Are you our next Director of Finance and Resources?

Do you have financial and organisational expertise and would you like to join an innovative, place-based, small grant-making foundation?
Do you thrive on working collaboratively and collegiately with partners, teams and boards?
Are you a creative thinker, able to work with others to bring about innovation?
Are you passionate, as we are, about addressing issues around poverty and inequality?
If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead our Finance and Resources team.

About Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving

Our vision is of a society where everyone has the opportunity to live a rewarding and fulfilled life, free from poverty and inequality. We aim to bring about change to improve the lives of Islington’s most disadvantaged residents by providing grants, working in partnership and advocating for positive change. We make grants of £1.8m a year and are a pioneer of a new place-based giving movement.
Islington Giving now forms a significant part of the work of Cripplegate Foundation. It operates as a restricted fund of the Foundation and brings together a coalition of local, regional and national funders, residents, businesses and voluntary organisations to tackle stubborn issues of poverty and inequality. It has raised over £6m in nine years to invest in innovative programmes.

It’s an exciting time to join us!

The next few years promise to be pivotal in shaping the future role of Cripplegate Foundation and taking Islington Giving and the place-based giving movement even further. The current post holder has made a significant contribution to the development and leadership of the Foundation and the new post holder will inherit a strong finance and resources function. There will, however, be lots of exciting challenges to engage with as part of the Senior Management Team and in terms of the ongoing development of the resources team and function.
The opportunities to make a real contribution are manifold, including:

• Working creatively and innovatively with the SMT, the Governors of Cripplegate Foundation and the Board of Islington Giving to develop new visions and programmes for the future.
• Leading the resources function and provide advice and guidance to ensure that Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving continues to demonstrate best practice and maintains its reputation as a respected, trusted and thoughtful grant-maker, employer and investor.

About you

The new Director of Finance and Resources will need to be consultative, with strong listening skills and respect for the opinions of others. They will need the confidence and expertise to advise and guide the team and governors, enabling them to deliver innovation, whilst maintaining best practice and ensuring compliance. They will need to be able to relate to the big picture and vision, whilst also being able to consider the detail. The applicant could be someone who is developing their career or they may be someone who has already held a similar role in another charity. Whatever your background, we would be delighted to hear from you, especially if you:

• Have experience of leading and managing,
• Have a sound track record of managing finances,
• Have experience of, or a curiosity to learn about, investments and the non-financial aspects of this role.

We value diversity, equality and inclusivity. Applications are welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation and religion.

A charity are looking for an Operations Manager to be responsible for the day to day operations of the London Office,the management of building operations, health and safety, facilities and related services within the office and line management of the Office Manager and Receptionist.

You will work with the Director of Operations to ensure compliancy with all regulators and to monitor all contracts the organisations enters into. You'll also be part of the internal Data Protection Working Group and will work with the DPO to ensure compliance across the organisation and to maintain up to date records.

You will be also responsible for the oversight of the financial processes conducted in the London office, in conjunction with the Director of Operations and the central finance team.

This is 1 year FTC initially.

Key Responsibilities:
-Line manage the Office Manager to ensure effective management of the London office building and compliancy with current building regulation and codes of practice
-Take the lead on health and safety matters, maintain up to date knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation and ensure all health & safety policy and relevant procedures are updated accordingly
-Manage and monitor the Operations annual budget
-Maintain and routinely review a register of all service contracts and lease agreements, in conjunction with the Office Manager
-To maintain the Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Plan
-Line manage the Receptionist, ensuring the reception function is run efficiently
-Ensure compliancy to all data protection regulations
-In conjunction with the DPO and GDPR team, create and maintain policies and procedures to ensure GDPR compliancy throughout the London Office
-Supporting the Financial Management of the London Office including overseeing all financial transactions, banking enquiries, invoices, finance contracts and vendor requests

