Job title: Head of Finance and Operations
Salary: £27,000 (£45,000 FTE)
Location: Westminster, London
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (with some flexibility to work from home, subject to discussion during the recruitment process).

IIC is run by passionate people, who are dedicated to supporting the conservation and cultural heritage profession. The institute was founded in 1950 by a group of extraordinary individuals who witnessed dramatic events during WW2. The remarkable initiative of a few far-sighted pioneers came to fruition with the creation of the IIC. For those pioneers, including the few individuals that became widely known as the Monuments Men, the destruction of war only sharpened their convictions that the preservation of cultural artefacts was too important to be left to chance.

IIC is an independent and unifying international organisation. We bring together conservators and cultural heritage professionals from around the world, educating, enabling and recognising excellence. This commitment drives everything we do - from our intellectually stimulating Congresses and prestigious Journal, to activities specifically tailored to capture the imagination and curiosity of students and emerging conservators.

We are looking for a Head of Finance and Operations to join our small, friendly and supportive team. This new role will manage the finance and operations of our charity, working closely with the Executive Director and members of Council to ensure ongoing viability and a secure financial future for the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) as a Learned Society and professional membership organisation.

Working with the Executive Director, the Head of Finance and Operations will be responsible for the financial and operational management, business analysis and reporting for IIC in line with our charitable status, purpose and values.

You will be a qualified finance manager or have equivalent experience, with a keen commercial sense and a passionate commitment to the vision of supporting conservation of cultural heritage.

You will be responsible for IIC’s finance and operating systems and will need to be proficient in using Xero or similar accounts packages. Working with the Membership Secretary you will ensure our membership services are effectively delivered to ensure a high quality of service for our members.

This role will also be the key contact for banking, information and data management and annual reporting as well as leading the management of the annual audit process, preparation of Management Accounts and administration of all grants, invoicing, outsourced contracts such as Payroll and contracts for services.

You will be a proactive individual who can demonstrate initiative with excellent organisational and communication skills. It will be important to maintain a strong working relationship with our committees and programme leads to ensure appropriate and timely provision of management information as well as supporting officers and the Executive Director as we move our fundraising and sponsorship ambitions forward to deliver against our longer-term strategic goals.

Please note the closing date for Applications is Midnight on Sunday 2nd February.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 13th February 2020 in Westminster, London.

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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).

An established Medical Society are looking for a Finance Manager to support their finance team, ensuring the high quality and timely delivery of key activities. The successful candidate will champion consistent improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy. The postholder will also be responsible for the complete and accurate processing of the Society’s payrolls and pension contributions, managing external providers as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of 3 direct reports in the finance team
• Management of sales ledger, purchase ledger/payments, cashiering, treasury, payroll and pensions
• Ensuring financial processes and internal controls procedures are fully documented, kept up to date and fit for purpose
• All aspects of VAT accounting and reporting, ensuring returns are filed in accordance with VAT law from time to time
• Provide short term cash flow information to support the Director of Finance & IT/ Head of Finance in managing cash flow
• Ad hoc analyses/investigations as required.

Person Specification:

• Strong financial accounting experience/ knowledge, preferably in the charity sector
• Professional accounting qualification (CCAB, or equivalent) and evidence of ongoing CPD
• Strong and technically up to date VAT skills ideally in a membership organisation and experience of partial exemption methods
• Track record of successfully building strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders
• High level of IT literacy and ability to analyse data and extract and use trends – ideally with experience MSGP/ Dynamics CRM
• Good understanding of UK accounting standards, preferably including the Charities SORP
• Evidence of experience with treasury management and payroll/pensions

Competencies:

• People management, leadership - a collaborative and support style able to demonstrate leadership within new areas of practice.
• Influencing - An ability to motivate and enthuse colleagues in meeting high standards.
• Creative, innovative - ability to respond to challenges and create novel solutions for the benefit of teams, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Communication and Presentation - an effective communication with the ability to adapt style to suit audience.
• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills.

Interviews are being scheduled as candidates apply, so please do get in touch if you are interested in the role.

