Age UK East London aims to be an organisation that enables older people to:

• Retain maximum possible choice over the direction of their lives;
• Maintain and improve health;
• Prevent social isolation;
• Live in physical environments suited to their changing needs;
• Have as many opportunities as possible for involvement in fulfilling community and leisure activities.

Older people and their carers are our partners in everything we do.  We aim to keep our work:

• Personal
• Safe
• Expert
• Progressive
• Respectful

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) ensures Age UK East London (AUKEL) has a strong financial management and robust operations needed to deliver its mission, leading on all AUKEL’s organisational budget planning and management, audit, compliance, and infrastructure functions. They are a key member of our Senior Management Team and play a key role in strategic and operational decision making.

The DFO is responsible for developing and monitoring the organisation’s annual budget; undertaking forecasting and reforecasting as needed; ensuring that the organisation remains compliant in terms of both its finances and its operations; overseeing the Business Support team.

The Business Support team is comprised of the Operations and HR Manager, the HR Assistant, the Accountant and the Evaluation Officer.

AUKEL is a respected provider across East London and this role offers great challenge and opportunity to shape the organisation as we implement our plans for growth in the coming years. Please join us and play a key role in building and developing our finance and operations function to enable AUKEL to grow its resources and deliver greater, more sustainable impact.

AUKEL believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results. We want our team at Age UK East London to represent communities we serve.

Job purpose

• Strategic responsibility for Finance, GDPR, Premises, HR, Evaluation & IT.
• Develop and deliver effective finance and resource strategies which support AUKEL’s strategic aims, income generation and operational plans.
• Working with our IT provider, develop and deliver effective IT and technology strategies that make us more effective and efficient.
• Work closely with the CEO as a member of the Senior Management Team helping formulate and implement the strategic direction of AUKEL.
• Work closely with the Trustees, Directors, and senior managers to plan, challenge, monitor and take corrective action as required.
• Manage key external relationships and negotiate on behalf of AUKEL.
• Provide company secretarial support to AUKEL and subsidiary companies and liaise with external auditors in producing subsidiary accounts.
• Ensuring the offices and facilities function well and in compliance with the relevant legislation.
• Being a key point of reference on legal, contractual and regulatory issues.
• Being alert to the risks facing AUKEL and they ways they can be mitigated.

Key tasks

• Oversee the finance function, ensuring proper administration of AUKEL’s financial affairs; advising and assisting the CEO and SMT on budget and financial planning strategies; monitoring and revising the budget in line with changing demands and projections and recommending actions in a timely manner to ensure the financial sustainability of AUKEL.
• Ensure the timely and efficient operation and financial accountability of AUKEL and any subsidiaries (currently dormant) through robust accounting and reporting systems and controls.
• Develop and implement robust financial forecasting together with policies and systems to integrate financial reporting with activity and other information in order to ensure the most effective use of all resources.
• Maintain the financial viability of the organisation through regular reporting and supporting or challenging the programmes and income generation plans.
• Advise (and where appropriate lead) on growth opportunities.
• Ensure the cost effective management of other services (e.g. HR, IT, Evaluation, Premises, GDPR, Legal).
• Overall responsibility for ensuring AUKEL complies with its data protection obligations as Siro.
• Provide professional leadership to ensure that the team are highly trained, motivated and resourced t deliver excellent services.
• Lead on production of annual report and accounts.
• Advise the Board and Finance Sub Committee as necessary.

Person specification

Essential

• ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualified or equivalent
• Proven success at managing and directing resources at a senior management level
• Possession of financial and business acumen to plan and manage budgets and achieve value for money both internally and through external contracts and opportunities
• Sound and objective judgement and decision making skills coupled with high levels of integrity, impartiality and ethics
• Ability to think strategically, analyse problems, make balanced judgements, influence decision making and translate ideas and policy into delivery
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure
• Ability to build, challenge and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to build, motivate and inspire effective teams, both holding them to account through rigorous performance management and the delivery of hard outcomes and using interpersonal and influencing skills to build consensus, change perceptions and attitudes and to manage conflict and challenge constructively.
• Effective communication skills with ability to adjust style appropriate to a range of audiences
• Effective delegation skills, to monitor progress regularly and offer timely support where necessary
• Data protection and GDPR knowledge and experience
• Effective Excel skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A genuine commitment to the principles and goals of AUKEL, passionate about older people and keen to make a difference.