Skills and Experience required:
-Experience of office management including, managing premises, facilities, procurement, management of office service contracts and providing administrative support
-Experience of leading and managing a team (including setting objectives, motivating staff, performance management
-Experience of creating and implementing health and safety procedures
-Working knowledge of relevant charity law/regulations in relation to corporate services such as governance, premises and facilities would be helpful
-Experience of drafting operational plans, and successfully introducing changes to systems, processes and services would be helpful
-Good numeracy skills for monitoring of budgets and financial processes
-Good IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel
-The ability to establish systems/procedures that increase efficiency and productivity
-Knowledge of charity accounting including Gift Aid, SORP and Companies Act accounting (desirable)

A £2.5million turnover charity based in the City of London are looking for a Finance and Office Manager to join their small, close knit team.

This is a permanent full time role, offering a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate and comfortable working for a small charity where they will be responsible for the day to day operation of the charity and be the main point of contact in finance. You will be responsible for managing the relationship with the external accountants. You will also have the opportunity to learn about "risk management." Candidates applying for this role, should have some basic experience in Charity governance.

Some of your main duties and responsibilities are:
- Reconciling income and expenditure daily
- Preparing invoices
- Contributing to the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Maintaining the charity's fixed asset register
- Assisting with the year end audit
- Dealing with office administration and liaising with the IT support provider
- Liaising with Trustees, board members to arrange meetings
- Minute taking at board meetings
- Inducting new employees and ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed

Candidates applying for this role must have the following skills and experience:
- At least three years' experience in Finance and Office Management
- Experience in Finance
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Part qualified or "Qualified by Experience" candidates are welcome to apply for this role

Candidates shortlisted will be invited for an interview w/c 10th February, 2020.

If you are interested in this role, please apply with a copy of your CV.

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Management Accountant to lead on the production of monthly management accounts and assist in the preparation of annual budgets for the Worcester Diocesan Board of Finance. We are a registered charity which manages the financial affairs and holds the assets of the Diocese of Worcester.

You will be an integral part of a small team of five who support the smooth financial operations of the Diocese. You’re efficient and insightful management reporting will play a key part in our strategic planning. This is a busy role in which your proven technical expertise in both financial and management accounting, including statutory accounts preparation, will enable you to hit the ground running. Communication will be key and you will enjoy engaging with a wide range of people including volunteers, acting with integrity at all times and with empathy for the Christian faith.

You will need:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)
• A strong knowledge of Charity accounting
• The ability to provide non-accountants with useful and meaningful financial information.

To apply, please use our application form. We can only accept applications made using our application form

Closing date: noon on Monday 17th February

Interviews will be held on Friday 28th February

Michael Page is working with a world leading International Membership Organisation on a Director of Finance and Resources position. This is an ideal role for someone looking to join a ambitious organisation, that is seeking to make significant expansion over the next few years

Client Details

The client is a global medical membership organisation, based in West London, that specialises in women's health. With a newly appointed CEO there are ambitious growth plans in place which the Director of Finance and Resources will play a key part in creating.

Description

As Director of Finance and Resources, you will report directly into the CEO and will be a member of the Senior Management Team. You will have the following responsibilities:

• To lead, facilitate and ensure the implementation of the finance strategy of the organisation.

• Governance and compliance matters and the setting up of systems for financial control and effective planning.

• To lead the efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of finance including financial strategy planning, monitoring, management and reporting.

• To ensure sound management of all aspects of charity finance including budgeting, monitoring performance against budgets

• Interaction with the Senior Management Team, Trustees and to discuss the financial performance of the company.

• To oversee the company's investment portfolio and maximise return on investment.

• Management of three members of staff across Finance and HR

Profile

The successful candidate will have experience operating at either a Head of Finance or ideally a Director of Finance position level.

Essential:

• Proven track record in a senior finance position.

• Experience of effective strategic planning and implementation.

• Demonstrable experience of managing a team.

• Managing complex financial international transactions and previous experience of developing and managing complex finance systems.

• Improvement of processes and internal finance policies.

Desirable:

• Experience of leading an HR function.

• Knowledge of UK Charity finance and charity law.

• Experience of working within a company that operates internationally.

