Red Rose Recovery is exclusively recruiting for a strong dynamic leader to drive forward and create a culture to support the ethos of the organisation and provide value based, clear and mission-driven strategic leadership to both Red Rose Recovery (RRR) and the Lancashire User Forum (LUF). 

You will have responsibility for the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure, financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.You will ensure financial sustainability and growth and be responsible for the delivery of the strategic plan.You will lead an organisation where teamwork is essential but where individual skills and co-production leadership equally need fostering. You’ll act an ambassador for the organisation and inspire the organisation and drive progress with the same determination and compassion demonstrated in our operational delivery.

OUR VALUES

• Hope- inspiring people to believe that sustainable recovery is possible for everyone.
• Commitment - working passionately to improve the lives of those in recovery.
• Respect - judging and valuing people for who they are and where they are going, not what they have been.
• Community - connecting people together, make recover a reality for the whole community.
• Transformation - changes the lives of those in recovery. 
• Legacy – building sustainable recovery for service users, families and communities.

YOU WILL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are strongly committed to the aims and ethos of RRR and the LUF and have a desire to bring about positive change in the lives of people in recovery.
• You have proven success in working closely with ambitious Management Teams and/or Boards.
• You are fun, warm, approachable, energetic, confident, outgoing, creative, empathetic, determined, ambitious, flexible, resilient, discreet, organised and professional.
• You are confident in presenting to large groups and contributing influentially in meetings.
• You have the capacity to be flexible and innovative in the changing circumstances of a small but wide-reaching charity.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Working strategically with the Board of Trustees to deliver our ambitious strategy, identifying opportunities for further growth.
• Ensuring all staff understand and embody the organisation’s mission, strategy, culture and values, so that everyone is supported and equipped to perform to the highest level and meet the fullness of their potential.
• Managing the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure and financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.
• Providing line management to the Senior Leadership Team and ensure it is a well-run organisation where colleagues feel valued and able to work effectively. 
• Ensuring there are clear lines of accountability and responsibility across the team which foster and maintain effective working relationships for the organisation.
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, potential funders, corporate partners and agencies.
• Leading internal communications strategy to ensure that RRR’s values are lived day-to- day, and potential for sharing and learning is maximised across the organisation. 
• Acting as an ambassador for RRR, networking widely to build new and existing strategic relationships. 
• Ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities and maintain a proactive relationship with the Chair and Trustee Board, supporting them to fulfil their duties and legal and other responsibilities for the proper governance of RRR and the LUF.
• Ensuring full and accurate reporting including the preparation of an annual report and financial accounts, making returns to Charities Commission and reporting back at the AGM.

YOU’LL HAVE 

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience gained in a professional environment.
• Experience of working at operational & strategic levels and driving success across organisations and partnerships.
• Excellent leadership skills, line management experience, and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams to deliver results.
• Experience in dealing with multiple tasks, sensitivities and challenges at the same time.
• A track record of driving quality and innovation and encouraging enterprise in others. 
• Excellent all-round communication skills and relationship management abilities.
• Knowledge and ability to run an organisation that is compliant with all regulatory and statutory obligations, and which is financially stable.
• Proven track record of securing new business in a tough financial climate.
• Willingness to travel locally across the Lancashire and North West region and nationally as required.

The Role

The Managing Director of the The Camden Society will provide a high quality service for people with a learning disability. In order to do this successfully a comprehensive knowledge of the learning disability sector and how to navigate its challenges is required.

An acute commercials awareness will ensure The Camden Society carry out their strategic vision and successfully manage the subsidiaries overall performance. The Managing Director will need to assess, analyse and manage risk to ensure compliance. They will be accountable for adherence to all internal and external policies and legal frameworks.

The Managing Director will deliver strong leadership by effectively coaching their operational team in best practice, setting clear objectives and providing professional development.

The Camden Society covers Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Warwickshire.