Desirable

• Experience of CRM systems e.g. Charity Log, etc
• Experience of Theories of Change and Evaluation functions
• Experience in the not for profit sector
• A sound practical knowledge of charity accounting and SORP
• Experience managing an outsourced IT function
• Experience managing turnovers of around £2m pa
• Experience of managing finance for over 15 departments

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and professional Finance Manager to join our busy but friendly team. We are a local independent charity who work passionately for the care and rights of older people within the Oldham borough, and offer a wide range of services and initiatives including traditional day care, lunch clubs, Handyvan & Shopping Services, as well as social and leisure projects.

As our Finance Manager you will:

1. Support the strategic management and effective deployment of the organisation’s resources.
2. Be responsible for the management of Age UK Oldham’s finance and accounting functions, working in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive and the organisation’s auditors.
3. Manage the finance team (2 finance assistants).
4. Be responsible for the organisation’s insurance requirements.
5. Be an active member of the senior management team and be involved in the strategic development of the organisation.

We would encourage those considering applying for the position to contact us to arrange an informal video ‘chat’ via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, where we can tell you more about who we are, what we do and what the role entails.

If you are interested in applying for this position please visit our website and download the application form and supporting documents.

Please email completed application forms to us by the closing date.  CV’s will not be accepted.

We seek to achieve a workforce representative of Oldham’s diverse society and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Registered Charity Number 1145196.

Job Title: Head of Finance

Contract type: Permanent 

Starting date: ASAP (December 2020 - January 2021)

Department: Finance

Line Manager: Chief Executive Officer

Location: London office, Old Street. We are temporarily working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Hours of work: 1.0 FTE (equivalent 37.5 hours per week) 

Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in December

Application deadline: 10:00 (UK) Monday 16th November 2020

We are looking for a Head of Finance who is excited to work at an organisation which values the following principles:

1. Fairness, openness and decency: As the Head of Department with accountability for finance across the organisation, your role will be to ensure that our financial policies, procedures and systems are robust yet workable – for our staff, for beneficiaries and other stakeholders.  You will value ‘diversity’ in its widest sense, and will be an ‘enabler’, working with the CEO and Leadership Team to provide clear financial analysis and embed sound financial practice into day to day decision-making.  You’ll provide proactive support and guidance to your colleagues, and will strive to make ‘finance’ a positive, empowering and engaging experience.  You will be a fair, supportive and enthusiastic leader of your team, providing leadership and guidance on personal, professional and technical development.

2. Ensuring our programmes are helping to challenge injustice and inequality:  We must use our organisation’s financial resources in the best way possible to deliver maximum impact for our beneficiaries.  As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will work with your colleagues to ensure that we develop trainings and programmes which are founded on sound financial principles and an informed understanding of costs and pricing.  In close liaison with the CEO, you will be excited at the prospect of seeking and developing partnerships with funders which focus on effective, efficient and impactful use of funds, supported by clear and timely reporting.  You will relish the opportunity to guide the Trustees in their strategic finance and business planning discussions, providing insightful management and monitoring information which highlights challenges and risks, as well as opportunities.

3. Balancing process and pragmatism:  As a relatively small but ambitious and growing organisation, we know that we have to make trade-offs about what to prioritise. We need to mitigate and minimise financial risks where we can, and build a sustainable financial base, culture and systems to support our plans for the future.  As an experienced Head of Finance, you will have a keen understanding of the critical balance between prudence, financial control, bureaucracy and the need for ‘audit trails’, whilst encouraging flexibility, responsiveness and innovation.  Engaging your colleagues – especially those who are not primarily in a ‘finance’ role or confident about ‘finance’ – will be crucial in helping you to successfully address this part of your role.

