A high capacity, resourceful project manager and effective leader of staff and volunteers is needed to coordinate the operational activities to deliver the mission of Samaritan’s Purse UK both internationally and in the UK.

The major annual project is to lead all the operational and logistical aspects of resourcing, receiving, collecting, processing and exporting all Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts donated each year by thousands of churches, schools and workplaces nationwide, which are then distributed through local churches in communities of great need globally. You will also be required to assist in other relief projects as they arise.

You will excel at analysing and interpreting data and information, and producing workable solutions to a range of problems. You will enjoy building wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organisation; relating well to people at all levels. You will have a strong record of consistently achieving project goals, working systematically but also adjusting resourcefully to contingencies.  You will have proven people and project management experience.

In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 and due to both the nature and context of the role there is an ‘occupational requirement’ for the post holder to be a committed Christian. The job holder should be committed to the purpose of Samaritan’s Purse and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the Christian purposes of the organisation and be able to live out, hold to, support and contribute to its Christian ethos.

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and people-focused Senior Operations Manager to oversee, drive and improve business processes across our Community directorate and ensure our delivery teams receive the first-class back office support needed to enable lives to be changed. 

This is a diverse role which encompasses operational oversight of a busy day nursery, a full programme of family support including one-to-one support and group work, a growing number of youth programmes including sport, informal education and social action, and work with seniors and adults encompassing training, employability, volunteering, peer support and wellbeing.

The post holder will be responsible for effective resource allocation (including staffing and budget), internal and external reporting including to trustees and funders, managing our data, organising administration support for front line workers and managers, developing and maintaining business systems, policies, procedures and processes, securing fees and optimising income for the work we do, and management of a small support team.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Minimum of four years’ experience of managing finance and/or operations at a senior level
• Proven track record of leading day to day operations and project planning in a complex environment on a tightly managed budget
• Experience of establishing and maintaining data and administrative systems, financial and non-financial
• Ability to translate data and delivery into clear written reports and analysis
• Strong people skills, with the ability to build relationships both inside the organisation and with a wide range of external partners across our community

Based in the Coin Street neighbourhood centre, minutes from Waterloo and Blackfriars stations and at the heart of a thriving local community, we are proud to have been judged as an outstanding family and children’s centre by Ofsted and to have built a national and international reputation as a leading social enterprise.

About Coin Street Community Builders

Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is a social enterprise responsible for developing and managing a significant part of London’s South Bank. We have transformed a largely derelict area into a thriving place for people to live, work and visit.

In return we can offer you:

• 27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• 8% pension (5% employer contribution with 3% employee contribution)
• Season ticket loan
• Health and wellbeing package including free gym membership and a confidential employee assistance programme
• Commitment to training and development
• And many, many more benefits

To apply please submit an up to date CV and the supporting questions form. We are unable to consider CVs if they are not accompanied by the supporting questions form. The equal opportunities form is optional.

Please note that an enhanced DBS check is required for the post and you will be subject to satisfactory references and checks.

Interviews scheduled to take place on 8 & 11 June 2021.

As a new and growing organisation, Clean Air Fund is seeking a thorough, high quality Operations & Team Assistant to provide day to day management of the office, telecommunications and provide administrative and project support to the team.

The Operations & Team Assistant position requires excellent organisational and planning skills, the ability to work with staff from all levels and parts of the organisation and the ability to manage multiple competing demands. The right candidate will contribute to the long-term success of the Clean Air Fund.

As this is a new role, there will be scope to develop and shape it over time. We have a matrix structure and 50% of your time will be allocated across the organisation to projects and 50% will be allocated to the Operations team.

For more information about the role please take a look through the attached job description or visit our website.

WHFS is looking for an experienced financial specialist to join its team.

As the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the charity’s financial management and with the Chief Executive, have oversight of HR and IT operations.  A member of the senior team, you will help shape the organisation’s strategy and provide financial modelling to support sustainability and expansion. You will report directly to the Chief Executive and liaise with our Treasurer.

You will be professionally qualified, have a least three years' experience in a finance role and previously acted in a company secretarial role or providing support to Trustee Boards in a finance capacity. Highly experienced in accounting software packages and experience of transitioning from external accounts provision to in-house is desirable.

WHFS is a women-led charity supporting marginalised women in East London. We are best known for Maternity Mates which supports vulnerable pregnant women and our FGM/C survivors and women's health programme. 

Our aim is to support women to improve their health and wellbeing in a meaningful and sustainable way, by giving them the knowledge and confidence they need to do it for themselves. One of the key ways we do this, is to recruit and train local women volunteers to provide emotional and practical support through meaningful relationships.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. As a women-led charity, our team is representative of the local communities we work with in London.

