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We are working in Partnership with Human Appeal (HA) who are seeking to appoint a Director of Finance to provide strategic and financial guidance, ensuring that the organisation’s financial commitments are met, including developing all necessary policies and procedures to ensure sound financial management and control.
The new Director of Finance will manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance department, while helping to drive business success, providing the financial insights that lead to better commercial decisions for both the UK, and their global offices. A key aspect of the role will be to establish strategies to increase income with a view to the stability of HA’s finances, along with its long-term financial health and growth.
You will:
- Be degree-educated in a relevant finance discipline and a Qualified Accountant (ACA; ACCA; CIMA).
- Demonstrate significant senior-level financial leadership, management and oversight experience.
- Have experience with, or exposure to, the not-for-profit or public sector.
- Have experience with, or exposure to, financial management in developing countries.
- Be an experienced user of the MS Office Suite, financial databases and systems. Previous experience using Salesforce, SAGE, and NAVision is desirable.
- Be fluent in written and spoken English (essential). Additional languages such as Arabic and Urdu are desirable.
We are looking for a Director of Finance who can demonstrate excellent people skills, including working with and recognising stakeholder needs, is adaptable to change, with excellent analytical, strategic, planning and organising skills. A commercial thinker, you will be a positive leader who can persuade and influence.
For more information and a full job specification please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date for applications: 15 April 2024
Interview date: 2 May, late afternoon i.e. 4pm onwards.
Are you passionate about Jesus and gospel outreach into London?
Are you a wise, risk savvy and servant-hearted financial leader?
Then London City Mission would like to hear from you!
London City Mission shares the gospel alongside the local church of London, equipping everyday Christians to lovingly bring a message of hope in Christ to those least likely to hear it.
One in two people don’t have a Christian friend to invite them to church, open a Bible with them, or tell them the good news of Jesus. We want to see that change. The poor areas of London are incredibly diverse, in fact London is the most ethnically diverse in the world, growing at over 100,000 people a year. The world has come to London – we long to see the Gospel taken to the world by working alongside churches to visit homes and go out into the streets of London with the good news of the Gospel.
We are praying for a talented Director of Finance, Property and IT to join our Leadership Team. You will be inheriting a skilled and diverse team across the finance, property and IT functions, with the possibility to grow this team, as needed, to fulfil your responsibilities.
- Salary: £84,000 depending on experience + 13.8% employer contribution to pension, 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 3 days ex-gracia during Christmas and New year + other benefits.
- Location: London City Mission will carefully consider flexible working patterns where possible, though at least 2 days a week presence at Nasmith House, 175 Tower Bridge Road will be necessary.
- Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week). Permanent. Let us know if you need more flexibility than this.
- Responsible for: Currently the team is 26 people, with five direct reports across finance, property and IT. Additional staff may be needed to fulfil the job description.
- Closing date: Friday 26th April 2024 at 5pm BST.
- Interview dates: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first interview via MS Teams on either Thursday 16th or Friday 17th May. Finalist candidates will then have the opportunity to have an informal meeting with the CEO, Graham Miller on the 22nd or 24th May, prior to second round in-person interviews scheduled for either Monday 3rd or Friday 7th June.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and overseeing financial strategy, planning and control.
- Leading and overseeing property disposal, development and management.
- Leading and overseeing the management and development of IT operations and systems.
- Providing inspiring leadership and contributing proactively to a vibrant worshipping Christian community.
Benefits:
- 13.8% employer contribution to pension.
- 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 3 days ex-gracia during Christmas and New year + other benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Season ticket loan option (following completion of probation for permanent employees).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Regular LCM and team prayer events; monthly LCM team days with worship, teaching, prayer, and updates; and an annual week of prayer in January.
This post is subject to an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act that the post holder be a practising Christian (see application pack for details).
Harris Hill is recruiting for a Director of Finance for this well-established Not-for-Profit organisation based in London. (Hybrid)
- Reporting to: Chief Executive
- Management: Head of Finance & 2 staff
- Salary: to £75,000pa
- Position: Full Time, 5 days a week
- Hybrid Working: A minimum of 2 days a week is required at their offices in London.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is required.