Leeds Castle is a leading international tourism destination with a turnover of around £12m a year.  It has an established accommodation, hospitality and events business.  To meet the charitable objectives of preserving this heritage site we must continue to develop in the competitive and fast-moving leisure and tourism sector.  A vacancy has arisen for an experienced, forward thinking Finance Director who can operate in this demanding and challenging environment

About Leeds Castle Foundation

Leeds Castle is a former Royal palace, with a substantially intact medieval complex and Tudor and late Georgian additions, all of which was substantially refurbished during the 1920s.  It was left by its last private owner to the Leeds Castle Foundation in 1974, who manage the building today. The business activities of the castle fall into a number of different categories; day visitors (we welcome over 600,000 visitors every year) and the associated catering and retail operations, conferences, weddings and hospitality functions.  We also have a number of holiday cottages, bed and breakfast accommodation and  a  ‘Glamorous Camping’ or Glamping site.

The Finance Director, supported by an Accountant and Finance Team  (6) is responsible for overseeing all Finance functions throughout Leeds Castle Foundation and Leeds Castle Enterprises in line with current legislation and good practice, as well as fully participating in all board level and management activities.  The role also acts as Company Secretary to LCE and Secretary to the LCF.

Firstsite is a contemporary visual arts organisation based in a stunning, award winning gallery in Colchester, Essex.  Since opening in 2011, Firstsite has welcomed over a million visitors. Firstsite has established its reputation for being an art gallery of regional and national importance especially through its work bringing internationally significant artworks to very diverse audiences.

This pivotal role, working closely with the Director and the broader senior management team, you will support Firstsite’s business planning and lead on its financial strategy. You will lead on all governance, contractual, financial and treasury arrangements. You will be responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the finance team and the finances of Firstsite, ensuring a proactive financial support service across all aspects of the organisation.

In particular, the Finance Director will take a leading role in producing, maintaining and reviewing the four-year financial model to support the delivery of our strategic aims.  Producing annual budgets and regular forecasts – this will include a priority on ensuring the rapid improvements of our income generation performance across commercial activity.

To succeed in this role, you will be fully qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA and will demonstrate extensive financial expertise and business acumen, with experience in leadership roles at director or senior manager level. You will have excellent analytical skills and be proficient in communicating financial data to a broad range of stakeholders.

Please note that Firstsite is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recognises the great benefit in having a diverse workforce with different backgrounds.

Intelligent Working   

Our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a balanced lifestyle and we offer flexible working arrangements which could include, annualised hours, early or late starts to fit around other commitments, shorter working days, etc.  We are happy to discuss your own requirements in more detail, should that be of interest.

Firstsite’s commitment to inclusion   

We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our objectives. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective, are important to us.

At Firstsite, we recognise that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand and appreciate that those with experience who have taken a career break still have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which helps us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the firm to help you best integrate into the working environment.

Applying with a disability   

Firstsite is proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

How to apply for this role

To apply for the role, please send your cv and a covering letter – no more than two sides of A4 that states how your qualifications, experience and skills match the criteria listed in the job description.

Please send applications with a completed Equal Opportunities Form, available via our website.

Deadline for applications is 5:00pm, 20th January 2020.

We are looking for a part-time Finance Director, based in our office in London, overseeing the work of the Finance Officer in a newly restructured department.

Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music, with a membership of 3,700+ music groups, comprising around 200,000 hobby musicians. We support members with practical services to help them run their groups, and with artistic development opportunities; we run meetings and events for them; we celebrate their achievements and speak on their behalf to partners and policy makers.

The Finance Director post is an integral part of the charity’s senior management team, working closely with the Chief Executive and the senior management team, helping us shape the strategy for this thriving charity and ensuring it has the financial systems and resources to deliver that strategy.

The role will line-manage the (4dpw) Finance Officer who runs the day to day financial accounting processes.

Making Music is seeking to appoint a qualified (ACA or ACCA) accountant with experience in a senior financial management role and of managing a finance operation and finance staff.

We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills, with recent experience with Sage and Quickbooks software, and with experience of managing charity accounts, including charitable groups, and preparing accounts in accordance with SORP guidelines.

This post is for 2 days a week (15 hrs) and can be worked flexibly. Salary £45k pro rata (=£18k a year for 2 days per week).

We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community and all kinds of individuals. Please let us know if you need this job information - or would like to apply for the job - in a different format.

Please download the job information and apply with your CV and a letter by 8am on Monday 27 January 2020. Interviews will be on Thursday 30 January in London. You will hear by 5pm on Tuesday 28 January if we would like to interview you.