Interviews will be held on Friday 28th May 2021.
 

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. 

Summary of main purpose of the job:

You will be responsible for the finances and accounts of Junction 42, working alongside the Finance Assistant and Income Manager, and being responsible to the Operations Manager.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To oversee the financial administration of the charity
• Operation of Sage 50 to run payroll, budget projection and bank reconciliation
• To prepare end of year accounts for external examination
• Monthly administration of payroll, pensions and expenses
• Monthly administration of the charity bank account
• To produce financial reports for departmental spending and strategic planning
• To prepare bi-monthly reviews for trustees’ meetings
• To advise management board for strategic financial decision making
• To oversee financial contractual delivery
• To be responsible for credit control
• To proactively evaluate Junction 42 financial processes and overall effectiveness with a view to operational adjustments where necessary
• To implement new financial systems and tooling identified by a Business Consultancy and in communication with the Business Development Manager
• To be responsible for Charities Commission, Companies House and OSCR submissions
• To partake actively as a Junction 42 team member, attending all meetings, training and events as directed by line manager
• Any other duties as agreed with line manager

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in managing financial accounts and payroll
• Experience of using Sage software
• Ability to prepare accounts to a suitable standard for external auditing
• The ability to offer a strategic oversight
• Organisational and IT skills relevant to the post
• Excellent eye for detail
• The ability to work and contribute as part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Relevant qualification in accountancy

Person Specification:

• Both appreciates and models the core principles and values of the organisation, including the Christian ethos.
• Conveys maturity, confidence and credibility to other professionals.
• Identifies with the ethos and mission of Junction 42.

This post has the following special circumstances:

• The post holder will be expected to attend all Junction 42 training, team days and conferences as requested by the Director.

Confidentiality:

Any information relating to people contacted by the Junction 42 acquired in the course of duty must be treated in strictest confidence and must be discussed only within the confines of the work setting with the appropriate members of staff.

Any information relating to staff acquired in the course of duty must be treated in the strictest confidence and must be discussed only with senior staff members or with the line manager.

Note:

This job description is not exhaustive and amendments and additions may be required in line with future organisational changes.

Join Britain’s biggest walking charity to help more people enjoy the benefits of walking.  This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.

Purpose of Role

To support the day-to-day transactions by providing financial services to the charity and its stakeholders with the delivery of finance functions. This includes providing a core service of accurate and efficient invoice and payment processing. To support the finance team with maintaining financial health and making sure that the charity uses its resources beneficially. 

Essential requirements include:

• Experience and knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting including the processing of purchase and sales invoices 
• Experience in BACS and cheque run 
• Organisational and time management skills 
• Experience of accounting software 
• Experience in providing support to staff and budget holders 
• Dealing with third-party queries. 
• Ability to prioritise manage own workload and meet tight deadlines workload
• Strong oral and written communication 
• High standard and accuracy of written work 
• Proficient in Microsoft products, particularly Excel and word 

The Ramblers are an equal opportunities employer.  We promote diversity and warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community.

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

Bookmark's Finance Officer will play an important role in providing finance, HR and administrative support to our team. Bookmark is undergoing exceptional growth, and this role will support the team as we expand. This role will support the CFO in all financial aspects, together with the Senior Leadership and wider team in the administration of its HR system and processes.

This role is an opportunity to gain experience within our exciting charity. It is suitable for those who may want to develop careers in financial and business administration.

Bookmark is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best useof their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.

Currently all Bookmark staff are home-based. As COVID restrictions lift, this role will continue to offer flexibility in respect of hours and home-working, but the post-holder will be expected to work a minimum of three days a week at Bookmark’s offices in central London.

Job Description
• Reporting to the CFO and working with the Senior Leadership Team and wider team on all finance and HR data and information
• Maintain accurate records for all transactions and bank reconciliations in our financial system, Xero
• Purchase ledger control - process accounts payable invoices and prepare required payments
• Sales ledger control - co-ordinate with the fundraising and operations team to ensure accurate invoicing to schools, donors and corporate partners
• Support the CFO at month end close and monthly financial reporting, including preparing monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the CFO and team to prepare annual business plan and forecasts
• Support the CFO in preparing and reviewing monthly payroll files, ensuring integrity of data and payroll cut off dates are met
• Carry out the payroll process (including pension processing), liaising with line managers and the payroll provider, ensuring all data is accurately recorded for review by the CFO
• Create and maintain accurate employee records within the HR system
• Draft all employee salary related and contract documentation and track completion, return and filing of completed documents
• Support the CFO and fundraising team to track restricted funding
• Support and liaise with the wider Bookmark team to provide financial input and support on projects and day to day finance related queries
• Collate, input and maintain accurate information on our systems, including Salesforce CRM and SharePoint
• Participate in the continual improvement of knowledge capture and management
• Working closely with the CFO and team, provide input into and propose process and procedure improvements and support implementation.