JOB SUMMARY
- To be responsible for all aspects of finance, governance, legal and secretarial activities for the organisations.
- To provide full support to Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
- To lead on the implementation of a finance and accounting system that delivers automation.
- Work with the senior management team in the support and delivery of the organisation’s strategic objectives.
Main responsibilities
- Lead on the implementation of a finance and accounting system that delivers automation to ensure that efficient and effective financial processes are in place for day-to-day financial operations including general ledgers, invoicing sponsors, receiving government grant funds, payments to suppliers and payroll, cash flow forecasts, foreign currency exposures and currency management
- Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, regular management accounts, analyses and insights for presentation to budget holders, the senior management team.
- Lead and develop the implementation of a finance strategy to support management of resources.
- Responsible for the preparation of the annual reports and financial statements of all group entities in accordance with UK accounting standards, Charity Commission and company law requirements.
- Build and support relationships with funding partners from philanthropic foundations to individual donors
- Provide financial strategic advice
- Build relationship with the Commission’s investment manager and monitor performance of the investment portfolio.
- Design and implement the risk management process, ensure that appropriate insurance policies are in place.
We welcome applications from experienced and knowledgeable Finance Directors to join our team.
Our cultural Trust operate an exciting portfolio of Museums, Heritage sites and Arts venues in Luton from which we develop and deliver year-round programmes of arts, exhibitions, workshops, cultural events and activities. We also support and enable artists, creative industry entrepreneurs and community groups who use and operate from our inspiring heritage venues. The post holder will lead on all financial and resource functions for the Culture Trust Charity and Trading Company managing a dedicated finance, HR and Admin team and contributing as a to the Trust’s strategic leadership team.
For more information about the role and how to apply please open the JD pack below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Turquoise Mountain is a British charity that was founded in 2006. We believe artisanal heritage matters and has the power to transform lives. We support artisans to thrive and to revitalise traditions in regions of the world where artisanal heritage is endangered, and to connect people through heritage.
Turquoise Mountain is a fast-growing organisation with offices in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the Levant, and with over 400 international and local staff members worldwide. We combine a cultural heritage focus with a wide scope of activities; we support artisans to thrive and to revitalize their traditions by any means necessary, and to connect people across the world through heritage. The places where we work are complex and sometimes affected by conflict.
Sound financial records and prudent management of our finances is core to everything we undertake. We have a small central Finance team that closely works with in-country Finance Teams. Because we, as part of our charitable mission, promote the sale of artisan goods to international markets, Turquoise Mountain has a trading subsidiary and also engages independent trading entities in the countries in which it is active. This means our Finance focus covers both charity and commercial, across different jurisdictions, and with culturally diverse teams. This makes the Head of Global Finance role a diverse one, that requires the ability to switch quickly, to build strong relationships, to lead and guide, whilst maintaining spotless financial records and financial compliance and providing senior management with the information and transparency it needs to make strategic decisions.
This is an exciting time to join TM, as we expand our operations and implement best-practices, the opportunity is there for someone who is committed to capacity building and leading a team through positive change.
Please read through the provided Job Description and Person Profile for more information on the role and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Asylum Justice
Asylum Justice is a registered charity (1112026), and a company limited by guarantee (5447875), which was set up in 2005 to provide free legal advice, assistance and representation to asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable migrants without access to Legal Aid.
About the role
Hours:7.4 hours total (with possibility of increase dependent on funding)
Salary: £29,400 FTE (£5,820 pro rata)
Contract terms: Fixed term for 24 months (with the possibility of extension dependent on funding). Probationary period of 12 weeks.
Holiday entitlement: 5.6 days plus bank holidays (28 days FTE)
Place of Work: Primarily home based with potential for hybrid if requested.
Responsible to: Legal Director
Background to the post
An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer. The postholder will be responsible for overseeing the financial administration of the Asylum Justice office, maintaining accurate financial records and accounts (with support from the Treasurer), claiming GiftAid, and liaising with suppliers. This role will have limited client contact as the focus of the role is to lead on maintaining financial processes.