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

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

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home-Start Essex is a leading family support organisation that provides high quality family-led services for families with young children. By mobilising trained volunteers, we support families directly in the home and in group settings to overcome a range of issues such as isolation, domestic abuse, mental health, financial stress and school readiness.

We are seeking an excellent Finance Manager to work 18-21 hours per week to manage and lead on the financial management aspects of our organisation. We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic individual, able to work in a team to ensure the financial stability and success of Home-Start Essex.

Knowledge of SAGE 50, Microsoft office systems, excellent communication skills and experience as a Finance Manager/Officer are essential.

An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Key job responsibilities:

• Work with the CEO to develop, review and refine detailed strategic and operational budgets and projections.
• Work as part of the Senior Management Team, developing short, medium and long term strategic and operational plans for Home-Start Essex.
• Manage, review and refine financial management processes and procedures and ensure that accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports are produced in an agreed format and to strict deadlines.
• Be accountable for and manage the production of a monthly balance sheet and cash flow reports for inclusion in the monthly management accounts including commentary variations, profit and loss account, etc.
• Lead the production of statutory accounts and the preparation for and execution of the annual audit of the charity, working with the Accountants/Auditors.
• Assist the CEO and Fundraising & Marketing Manager and other staff in the preparation of costings and budgets for funding applications, bids and tenders, and develop financial models for new business opportunities.
• Complete quarterly, annual or other periodic financial returns for submission to funders, commissioners and stakeholders.

To view the job information pack including a full job description and to apply for the role, please go to our website to access the application form. 

We DO NOT accept CVs.

If you would like to arrange a confidential discussion about the vacancy, please contact us.

This post is subject to a successful 6-month probationary period.

Salary: £30,507 pro-rated according to part time hours.

Closing date for applications: FRIDAY 31st January 2020

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 10th February 2020 in Chelmsford.

Home-Start Essex is committed to equality of opportunity and works to safer recruitment practices as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.

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. 

A fast-growing and well-respected Vegan charity is seeking a skilled Finance Manager for a full-time permanent role based in Birmingham.

This represents an exciting time to join the charity as they seek to expand both in the UK and internationally.

The finances are currently managed by an external firm, but the need has now arisen to create a stable and reliable internal finance function.

The organisation currently has core staff of around 50 and is funded primarily by its Vegan licensing agreements, in addition to a small amount of membership income, charitable donations and legacies.

The organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager with empathy to Vegan causes & issues, who has experience in a broad, all-round finance role. It is highly desirable that applicants have experience in the charity sector, with knowledge of Charites SORP and charity funding. A qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is also strongly desirable.

The role will be highly varied, and will include:

-Production of management accounts

-Budgeting and forecasting

-Production of year-end accounts

-VAT and Gift Aid processing

-Reporting and presenting financial information to the board

-Managing a small team of 2 Finance Officers

-Researching and implementing a new finance system (currently the system is Quickbooks)

-Management of the new trading subsidiary and its relationship to the charity

-Assisting the Finance Officers with reconciliations and financial transactions

Requirements for the role:

-Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA is preferred. Fully qualified AAT candidates and part-qualified accountants will be considered

-Experience completing charity and/or company management accounts

-Experience completing charity and/or company year-end accounts

-Staff management experience

-Knowledge of charity accounting standards around Charities SORP, Gift Aid, VAT and restricted/unrestricted income will be a strong advantage

-An interest in Vegan issues and causes. Applicants do not need to be Vegan, however must be happy not to bring any animal products or food into the office

-Experience in financial processing, including ledgers

-Experience in an SME sized organisation, or an organisation which has gone through a period of growth will also be a big advantage

Closing date: Monday 27th January

Interviews: Week commencing 3rd February

Please send your CV for consideration.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Finance Manager

Your new company
A high profile charity based in Central London.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for producing timely and accurate management reports for the organisation. The role will also business partner with a number of key departments within the charity, providing financial support and encouraging commercial decision-making. Anticipated duration is for 6 months+.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with charity background and strong, recent knowledge of SUN accounts.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to add value within a varied and interesting role.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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A membership body based in West London are looking for a Head of Finance to join their team. Due to the current Head of Finance retiring, this opportunity has come up to work for this 90 year old membership body.