Person Specification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel), including Advanced Excel skills
• Either studied finance and accounting OR qualified by experience
• A minimum of 2 years relevant bookkeeping experience in a similar role is desirable
• Excellent attention to detail
• Have demonstrable finance experience, bank reconciliations, accounts preparation, payroll, invoice processing and expenses
• Conversant with accounting packages for small to medium organisations
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Friendly, inquisitive and helpful mindset
• Structured problem-solving approach with excellent attention to detail
• Service delivery focused
• Time-management and strong organisation skills
• Confidentiality and integrity are of utmost importance, due to the sensitive nature of the information that is managed by this role
• Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team
• Enthusiastic, professional and positive, with a strong desire to learn
• Flexible mindset to working in a busy organisation

Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and requires everyone associated with the charity, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

About the role:

We are looking for a highly efficient, well-organised administrator to join the team and support the smooth running of the operations of the organisation. The role will require effective management of multiple functions; including office management, IT support, HR admin and event logistics. The role will also involve managing, implementing and reviewing key company processes and procedures, as well as supporting our work reporting to grant funders.

About you:

You’ll be a highly efficient administrator with experience of managing a range of operations functions and supporting senior-level staff. Positive Money is a small team that works closely together, so you will also be someone who enjoys and is very capable at juggling multiple projects and chipping in where help is needed. You will be a self-starter who is comfortable working proactively with limited supervision. You’ll be excited about working in an organisation that develops a new type of culture based on innovation, trust, and open-mindedness. You will be committed to Positive Money’s mission (described below). You could come from any background or walk of life, and share our commitment to an inclusive and diverse team, and money and banking system.

About Positive Money:

Our money and banking system increases inequality, fuels climate breakdown, and is undemocratic. We think that should change. Positive Money is a fast-growing organisation that combines the activities of a think-tank, a pressure group, and international movement. Born out of the financial crash of 2008, Positive Money is the leading civil society organisation challenging our central bank, banking system, and wider economy to work in the interests of people and planet. Our mission is to reform money and banking to build a fair, democratic and sustainable economy.

Roles and responsibilities

• General office and facilities management, including managing a potential office move in 2021.

• HR administration, including employee and consultant contracts, inducting new staff, managing our annual leave system (timetastic), and administering all recruitment campaigns.

• Oversee and ensure the effective maintenance of all IT equipment including printers and computers, telephones and other equipment.

• Maintain and manage all company IT software accounts as general admin, and act as general IT support to the rest of the team, working closely with an external web developer as needed.

• Manage the office and electronic filing systems (Gsuite/dropbox).

• Manage day to day relationships with all company suppliers, and manage sourcing and purchasing of key company needs such as insurance.

• Support the Senior Finance Manager on financial administration, including purchasing and a weekly payment run.

• Support the effective governance of the organisation, scheduling board meetings and preparing papers, attending board meetings as minute-taker, and providing administrative support to the Board of Directors where needed.

• Monitor our grants reporting schedule, and support Director and Senior Finance Manager to deliver reports to our grant funders.

• Manage donor database including cancelling donations, tracking new and increased donations, updating details in Action Network, dealing with direct debit / Paypal changes upon donor requests, and emailing donors where necessary. Training would be provided.

• Work with senior staff to ensure key policies and procedures are kept up to date and adhered to.

• Managing and organising online and offline events, including webinars, conferences, roundtables, festival stalls and supporter meetings.

• End-to-end event logistics; identifying and securing venues; sending out invitations, securing and managing event suppliers, directing other team members on key event tasks.

• Organising all staff travel and accommodation.

• General administrative support to the Director as needed.

Essential skills and experience

• At least two years experience as an Operations Officer/Coordinator/Manager, Team Administrator,  Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar

• Strong administration and organisational skills, with a close attention to detail.

• Strong IT skills, and some familiarity with IT systems such contact databases, Cloud based filing systems, HR software or similar. A willingness to learn and become proficient with new IT systems

• Proficiency in using office software: Microsoft Office suite / google docs or equivalent, Email / Slack, and in managing electronic filing systems

• Experience of working on HR administration

• Experience of organising events, ideally both online and in person.

• Ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines, prioritising effectively, adapting to circumstances, and juggling a range of projects

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, needed to work closely with a small team, and a range of external contractors, funders and stakeholders

• A good project manager, able to plan ahead effectively and manage their time.