Package includes 33 days’ annual leave per annum pro rata inclusive of public and bank holidays, health care plan, contributory pension, life assurance, relocation allowance and professional subscriptions by negotiation.

Are you passionate about seeing transformation in the lives of young people?

We are looking for a qualified accountant who wants to put their Christian faith into practice to lead our ambitious charity to grow and develop, maximising opportunities to diversify our income streams so we can deliver more mission.

YMCA Norfolk is a forward-thinking Christian faith-based charity delivering prevention and crisis support across housing, youth work, education, family and community support services.

We are seeking a strategic thinker with great people and financial management skills who has experience of working in a finance-related role at a senior management level, with experience in commercial and/or social housing sectors desirable, but not essential.

Along with the rest of the senior management team, you will live out and enhance the Christian ethos of the organisation. You will take the lead on strategic financial and business planning, as well as governance as Company Secretary. You will also provide strategic oversight for ICT and GDPR.

Due to the nature and context of this role, an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 applies, therefore applicants will be expected to be able to demonstrate their active Christian faith.

For further details and to apply, please download an application form from our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 3rd February 2020.
Interview date: Wednesday, 12th February 2020.

YMCA Norfolk welcomes applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which it works.

YMCA Norfolk is a Registered Charity No. 801606, Company No. 2067523.

Horatio’s Garden charity is looking to appoint an experienced charity Finance Director to its growing, committed and friendly team. We are looking for a dynamic, fully qualified accountant who can bring outstanding financial management skills and experience from the charitable sector.

Based at the charity’s head office in Salisbury you will become part of the Senior Management team and develop the finance department to meet the needs of the growing charity. You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time and the role has great scope to help the team to further improve the lives of people affected by spinal injuries all over the UK. The charity currently has four gardens open, one in construction, one in capital appeal and one in planning. The vision is to have thriving Horatio’s Gardens in all the UK’s eleven spinal injury centres.

The role is for 2/3 days a week. Remuneration dependent on experience.

The main responsibilities will be:

• Providing the financial secretariat to the Board of Trustees
• Supporting the team managers with reliable and timely financial information and analysis
• Working with the senior management team contributing to the strategic planning and financial management of the charity
• Developing the financial systems and procedures
• Setting and implement budgets and financial plans
• Management of the year-end audit process and preparation of annual statutory accounts compliant with the regulations for registered charities
• Managing the financial team and ensuring the correct skill set and resources are employed 
• Maintaining and developing the charity’s finance procedures, controls and policies
• Ensuring that the charity meets all financial, legal and statutory requirements
• Responsibility for VAT for the charity and trading company 
• Monitoring and controlling cost-effectiveness to ensure value for money. 
• Overseeing charity’s IT provision 
• Ensuring the organisation is fully and appropriately insured
• Making sure financial archives are appropriately retained and stored
• Communicating effectively with team on a regular basis ensuring information is clear, accurate and timely 
• Promote and adhere to the organisation’s culture and values.
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Undertaking any other task commensurate with the job purpose, or allocated by the trustees on an ad hoc or continuing basis to ensure that all financial functions of the charity are performed 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential requirements:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent 
• Fully qualified with a recognised accountancy body 
• Extensive experience in charity finance and accounting practices to senior level
• Experience of providing financial overview to boards and executive committees 
• Exceptional levels of integrity and professional judgement. 
• A proven track record of managing a team and supporting colleagues
• Ability and skills to be hands on when required
• Outstanding IT competency and experience of wide range of IT based systems  
• Previous responsibility for managing VAT, PAYE and NIC 
• Ability to take initiative with creative thinking to develop systems to meet the evolving needs of the team
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Patience and great people skills to give clear financial support to office and operational staff
• Ability to present in a professional manner
• Proficient in use of ICT, MS Office (including strong excel skills) and knowledge of Sage Business Accounting and Sage Payroll
• A commitment to deliver to individual and organisational targets. 
• Commitment to continuous improvement including own professional development. 
• Willingness to be flexible and dynamic as the organisation needs change.

Due to the nature of this post it is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), criminal records check.

Please apply with a covering letter and CV by 5th February 2020

• Great and unique opportunity to join this exciting conservation charity.
• Strategic role to add commercial value and lead on all aspects of finance.