4. Supporting a learning approach and encouraging innovation:  We need to be nimble and keen to try new things, but also quick to understand if they are successful or not.  You will draw on your expertise and creativity to actively seek opportunities to ‘do things better’ whether in relation to advising on financial governance and compliance, or through considering changes to the organisation’s financial processes and systems.  You will seek and value the views of your colleagues and key stakeholders, and will work collaboratively with the Head of Operations and other Leadership Team members to collectively address concerns and to continually look for opportunities to champion financial best practice.

5. Passion for our purpose:  Whilst we believe that it is not crucial to have experience within any particular sector, it is important that every member of our senior team has a passion, and optimism, for our mission and ways of working.  As Head of Finance you will be passionate about conveying Campaign Bootcamp’s story and call for action ‘through’ and ‘beyond’ the numbers – whether that’s in relation to the information on our website, reports for funders, regular management reports, or the annual statutory reporting process. 

Role description:

Your role as Head of Finance will centre on four key areas:

1. Helping the organisation grow its impact by:

• Leading and developing the finance team (Finance Officer, and Finance & Business Support Manager) who are well-motivated, productive, and who are enthused to support their ‘non-finance’ colleagues to take ownership for the financial aspects of their roles. You will use your experience to ensure that the organisation’s finance and related systems ‘enable’ growth in order to deliver maximum charitable impact.
• Advising and supporting the CEO, the Board and the Finance and Fundraising Committee through providing technical input and financial analysis, modelling and scenario planning to inform their decision-making.  You will take a lead role – with the CEO and Head of Income Generation - in the development of the financial strategy and business plan to support the organisation’s overall strategic priorities.
• Working with the Finance & Business Support Manager to produce timely, accurate, insightful and incisive management and forecasting information for staff colleagues and Board members.  You will consider and implement the most effective way to portray financial and non-financial indicators which highlight and address organisational challenges and risks as well as opportunities.
• Working with the CEO and Head of Income Generation, you will seek and develop partnerships with funders which focus on effective, efficient and impactful use of funds, supported by clear and timely stakeholder reporting.

1. Providing strong, fair and insightful financial leadership which ensures we are a compliant and financially sustainable organisation by:

• Sensitively and appropriately challenging financial systems and processes where you feel that they could be enhanced to improve efficiency and effectiveness.  You will balance consideration of risk and compliance, with the needs of the organisation’s staff and the circumstances of its beneficiaries.
• Leading – in conjunction with the Head of Operations – the development and implementation of the organisation’s financial systems and controls.  You will blend commercial knowledge with experience of charity best practice / requirements and risk management.
• Working with the CEO and Leadership Team to develop the annual budget and business plan, and managing the input of the budget into the accounting system.  You will lead the organisation’s re-forecasting process (2-3 times annually) and support colleagues with information for financial assumptions, scenario planning, coding, and cost / pricing structures - particularly relevant for the ongoing development of sustainable future income streams.
• Leading the relationship with the external auditors to ensure that the statutory audit process is efficient, cost-effective and extracts maximum value for the organisation.  You will guide the Finance & Business Support Manager in the production of the draft statutory accounts and you will ensure that the Annual Report and Accounts comply with relevant accounting and reporting requirements, particularly in relation to fund accounting, income recognition, cost allocations and other charity / SORP requirements. You will advise and support the Finance and Fundraising Committee and the Board as they develop, review and approve the Annual Report and Accounts, in order to discharge their responsibilities in this important area.

3. Ensuring our financial governance is fit for purpose, and is aligned with our mission, vision and culture by:

• Ensuring that the organisation is compliant with all relevant financial, accounting, tax, VAT legislation and regulations; you will create time to ‘horizon-scan’ and research upcoming developments in financial, charity and governance best practice for discussion with the CEO, Leadership Team and Trustee Board to ensure that all responsibilities and obligations in this area are appropriately addressed and discharged.
• Overseeing particular areas of financial development, improvement or risk on behalf of the Board, as delegated through the CEO; you will develop and value regular liaison with the ‘Finance’ Trustee and Finance and Fundraising Committee.
• Providing financial and management information for the CEO, Board and Finance and Fundraising Committee on a timely basis, including KPIs and commentary; You will be expected to attend and present at the required meetings, and will be responsive to questions and suggestions, and requests for further analysis or information.
• Acting as a strong role-model to promote the culture, principles and values of the organisation in a practical and visible way at a senior level.