Key responsibilities and duties
The post holder will have the following areas of responsibility: -
1. Finance (90%)
a.Maintain accurate financial records, process invoices, and set up online payments for authorisation;
b.Draft monthly payroll figures to send to the accountants.
c.Work with the Funding Officer to use QuickBooks in keeping track of payments and grant fund expenditures.
d.Liaise with the Treasurer and Chair of Asylum Justice in order to produce quarterly budget reports.
e.Aid preparation of financial information and budgets for funding bids, grant reporting and audits with support from the Treasurer and Funding Officer.
f.Liaise with auditor and Treasurer for annual accounts.
g.Process GiftAid claims with support from Funding Officer.
h.Perform other financial administrative duties where necessary.
2. Operations Support (10%)
a.Assist in procuring equipment / supplies / services / travel / accommodation as required.
b.Liaise with suppliers such as our IT Consultant / case management system provider to ensure maintenance of the organisation’s infrastructure.
c.Manage of accreditation/subscription renewals and safe and accurate storing of key documents in the operations SharePoint.
3. General
a.To work within Asylum Justice Policies and Procedures at all times;
b.To take part in training, learning and development as required by the role;
c.To carry out additional duties that may reasonably be required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Since its creation in 1987 Education for Health has been providing education and training to Healthcare Professionals. We provide a range of Higher Education courses from Certificate to a full master’s programme along with a growing range of Essentials, Refreshers and webinars across a range of long term conditions.
During the pandemic we created a new model of delivery – an interactive blended online learning model (IBOL), enabling people to access their learning at a time and a pace that suits them. This is supplemented by live interactive webinars and recorded lectures.
This is a pivotal time for the charity; the pandemic had an adverse impact on our income as weary healthcare professionals had no time or energy to devote to training. However, it provided us with an ideal opportunity to refresh our products using state of the art authoring tools and develop a new Learning Management System (LMS). The result was an ambitious automation programme, organisational restructure and functional realignment.
We also used the time to review our market and create new products. By bringing together sales, marketing, communications and customer focus into one directorate, we believe it will create a better coherence to enable us to achieve our ambitious plans. We have started the new financial year on a good footing with a plan in place to grow income from £1.5million to £1.8million this financial year, with similar growth each year to 2025. We are confident there is considerable potential to raise the profile of the charity to maximise impact and growth by extending our customer base geographically and widening our reach through strategic partnerships, campaigns, and working with more opinion leaders.
As a member of the Executive Team, the Director of Finance and Organisational Performance will use their experience, ideas, and knowledge of finance and organisational performance to lead Education for Health’s Finance, Systems, Information, Data and People functions to fulfil our business plan, supporting healthcare professionals to improve health outcomes.
For more information please download the Info Packs.
For an informal discussion, please email us.
Closing date: 8th April 2024
Interviews will take place on in our offices in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire on 16th April 2024
About us
Humane Society International/UK is a global animal protection organisation, striving for a better future for animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programmes. We are an effective voice for animals, with active programmes in wildlife protection, alternatives to animal experiments, and farmed animal welfare. A small but effective team, HSI/UK has big ambitions to create further positive change for animals both here in the UK and around the world.
About the role
Reporting to the Director, Finance and Operations, the role of Senior Officer, Finance and Operations plays an important role in supporting the seamless functioning of both the HSI/UK and HSI/EU teams while also working closely with Finance, HR & IT colleagues in the US. Areas of focus include accounts payable and receivable, budgeting and monthly reporting, as well as providing wide-ranging operational support across a number of different areas including legal/contracts, HR and IT.
Key responsibilities
Financial Administration (30%)
- Accounts Payable: Create POs according to the A/P policy, ensure all invoices are correctly logged & submitted for payment, ensure timely payment of all invoices, review weekly report of unposted invoices and outstanding payments and take action as needed.
- Accounts Receivable: Ensure all donations are properly coded & documented.
- Expenses Reporting: Ensure timely submission of employee expenses and debit and credit card transactions.