This role will be ideal for someone who is looking to work four days a week or the full week.

The salary being offered is £50,000 - £55,000 per annum.

Some of your main duties and responsibilities are:
- Leading the preparation of 3 year and 1-year budgets as part of the annual business planning cycle
- Leading the delivery of new digital systems to support the digital strategy
- Assisting colleagues in preparing budgets and business cases
- Reporting and financial analysis
- Preparation and support of annual audit, charity and company returns
- Preparation of year-end statutory accounts
- Developing investment policies , investment appraisal and management of assets
- Line management of staff

Candidates applying for this role must have the following skills and experience:
- Qualified Head of Finance (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Experience working within the charity/NFP sector
- Experience of providing financial leadership and oversight in organisations of £2million +
- Ability operate at both strategic and operational level
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of working in a membership organisation or professional body would be an added advantage

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to write a supporting statement.

This role will close on 2nd February, 2020
1st stage interview will be a telephone interview
2nd stage interview will be a face to face interview held on 19th February, 2020

If interested, apply immediately with a copy of your CV.

Overview of the role

Playing a central role within a small, growing team, Borne’s Finance & Office Manager provides financial, administrative and organisational support to the Chief Operating Officer and Executive team, enabling the effective running of the charity.

The ideal candidate is a motivated individual who can multi-task and has a high attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is extremely organised, self-motivated and makes things happen. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive and ambition to develop as Borne continues to grow.

Key responsibilities

• Finance administration (50%) - You will be a key point of coordination for the charity’s financial processes and responsible for managing the relationship with our external accountants.​
• Office administration (20%) - You will oversee the running of the charity’s office and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure the provision of all requirements.​
• Charity governance (10%) - You will assist the COO with charity governance and the Board of Trustees.​
• Risk Management (10%) – You will work with the COO to review and implement an effective risk management policy for the charity.​
• Human Resources (10%) – You will oversee the human resources aspects of the charity.

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Essential skills

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role with finance and office management duties.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience in managing financial processes and accounting systems for payroll, invoice processing and financial reconciliation.
• Experience in working with CRM systems for fundraising, record-keeping and GDPR compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tailor communications to a range of senior audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload, multi-task, work to tight and changing deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build good working relationships within the office and with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Possess strong judgment and discretion, ability to recognise urgency/sensitivity of issues arising with high profile donors, ambassadors or stakeholders to handle tactfully and escalate in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently with initiative, and well as part of a team.

About Borne

Borne is a young medical research charity at the forefront of funding preterm birth research to make childbirth safer for mothers and babies. The research that we support has changed our understanding of labour, taken forward promising new treatments to delay the onset of premature labour and improved clinicians’ knowledge and ability to manage complicated pregnancies.

Our fundraising events bring together the influential, curious and passionate to raise awareness and funding to stop premature birth. Our supporters help us create unique experiences that help grow our network of support and broaden the impact of our research. Our Patrons and Ambassadors include British icon Dame Darcey Bussell, rugby great Will Greenwood MBE, television personality Jason Fox, golf champion Francesco Molinari, fashion icon Erin O’Connor, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and tennis champion Greg Rusedski; they are all passionate and proactive in their support of Borne.

We hold family life, the health of mothers and babies and scientific excellence at the heart of everything we do. Research provides the foundations for lasting change, and our work has the potential to give millions of babies around the world a better start in life, unaffected by disability caused by being born too soon.

How to apply

Please send us your CV and cover letter by close of business Wednesday, 5th February 2020. 
A shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend two rounds of interviews on the week commencing Monday 10th February 2020. 

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Finance Manager

Your new company
An international development charity based in London.