About Our Client

Every day TCV works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone - communities where our activities have a lasting impact on people's health, prospects and outdoor places.

We recognise that each community and the people living there have different needs. Whether improving wellbeing, conserving a well-loved outdoor space or bringing people together to promote social cohesion and combat loneliness, TCV works together with communities to deliver practical solutions to the real life challenges they face.

For 60 years we have adapted our work with volunteers to reflect the changing needs of communities in the UK and, by giving people a sense of purpose and belonging, we have empowered them to take control of their lives and outdoor spaces for the benefit of all.

Whilst our activities vary, our inclusive approach has remained consistent; bringing people and places together to create happy, healthy and connected communities for everyone.

Job Description

As Finance Director you will provide strategic support to the CEO and input to the Board, whilst ensuring the organisation's financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.

As Finance Director you will a key part of the TCV Leadership Team which is responsible for delivering TCV's strategy.

You will have overall responsibility for the organisation's financial planning, monitoring and performance and advises the Board, Chief Executive and Leadership Team on financial matters in support of TCV's work to connect people and green spaces.

Key ares of delivery will include:

• Lead the financial planning, monitoring and performance to advise and report to the Board, Chief Executive and Leadership Team on all financial matters, including financial controls, investments, reserves, forecasting, and systems.
• Business development - responsible for overseeing the income generation pipeline process and accountable for preparing the monthly position summary.
• Lead the production of the Annual Statutory Report and Accounts, notes, supporting schedules and audit files.
• Recommend changes to the CEO that will improve TCV's financial performance and financial controls by reviewing accounting procedures and processes.
• Oversee compliance and reporting to HM Revenue and Customs for tax and VAT.
• Fulfil the role of Company Secretary, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance and accurate reporting to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships such as the bank, auditors, insurance brokers and those not directly linked such as key funders/supporters.
• Lead on the annual budget planning process, including trend and budget analysis.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with relevant accounting standards and group procedures are followed.
• Attend Audit and Risk Committee meetings and liaise with the ARC Chair regarding financial controls, audits and ad hoc issues.
• Lead the Head of IT to oversee TCV's IT and Risk & Compliance functions.
• Lead the Payroll and Property functions.
• Ensure TCV has adequate insurance cover managing and considering the balance of cost and quality of the annual insurance renewals.
• Be the organisational lead for the TCV fleet.

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidates will need to be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Experience of working in a finance and audit environment, for a large organisation.
• Experience of leading and developing teams
• Hold an accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)
• A track record of preparing statutory accounts, management accounts, and other financial reports.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and to produce practical solutions.
• Experience of working with teams outside of core finance, preferably including leadership team level.
• Regular travel across the UK will be required (Head office is based in Doncaster)

Core Skills and Knowledge

• Communicating Effectively - Understands and manages the emotional impact of messages powerfully and appropriately. Is able to articulate highly complex concepts to others in a meaningful and relevant way. Is a role model, creating positive personal impact and employee engagement.
• Delivering Results - Role models leadership and understands how people deliver value to the organisation and how to maximise that value. Identifies, prioritises and develops the people capabilities needed to deliver the business strategy. Creates an environment in which recognising and developing talent is seen as a fundamental to managing the business. Has a high level of self awareness and a significant positive impact on others.
• Working effectively as One Team - Knows and understands the overall operating model for the business to leverage performance and maximise business results and customer satisfaction. Works together with peers to share knowledge, challenge appropriately and deliver leadership excellence.
• Understanding TCV and the Strategy - Has a thorough understanding of TCV's strategy, understands the complexity, diversity, strengths and weaknesses of TCV and how to leverage the organisation and resources in order to deliver strategic goals.
• Building Effective Relationships - Is able to lead strategically significant negotiations and relationships on behalf of TCV, and deliver the best outcomes for the organisation, beneficiaries, stakeholders and volunteers.
• Managing Change and Innovation - Drives and defines transformational change to achieve strategic objectives and sets out a clear business case and vision for change that inspires and engages others. Creates a culture in which creativity is actively encouraged by leaders. Leads by example and role models innovation by constantly striving to improve our customer and volunteer experience.
• Valuing Diversity and Integrity - Works continuously to improve working practices to ensure fairness, inclusion and respect. Ensures diverse experiences are used fully in developing new opportunities. Embraces and champions TCV values and ethical standards with integrity and is recognised as a direct and truthful leader.
• Leading People and Building Talent & Capability - Role models leadership and understands how people deliver value to the organisation and how to maximise that value. Identifies, prioritises and develops the people capabilities needed to deliver the business strategy. Creates an environment in which recognising and developing talent is seen as a fundamental to managing the business.