4. Continually reviewing and improving how the organisation runs by:

• Overseeing the day to day operation of the finance function, including the use and proactive development of the accounting system (currently QuickBooks), and implementation of other financial systems and processes throughout the organisation.  You will proactively engage with users to ensure that the financial systems continue to best support the organisation’s needs and challenges.
• Supporting the Finance Officer and the Finance & Business Support Manager with the production of accurate and timely financial reports.  You will act as a sounding board and quality control, and will support your team in resolving queries from their ‘non-finance’ colleagues.
• Encouraging increased financial awareness and understanding of financial matters, and appropriate ownership of financial and budgetary responsibilities by staff in other teams; in conjunction with your team, you will develop and implement tailored financial training and appropriate support structures for your ‘non-finance’ colleagues to help them deliver their objectives better.
• Engaging with the Head of Income Generation and their team to ensure effective use of the Salesforce and other fundraising systems.  Together, you will agree mutual responsibilities to ensure clarity of tasks and prompt and accurate financial / fundraising / funder data and reporting thereof.

General

• Work in a sustainable manner with consideration of the natural environment.
• External customer service: answer the general Campaign Bootcamp phone via Circleloop and emails relating to fundraising via the charities inbox.
• Any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.
• At all times adhere to relevant legislation including GDPR.
• At all times take personal responsibility for exhibiting behaviours in line with the person specification and the values of Campaign Bootcamp.

Person specification:

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Recognised UK or equivalent accounting / finance qualification (for example, CCAB or CIMA) and full membership of the accounting / finance body
• Evidence of up to date and ongoing commitment to continuing professional and personal development which is relevant to this role
• Working knowledge of finance and reporting, accounting, tax, payroll, governance requirements / regulations / best practice as applicable to Campaign Bootcamp
• Working knowledge of financial policies, systems and controls which would be relevant for Campaign Bootcamp (refer to the role description)
• Experience of leading, motivating and developing staff in a finance team / function, and in a wider organisational context, to achieve results against team / organisational goals
• Experience of working collaboratively and proactively with colleagues at a senior management / leadership team level
• Experience of actively shaping strategic, financial and business planning in a commercial and / or charity setting
• Experience of successfully leading finance and / or systems projects and influencing change within the wider organisation

Desirable

• Working knowledge of payroll systems, processing and regulations; ability to oversee a payroll function and liaise with an external payroll bureau
• At least 5 years’ experience of working in a not for profit / charity finance role, preferably at manager or equivalent level
• Experience of working effectively and proactively with Board members and Finance (or equivalent) Committees; ability to inspire Board level confidence in your work
• Experience of building and sustaining successful relationships with funders
• Experience of working in an organisation focused on championing the rights of, and voice of, groups who may otherwise be viewed as disadvantaged and / or marginalised

SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALITIES

Essential

• Competent at using accounting software, such as QuickBooks or equivalent online / Cloud-based packages in a physical and virtual (remote working) office environment
• Competent at using IT packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint in a physical and virtual (remote working) office environment
• Proficient at developing and producing timely, insightful and incisive financial and management information, including financial and non-financial Key Performance Indicators, and adapting this for all levels of staff, and for Board members
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information and requirements to non-finance colleagues
• Strong leadership skills; proven ability to develop teamwork and build trust and commitment within your team and across other departments
• Ability to effect positive change through consultation with, and effective influencing of, staff at all levels within an organisation - especially non-finance staff
• Highly developed personal and interpersonal skills; demonstration of tact, teamwork, diplomacy and high standards of integrity
• Ability to develop and lead relationships with external auditors, in line with budget and within Board reporting deadlines [Desirable – for this to be in a not for profit / charity context]
• Ability to build effective relationships with, and inspire the confidence of, funders
• Passionate about promoting equitable opportunity in the workplace and / or service delivery, and in the wider society
• Awareness of how systemic injustice operates in our society; tangible commitment to progressing and achieving sound practice in relation to inclusion and diversity in their widest sense
• Ability and desire to be a strong internal role model, and enthusiastic ambassador for Campaign Bootcamp

Desirable

• Competent at using other IT packages and systems such as Salesforce, G-Suite, Slack, Zoom in a physical and virtual (remote working) environment

If you have any questions about this role please contact hr {at} campaignbootcamp {dot} org

About the role

Leading the small team of dedicated finance staff, the Head of Finance will be responsible for:

• Ensuring financial stewardship
• Delivering financial reporting
• Business partnering and;
• Boosting financial awareness across the organisation.

