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.

Are you looking to deliver a strong business partnering service for a £200m commercially aware charity?

Would partnering with executive level stakeholders for multiple areas interest you?

Do you want to add value through strong analysis and make an impact in organisation-wide decision making?

This excellent opportunity as a Finance Analyst for an amazing charity that work all across the UK in a number of regions across to deliver fundraising activities and commercial benefits to the public. The newly created Finance Business Partner position will have the following key responsibilities:

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders in the annual budget setting process and appropriately forecasting to communicate financially to non-finance staff at a Senior level
• Delivering sound advice to budget holders by supporting and coaching them through the decision-making process to improve financial performance across a number of exciting projects
• Embed this role in the team for budget holders as a key source of advice and knowledge to support business planning
• Prepare accurate and relevant management reports for budget holders
• Actively add value and drive forward communication through business partnering across departments

Benefits

• Very flexible working opportunities including condensed hours
• Working from home opportunities
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 after 5 years of service
• Pension of up to 10% employer contribution
• Healthcare plan
• Many other excellent benefits

The successful candidate

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or significant experience (QBE)
• Significant experience as a confident and collaborative Business Partner to challenge budget holders
• Experience of working on income and cost analysis
• Ideally experience within the charity sector but not essential
• A proactive and 'outside-the-box' thinker
• A tenacious and ambitious individual
• Knowledge of SAP accounting with drive to find the most efficient and effective way of reporting to add value to the business

This is a brilliant opportunity for a strong Management Accountant/Finance Analyst who is looking for their next step in their career, which will not only utilise your existing stakeholder engagement skills but also develop areas on a more strategic perspective.

Applications are being reviewed daily so please apply today!

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Director of Finance and Resources for this education charity based near Oxford.

You will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, managing a team of 6 to provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring that the financial management of the charity complies with best industry standards and ensuring that it complies with all relevant tax and VAT legislation and all statutory requirements on financial reporting.

You will be a Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a proven ability to work confidently at Board level. Have energy, drive and a positive attitude that motivates others.

This is an exciting role aligning resources to strategy, ensuring resources are focused in the areas of greatest need.

The position covers a wide range of skills involving the following:

* Financial Management - Ensure the charity has the systems and experience to use timely financial management information to inform decision-making at all levels of the organization.
* To be accountable for the effective day to day functioning of the Finance and IT departments through effective management
* Review, scope and implement new methods/systems of information management and reporting to deliver improvements to the way financial information is processed and reported.
* Actively contribute towards the goals of the organisation as a member of the leadership team
* Lead the production and development of the departmental budget and plan as part of the annual business plan
* Produce the annual statutory report and financial statements for the group
* Perform Company Secretarial role ensuring compliance with Company and Charity law.
* Ensure systems are in place to report against organisational KPI's and report KPI's on a monthly basis and as required
* Support the production of organisational funding bids and financial monitoring of funding contracts
* Oversight of the IT function ensuring that organisational IT resources are focused in the right areas and are effectively managed
* Oversight and management of the organisations lease and licence contracts, ensuring best value of use of organisational resources

Location: Near Oxford
Salary 55,000pa - 65,000pa

Pimlico Million is an award-winning community project, working to make Pimlico an even better place to be. Pimlico Million is part of the Big Local programme, which is a 10 year initiative, giving 150 areas across the UK £1 million of Lottery money to make positive changes to their community. Each area forms a partnership group of local residents and decides how to spend their funds. Many, like Pimlico Million, decide to employ staff to bring their ambitions to life.

We are seeking someone to join the very small staff team based in the community premises near Pimlico tube station and work with a project manager to realise the vision of the Pimlico partnership group.

We’re looking for a committed operations and marketing officer to support the work of the programme, helping residents to find their voice, take ownership and reach their potential. You will be an inspiring communicator, engaging people to come up with great ideas for new initiatives that will increase opportunities, improve social cohesion and build a sense of pride within the community.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with brilliant organisational skills to play a part in working with the local partnership of residents to bring to life their vision for Pimlico. You will be excited by the opportunity and will be able to work  independently, using your solid digital skills and experience to take responsibility for all the communications output for the Pimlico Million, as well as maintaining all of the systems required to record the activities and successes of the work.