- Review financial transactions monthly to ensure income and expenditure are recorded correctly in the general ledger.
- Provide monthly reporting to all budget holders in the UK and EU.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities, as needed.
Contracts Management (30%)
- Working with the UK and EU teams, oversee the creation, submission and signing of all supplier contracts.
- Work with the Office of General Counsel in the US to ensure each contract is compliant with organisational policies and procedures.
- Maintain a log showing stage of each document in the process.
Operational Support (40%)
- Be the first point of contact for operational queries to campaigns and fundraising teams in UK and EU
- Ensure timesheets are completed as part of the monthly payroll process.
- Manage the process of recruiting and onboarding new employees and offboarding leavers. Support provision of IT and equipment for UK and EU teams as needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities, as needed.
About you
Our successful candidate will be a confident, organised individual who is results-driven with excellent problem-solving skills. You will have outstanding numeracy skills, a solid knowledge of accounting principles with experience in a similar role.
We are searching for a committed and resiliant Finance & Operations professional to make a difference and be part of a passionate, close-knit team. If that’s you, please get in touch!
To apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter via the CharityJob website by 11PM, Sunday 31st March.
The full application process will involve:
CV and covering letter
First round interview (via video call) with Director, Finance & Operations and Second round panel interview
Brief written exercise and Excel skills test
Reference Check
Non-graduates are welcome.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The post-holder will support the Financial Controller in the day-to-day delivery of CSE’s finance function, in compliance with appropriate accounting standards and practices.
They will work with the Director of Finance & Operations and other members of the Operations Team to provide excellent operational support to underpin successful delivery by the whole organisation of our charitable mission, strategic objectives, and associated programmes and projects.
To find out more and to apply, download the information for applicants, job description and application form from our website.
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
- The salary for the role will be £25,953 - £31,087 (starting salary will depend on skills and experience).
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays). CSE offer a range of benefits including salary sacrifice childcare vouchers, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme.
- We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Process invoices and payments, issuing sales invoices, accounts receivable and managing aged debtors and creditors.
- Cash entries into Sage Accounting.
- Process CSE staff expense claims.
- Managing petty cash, cheques and bank deposits.
- Credit card processing and checking.
- Assist with the Purchase order system as required.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts as instructed by the Financial Controller.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of Sage accounting and of relevant accounting standards and practices, tax regulations and other relevant statutory changes, particularly those relevant to charities.
- Be familiar and competent with project finances and budgets to understand the financial position of projects to support in the provision of timely financial data to project managers as required.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- Maths & English GCSE/O-Level at a minimum C or equivalent.
- Experience of using SAGE accounting software on a day-to-day basis.
- Working knowledge of accounting standards and practices, VAT HMRC regulations in England, or a willingness to learn.
- A commitment to CSE’s work and charitable mission.
- Excellent abilities with Office Products (Excel, word etc.,) and Sage accounting software.
- Ability to maintain and organise effective electronic and manual filing systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills with experience of working to tight deadlines and budgets.
- Willingness and ability to respond to additional workloads at short notice and manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to translate financial information to non-financial managers.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the application form available to download from our website, along with other supporting documents. Your application form should demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined in the job description.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
MLC are proud to be partnered with Oak Housing in their search for a Finance Director.
Oak Housing is a For-Profit Registered Provider offering a range of affordable housing solutions to Local Authorities and NHS Trusts in London and the South East. Since being acquired in 2019 by a consortium of real estate professionals and the current management team and organisation has grown from 200 to almost 1000 units and have ambitious plans to triple in size over the next 3 years. Working closely with strategic partners and funds, one of their biggest growth areas recently has been in providing key-worker accommodation, specifically with the NHS.
The Finance Director will sit alongside the Operations Director and report into the CEO. The role is responsible for overseeing all financial activities for the organisation, whilst offering critical strategic direction. The internal finance function is growing, and the organisation needs more strategic involvement at the director level. As the organisation and the role develop, there is scope for this role to grow and develop further and the team reporting into this role will expand in the short to medium term.