It is an exciting time at Nightingale Hammerson with the imminent opening of its new 116 bed care home.  The Head of Finance will need to be hands-on, with great attention to detail as well as be able to provide support on business modelling to the Director of Finance, Property and IT.  You will drive the annual budget setting process, deliver the monthly management accounts and KPIs, liaise with budget holders and lead on the preparation of the year-end accounts and audit process. 

To succeed in this role, you will need good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills - you'll have demonstrable experience of cross-functional working, relationship-building and influencing colleugues and key stakeholders alike. You'll have the ablity to identify issues and proactively problem solve at a high level to maintain a high standard within the team. You will also be able to live and breathe our values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity and Teamwork.

About us

Nightingale Hammerson, an award winning and CQC rated Outstanding elderly care home, prides itself in providing relationship centred care. Offering residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care, we provide a ‘home from home’ for our 160 residents. In 2021, we will be opening a second home in NW London accommodating 116 residents in our new state of the art home following a £40M build project.

The Head of Finance will form an integral part of the delivery of Nightingale Hammerson’s goals as we step into an exciting period of growth and development.

Qualifications, Skills and experience

As a Head of Finance, you’ll have the following:

•  Recognised CCAB qualification
•  Minimum 5 years’ current experience in a finance management role, including accounts preparation, budget process management, forecasting and SORP accounting.
• Previous Line Management experience within a finance function
• Significant and demonstrable practical experience of problem resolution and able to work professionally with other stakeholders and external agencies
• Advanced excel and database skills. PS Financials or similiar accounting packages would be advantageous. 

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Nightinale Hammerson may close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

The memcom team is recruiting 2 Finance Business Partners for a well-known healthcare membership body in central London.

TO APPLY, PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CV AND A COVER LETTER that highlights the 3 key attributes of a good FBP and examples of how/when you have demonstrated this.

Closing Date : 10 AM on Wednesday 28th October with interviews the following week.

The role will be responsible for multiple directorates across both charitable and commercial activities providing financial and business analysis. Other responsibilities include the delivery of management reports and budgets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with the budget managers in delivering forecasts and annual budgets, ensuring that they are complete, deliverable and remain within the overall financial framework targets

• Assisting with and improving organisational business case preparation and tailoring of resources to achieve optimal strategic effectiveness

• Reviewing and improving business processes across the organisation

• Defining and managing key stakeholder relationships to deliver improved financial performance, including technical financial support

• Improving the use of metrics across the organisation to enable delivery of strategic objectives

• Implementing and embed benchmarking to assist with performance assessment

Candidates must be CCAB qualified.

The candidate will require experience of working in a complex organisation and financial experience delivering strategy. Experience of managing others and delivering training would be beneficial.

Finance and Administration Officer
Cheetham Hill Advice Centre (CHAC)
Part-time (21 hours per week worked over 4 days)
Salary: £24,491 pro rata (actual £14,694)
This is a permanent post, subject to funding

We are recruiting a Finance and Administration Officer. This is an important post within Cheetham Hill Advice Centre, carrying out the financial and administration tasks that keep this busy charity running. Key tasks include book-keeping, processing invoices and preparing financial reports and management of the smooth running and maintenance of the office. You do not need any experience of working for a charity.

You will work alongside the charity Manager and will have a key role in providing information to the Board of Trustees. You will work alongside the advice team and will also have role in supporting volunteers and ensuring the charity is a welcoming place for all.

Established by the community in 1977, CHAC is a busy neighbourhood advice centre in Manchester providing face-to-face legal advice and support to residents.

The closing date for applications is 12pm midday on Wednesday 18 November 2020. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9 December 2020.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can view the full job description and download the application pack. Please note, you are not applying at this stage and CVs will not be accepted.