Who is Quaker Social Action?
Quaker Social Action (QSA) is an east London charity tackling poverty and social exclusion. Each Big Local area needs to have a registered charity or similar, to hold the funds for the programme and to offer advice and guidance for the partnerships. This is referred to as the Local Trusted Organisation (LTO). QSA takes on the LTO role for three different Big Local areas in London, including the Pimlico Million and offers support to the partnership and line management to the staff team.

Please download the job pack and apply via the QSA website.

IEEP has a vacancy for a part-time Operations Assistant in the institute’s London office. It is a key role within a dynamic team which focusses on the day-to-day running while at the same time continuously improving the procedures of the Institute.

Key aspects of this role will involve general office management, front of house duties, IT support, admin and finance support. For full details of the role and how to apply, go to our website:

https://ieep.eu/news/vacancy-operations-assistant

Role: Executive and Fundraising Assistant

Reporting To: Finance & Operations Manager

Term: Fixed Term – 2 years

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 p.a.

The Initiative:

We want to see a world where everyone, everywhere, has someone to turn to in support of their mental health. However, this is not currently the case.  Worldwide mental health conditions are increasing, and depression alone is on track to be the leading disease burden by 2030. The world is not yet equipped to handle this growing crisis, especially in low and middle-income countries where the majority of conditions occur.  United for Global Mental Health was established in 2018 as an organisation focused on increasing global advocacy, campaigning and financing for global mental health to address this growing global need and increase the political and financial commitment so that everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to when their mental health needs support.

Together with over 80 people from 14 countries, we have launched the first global mental health campaign that is led by passionate campaigners and people with lived-experience of mental health from all over the world: from Nigeria to the US, from Indonesia to Australia and from Sierra Leone to Tonga. Supported by high-profile partners and ambassadors, our campaign unites efforts to bring greater action on mental health.

The role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Executive Assistant with an interest in fundraising to join a growing charity in supporting the Chief Executives and Fundraising Manager.

Reporting to the Finance & Operations Manager, the Executive and Fundraising Assistant will regularly liaise with Trustees, the Board, Donors and high net worth individuals.

You will be a confident and energetic individual with proven experience to provide comprehensive support to the CEOs, including but not limited to:

• Proactive diary management
• First point of contact for the CEOs
• Managing the CEOs’ worldwide travel arrangements, including flights, ground transportation, transfers, hotels and produce detailed itineraries and packs

• Providing administrative support to the Fundraising Manager, including scheduling meetings and taking minutes
• Researching prospective UHNWI donors and grant-givers
• Supporting donor management as required including gift processing and donor acknowledgement
• Support on writing grant applications and reporting to funders
• Keep our funding pipeline up to date
• Ensure that all fundraising files and data is well managed and stored
• Oversee the creation of briefs for designers and lead on creative briefs for external creative agencies
• Use judgement and knowledge to answer queries without asking the CEOs and delegate actions to others when necessary
• Commission briefing and other materials for all appointments from members of senior staff, ensuring the CEOs are fully prepared for all meetings in a timely manner
• Project manage workstreams close to the CEOs priorities ensuring there are clear agendas, actions and next steps.
• Collate business expenses with the support of the Office Administrator
• Working with the Finance & Operations Manager to assist in the administration of board meetings, including board paper collation, formatting and distribution.
• Production of board meeting minutes and updating of actions
• Timetabling of 1:1s and internal meetings
• Working with the Office Administrator to coordinate operational set-up of internal & external meetings
• Support the wider team when required
• Occasional travel alongside the CEO may be needed

About You:

The right candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach, have strong interpersonal skills and will have provided executive support to an executive team in the past and maintain discretion at all times.

You will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and working as part of a team to achieve goals.

Communication

• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, internal & external stakeholders and people with lived experience of mental health
• Building lasting relationships with staff and stakeholders

Organisational

• Highly organised, confident and diligent with excellent communication written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and proactively
• Have the ability to meet changing and challenging deadlines while maintaining rigorous attention to detail

Requirements

• Three years’ experience of working in a similar role
• Ability to work proactively and under pressure
• Excellent computer literacy. Experience in Google Apps (Mail, Calendar, Docs), Mac OS (Mail, iCal), Excel, PowerPoint and Word to an advanced level
• Basic research experience
• Previous experience supporting senior executives as a PA/EA is essential
• Ability to travel
• Solution oriented

Desirable

• Third sector experience
• Experience of working in a small, entrepreneurial team

What’s on offer

The opportunity to work within a growing team located Somerset House on the Strand, overlooking the Thames, with regular invites & discounts to Somerset House events.