• Experience setting up, developing and maintaining effective operations systems

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Ready to get stuck in and undertake a wide range of tasks, using your own initiative.

Desirable skills and experience

• Some financial management experience

Values and behaviours:

• Be committed to our vision for a fair, democratic, and sustainable economy

• Enjoy working with a high level of autonomy, trust and experimentation

• Enjoy thinking outside the box and seeking out new opportunities

• Be committed to working in an innovative and collaborative way

• Self-motivated and a team player: enjoy working collaboratively within a team

• Ability to work in time-pressured situations, multi-task and meet deadlines

• Be self-reflective with a high degree of empathy and self-awareness

How to Apply: Please download and fill out the APPLICATION FORM in full. 

Closing Date for applications: ***EXTENDED*** 12noon, Tuesday 18th May

Interviews will take place on: Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th May
(interviews will take place online)

Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a national Christian charity that helps churches to bring hope and a future for struggling children.

This is an exciting time to join us. Recognised as the UK’s Best Charity to Work For by the prestigious Sunday Times Annual Awards in 2019, we have developed three high-impact programmes that more and more churches across the UK are running and funding. This has led us to double in income in the last four years. We expect to do so again by 2026.

With more than 100 staff and income of over £5m, we have been upgrading our finance system and growing the finance team to keep pace but there is much more to do. As Head of Finance, you will deliver high quality and timely financial information, working with the team to ensure the smooth running of TLG core finance functions.  This role will take a business partnering approach working across the organisation, connecting with senior managers and key leaders to support and advise on all financial aspects. The role will also work externally, connecting with key stakeholders and managing key relationships.

If this sounds like you and you share our passion to see UK churches transforming the lives of struggling children, then we would love to hear from you.

TLG welcomes applications from many diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Initial interviews to take place w/c 21st June 2021 and final interviews w/c 28th June 2021.

Contract: Initial Fixed Term Contract to March 2022

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: Initially remote, to be based in London

Salary: £21,000 to £26,000, depending on experience

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Applications Close: Monday 07 June 2021, 10:00 (UK)

Interviews:  17 June 2021

A4ID is a charity with a vision to see the law and lawyers play their full part in the global eradication of poverty. A4ID seeks to be an authoritative voice of the legal community, to inspire and enable lawyers to join the global fight against poverty, and to ensure that legal support is available for those engaged in that fight.

The Rule of Law Expertise (ROLE UK) Programme is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) under the UK Government Overseas Development Assistance. In recognising the intrinsic link between improved rule of law and poverty reduction, the Programme’s overall goal is to contribute towards poverty reduction, accountability and human rights through supporting Rule of Law interventions including, but not limited to, improving policies, laws, institutional capacities, procedures and practices within legal and judicial systems in developing countries.

Working within the A4ID Operations Team, the ROLE UK Programme Finance and Administrative Assistant will provide financial and administrative support to the ROLE UK Programme, working closely with the A4ID Finance Officer. This position will provide you with insight into the financial and administrative functionalities in the third sector and experience of working with accountable funding.

To apply:

To apply, please complete the online Staff Application Form by clicking on the apply link no later than 10:00 (UK) on Monday 07 June 2021. Applications received after the closing date may be considered at the discretion of A4ID.

Interviews will take place remotely on 17 June 2021.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact us.

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.

Donor Finance Business Partner. Permanent - up to £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits

On behalf of a large NGO, we are recruiting for a Donor Finance Business Partner (DFID / FCDO). Reporting to the FCDO (DFID) UK and European Donor Finance Manager, the Donor Finance Business Partner is responsible for financial management through the life cycle of donor funded projects from start to audit. The Business Partner will be a key contact for the Donor Teams within the International Operations Functions globally, ensuring all project accounting complies with regulations and FCDO / DFID, UK, and EU Donor requirements.

Main Duties:

• Business Partner to Global Programmes and FCDO Team
• Advise on donor reporting and compliance
• Accountable for financial aspects of project life-cycle support to country programmes and regional teams on budget and proposal development, project initiation, project management and project close
• Donor Finance and Accounting - reviewing country, programmes and partner budgets for donor proposals
• Setting up new projects in SUN accounts and ensuring accurate donor reports are submitted on a timely basis to donors. Review and analyse PFRs (Project Finance Reports)
• Ensure compliance of transactions, cash flow forecasting and controls for each project as well as providing analysis of project life cycle and performance
• Reconcile deferred income for projects as well as performance margins
• Support year-end audit processes as well as statutory financial statements, assisting Audit.

Person Specification:

• Experience in project accounting and large NGO projects and country programmes
• Financial reporting experience to governmental, private and institutional donors
• SUN and Q&A experience
• UN, USAID or DFID experience
• Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA

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