is a 1 year maternity cover opportunity for someone to support the team to embed new roles and responsibilities following a recent restructure, and to adopt two new key business systems due to go live in the year.
What you'll need to succeed
This is a leadership role and requires someone who can take on the operation responsibilities as well as the staff management. The ideal candidate will have experience of both implementing and embedding change. You will have experience of working with larger, complex organisations (open on sector background - happy to consider someone moving into the sector from the commercial world). You will be a qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience.
What you'll get in return
This is a well known, impactful organisation and the contract offers the opportunity to oversee a time of significant change. The organisation will offer work-life balance with some element of working from home available for the long term. The organisation also offers a competitive package of benefits including 28 annual leave days, flexible working opportunities and a pension scheme of 8-15% employer contribution.
What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered. We will be considering applications before the closing date.
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About MHFA England
MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing. Learn about our social mission and our history by reading our 'what we do section' on our website.
We are a friendly, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced Client Delivery Manager who is an excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients quickly at all levels. You will be confident at managing feedback and queries in order to understand and manage client expectations. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage conflicting priorities while working as a team to ensure the best possible delivery to our clients.
You will have a passion for mental health, wellbeing and best practice within organisations and be keen to make a real impact. You will have experience with a variety of organisations and demonstrable experience in managing an extensive client portfolio. You will also have commercial awareness within a variety of sectors and good business acumen. The post holder will be collaborative, passionate, organised, detail-oriented, and able to inspire and engage others.
What can we offer you?
You’ll enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, along with a winter and summer office closure in addition to your annual leave. We provide a pension contribution for you which is matched up to 5%. We’ll support your development and growth and help you develop your experience and skills to achieve your personal and the businesses goals.
Interested? How to apply
For the full job description and person specification please see the attached documents./ Go to our website for further information.
To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 26th January 2021. Interviews will be held late January to early February.
Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.
By applying for this job you are confirming that you have read the MHFA England Privacy Notice and accept the conditions under which your details will be processed.
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Could you be Settle’s Operations Manager? This is a new role for a small but impactful charity and will be key to our future success and ability to deliver high quality, essential services to our community.
About Us
Settle is an award-winning charity that supports vulnerable young people moving into their first home. Our mission is to break the cycle of youth homelessness by equipping young people with the life skills and confidence they need to thrive.
About the role
Due to recent expansion, we are now looking for the right person to help lead the next phase of our development as Operations Manager. This is a new role and will be key to our future success and ability to deliver high quality, essential services to our community. You will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of the charity, overseeing the operational and financial management aspects of Settle. You will work with the team to help build on the success of Settle’s first 5 years and report directly to our CEO.
You will have understanding, and experience, of the business and operational skills needed to meet the needs of a growing, fast paced charity. You will bring the ability to evaluate, adapt and create the effective and economical processes needed for Settle’s operations and culture to thrive, problem solving challenges where needed.
You will be a great organiser who does not shy away from a challenge. Flexible, enthusiastic and highly motivated, you will have great communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders. You will bring your professional excellence to all aspects of the role.
Key info
- Salary: £30-35k pro-rata depending on experience
- Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week
- Contract Length: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract with a view to extend
- Location: Currently remote working with future work at our office in London Fields, Hackney
- Start Date: March 2021
Please read the full job description before applying (attached below).
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We are recruiting a Finance Manager/ Head of Finance post for a fast-growing climate change organisation.
The Finance Manager will be responsible for supporting the Director of Finance in the production of the management accounts and delivery of the annual budgeting and planning cycle. The Finance Manager will be the primary business partner for Directors of all operational and programme areas of the business and their teams and will help to develop robust and meaningful management information reports to aid in decision making.
Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:
- Supporting the Director of Finance in setting the organisation's long term strategic financial planning and annual budgeting processes. Accountable for ensuring processes are in place for resource allocation and performance monitoring of the organisation.
- Ensuring that the appropriate processes and procedures are in place to monitor the long-term financial viability of the organisation, advising directors on the financial consequences of proposed
- Lead on the development of financial reports to management and donors, ensuring that accountability to key stakeholders is maintained for all activities.
- Work closely with the Grants Manager to provide timely and accurate donor reports and work-in-progress updates for all concerned parties.
- Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts with commentary and analysis
- Deliver financial strategic advice, insight and challenge into the efficacy of spend decisions, utilising commercial acumen in addition to technical and financial analytical ability, to support Directors of departments and their team's decision making on current and future plans.
- Support business partnered teams in their planning and budgeting cycle.
- Provide insight and scrutiny on proposed plans, ensuring the relevant financials are a reasonable expectation and present an efficient use of the charity's funds.
- Develop forecasting templates and embrace new technologies that improve the efficiency and insight of business partnered budget holders' forecasting.
- Identify and realise potential efficiencies in workload to release capacity for further value-add activities.
- To support the preparation of business cases and board papers.
- Work closely with the Financial Controller to provide information required for the production of the statutory accounts and annual audit process
- Manage two remote finance staff in the Belgium and Brussels offices ans take responsibility for their personal and professional development
Person Specification:
- We are looking for a proactive individual who enjoys building relationships with non-finance stakeholders and supporting others to make the best use of funds available to them
- Highly developed cultural awareness, and used to dealing with colleagues at all levels of the business.
- A strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-set
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
Experience and Knowledge:
- A fully-qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)
- Experience of working in a business partnering role in an analytical capacity supporting non-technical decision makers
- Confident in preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial plans
- Experience in leading or supporting the annual budget setting process
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
- Highly developed cultural awareness, and used to dealing with colleagues at all levels of the business
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
- Good systems acumen with the ability to identify weaknesses and suggest improvements
Applications will be considered over the holiday period, and candidates with relevant profiles will be contacted in the New Year.
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York Museums Trust (YMT) is an independent charity created to manage and look after the City of York Council’s collections and assets including York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, York Museum Gardens, and York St Mary’s
Grants and Sponsorship Fundraising Manager
Salary: £30,956 - £37,530 (YMT Scale Points 32-39)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week
These are exciting times to join the Trust. Following our multi award winning redevelopment of York Art Gallery and as we plan a major capital project at York Castle Museum to transform its visitor experience, we are developing a new fundraising team.
We have a new opportunity for a Grants and Sponsorship Fundraising Manager to join the team, working across all sites to develop and drive York Museums Trust Grants and Sponsorship Strategy in line with our ambitions and priorities.
Founded in 2002, the Trust has a strong record of fundraising and this post is designed to build on these foundations. We are seeking an experienced and successful Grants and Sponsorship fundraiser who will develop, manage and co-ordinate a portfolio of statutory, trusts and foundations and corporate supporters, cultivating strong and long-lasting partnerships. Managing the Trust’s CRM system, you will ensure successful relationship management and enjoy inspiring and developing relationships with our staff, managers, trustees and our donors and supporters.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an experience of developing, writing and submitting large grant applications for major projects. You will also be able to demonstrate a proven track record of securing grants and achieving financial targets alongside proactively searching out new funding streams through research and networking.
This role will work from home temporarily in line with other YMT staff. In the long term this role will be based in York, but with the option to work flexibly. Attendance at fundraising events and stakeholder meetings in York will be part of the role.
How to apply
Access the job description at About Us, Jobs Vacancies page on our website.
Send:
- your CV,
- a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours section of the JD, and
- the Equal Opportunities form
to the email address on our website. Applications should be submitted in a Word compatible format.
CVs can only be accepted from candidates who have permission to work in the UK. If, after applying, you have not heard from us by two weeks after the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
As an organisation York Museums Trust is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Dates to bear in mind…
Closing date for applications is Monday 1 February 2021 at 9am
Interviews will take place online on Monday 22 February 2021
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Akademi is seeking an experienced admin professional to join the team as Administrative Manager. The role will support the smooth and efficient running of a viable and stable organisation with the Exec team and will be responsible for the management of our administrative requirements alongside coordination of Akademi’s Learning and Participation work, financial administration and communications support.
You will have demonstrable management experience preferably obtained in the administrative side of arts or charity sectors and a good working knowledge of financial management / bookkeeping and social media. Excellent written and communication skills are also expected alongside experience in project coordination. An interest in dance / performing arts is highly desirable. The Administrative Manager is first point of call of Akademi enquiries, and communications central for the entire team and associate artists, so being friendly, proactive, professional and efficient is crucial to the role.