Main responsibilities of the role:
- To support the CEO in managing the rigors from day-to-day budget setting / monitoring and cashflows to fund reporting and Board briefings.
- Carry out a review of the present situation, incorporating systems, processes, deficiencies and risk areas.
- Manage, nurture and develop a finance team, implementing sound financial controls and a can-do culture to empower decision making.
- Work with the operations director to prepare the organisation for the regulatory scrutiny that will come as the organisation passes the 1000-unit mark.
- Deliver board-level strategic insight, shaping the future of the organisation and driving growth.
- Flex up and down between a ‘doing’ role and a board-level role involved in decision making about the strategic direction of the organisation.
This role will suit someone who thrives on responsibility and wants to influence a whole organisation without being constrained by pre-existing structures. If you are someone who loves a challenge, is entrepreneurial, wants to think outside the box and be a disruptor, this could be the role for you! Oak is also open to someone stepping up from a Head Of role in a larger organisation into this as a first director position.
To be considered for this role, the successful candidate will:
- Be a fully qualified accountant, ideally with experience in housing or working within a regulated sector.
- Show the flexibility to move from high-level strategic decision making to rolling their sleeves up and getting stuck in to solve problems.
- Have managed teams previously and be able to demonstrate a track record of success.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st March and first interviews will be held w/c 8th April Please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners for an informal discussion about the role.
As the Finance and Operations Business Partner, you will work alongside the different directorates of the Charity, providing financial information, tools, analysis and insight to Directors and Heads of Service. You will challenge their thinking, helping them to make more informed financial and operational decisions to help drive the business strategy.
You will work closely with all areas of the Charity, forming good relationships with stakeholders, providing real-time financial support and analysis. You will be a trusted financial adviser who is willing and able to challenge decisions in a valued and constructive way.
You will be required to be in the office at least two days per week and will have a high level of financial acumen and understanding, with the ability to bring the numbers to life. Through your knowledge of business activity, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Executive Director of Finance and Operations and the Head of Finance, providing regular updates to ensure the charity is on track and to enable accurate future forecasting and longer-term business planning.
Providing a strong integration between Finance, Corporate Services, and the rest of the Charity, you will assist in driving change across the organisation, ensuring that Finance is always at the forefront of any decision making. In a period where Alzheimer’s Research UK is looking to continue to grow, you will be key in making sure that financial and other operational impact is considered at all times.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
- Support the development and implementation of best financial practices.
- Manage and process the quarterly financial forecasts.
- Assist with operational planning, including financial assessment of new initiatives, and processing the annual budgets.
- Provide financial analysis and support to budget holders and directors.
- Prepare the monthly management reports and commentary, enhancing the story behind the numbers.
- Monitor and assess financial trends, risks, and opportunities to inform future forecasting and business planning.
- Liaise with the insight and development team to understand the potential impact of the external macro environment on actual and projected business performance.
- Assess the payback from key fundraising activities; and assess returns on investment for both existing and new events.
- Provide financial training to operational stakeholders as required, to enhance financially sound decision making across the organisation.
- Critical friend.
- Act as a conduit between Corporate Services and the rest of the organisation to ensure that all operational aspects are consulted and considered before decisions are made.
What we are looking for:
- Accounting or financial qualification or qualified by experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including an advanced knowledge of Excel, with an understanding of functions such as Pivot Tables and Formulas
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Experience in a previous finance role
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and numeracy skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to build constructive relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to communicate effectively to colleagues at all levels across the Charity
- Ability and willingness to challenge decisions in a valued and constructive way and to provide a balanced/countered perspective
- Ability to interpret information and prioritise what is important
- Ability to understand and leverage financial and non-financial data
- Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of organisational operations
- Passionate, proactive, and friendly attitude
- Methodical and adaptable approach
- Strategic thinker
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 1st April 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 15th April 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website.
How to apply:
Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK:
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Could you confidently manage the finances for the largest division of a household name INGO? Are you experienced in international finance business partnering and looking for a new challenge? Are you excited at the prospect of international travel and the opportunity to upskill finance teams based all over the world? If yes, read on!