Checks regarding your ability to work in the UK will be undertaken before any job offer is made. All job offers are made subject to the receipt of suitable references and checks.

No agencies please.

Permanent Head of Finance for a Not for Profit Organisation

£70,000

39 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Excellent pension

An excellent opportunity has arisen within a Globally renowned charitable body for a permanent Head of Finance to join growing organisation with income of approx. £50 million

You will be responsible for leading a finance team of 19 and shall oversee all aspects of finance.  This exciting role will see the successful candidate leading the annual statutory accounting and audit processes, as well as driving the annual budget setting process.

Monitor and evaluate the union’s financial performance in all areas of its activity, to ensure the efficient, effective and economical use of resources, and the maximisation of income.

Provide regular, timely and accurate financial analysis and forecasts to the SLT and Board.

Introduce and embed a Business Partnering approach to the provision of financial and regulatory services.

You will be Reporting into the CEO and sit on the senior management team.

Qualifications/experience required

Qualified Candidate ( ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Previous experience working for a Charity or NFP organisation would be beneficial, but not essential.

What’s on offer?

£70,000 salary

Job Overview

Finance manager for a Global Membership Body based in North London

£40,000

• 26 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible working
• 5% generous matched pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Responsibilities

A Global London-based membership body is seeking a Finance Manager to join their finance team to manage the finance function of the organisation. Reporting directly into and working closely with the Director, you will enjoy a very high level of responsibility and autonomy.

This is an excellent chance to build upon previous experiences and develop your career within a well-known organization, by taking a hands-on role within the finance function of the charity.

This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate handling a varied workload, ranging from risk management, preparing accounts on a monthly and annual basis, debt management, financial planning, budgeting, reporting and preparing the Statutory accounts.

Qualified accountant who has good understanding of the charity SORP, VAT, taxation and company legislation is essential. Candidate must have previous charity experience, be flexible, adaptable and comfortable to hit the ground running.

The client is open to the professional background of the candidate.

Qualifications/experience required

Part Qualified CIMA or ACCA

What’s on offer?

£40,000

Senior Finance Business Partner role, reporting into the Head of Finance Business Partnering and leading the finance business partnering for one of the key business areas.

Client Details

An ambitious and growing housing and property business based in West London, providing a wide range of housing solutions and community development initiatives to thousands of households in London and the South East. Being a commercial business with a social purpose, this organisation is developing a large amount of property and has exciting plans to rapidly increase the scale and scope within which they operate.

Description

• Working across key leadership and budget holders, building relationships to help drive better financial understanding and performance
• Lead forecasting and budgeting for your business area
• Take ownership of the management accounts and reporting that is produced for your business area
• Work on ad-hoc projects to provide financial analysis and to develop the quality of the reporting
• Manage qualified and part-qualified accountants

Profile

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) very strong finance business partnering experience. You will have worked with senior leadership and key stakeholders to deliver financial information and support key decision making.

An understanding of the housing or property sectors would be highly beneficial.

Job Offer

Salary up to £62,000 plus excellent benefits

Business Partner reporting into the Head of Business Partnering with responsibility for the management, budgeting and business partnering activities for a number of key departments.

Client Details

The organisation is a large Housing Association based in South East London, which owns and manages 19,000 properties. Over the last few years, it has increased its development pipeline seeking to construct 1000 new homes in the nest three years and continues to invest into the local area. On top of the housing services it provides it also works closely with the local community and grass root charities.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Business Partner are:

• Providing support to Managers on all aspects of budgeting, financial performance reporting, forecasting and financial business analysis.
• Support the Manager to develop a series of Dashboards or other suitable reporting frameworks which provides insightful management reporting.
• To challenge business assumptions in forecasting and planning.
• Participate in a programme of cost/business reviews which delivers meaningful, timely and relevant financial business analysis.
• To take a key role to support the annual budgeting exercise for your business area and to develop a more responsive budgeting system which is aligned to strategic plans and delivers improved bottom line performance.

Profile

Business Partnering across multiple work streams is huge part of this role - the successful candidate must have exposure of this in a similar role. You will have a track record of engaging with management with the gravitas to support and influence decision making in the business, demonstrating tangible benefits. A self-starter approach is key, with a 'can-do' attitude and the ability to recognise opportunities and drive forward.