5% Employer pension

28 days annual leave

Weekly fruit delivery

United for Global Mental Health is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable individuals therefore this position will be subject to a background and DBS check.

This document must be read in conjunction with the attached Staff Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Closing date for applications: 29th January 2020

1st Stage interviews: 3rd February 2020

Ben’s Social Enterprises (BSE) is the trading arm of The Benjamin Foundation, a charity supporting children, young people and families across Norfolk and Suffolk.
 
BSE currently operates 3 x second hand furniture and electrical stores in Norfolk and manages 2 x Re-Use Shops in Suffolk. As well as raising vital funds for the work of the charity, the stores provide high quality, low cost furniture and household items to local communities. Due to continuing growth there is the need for an experienced Operational Manager to join our team.  Travel in Norfolk and Suffolk and use of a vehicle is essential in this role. 
 
Leading a team of Store Managers, Assistant Managers and staff across Norfolk and Suffolk, you will provide support, motivation and challenge to ensure the efficient and effective running of Ben’s Social Enterprises.  With a strong background in retail management, our ideal candidate will have project management and multi-site experience, with confidence in setting budgets. Excellent communication skills are essential with the ability to forge strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants. 
 
The Benjamin Foundation embeds the Nurtured Heart Approach ® which creates strong and improved relationships by focusing on positives rather than energising negativity, providing clear rules and consequences, creating an environment in which people thrive. 

Job Purpose
 To ensure the efficient and effective running of Ben’s Social Enterprises (BSE) in Norfolk and Suffolk

 To increase the level of funding provided to The Benjamin Foundation for the benefit of vulnerable children, young people and families in Norfolk and Suffolk

 To ensure BSE provide excellent customer service 

 To ensure that efficiencies and business opportunities are maximised

 To ensure customers who are eligible have access to discounted goods

 To offer, as and when appropriate, employment and volunteer places for individuals from vulnerable client groups

 To divert furniture and other goods from landfill To raise awareness of re-use options 
 
Main duties 
 
Strategic responsibility 
  To grow existing offer and identify new social enterprise opportunities to ensure Ben’s Social Enterprises’ potential is maximised

 To regularly review BSE policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with legislation

 Effectively manage and balance staffing levels and stock to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled

 To work with other services which are part of The Benjamin Foundation & Ben’s Social Enterprises Ltd to identify joint working opportunities 

                                                                                                                                 
 To liaise and maintain positive working relationships with The Benjamin Foundation staff and external agencies e.g.  District Councils, Housing Associations, Local Authorities and Partner Agencies 

 To provide written Operational Reports and contribute fully, including on strategy matters to BSE Board Meetings 

 Service delivery
 To ensure BSE provide a high quality service, meeting the needs of its customers

 To optimise use of online sales / marketing / social networking platforms

 To ensure the BSE staff team and volunteers are motivated, and through effective leadership have the required training and skills to fulfill roles, including the provision of regular 1:1 supervision

 To scope out and implement an efficient stock management system

 To boost eligible Gift Aid income and ensure an accurate recording system, compliant with GDPR 

 Responsibility for all Health and Safety management relating to BSE

 To provide cover for Managers who are on leave or whilst recruiting to vacant / new management posts 

 Communication and Interpersonal skills 

 To present a positive and professional image when dealing with staff, customers and potential customers

 To present accurate and timely reports for Ben’s Social Enterprises Ltd, The Benjamin Foundation and other organisations as required.

 Regular attendance and active participation at Ben’s Social Enterprise management and Board meetings  Management and development of staff through regular team meetings

 To conduct and record Personal Review sessions with staff

 To respond to any customer complaints with tact and diplomacy within agreed timescales

 Effective, proactive media liaison.