Your new role
You will be responsible for providing an efficient finance service within a given overseas geographical region that the charity operates in. This includes the provision of budgeting, financial accounting, financial analysis and management reporting. Anticipated duration is for 6 months+.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong technical expertise, a high level of Excel and fluent French.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to add value within a dynamic iNGO in a varied role.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Interim AP / AR Finance Set up (full transaction team)Location: LondonSalary: £600 per day (inside IR35)Contract: 12 months +A London based Government organisation is looking for a Qualified finance professional who has had exposure to setting up a full transactions finance team from scratch including Purchase to Pay (P2P)..This is an great opportunity to join a prestigious organisation on a long term redevelopment project.The Role: *Understanding the requirements for and designing a Finance Purchase to Pay (P2P) Operating Model and gathering the necessary information*Developing end to end financial policies and procedures for the P2P process and transactional monitoring of the programme and maintain a controlled environment and compliant practises*Managing the transitioning to Oracle Cloud Programme Financial and HR systems, drive the systems enhancement roadmap and embed continuous improvement*The quality delivery of transactional service, initially by managing an outsourced managed service, to the two organisations and maintaining the financial systems processes*Effective management of public money through maintaining banking arrangements, supplier database and accurate payments*Support the development and implementation of a new Oracle Cloud solution and lead on system enhancement roadmap over the next 12 - 18 monthsThe Person:*Ability to manage accurate payroll, VAT processing and reconciliations*A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIPFA) or equivalent experience*Working knowledge of relevant project/programme finances and systems*Experience of working in a start-up environment or organisation going through change and developing new financial policies and proceduresThis is an exciting opportunity to drive change and add significant value to this organisation. For more information on this role please apply now.

Start Date: 1 April 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter

Contract Type: This is a temporary position to provide parental leave cover and will terminate on or before 16 April 2021 on the return of the Director, Conservation Finance & Enterprise from parental leave.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI is seeking a Director to lead the operational management, implementation and development of FFI’s Conservation Finance & Enterprise programme.

You will have strong relevant experience in managing complex multi-stakeholder conservation finance and enterprise projects, including project design, project development and fundraising, technical and financial management and reporting for large funds and grants. Your strong technical background will include work on nature based solutions such as REDD+, conservation enterprise development, impact assessment and innovative conservation finance mechanisms.

A Masters’ degree or equivalent qualification in a conservation/natural resource management or relevant social/biological science field is essential, as is a detailed understanding of how businesses work and are financed.

Substantial experience of leadership and people management is essential for this role.  You will be an excellent people manager, focused on enabling your team members to develop and deliver in their roles. You will also be a skilled and credible communicator, confident in developing and managing relationships both internally, and at senior level with partner organisations and relevant stakeholders, including donors, funders and technical collaborators.

The successful applicant will enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly and thoroughly to challenges and opportunities is paramount.  Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Skills in languages relevant to FFI’s programme are highly desirable. Sensitivity to the different working environments of colleagues around the world is also essential.

This position is based in Cambridge. Some local and international travel will be required. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 5 February 2020.

A leading London University are looking to recruit a Research Finance Manager to start ASAP on an initial 12 month fixed term contract. This would suit someone with experience with pre or post award research grants experience within a University previously.

Specifics around the research piece include:

• Manage the process around externally funded research grants to ensure support provided to faculty through the process and compliance with both the School's and the funding body's policy and procedures
• Pre-Award: advise faculty regarding funder specific financial guidelines, and School financial policies, produce an informed costing for application which demonstrates value for money, and liaise with faculty and Research & Faculty Office (RFO) to complete internal sign-off and formal application
• Grant Agreement: liaise with RFO to complete requirements for grant acceptance, and signed agreement
• Post-Award: facilitate opening of a dedicated cost centre, and funding workbook, provide quarterly updates to faculty and RFO, complete all financial reporting on an accurate and timely basis, schedule financial audits and provide any required information as requested
• Update and maintain a schedule of research grants ensuring anticipated income is received and all reporting requirements are fulfilled on an accurate and timely basis
• Provide a Business Partner service to the research Institutes, Centres and Programmes, including regular reporting & review and ensure that all queries are followed-up in a timely manner
• Manage the internal research funds portfolio (IFBs and RaMDs) - ensuring that budgets and expenditure are managed and reported on a timely and accurate basis by the Business Analyst - Research
• Develop the Business Analyst - Research to be able to provide full support across all aspects of research, particularly external grants.