Job Offer

£65,000-70,000

Z2K is an anti-poverty, with a focus on a fairer social security system that works as a safety net. Our work combines campaigning and policy with casework and additional support services. We work collaboratively as a team of fifteen paid staff and a wide range of volunteers who work across all our projects and support services.

The Operations Officer is a new role that is designed to straddle our office and our programme functions, enabling all our day-to-day work to run smoothly.  This includes managing our Salesforce CRM system so we can record and monitor our outcomes and communicate our successes; working with external contractors to maintain our ICT infrastructure including our broadband, VOIP and cloud hosted systems; contribution to the maintenance and improvement of our digital presence.  The role also includes supporting the Office Manager in the day to day running of the organisation.

We are looking for a well organised individual with good attention to detail and the ability to juggle a variety of tasks at the same time. You will need to be a self-starter who is willing to help us to develop this brand new role. You will have a strong understanding of ICT, digital and database functions as part of the core infrastructure of an effective organisation. In addition to your aptitude for ICT and databases, and making operational systems more effective, you will also have an interest in our work and our commitment to challenging injustices in the housing and the benefits system.

We are a friendly and supportive team who work collegiately across all our projects and office duties. We will encourage you to identify issues and processes that could be improved, and we will work with you to enable you to succeed in finding the right solutions. We will support you to meet your training needs and your willingness to learn. 

This role is full time but some flexible working and/or part time will be considered. 

Salary - £35,635 - £40,248 + £5,000 accountancy allowance (Dependant on qualification status) with offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Swindon and Newport.

The Government Property Agency (GPA) was launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018. The GPA represents a step change in the way that Government property estate and assets are managed efficiently, by providing innovative and flexible solutions across the Government estate. Our core service is to support departments in business change and workforce transformation. The GPA is the place to be for UK's leading professionals in estates, commercial, project management and beyond.

The Government Property Agency is expected to grow exponentially over the first few years of its existence; this equates to transferring hundreds of assets (worth billions of pounds) onto its balance sheet from Government Departments, as well as gaining responsibility for the running of a large part of the central government office estate.

The On-Boarding Finance Manager is vital to ensuring that GPA successfully on-boards clients and estates to planned timescales. The activities undertaken by the post-holder are varied but will include: the due diligence on transferring assets and liabilities; agreeing accounting treatments for transfers and understanding tax implications. Furthermore, the On-Boarding Finance Manager will also ensure the successful cutover of transactional activity by reviewing estates budgets and forecasts including management costs and making sure the GPA charging model is applied correctly.

The responsibilities of the On-Boarding Finance Manager will include

• Strong client focus, with an ability to establish and maintain good relationships with clients' estates finance function and other key stakeholders.
• Manage due diligence exercises on estate-related financial information provided by the client and interrogate to identify material financial risks to GPA and ensure correct account treatments are applied.
• Work with the client and the GPA's outsourced service provider to ensure that financial transactional activity can transfer successfully from clients, including ensuring correct VAT treatment applied.
• Promote continuous improvement by developing and improving the processes and procedures around the creation of monthly client financial reports and forecasts.

The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade.

Key Skills & Experience

• CCAB, or equivalent, qualified (or with considerable financial/ commercial experience and/or the ability to gain formal CCAB qualifications within a reasonable time.)
• A good level of experience in a financial audit or assurance role.
• Ability to develop productive relationships and effective networks with stakeholders across government organisations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data.
• Ability to present reasonable conclusions from a wide range of complex and sometimes incomplete evidence.
• Strong organisational skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a geographically dispersed team with occasional travel to the Birmingham office a requirement for the role.

Head of Finance and Resources [Part Time – 3 days per week equivalent] with 2 days a week regular and additional days according to accounting timetable demands.

Salary: £34,788- £37,849 [pro-rata, and dependent on experience]

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

PURPOSE OF JOB: The Head of Finance and Resources is responsible for providing the accounting and financial management, facility management and HR support throughout the organisation.

