The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has a fundamental story to tell: a story of a devastating genetic condition and the fight to lift the limits that people with cystic fibrosis (CF) currently face. We are fighting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by the condition. Our mission is to create a world where everyone living with cystic fibrosis will be able to look forward to a long, healthy life.

We are seeking an Interim Director of Finance and Resources, to join us in meeting this challenge by working to ensure the Trust’s long-term financial wellbeing and to optimise resources to help deliver maximum impact for people with cystic fibrosis. Embedding best practice and enabling innovative thinking to ensure that the finance and resources area is delivering an effective and efficient service. You will embrace the challenge of conflicting resource demands and a fast-changing external environment, exploring key areas such as impact reporting, commercial income generation and partnership working.

Supporting the vision, values and policies of the Trust, and enabling colleagues across the organisation to meet challenging objectives while also ensuring their well-being, you will lead and develop a high performing multidisciplinary team. You will play a vital role in developing the organisation’s long-term strategies, working closely with the Board of Trustees.

With oversight of a £15m budget, we are looking for a strong, corporate business leader operating at a senior level to help take the Cystic Fibrosis Trust forward on our exciting journey towards a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis. You will lead, direct, develop and be responsible for the Finance, IT, Facilities, HR/Organisation Development, Project Management and company secretarial functions, as well as working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and fellow Senior Leadership Team members. See the link below for full job description.

This role is based in our London office, but our flexible working policy means that you will be able to work from home regularly. Benefits include 30 days annual leave (pro rata).

6-month fixed-term contract

Based in HQ Aldgate, Central London with home working options

Preferably part-time position (21-28 hours per week) but full-time may be considered. Subject to experience.

Closing date: 19th June 2020

First round Interviews: week commencing 29th June

Second round interviews: week commencing 6th July

Start date: mid to late August (adoption leave cover and therefore subject to change depending on proceedings)

Our Head of Operations, Compliance & Finance role is a new senior management position in the IBD Registry that reflects both our fast growth and increasing maturity. The primary function of this role is the effective management, development and delivery of the key strategic business operations that underpin our work. The wide range of business operations including contracts and performance (grants, clients, suppliers and staff), compliance (data protection, client deliverables reporting, and pharmaceutical industry), staffing (from recruitment onwards) and finance (financial reporting and from budgets, both the main company budget and specific project budgets).  

You will be part of a small and growing and highly collaborative team, reporting directly to and working closely with the CEO.  You will support the CEO with critical operational reporting, in strategic development, taking delegated responsibility for team management and acting as deputy CEO when required.  You will be supported in your work with high-quality advice from our retained specialists in HR, Information Governance, Legal and Accountancy; and operationally within the team by team members who cover the day to day functions including financial and office management, and corporate and healthdata IT.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will be a delivery-focused problem-solver, both organised and adaptable, with massive attention to details and a practical hands-on style. You will have senior experience (broadly equivalent to director level) in finance, operations, people and compliance management and be confident and competent working with technical and data projects.  You will have a strong academic qualification record, including postgraduate qualifications in finance or business management. Ideally you will have come from the healthcare or pharmaceutical industries, or as an alternative from a highly-regulated sector where both data protection and delivery are critical. You may have gained your experience in a large consultancy or in running a business, in either case, your most important attributes will be your rigour in thinking, readiness to learn and your 'can do’ mindset. Above all, you need to believe in our mission and want to join us to make a difference: our small team makes a big difference in IBD across the UK and this needs to be more than ‘just a job’ for you.

DURING COVID19

All our staff are working from home currently due to COVID-19, and all interviews will be held by video (MS Teams).  We have successfully recruited and onboarded two staff members entirely remotely recentlt, so please don;t be deterred - we know it works!  Please see our Role Pack for full details of the remote interview process.

This is a very exciting time for Keychange. Following the strategic remodelling and disposal of some of our property portfolio we will be in receipt of a capital sum for the re-development, purchase and build of new care and support communities.

Our mission is to Create Caring Communities, which demonstrate our Christian Values, Ethos and Behaviours.

Keychange currently operate eleven care home communities for older people and two housing communities for homeless young people. These communities are located across England.