This industry leading INGO is currently seeking a Deputy Director of Donor Finance to join their high-performing team on a permanent basis. This critical position holds ultimate financial responsibility for their largest directorate, including providing leadership and guidance to the internationally based finance teams, to maintaining and developing longer term plans and being accountable for financial performance against budget.
The key duties of this Deputy Director of Donor Finance are as follows:
- Ensure the maintenance of the directorate’s 2030 financial plan.
- Drive the development of the directorate’s annual business plan and subsequent budget cycle, validating financials and assumptions prior to submission.
- Provide critical challenge of all actual vs budget analysis. Ensuring all risks and opportunities have been understood and accurately captured.
- Business partner with the Country Directors to ensure their finance teams are operating at the highest efficiency level, providing opportunities for upskilling as required.
- Regularly produce reports for and present to the Head Office senior management team, keeping them abreast of in-country programme progress.
- Full responsibility for ensuring donor and year-end audits are conducted in accordance with respective standards, acting as the key point of escalation for anything high risk.
- Work closely with the COO in the development of working papers for the Board and Trustees, attending meetings to present the financials as required.
This role offers a unique opportunity for someone with a strong background business partnering with international teams and stakeholders, who is looking to take their experience to a new level in operational donor finance. This INGO have one of the best reputations in their area of expertise for hiring and developing first-class finance professionals, so this is not a role you want to miss. Please note this role is required to be in their London office for two days per week, and there is a requirement for international travel up to 5 or 6 times pre year.
The successful candidate will have:
- A full accountancy qualification.
- Demonstrable finance business partnering experience in a senior capacity.
- The confidence to challenge and build rapport with Director and Executive level stakeholders.
- Experience working on an international scale, ideally within an INGO but other sectors will be considered.
- A strong track record of capacity building and upskilling.
If this Deputy Director of Donor Finance is of interest, please don’t delay in applying as CVs are under continuous review.
Closing Date: 1st April 2024
Stage 1 Online Interviews – 12th and 15th April 2024
Stage 2 Face to Face Interviews – 30th April 2024
Location: Erdington and Selly Park
Hours: Full-time
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Circa £80,000 per year, depending on experience
DBS: A Basic level DBS check, a Probate and a Companies House Check will be required.
"Happy to talk about flexible working."
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior, qualified finance professional with extensive demonstrable experience in charity accounting (or similar) to join a value driven organisation who wants to support more people who require specialist palliative and end of life care.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a highly competent, diligent, and compassionate individual with prior expertise in a senior finance position in either the charity sector, the NHS or similar organisation. Having strong values, you will be comfortable living and demonstrating our values of Kindness, Respect, Positivity, Togetherness, Openness, and Innovation.
You will lead the Finance Team, managing all accounting and financial activities within the charity, and ensuring ongoing financial viability. You will be a confident people manager with a proven ability to provide inspirational leadership and to contribute to the daily running and future strategic direction of the charity as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
The role will have a shared corporate responsibility for leadership, strategic planning and financial management and will be involved in liaising with and influencing external stakeholders as required.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with current membership of a recognised accountancy body, and will be educated to degree-level, or possess equivalent financial qualifications.
You will have extensive management experience, including substantial participation at Board level, and will be experienced in business planning and budget setting at a senior level. You will be competent in developing and implementing financial strategy and will possess a sound knowledge of understanding of accounting and taxation.
Please review the Further Particulars for the role, and the full job description.
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to receive your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The International Society for Influenza and Other Respiratory Virus Diseases (ISIRV) is an independent scientific membership-based society promoting the prevention, detection, treatment, and control of influenza and other respiratory virus diseases since 2005. It is managed by a group of scientists (volunteers) and supported by a few freelance contractors.
ISIRV has reached an exciting stage of development and we are now looking for an experienced, qualified Finance Manager (CCAB or equivalent), to guide and support the Society through this next phase of growth. This is very much a hands-on role in a small company context, from grass roots to the executive level. The ideal individual will be comfortable with both and grow with the Society as it delivers its 5-year Strategic Plan.