 To represent TBF and BSE at local, regional and national conferences and events 

 Internal Processes and Systems 

 Overall responsibility for all financial procedures and systems within BSE

 To supervise and ensure that all policies and procedures, including risk assessments are being properly implemented and delivered by staff teams

 Ensure compliance in relation to legislative requirements, through regular supervision of staff 

 General 
  To maintain key relationships to high standards at all times

 To undertake personal development, attend relevant training and disseminate knowledge and information to BSE teams

 To undertake such other duties as may be delegated or assigned commensurate with the level of grading and role of the post 
 
 

Our partner is an international development organisation who aims to deliver transformation through their educational programmes. They are seeking a committed individual to be their new Head of Finance and oversee the financial function of their London operations.

This role will be responsible for:

• Planning and budgeting as well as reporting and financial analysis of the organisation's operations.

• Financial control.

• Evaluating and if necessry amending finanical systems in line with organsational procedure.

• Communication all financial information to Executive members.

• Developing future financial strategies for the organisation.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience managing financial operations.

• Forecasting and budgeting experience.

• Experience of delivering transformation projects.

• Previous experience of donor relationships and report writing. 

Harris Hill are recruiting for an interim Group Finance Director for this homeless charity based near Birmingham.

The interim Group Finance Director assignment will be for 6 months on a Salary of c 60,000pa starting Early to Mid-February

You will be a Qualified Accountant to be the key figure in assessing the viability of future business opportunities and offering advice and guidance to the Chief Executive, SMT, Finance Sub Committee, and Board of Trustees

The post holder will also be expected to provide sufficiently robust financial information to enable executive directors to manage their departments effectively, and for trustees/non-executive directors to be able to exercise proper oversight.

Strategic Development

- To lead in the development of the Group's financial strategy and ensure effective implementation.
- To support the Trustees, Group Chief Executive (GCE) and Senior Management Team in setting the organisations vision and strategic direction.
- To develop strategic approaches to the financial resourcing of the work of the Group through the development of a value for money strategy with regular reporting on value for money initiatives
- To develop the business performance framework of the Group and to monitor and report on key performance indicators, including business and social value indicators, to ensure that resources are utilised to maximum effect.

Management of Finance Functions

- To advise the Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team on financial and treasury policy, strategic and business planning, financial control, risk management and performance monitoring, ensuring that the financial affairs of the Group are clearly presented together with relevant interpretation, strategic analysis and prediction, in a timely manner.
- To coordinate the production of proposed business plans and annual budgets ensuring the appropriateness of the key assumptions providing advice to senior management colleagues and trustees on these matters.
- To oversee the production of accounting information for use by budget holders in planning and controlling the work of the Group.
- To ensure that financial policies and procedures are current, consistent, accessible, adhered to, meet regulatory and legal requirements, reflect best practice and are well-communicated throughout the Group.
- To lead and develop other members of the Finance Team to ensure that they are well-motivated, sufficiently skilled, and meet best practice.
- To ensure that the Finance Team provides a strong and proactive level of service and support to the various operational teams.
- To lead in setting policy and sourcing in relation to the following areas - insurance; pensions; banking services; project financing; energy supplies; audit and financial advice.

Regulatory and Audit Requirements

- To ensure that all statutory and other accounting and regulatory requirements appropriate to the Group Director of Finance (HMRC, Companies House, Charity Commission, and HCA) are met.
- To oversee the production of statutory accounts in conjunction with the external auditors on behalf of the trustees.
- To lead the Group's approach to risk management, developing an ongoing risk based programme of controls assurance work with the internal auditor. This includes ensuring that the most important risks are addressed and minimised and that risk analysis is up to date.
- To maintain a thorough knowledge of the Finance policies and procedures and to periodically review them through the internal audit process, making recommendation for any changes to the Finance Sub Committee.

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your professional experience whilst serving in a Christian environment? In the top 2% of UK charities, The Christian Conference Trust is a leading provider of residential ministry, serving hundreds of churches and Christian organisations across the UK. Following the recent appointment of a dynamic new Chief Executive, we want to strengthen our senior leadership team with an executive appointment in Finance. We are looking for a passionate, high-calibre individual with the breadth of commercial skills and experience to lead the finance directorate, setting the standard in the next chapter of Christian conferencing. 