In addition Keychange has recently adopted a new strategic action plan which sets out a clear direction for growth, expansion, improving quality and sustainability. New opportunities will include acquiring new properties and partners, expanding our services into outreach and community programmes, as well as celebrating the charity’s 100 years of operating in 2020. Established in 1920 Keychange is a charity and company limited by guarantee and is led by a Board of Trustees, who govern the Charity in terms of strategy, policies, legal duties, quality and sustainability.

Head of Finance, Keychange is a Christian Charity, Creating Caring Communities.

This is a Senior Leadership role to develop and lead our Finance Strategy for day to day operations as well as our mission and business expansion and sustainability.

Keychange currently provides eleven Care Communities for older people and two Housing Communities for Homeless younger people, all across England.

We are looking for an experienced finance lead to work closely with the CEO, senior colleagues, finance team, managers and trustees to strengthen our existing financial processes and to develop new business plans and opportunities.

This post has an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal, active Christian faith

For full Role Description and Person Specification and Application form please email us as below

Closing Date for applications 12noon Monday 22nd June 2020

Initial Date for Interviews 1st and 2nd July 2020.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

If you are a high calibre leader with experience of working in a supported housing project, this is an amazing opportunity to take the helm of a forward-thinking organisation that is changing lives.  

About Us

Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services (WHWR) is a vital resource for women and families in Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, offering a safe haven away from domestic violence and abuse.

We provide ensuite bedrooms to women and children for up to four months at a time to enable a break from their situation or to allow them to start building a new life away from an abusive or violent relationship or home environment.

Our refuge is a private, secure women and children only space. We collect residents from an agreed location and bring them to the refuge to ensure that abusive partners or family members cannot know where they are. Once safe, we provide accommodation, practical and emotional support and help with benefits, schooling and even healthcare to make sure that our residents view their time with us as positive and affirming. 

We are currently looking for a CEO to lead our organisation and ensure that we continue to provide exceptional services to those who need us.  

The Benefits

- Salary of £32,878 per annum
- Oversee services that are making a huge difference to the lives of women and children 
- Supportive and welcoming environment
- Lead and develop an engaged team who are passionate about what they do

You will have the opportunity to influence the future of our organisation and ensure that we’re able to empower and support victims of domestic violence for as long as we are needed.

Women from all cultures, races, classes, sexualities, ages and levels of ability experience domestic violence and abuse. We are committed to ensuring that they can live safe, equal lives that are free of violence - if you can help us achieve our vision, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As our CEO, you will oversee the management and co-ordination of our services, ensuring that we provide exceptional support to families experiencing domestic violence.

In this important role, you will lead, inspire and support staff and volunteers to perform to the best of their ability and deliver services in line with good practice guidelines and legislation. 

You will ensure that we continue to provide a haven for women and children in need and build partnerships with external agencies to effectively respond to domestic violence issues. 

Reporting to the Board, you will: 

- Take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation 
- Negotiate new agreements and contracts for our services and facilities 
- Assist the Board of Trustees to manage finances on a strategic level 
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement

About You

To join us as our CEO, you will need experience of the following:

- Working in a supported housing project
- Organisational leadership and line managing staff
- Income generation
- Promoting the rights of women
- Financial planning and management
- Developing and managing administrative systems and processes
- Engaging and managing external stakeholders

Knowledge of the below is also essential: 

- The issues facing women and children who have experienced domestic violence and abuse as defined by the Home Office
- The relevance and importance of policies and procedures in service delivery
- The legislation, policies and developments in this field of work
- The impact that working with this client group has on staff and volunteers

You will also require a degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience) and a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.  

Please note, it is WHWR’s policy that applicants should have objective distance in their work and not have been service users of WHWR or other domestic abuse services within the five years prior to their application.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only. (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

Other organisations may call this role Managing Director, MD, Head of Operations, Head of Services, Director of Supported Housing, Head of Charity, Executive Director, or Charity Director. 

Webrecruit and Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are seeking your next challenge as our CEO, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Financial Support Officer

Vacancy Reference Number: PLA00645
Grade: SO2 - £33,759 - £34,986
Contract Type: Temporary- Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Number of Posts: 2
Hours per week:35

Benefits and Allowances

Our existing terms, conditions and benefits are currently under review.