What's on Offer

The package on offer for the successful Finance Director candidate is as follows:

• Salary £62,400- £65,000 per annum depending upon relevant experience
• Car or £5000 car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• 31 days annual leave plus bank 8 bank holidays
• 5% Employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (x2 annual salary)

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: MPCY14067914Z

Interim Strategic Finance Director (6-9 months)

Full time with flexibility

Family for Every Child is global alliance of local civil society organisations working together to improve the lives of vulnerable children around the world.

We influence national, regional and global decision-makers to implement positive change to child protection policies and services, with a specific focus on children being cared for in a safe family environment.

We use our common voices, based on our own diverse contexts and experiences, to reach a common goal.

Family for Every Child is at a critical stage in its development and during 2020, we aim to develop our next strategy and financial plan for the four year period from 2021. As part of this process we are completing an external evaluation with Members of the Alliance and updating our Theory of Change and thematic priorities. We are also completing a deep dive on our fundraising performance and strategy to inform the new financial plan.

The Interim Strategic Finance Director, working closely with colleagues as part of the Leadership Team, will have a vital part to play in analysing our current situation and considering where our focus needs to be, specifically focusing on challenging and helping to shape our fundraising strategy, developing our financial plan, contributing to the evaluation and strategic review, and embedding strong governance across our three entities.

This is an exciting and challenging time to join Family and to play a key role in shaping the Alliance’s future. We are looking for someone who brings a solid background in interpreting the financial health of an organisation, using this to inform strategic direction, bringing in new perspectives and open to exploring alternative options. 

With demonstrable experience managing performing teams, developing and managing budgets, and reporting at a Board level, we are seeking someone who has a high tolerance for risk and is comfortable with ambiguity, someone who can be proactive but not directive, and able to work with a high degree of autonomy while keeping others informed and engaged.

Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 10.00 a.m. Monday 3rd February 2020

First interviews: Week commencing 10th February 2020

Final interviews: 26th and/or 27th February 2020

This is an exciting opportunity to be a key member of our National Leadership Team, playing a critical role in helping to shape and guide the future growth and development of Urban Saints.

We are at an incredibly exciting time in our 113-year history; launching vision and strategy to reach the 95% of young people who don’t engage with church. To enable us to do this, we are looking for an Operations Director to build a first-class Operations Team and implement efficient and robust operating systems across the organisation. 

You will have a strong grasp of systems, processes, management structures, resources and logistics. You will be able to lead the Operations Team and deliver effective use of our resources as we seek to serve young people across the UK and Ireland.

For the right person, this is an amazing opportunity to help shape Urban Saints’ future and share in this exciting journey.

In return, we offer excellent benefits including:

• 25 days’ holiday plus eight bank holidays
• Pension scheme – we contribute 6% to the Urban Saints pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible working – we offer flexible working arrangements to optimise work/life balance
• Eight volunteering days

For further information and to apply, please visit our website. 

Closing date: Sunday 19th January 2020.
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after this date.

Come and join us at Keep Wales Tidy

Keep Wales Tidy reaches into the heart of communities throughout Wales.  We are a registered charity with a team of 56 committed and passionate people,  delivering programmes specifically tailored to support the people of Wales and improve the quality and sustainability of the environment in which we live and work. 

 We operate a number of national and international programmes in Wales including Eco-Schools, Blue Flag Coastal Awards, Green Flag for Parks and Green Key for the hospitality and tourism sector.

 We currently have an opportunity for a Marketing Director to support new and exciting opportunities. This is a new role and we are looking for an inspiring and entrepreneurial person who will be responsible for ensuring the successful development and delivery of the marketing strategy. 

 The post holder will provide marketing support for  all our programmes and services, ensuring that budgets, outputs and outcomes are achieved. You will ensure high levels of external visibility and great relationships that are mutually beneficial across private, public and third sectors.