As Head of Finance you will develop and lead a best-in-class finance directorate with full responsibility for all aspects of CCT’s financial management and decisioning including leading and inspiring the finance team and working closely with the Chief Executive to provide high quality strategic financial direction and analysis.  As an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, the post-holder will act as a guardian of CCT’s Christian ethos.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing finance team, creating an environment where exceptional financial reporting and control, planning and analysis is consistently delivered through optimum individual and team working
• Prepare and deliver an annual budget, together with ad hoc reforecasts as required
• Work closely and proactively with the senior leadership team to provide support and advice to inform commercial decisions
• Prepare high quality commercial input to major investment or acquisition business plans
• Develop best-in-class financial analysis methodologies which continually challenge and improve cost and income effectiveness
• Support the Head of Marketing to develop rigorous ROI analysis, performance reporting of all marketing activity and to produce and annual Impact Report
• Produce accurate and timely financial reporting which enables relevant and high quality performance management and business decisioning
• Manage the annual external audit and year-end reporting process; including Companies House and Charity Commission reporting requirements
• Actively manage cashflow management requirements and to act as senior liaison with lenders
• Provide commercial input to procurement, supplier contracts and agreements
• Oversee effective and appropriate management and use of financial database/ payroll systems, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Act as a guardian of CCT’s Christian ethos; able to clearly and sensitively articulate our mission, vision and values to an audience of all faiths and none
• Travel to, attend and present at Board’s events  when required
• Have overall responsibility for co-ordinating and maintaining CCT’s risk register
• Deputise for the Chief Executive from time to time as required

Essential criteria:

This role has an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder is a Christian who can endorse CCT’s trinitarian statement of faith.  This post holder will also have:

• A relevant degree
• Professional Accountancy qualification and membership (e.g. CIMA, ACCA)
• Demonstrable track record of running a finance department
• Highly financially literate and commercially savvy, with capability in both financial reporting & control and financial planning & analysis
• Knowledgeable about statutory requirements including HMRC, charity commission and Companies Act.
• Knowledgeable about GDPR requirements and previous experience of effectively managing data compliance within a finance and payroll department of a medium sized organisation.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a senior leadership team
• Experience of effectively building and developing teams
• Personable and approachable with the ability to quickly earn and build trust and respect and engage all stakeholders.
• Able and comfortable operating at executive level and at grass-roots
• Excellent communicator – both written and verbal
• Team player who thrives in a high performing environment
• Ability to inspire, motivate, coach, develop, and empower staff to achieve results within a changing environment
• Well-developed IT skills including practical experience of using of finance and payroll software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
• Creative approach and can-do attitude to problem solving
• Operates with a mindset of continuous improvement, systems automation and procedural efficiency, to maximise organisational effectiveness and performance.
• Challenges the status quo appropriately
• Highly effective people manager
• Highly professional
• Extremely proficient organisation and prioritising skills-able to prioritise multiple priorities, lead and work effectively and calmly under pressure
• Tenacious and resilient

Next steps:

Interested? Please apply on line by providing your CV and a supporting letter, by no later than 9am on Monday 9th February 2020.  (Please be aware that your application and the personal details you provide in it will be shared and processed by both CCT and CCT's HR Consultancy provider, Integra HR Ltd).

Finance Assistant

(Ref:  SUS2844)

£18,150 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

37.5 hours per week – part-time hours/ job share available

Maternity cover - based in central Bristol

This role will play a key part in the continued support of our Finance team and will primarily include operating the purchase and sales ledgers along with other general accounts tasks providing high quality support to our staff.

With a good standard of education, you will have experience in contributing to the work of a team and be IT literate.  You will have a good telephone manner, a good email manner, be organised and methodical, be able to work independently and to follow procedures.   You will also have an interest in numbers and accountancy.  Studying for an appropriate qualification – AAT, ACCA, CIMA – and a commitment to the promotion of sustainable transport, would be an advantage.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 09:00am on Tuesday 11 February 2020.  Interviews will take place in Bristol on Thursday 20 February 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community

The Cabinet Office has a vital role to play at the centre of government. Its purpose is to maintain the integrity of the union, the security of the country and a flourishing democracy, to ensure delivery of the government's programme and the Prime Minister's priorities, and to ensure the delivery of the finest public services by attracting and developing the best public servants and improving the efficiency of government.

The Finance Business Partner is central to the relationship between an individual business area and the finance function. You will use your technical skills and sound understanding of the business unit to provide advice, challenge and scrutiny. You will ensure that budgets are well constructed, managed and monitored and provide support in the production of business cases and plans to deliver improved performance, reduced risk and better value for money.