Role Purpose

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you get job satisfaction from helping the vulnerable achieve successful outcomes? If so, one of our Financial Support Officer roles may be for you.

Tower Hamlets Council is looking to recruit 2x Financial Support Officers to contribute to the meaningful work of the Tackling Poverty Programme. Tackling Poverty is a Mayoral priority and the programme was created to help alleviate the high poverty levels within the borough. The posts are being offered on a 1-year fixed term contract basis.

You will work with some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents to improve their circumstances. Using a holistic approach, you will identify all areas where support is required and where this support cannot be provided in-house i.e. specialist law advice, you will ensure referrals to appropriate organisations are made.

Using council systems, you will proactively contact vulnerable residents whom are identified as having rent arrears or being in financial crisis. You will have proven experience in carrying out income and budgeting assessments, and where gaps in benefit entitlements are identified, assistance to claim will be offered. This will predominately be Universal Credit and Discretionary Housing Payment applications but help to claim all welfare support will be offered. Knowledge of different financial and non-financial support options is required.

It is essential that you have experience in delivering advice and assistance in either benefits, debt or homelessness advice or a very similar discipline. It is also essential that you have a proven track record of providing beneficial 1-1 support to the vulnerable on a varying number of issues.

Occasionally we identify the opportunity for a benefit up-take campaign that we would like the financial support officers to lead on. 

We are very proud of our diverse, inclusive borough and we are looking for likeminded diverse and inclusive individuals to join our workforce. If you believe you have the necessary experience and you are genuinely passionate about helping others, please do apply as we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

To identify and proactively support the most vulnerable households in the borough who may be experiencing issues such as risk of homelessness and debt using council systems.

To carry out budgeting and income maximisation assessments using the Benefits and Budgeting calculator and support households to make applications for Discretionary Housing Payments and other grants available.

To carry out a wide range of duties that support the delivery of the overall Tackling Poverty Programme

Additional Information

All applications should be made via our online application system, no CVs or alternative forms of applications are accepted. 

Closing date: 07/06/2020

Interview Dates: 23/06/2020 and 24/06/2020

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams 

This is a fixed term contract for one year.

Willingness to work outside of contracted hours in the evenings and weekends subject to notice.

To comply with the requirement to carry out a DBS check on this role.

Application Details

This post is open to the following types of applicants: Redeployees/ Internal/ External

If this role is available to Internal employees only, this will include agency workers but does not include independent contractors or Skills Match trainees

All applications should be made via our online application system, no CV’s or alternative forms of applications are accepted.

Internal employees should apply via the council's Intranet. External applicants apply via the Council's website.

• Director of Finance (Permanent)
• Education – Multiple Academy Trust (MAT)
• North East London
• c£70,000-75,000 plus benefits

This is a great role for someone with MAT/Education experience, either proven at the FD/CFO level or seeking a more senior role from a larger organisation.

We are currently only progressing applications from candidates possessing previous experience of having worked in a MAT or the wider education sector.

Reporting to the CEO and overseeing Finance, the Director of Finance has responsibility for ensuring the governance in support of the 5 academies and 2 nurseries in the group (combined c£17m T/O).

Key accountabilities

Strategic leadership and performance management

• Provide vision, strategic direction and leadership in the planning, management and development of effective Finance operations across the group;
• Ensuring that financial governance is fit for the purposes of an expanding Multi-Academy Trust and that appropriate planning is in place to meet the needs of the organisation over a rolling 5-year horizon; and
• Holding full accountability to the Board for the performance and compliance of financial systems and processes.

Operational leadership

• Ensuring that CHAT meets its legal, corporate and statutory responsibilities relating to financial governance through advice, direction and support to the Board and CEO;
• Working with the leadership team to ensure that the revenues and resources are managed efficiently and cost-effectively in support of educational and organisational objectives;
• Leading and developing an effective, high-performing Finance team;
• Delivering the annual audited accounts for all companies under the umbrella; and
• Coaching and supporting Headteachers and other budget holders in the effective management of their finances.