About Akademi
Akademi is a dynamic and future facing organisation, dedicated to redefining the parameters of South Asian dance as an art form. We connect South Asian dance with the wider contemporary arts sector and engage with social, political and cultural agendas to achieve real impact. Our areas of work include performances, learning and participation work, artist development programmes and bespoke curation for events.
SALARY: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
HOURS & OFFICE: Full-time (40 hours per week). Normal working hours are 10am – 6pm with one hour for lunch. In due course and when safe to do so, it is anticipated that Akademi will return to office working (based at Hampstead Town Hall, Belsize Park London). Until that time, this post is offered via remote working. Akademi will always consider flexible working requests. In the event of a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends, Akademi offers a Time Off in Lieu system.
START DATE: Ideally mid-March 2021
Closing date for applications: Thursday 18 February 5pm
Interviews will be held via Zoom on: Thursday 25 February
To apply, please download the full job description attached and send in your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification. Please also complete and send the confidential equal opportunities monitoring form.
Should you need this information in another format, or require reasonable adjustment, please contact us.
Akademi is committed to be an Equal Opportunities employer and recognises the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities. Any candidate who self-identifies as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, as a person of colour, and/or as genderqueer, and who meets the essential person specification, is guaranteed an interview. If you feel that this applies to you, please indicate in your application email.
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My client is a Charity that excels in its goals and provision of services and has a very high profile across the country.
They are currently looking to recruit a new Finance Manager to the organisation to help with the delivery of all the financial objectives of the charity, bridging the gap between the finance team and Board of Directors
The primary purpose of the role is to manage the charity’s finances ensuring good financial controls are in place and that sound and appropriate practices are maintained.
The postholder will advise the charity on all matters relating to the financial performance of the organisation and provide management information for the Executive Team, and Board of trustees. The Finance Manager will work with the Head of Finance in setting budgets and monitoring the financial performance of the Charity, helping to ensure that the charity’s finances operate in line with SORP regulations
You will also be expected to manage a small team and contribute to future strategy, business planning, yearend accounts, monitoring of budgets and performance, and policies and procedures.
Good communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines and changing schedules is important.
Prior experience of working in a charity is advantageous as is a good knowledge of Sage and SORP accounting
York Museums Trust (YMT) is an independent charity created to manage and look after the City of York Council’s collections and assets including York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, York Museum Gardens, and York St Mary’s
Individual Giving and Major Gifts Fundraising Manager
Salary: £30,956 - £37,530 (YMT Scale Points 32-39)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week
These are exciting times to join the Trust. Following our multi award winning redevelopment of York Art Gallery and as we plan a major capital project at York Castle Museum to transform its visitor experience, we are developing a new fundraising team.
We have a new opportunity for an Individual Giving and Major Gifts Fundraising Manager to join the team, working across all sites to develop and drive York Museums Trust Individual Giving Strategy in line with our ambitions and priorities.
Founded in 2002, the Trust has a strong record of fundraising and this post is designed to build on these foundations. We are seeking an experienced Individual Giving Specialist who will establish and steward relationships with current supporters and prospective high value givers, securing growing and sustainable income for the Trust and a successful pipeline that converts mid to high level givers to Major Donors. Working in collaboration with the Grants and Sponsorship Fundraising Manager, you will ensure successful relationship management and enjoy inspiring and developing relationships with our staff, managers, trustees and our donors and supporters.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an experience of managing and growing supporter networks, cultivating exciting opportunities and prospecting for new high impact connections. You will also be able to demonstrate a proven track record of securing major gifts and achieving financial targets.
This role will work from home temporarily in line with other YMT staff. In the long term this role will be based in York, but with the option to work flexibly. Attendance at fundraising events and stakeholder meetings in York will be part of the role.
How to apply
Access the job description on the About Us, Jobs Vacancies page on our website.
Send:
- your CV,
- a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours section of the JD, and
- the Equal Opportunities form
to the email address on our website. Applications forms should be submitted in a Word compatible format.
CVs can only be accepted from candidates who have permission to work in the UK. If, after applying, you have not heard from us by two weeks after the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
As an organisation York Museums Trust is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Dates to bear in mind…
Closing date for applications is Monday 1 February 2021 at 9am
Interviews will take place online on Tuesday 23 February 2021
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.