Commercially astute, you will guide the development of business cases for investment and help the business to reach sound procurement decisions. You will be determined to deliver first class stewardship of public funds and great value for money.

The responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner will include

• Developing a deep knowledge of diverse business areas, their needs and priorities, looking at the bigger picture to make sure that the business understands the financial implications of decisions and available choices.
• Showing effective leadership skills in the line management of a team of assistant business partners.
• Acting as key liaison point between Finance and the business, building in depth understanding of different business areas and performance priorities.
• Providing analysis to support decision making and using benchmarking to highlight opportunities and add value.
• Identifying sustainable cost savings targets and initiatives as part of the business planning cycle.
• Supporting the financial analysis of business areas to prepare for Spending Reviews, risk management and business planning processes.
• Leading on financial reporting, including analysing financial information and preparing summary reporting, ensuring that the leaders of the Cabinet Office are able to make decisions based on accurate financial information.
• Supporting on the construction of business cases through financial challenge and the identification of commercial implications of options considered.
• Assessing accounting implications and providing accounting advice in accordance with international financial reporting standards and central government accounting rules.
• Building financial and commercial awareness of non-finance staff within the business.
• Leading a diverse team to deliver an effective and efficient service, while supporting the development of finance capability across the department.

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 minimum of four years' experience in a finance or strategy role.
• Some knowledge of government finance and the operation of fiscal events
• Well-developed communication, presentation, relationship management influencing and negotiation skills including an ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A high level of competence in budget management, planning, forecasting and risk identification combined with excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent technical accounting skills across a wide range of financial disciplines and a proven ability to apply them effectively.
• High credibility with senior colleagues and stakeholders and the ability to influence decision-making.
• The ability to analyse and communicate complex financial information in a clear and understandable way.
• Strategic and commercial skills gained from working in other specialist areas such as commercial, policy, IT, HR or delivery.

Salary - £52,500 - £60,635 + £5,000 accountancy allowance (Dependent on qualification status)

We are recruiting for a Director of Finance and Resources on behalf of an international membership organisation and charity for women's health, based in West London. The organisation has some exciting strategic opportunities and forward thinking plans and the role requires someone who is focussed and driven to support the organisation in developing and implementing them. You will be reporting directly into the CEO; this role will suit an ambitious and potentially innovative individual, with an appetite for taking a lead role in organisational change and with the interpersonal skills to support colleagues through this.

The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and will be required:

To lead, facilitate and ensure the implementation of the finance strategy of the organisation.
To take responsibility for governance and compliance matters and for setting up systems for financial control, effective planning, monitoring and evaluation to support the sustainability of the organisation.
To deliver a robust IT and HR service provision across the entire organisation.
To provide effective leadership of the Finance and Resources Team.
To ensure the operation runs smoothly and to budget and that any development / change projects are planned for implementation in a way in which all stakeholders can participate appropriately.
To liaise with and present to the Board and the SMT, leading on the development of the strategy.

This role requires someone who is business-minded with commercial acumen and who can apply these qualities in a charity setting.

An indepth job description is available upon submission of a relevent CV.

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

This position, as part of the senior leadership in the Group Finance Department, acts as a functional lead and expert in financial accounting with global responsibilities. The role encompasses responsibility for management oversight of key functional tasks in finance globally across Plan International countries.

You will ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting standards for Plan Worldwide reporting purposes and also compliance with donor reporting across our complex and demanding institutional donor portfolio, including USAID and the Uniform Guidance audit.

You will manage and develop the Group Financial reporting team whilst working in a technical matrix relationship with all Regional and Country finance positions to deliver on results.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit an individual with good leadership and influencing skills who has an ACA or equivalent professional qualification with significant post qualification experience. You will have a strong knowledge and experience of applying financial controls and you will ideally have experience in using SAP BPC and SAP’s Finance module.

It is essential that you can manage and prioritise multiple demands and tasks to meet deadlines. You will also be able to work well with others and demonstrate a high level of adaptability and cultural and contextual sensitivity.

To be successful in this role you will have the ability to work on your initiative and take ownership for the completion of tasks. You will be able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels whilst promoting continuous improvement, innovation and learning.

Location: Global Hub, Woking

Type of Role: 15-month fixed term maternity cover

Reports to: Director of Finance

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 2nd February

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.