To discuss the role in more detail and request the candidate pack, please contact Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners directly or quickly apply via this advert.

Key Timings:

• Application deadline: Sunday 28th June

• Interviews: weeks commencing 6th & 13th July

My client is a progressive Housing Association who is looking to recruit a permanent accountant. Your main duties as part of a small finance team will be to provide a comprehensive accounting and finance service to the rest of the business.

You will be expected to work closely with the Finance Director and rest of the senior team supporting them with all financial and business information on new projects and any ad hoc business ideas and proposals.

This is a great opportunity for a part qualified accountant to be part of a supportive and challenging team

Blood Cancer UK is looking for a Head of Digital Services to lead our digital products and develop a product driven approach across the organisation for a 12-month fixed term contract.

We want to reach as many people affected by blood cancer as possible and to provide the best possible digital products and services. This is more important than ever, given the impact that Covid-19 has had on our community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engaging, experienced and driven Product Lead, Website Manager or Digital Marketing Manager who is seeking an opportunity to progress their career and make a positive difference in the lives of those affected by blood cancer.

If you think this position is right for you, we welcome your application in the form of your current cv and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements of this role.

The closing date for this exciting opportunity is:

9am on Thursday 18 June 2020.

Please note that all applications will be reviewed on receipt and if a successful candidate is appointed, we may bring forward the closing date of this role at our discretion

• Director of Finance needed for a Social Enterprise Not for Profit Organisation
• This is a permanent opportunity based in Oldham

About Our Client

Future Directions are a dynamic social enterprise who provide innovative care for people who require social care packages. They are value driven organisation who have a strong presence in the North of England. The company values and ethos are to make a real difference to people lives. Recently achieved outstanding by CQC. Turnover has grown from £9million to £20million, all whilst developing their company values.

Future Directions are constantly finding ways to adapt and grow, all in line with ambitions growth plans. They are now looking for a dynamic Finance Director to support them on this journey.

Alongside all the other achievements, Future Directions have also recently won Skills for Care award for best employer over 250 staff.

Job Description

The key responsibilities required by the Finance Director are:

• You will provide strategic leadership to the Finance function building and developing a robust finance function
• This will be achieved by leading on continuous improvement, addressing systems and delivering insightful reporting to support the growth plans
• This role requires a collaborative approach and a team player, who can work with all departments of the business forming strong internal relationships based on their shared vision to improve people's lives.
• You will be a board member and an integral member of the Senior Management team supporting on providing an excellent service across Future Directions
• Required to be the lead on; Finance, IT and Payroll and helping develop successful teams
• Responsible for implementing the strategic direction and to prioritise the financial sustainability of Future Directions
• Work as an effective member of the board to develop the future strategy, plan, challenge and monitor as required
• Ensure the operational and financial accountability of Future Directions through accounting and financial systems controls

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in applying for the role of Finance Director will be:

• Qualified Accountant
• Desire to work in the social care sector and share Future Directions shared values and ethos
• To be successful you will live out Future Directions values and by doing so make a real difference to people's lives
• Ability and experience developing finance and other teams
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement across all levels
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning, financial systems
• Ability to work in complex environments whilst driving strategic plans
• Ability to contribute at Director level and present to a Board
• Positive outlook and attitude and desire to constantly make a tangible difference
• Confirmed interview date of April 14th

What's on Offer

£60,000 - £68,500 DOE + Free Parking + Great social enterprise company + Benefits + Social Enterprise / Not for Profit Sector

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: MPCY14088548Z

Sentebale is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Finance and Compliance on a permanent, full time basis. Sentebale was founded in 2006 by The Duke of Sussex from the British Royal family and Prince Seeiso from the Lesotho Royal family. This brilliant and inspiring charity works with vulnerable children and young people from Lesotho and Botswana.