You will be part of the senior management team, working with the Chief Executive advising and developing the financial strategy, modelling new projects, preparing budgets and reporting on financial performance.  You will actively contribute to the overall future strategic direction of the charity.

You will also be responsible for the HR and administration teams providing support to Senior Management, ensuring Age UK Lambeth complies with HR legislation, and support the facilities and office support function across the business.

You will be directly responsible for the management of the Fundraising Manager, Finance Assistant, HR & Admin lead and a small team of Administrators.

This job description does not provide an exhaustive list of tasks and activities but gives an indication of the scope of the role and main areas of work.

Benefit:Contributory pension scheme; employee 5% & employer 7%

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a world leading youth charity which gives all 14-24 year olds the chance to develop skills for life and work. We engage, inspire and empower over 300,000 young people a year across the UK and from every possible background.

The DofE Award is a game-changer. We know that perseverance and passion for long-term goals is linked to success in education, life and work. Our structured programme of volunteering, physical and skills based challenges inspire, guide and support young people to achieve.

We believe that anything is possible and the possibilities are endless. The positive effects of the DofE are proven and far-reaching. Communities are enriched with passionate and driven volunteers, businesses benefit from work-ready, competent recruits and young people are given the confidence to shine.

We are looking for a replacement Operations Officer to join our London Regional Office.

The postholder will support the development of the DofE across a portfolio of boroughs within the London Region. They will be a passionate advocate for the work of the DofE and be driven to realise DofE London’s ambition to extend its reach across the Region.

The postholder will extend the reach of the DofE in Licenced Organisations (LOs) such as schools and colleges, increase Award achievement rates and also the number of young people undertaking a DofE programme from a disadvantaged background in London.

They will ensure high quality programmes are being delivered across their portfolio and will ultimately contribute to the attainment of regional targets and success. This role sits within the London operations team and reports to an Operations Manager.

Please visit the DofE website for full details.

If you think you have the desired skills and experience then please apply online.

The closing date for all applications is Tuesday 28th January 2020 at 12 noon.

First interviews will take place on Wednesday 5th February 2020 and second interviews will take place on Friday 14th February 2020 in London.

All DofE staff support the charity’s Mission, Vision and Values;

Our Mission is to inspire, guide and support young people in their self-development and recognise their achievements.

Our Vision is to reach more young people from diverse backgrounds and equip them as individuals to succeed in life.

Our Values are:

Together we have passion

We have strong belief in our Vision, Values and Mission; We care about the cause; We care about the results of our actions; We want to make a positive difference.

Together we are ambitious

We are driven; We are achievement focussed; We have a desire to succeed.

Together we are better

Together we are greater than the sum of our parts; We achieve more by collaborating with colleagues.

Together we demand quality

We will be and do our best; We expect maximum individual commitment and performance; Each of us will make a positive difference

The Churches Conservation Trust is the national charity protecting historic churches at risk.

We are looking for a bright, self-motivated individual to join our small friendly team, to provide financial administration support.

You will have a working knowledge of accounting software and experience of finance processes. You will enjoy working on your own initiative as well as being part of a team and you will demonstrate strong communication skills and attention to detail.

You will be working towards a recognised accounting qualification and have excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel.

More information about this role and how to apply can be found on our website.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Thursday 30 January 2020. 

Interviews will be held on Friday 7 February 2020. Please note that the interview dates have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel. You are advised to keep this dates free if you are interested in this vacancy. We are unable to reschedule interviews.

The Churches Conservation Trust is an equal opportunities employer

We are looking for a Academy Operations & Business Development Manager to be responsible for leading specified areas of Battersea Academy operations and administration; you will maintain excellent end to end customer service, implementing the Academy’s customer service processes and acting as Lead Facilitator for a portion of the programmes. You will ensure that delegates remain engaged with the Academy and its mission throughout all stages of their journey, from enrolment through to alumni, engaging with and moderating the Academy community of practice.