 You will work in a mutually supportive environment with other members of the Senior Management Team, contributing to new opportunities, the vision and strategic direction of Keep Wales Tidy.

Closing date for applications is midday 5th February 2020.

Interviews will be held on 12th February 2020.

Manchester International Festival (MIF) is the world’s first festival of original, new work and special events, staged every two years. From 2021, as well as producing a biennial festival, we will also run The Factory, a new state of the art building and producing organisation in the heart of Manchester.

The Director of Finance and Resources will be a member of the MIF Executive Team, working with the Executive Director on the development of the Five Year Strategic Business Plan and be the Executive Lead for the Finance and Administration teams, identifying potential operating efficiencies and improvements in reporting, systems and controls.

Responsibilities

− Executive Finance Lead at Board Meetings and Finance & Audit Committee Meetings, preparing relevant papers for these meetings.

− Work with the Director of Organisational Change and Transition to lead/contribute on the finance, legal and regulatory strand for transition into the Factory and identify other change needs.

− Be a significant contributor to the strategic development of the new organisation as it grows to a much larger company, responsible for The Factory, including the staffing model, resourcing and a viable business plan.

− Fulfil the role of Company Secretary and ensure that all relevant reporting and filing obligations are met.

− Represent MIF as Finance Lead at key Factory-related meetings as required.

− Lead the six-monthly reporting on the Five Year Business Plan to Government (in particular Arts Council England) working closely with the Executive Team.

− Work with the Executive Director and the Head of Finance to ensure accurate, timely, relevant and appropriate management reporting and forecasting to help manage the business. 

− Review and ensure effective management of cash balances and cash flow forecasts on a regular basis, recommending investment of cash on long term deposits to maximise income.

− Ensure effective management of cash and foreign exchange risk, in accordance with MIF’s Investment Policy and Foreign Exchange Policy.

− Support the Head of Finance with the ongoing management of key relationships including (but not limited to) audit services, tax advisors and Arts Council England.

− Broader leadership responsibility for the Admin (including IT & HR) ensuring the teams are delivering to the strategic aims of the organisation.

General

− Actively engage with the organisation’s vision and policies regarding equal opportunities and diversity, artistic ambition, participation and engagement, health and safety, evaluation and monitoring

− Training and talent development will be central to the organisation as we approach The Factory. All job roles are expected to engage with our training and development activity, be willing to support our training programmes

− Any other duties that are commensurate with the post

Closing date: 24 January 2020

Interview date: February 2020 (tbc)

Application process:

To apply please send a CV and covering letter using the 'Apply Online' button.

If you have any specific accessibility requirements (such as printed forms/Job Packs) please contact the MIF Office. MIF are always happy to make reasonal adjustments where possible for candidates. 

Regent College London is looking for a Director of Finance, to be based in their Central London office.

Client Details

Regent College London (part of the Regent Group) is a leading provider of industry-related higher education. They are a diverse community active in promoting learning and education, with an established record of success rates within UK Higher Education.

The College is going through a period of growth and therefore looking to appoint their first Director of Finance. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that is looking to achieve university status in the coming years.

They are focused on enriching the lives of their students and the communities in which they live and work.

Description

Reporting to the Co-Principal, you will take responsibility for developing and implementing future-focused financial strategies and ensure sound financial management and governance across the Group.

The key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership to the finance directorate and lead on embedding a 'centre of excellence' model across the department, ensuring effective high quality reporting and information systems are in place.
• Contribute to the identification of creative ways to enhance the College's financial performance and maximise the value generated from its resources.
• Providing the Principal and leadership team with robust commercial information and enabling them to make sound strategic decisions
• Providing effective leadership, building a performance and delivery focused team
• Responsible for the financial leadership across the college, completing appropriate statutory and regulatory financial reports.

Profile

You must be a fully qualified accountant with strong business acumen and excellent interpersonal skills. Proven experience in delivering a high quality service in an HE organisation, displaying robust leadership traits and strong stakeholder management skills is essential.

The successful candidate will be a driven individual who is looking to excel in an inspiring and changing environment, with a natural interest in the education sector.

Job Offer

C£80,000 plus benefits

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