Key responsibilities
Working alongside ISIRV’s Treasurer, the successful candidate will have responsibility for the Society’s strategic and operational budgeting, financial planning, monitoring and control. The post holder will manage available financial resources to support the strategic goals of the Society, enabling future development and growth, whilst ensuring business continuity.
The post-holder will also have full operational oversight to support the life cycle of ISIRV scientific events, from budgets and final reporting, to negotiating contracts and managing cashflow.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Create and agree a financial strategy for the Society to support the strategic goals and provide financial input when required.
- Monitoring and reporting budgeted, actual, and forecast costs against agreed plans.
- Management accounts and reporting to meet the needs of the Directors/Trustees, Executive Committee and ISIRV Council.
- Manage financial risk and report on performance of the financial assets of the society, including the investments portfolio.
- General finance administration – online payments, invoicing, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and data collection (QuickBooks).
- Conference contract management and income & expenditure accounting.
- Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance and recommend best practice based on Charity Commission guidance.
- Preparation of statutory accounts and collaboration on the annual report – management of the audit process and statutory returns to Companies House/Charity Commission.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
- Degree level of education
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A qualified accountant with full CCAB membership of at least 5 years
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Knowledge of all aspects of financial management; thorough understanding of management accounting principles and further specialist knowledge
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A hands-on ability to provide the full range of financial operations
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Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements plus familiarity with best practice within the Charity sector
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Highly competent with financial reporting software
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Able to provide robust advice on financial governance and commercial decisions
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Able to provide detailed financial plans, budgets and reports on a routine basis
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Self-motivated and able to work under pressure, adapt to changing deadlines, and shift priorities accordingly
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Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain and justify complicated financial scenarios to a range of stakeholders
DESIRABLE
- Experience of working alongside scientific professional groups and industry and building working relationships with key contractors
- A proven business sense within the not-for-profit sector
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Natural History Museum (NHM) is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million specimens spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 17 million visits to our website.
The Museum is delivering an exciting and ambitious programme for our future, from using our unique collections, of more than 80 million objects, and scientific expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today, to continuing to welcome more than five million visitors annually to our sites, to transforming the galleries and gardens and delivering world class exhibitions, to delivering nature educations to schools across the country, to developing a major new science and research centre in Reading.
It is with this ambitious programme in mind that we are looking for a Finance Director who can build and improve on our high-performing finance function and continue to instil rigour and excellent financial stewardship across our operations and transformational projects.
Creating a resilient and sustainable organisation is fundamental to our long term strategy and the Director of Finance is a pivotal role helping to provide strategic leadership and responsibility for ensuring the continued financial sustainability of the Museum. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a key senior appointment that will bring strategic and commercial leadership, delivering sustainable financial outcomes bringing our NHM vision, values and outcomes to life.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, and will need to demonstrate:
· Proven experience in a leadership role;
· Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;
· Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
We are seeking a confident, dynamic and engaging individual with the confidence to operate at the highest levels. A first-class communicator, the Director of Finance will win the trust and confidence of a broad range of stakeholders and funders. You will be a champion for customer-focused financial delivery, a people person first and foremost who is a passionate and inspiring leader, someone who can drive continuous improvement and bring others on the journey harnessing the best of their talent and abilities.
We are looking for commercial acumen, combined with problem solving issues and emotional intelligence that will embrace innovation and inclusion at all levels. Thoughtful and reflective, you will adopt the highest standards of rigour in the evaluation of risk and assurance, place our audience at the heart of our decisions and include culture, diversity and inclusion as well as commercial outcomes.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role we very much look forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV, with a supporting statement describing why you would be the best person to join this team and make the Natural History Museum the best it can be.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.
Recruitment timetable
Application deadline: 7th April
Longlisting: 11th April
Allen Lane interviews: w/c 15th April
Shortlisting: 25th April
NHM Panel Interviews: w/c 29th April
Diversity and inclusion matter to us - Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.
The museum supports flexible working, however you will be required to be in the museum 3 days a week more if operationally required. This role will require a standard DBS check