Working with colleagues across Battersea, the Academy Business Development and Operations Manager will ensure that the Academy marketing and communication strategy is fully implemented. You will develop compelling impact stories and maintain the Academy website

The Academy Business Development and Operations Manager will perform a key role in supporting business development and new product development of the Academy, ensuring that we reach the right organisations and undertaking market research as required. You will identify opportunities for the Academy team to attend and present at international conferences and to deliver in-country training.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year

• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution

• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year

• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes

• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

A new exciting part time opportunity with CPSL Mind

CPSL Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health organisation, looking for individuals who are committed to improving the lives of people using mental health services.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Lead to help us further strengthen our existing Finance function, and lead on pro-actively developing CPSL Mind’s operational finance functions.

Finance Lead
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Based in our St Neots office initially, with travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Starting Salary: £15,791.51 per annum for 22.5 hours. (£26,319 FTE)
NJC Salary Scale Range 22 – 25

The successful post holder will work within the Finance & Resources team, to ensure the delivery of high quality services. This role will be based initially at our St. Neots office. 

To apply for this post, you must have at least 3 years’ experience in a previous financial role, including payroll processing, preferably with experience of Xero or Sage 50.  You should be able to work accurately and with close attention to detail, in a busy working environment, demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2020, 09:00 hours
Interviews: Monday 10th February 2020 in our Peterborough office

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLICATION DETAILS' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY

We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and completed Equal Opportunities Form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. 

• Work for an exciting, fast-paced and influential not-for-profit
• Leading finance role, with exposure across the organisation

About Our Client

The Global Steering Group for Impact Investing is a global network, looking to catalyse impact investment and entrepreneurship to benefit people and the planet. Chaired by Sir Ronald Cohen, and with a highly energetic and growing team, the GSG brings together leaders from the worlds of finance, business, government and philanthropy.

We work with country-led national advisory boards, network partners and other key stakeholders, to identify priorities, deliver initiatives, raise awareness and advocate for the development of impact investing around the world - which we believe is a key driver for the successful delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Impact investing is defined as investment with a strong intention to create positive impact. This core aims of this are to create a world where inequality is shrinking, natural resources are regenerated and people can benefit from shared prosperity. A world focused not only on minimising harm, but doing measurable good.

Job Description

• Responsible for overall financial control for GSG and its trading subsidiary
• Production of monthly management accounts and financial commentary to the Board of Trustees
• Production of quarterly information for Board of Trustees (to include actual v budget, cash flow forecasting, and performance of donor contracts)
• Management and production of internal departmental budgets working with team members
• Responsible for the production of annual statutory accounts, including being the main point of contact for the external auditors
• Oversight of all financial compliance and regulatory returns
• Provide financial recommendations and support the development of the financial strategy for the organisation and driving its implementation
• Oversight and responsibility for transactional processing
• Line management of the finance team as it continues to grow

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with hands-on technical skills and strong all-round finance capabilities that can be evidenced through experience. You will be able to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance at all levels, and be comfortable working within a fast-paced organisation. You will be excited by being a key member of a high-performing team working across multiple geographies, and by the role's potential to get involved with strategic areas to enable GSG to deliver its mission.

What's on Offer

Salary £50,000 - £70,000, dependent upon experience (plus statutory pension)

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY14070231Z

Operations Manager

28 hours per week 

Salary: £35,000 per annum pro rata

Fixed term contract with possibilities of extension

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights and feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs, and facing barriers to social protection. 

Around 5,000 women use our services every year, benefitting from practical and emotional support, learning new skills and improving their own opportunities. We strive to provide essential tools for women to empower themselves in their pursuit of personal and social change, and to carry out evidence-based campaign and policy work.

The Operations Manager will work closely with the Director and Fundraising and Development Manager to further develop, plan and implement LAWRS’ operational plan, ensuring the sustainability of the organisation and its ability to continue successfully reaching its aims.

The post holder will be responsible for the smooth running of LAWRS frontline services ensuring efficient processes and effective line management for our high-quality project delivery and in accordance to business and training and development plans, policies, procedures and quality standards, cross-team working, accreditations and audits requirements.