The Head of Finance and Compliance will be responsible for global oversight of finance and compliance functions in London, Lesotho and Botswana, including day to day finance, financial reporting to senior management and the UK Board, financial governance and risk management.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Contribute to the charity's strategy and policy development (working closely with other members of the finance team, the CEO, Lesotho and Botswana office and the Board of Trustees).
• Ensure regular reports are submitted from the Lesotho and Botswana office, including all relevant management information and donor reports Assess suitability and effectiveness of financial controls and oversee a programme of continuous improvement.
• Support programmes, fundraising and finance staff in Lesotho, Botswana and London to create accurate and equitable donor budgets.
• Work with the COO to design and implement an internal audit function which is appropriate to the organisation and establishes a culture of minimum standards and continuous improvement.
• Draft detailed annual budgets and consolidated cash flow statements for review by the COO.
• Consolidate financials from Lesotho, Botswana and US, reporting to the COO.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasts
• Draft statutory financial statements, annual returns and liaise with auditors (UK, US, Lesotho, Botswana).
• Monitor and implement general statutory requirements (e.g. risk assessments, reserves policies etc).
• Maintain all tax registrations and submissions.
• Work with the Finance leads in Lesotho and Botswana to ensure that financial processes are followed and accurate monthly reports are received.
• Maintain up-to-date records of legal compliance in Lesotho, Botswana and UK.

The organisation:

The Sentebale London team is hosted in the offices of The & Partnership in the Fitzrovia District. It is a small, friendly team committed to flexible and family friendly working - all staff contribute to the overall goals of the charity and support each other as best they can. The Head of Finance and Compliance needs to be willing to work across a wide range of tasks. They will work in a dynamic environment to enable the charity to achieve its wide-ranging goals.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have experience of managing financial systems, including setting and managing budgets, management accounts and cash flow, etc.
• Have charity experience (ideally within international development) preferred.
• Have a strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory environment for UK charities.
• Have strong analysis and report-writing skills
• Have the experience of the long-term financial and business planning, strategic planning and development of an organisation.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate staff.
• Have a first-class ability to prepare year-end accounts and annual budgets.

The closing date for applications is 14^th June with first stage interviews taking place on the 23^rd June . Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

The Marylebone Project is one of the largest women’s hostels in the UK for women affected by homelessness. Those we support are often affected by substance misuse, unemployment, domestic violence and mental health issues. Whatever their story, we aim for the same ending; self-esteem, employment and independent living. We do this by providing shelter, education and employment opportunities, spiritual space and events in a welcoming and secure environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal sensitively with people
• experience of data entry and finance systems
• good organisational and communication skills 
• the ability to work under pressure

As part of the admin team, this role plays an active part in ensuring the team can deliver the various functions of the department and you therefore may be required to cover for other members of the team in the service assistant role and reception. This successful candidate will need to be a strong team player, who is willing to get stuck in and happy to help where needed.

For more information, please see the job description and person specification. 

ROLE: Senior Finance Manager (multiple vacancies)

SALARY: Band 8a £50,575 - £56,490 *

LOCATION: South London

SECTOR: Public Sector, Healthcare

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

TYPE: Full-time, Permanent

*inclusive of HCAS

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.

The Trust’s experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon. They are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where every one of the 3600 members of staff is valued. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team. Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.

The financial management division is currently recruiting three Senior Finance Managers to join their team and manage specialist divisions such as Corporate Services, Women and Children, Surgery, IT and Facilities.

Senior Finance Manager Job Overview:

• To act as the principal financial advisor integrated into the management team of the Corporate / Clinical Directorates to which the post-holder is aligned, including making a significant contribution to the business planning and financial monitoring processes.
• To produce a monthly financial position that has integrity, accuracy, analysis and contains all financial information relevant to the directorate, supporting both the Directorate and the Trust in achieving its financial objectives.
• To produce monthly variance analysis for the Directorates so that this can be used to take corrective action where appropriate. Enable them to understand the whole financial picture, including SLR, activity and income information.
• Business Case Production, where required to provide financial input into the preparation of Directorate or Trust wide business cases, working with both financial and operational managers.

Senior Finance Manager Person Specification:

This person will hold a professional qualification in accountancy (CCAB) and will be able to provide evidence of continuously developing by having relevant post-qualification experience or significant management accounting experience in a large, complex organisation (NHS experience is beneficial but not essential). Business partnering is a key element of the role so this person must demonstrate strong communication/people skills, the ability to present analysis and influence budget holders.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust’s values are to always be professional, compassionate, respectful and safe. It is important that the Senior Finance Manager’s values are in line with these expectations and that they are able to communicate well and work with people at all levels of the organisation.

Senior Finance Manager Salary and Benefits:

• Band 8a £50,575 - £56,490 * (*inclusive of HCAS)

• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement raises to 33 days with service)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent training, learning and development opportunities
• Generous pension scheme (including 20.68% employer contribution and a tiered system of employee contribution depending on your salary from 5% to 14.5%)
• Subsidised on-site nursey and childcare vouchers
• A comprehensive staff health and well-being programme including an on-site gym
• Health services discounts (retail, holidays, entertainment and restaurants)
• Season ticket loan

If you would like to find out more information about the opportunities, the Trust and to receive the full job description please contact Brooke Cooper at Allen Lane.

I am currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Finance Manager to work for an innovative new national health charity. This is an ongoing part time (23 -26 hours per week) temporary role.

Finance responsibilities:
Ensure appropriate financial controls are defined and adhered to
Maintain the finance system ensuring all transactions are accurate and up to date
Ensure the balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a timely and regular basis
Manage the fund accounts ensuring restricted funds are accurately reported and spent in accordance with the donor wishes
Cash management and regular cash flow reporting
Maintain the asset register
Account manage the bank and other external services as relevant
Provide financial support for the grant giving process
Lead on the development of the annual budget and on-going business planning
Preparation of monthly management accounts and Board reporting
Manage the annual audit including planning, liaising with auditors and co-ordination of the Annual Report
Work with Budget Holders to ensure they understand their responsibilities and assist them with managing their budgets
Assist with grant funding applications and on-going reporting
Provide procurement support to the organisation General responsibilities
Support, and work effectively with, the Operations and Compliance Manager
Essentials:
Qualified or Part-qualified CCAB
Experience of overall financial management of a growing organisation
Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage a high-volume workload and manage conflicting priorities
Able to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a busy working environment
Comfortable working autonomously and proactively, alongside being a strong team player
High standard of computer literacy with experience of managing a finance system

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this essential role, please apply online or contact Sekai today!

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Financial Controller/Head of Finance for this Well-established Charity based in Kent

You will hold a full formal accounting qualification (eg ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or otherwise qualified through substantial experience.

Location: Kent
Salary: £50,000pa
You will be involved in the following:

* Manage, mentor and develop the Finance Manager and 2 other finance staff
* Strategic oversight of financial systems and processes including but not limited to production of monthly management accounts and relevant financial reports and maintaining up to date policies and procedures.
* Responsible for the Group Budget and Finance Function overseeing and supporting the management of the annual budget including departmental budgets
* Effective day to day control of accounting function including payroll, cash-flow management, invoicing and debt management
* Ensure effective financial reporting to CEO, whilst overseeing all charitable accounts and investments.
* Prepare monthly management accounts.
* Assist in the preparation of the annual year-end financial statements.
* Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
* Co-ordinate the payroll function.
* Ensure compliance with relegation legislation.
* Prepare and submit VAT returns.
* Manage the finance team budget.
* Continuously improve the finance department
* Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported in a timely and accurate manor.
* Manage and report on cash flow.
* Develop and document financial processes to maintain and strength internal controls.
* Liaising with external and internal auditors, insurance brokers, investment advisors, HMRC, bankers and pension providers.
* Assist in the cost modelling of new and existing services.
* Assist budget holders in understanding their management accounts and provide training where necessary.
* Attend and participate as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.
* To performance manage the team including operational performance, individual performance reviews, managing sickness, absence, capability and disciplinary.
* Take an active role in relation to own Personal and Continuous Professional Development including attending regular, line manager reviews, appraisal and planning own training and development needs through the use of the CPD file and process.
* Ensure that all policies and procedures that relate to employment are read and understood. Policies may be revised for time to time so it is your duty to ensure you regularly review policies and procedures.
* Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time. The duties may be changed and/or varied to meet changing circumstances at the discretion of Management.