• The successful candidate for the Business Partner role, will be a CCAB qualified accountant with exposure to operating at similar level to the position.
• Ideally you will have exposure to working within the Housing, Not for Profit or Public Sector.
• Track record of engaging with management with the gravitas to support and influence decision making in the business, demonstrating tangible benefits.
• Ability to distil complex analysis and succinctly present findings.
• Previous experience of creating management reporting process and implementing financial controls across multiple departments.

Job Offer

£50,000-53,000, 26 Days Annual Leave and 19% Employer Pension contribution

Founded over a decade ago, we provide excellence in music education and performance. World Heart Beat is fast becoming one of the most prominent music charities in the country for providing grassroots, non-selective, richly diverse, music education programmes for children from a vast array of backgrounds. We are proud that in 2018, we were awarded National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) status by Arts Council England.

World Heart Beat Music Academy provides music tuition and personal development opportunities after school, in the evenings and on weekend and school holidays. 350 children and young people between the ages of 5 and 25 years, who are based in Wandsworth and the surrounding London boroughs, come to us every week (many of them more than once). Wandsworth is one of inner London’s largest boroughs and it suffers from extreme social polarisation. We remove barriers by providing bursaries and free instruments and work closely with partners to engage those most in need.

Opening a vibrant new music education centre and venue

Selected by London Borough of Wandsworth and developers Eco-World Ballymore from a competitive field of 42 cultural organisations, World Heart Beat has been awarded a 750 m2 building in Embassy Gardens in the heart of Nine Elms, on London’s south bank (part of the largest regeneration area in Europe). The facilities will comprise 110-seat auditorium, state-of-the-art recording studios, 3 x teaching / rehearsal spaces and a community café and will enable us to provide a world-class music-led education and performance centre that promotes a global music programme, extends our reach to audiences and promotes social cohesion.

Construction of our music education centre and venue is set to begin in November 2020 and we plan to open in June 2021.

Overview - Job Purpose

Reporting to the CEO and working with and supporting the Fundraising team and Artistic Director the role is to be first contact point for financial matters in preparation, overseeing and reporting on the budgets for grant applications and accounts for the organisation.

The Finance Manager is a key member of our small team during this important expansion period and responsible overall financial management of the organisation and responsible for producing the annual accounts and managing the audit process. The role also includes  reviewing and implementing financial procedures, overseeing day-to-day and month-end financial management and accounting processes, cash and credit card management, and supporting the CEO with VAT and direct tax matters.

Responsibilities also include producing accurate and timely financial information for budget holders, and business partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.

The post holder will manage the book-keeper in the delivery of World Heart Beat’s statutory, legal and validation requirements, via liaison with auditors, validating bodies and external financial and legal advisors; and working with the CEO in the preparation of reports for the Board of Trustees and the Executive.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Grant management Membership of a recognised accounting body
• Develop tools and systems to enable effective grant management
• Support Budget Holders with preparing donor financial reports, including justification of allocation of costs to projects in accordance with grants terms and conditions
• Work closely with the Directors and Project Managers for accurate and timely allocation and recording of expenses to the appropriate grants
• Support Budget Holders by providing monthly budget versus actuals reports, addressing any over/underspends and ensuring activities are carried out as planned
• Oversee the management and coordination of all financial reporting, including production of annual report and accounts and filing with regulators and including to funding agencies, with development and monitoring of contract and grant budgets
• Be responsible for ensuring all reporting and accounting requirements are fulfilled with regard to grants and subsidies
• Provide informative reports for funders and stakeholders

Internal controls and policy development

• Ensure financial and resource accountability and effective management of records as required for auditing
• Coordinate any statutory or donor audit and ensure completion of annual audited accounts in a timely manner
• Implement audit recommendations in a timely manner
• Review internal controls and update policies and procedures as required in consultation with the Director
• Create monthly management reports (or more frequently if requested), financial statements and cash flow projections for use by Executive management, fundraising team and Board of Trustees.
• Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets
• Carry out quarterly budget revisions and forecasts to ensure budgets closely reflect planned/approved activities
• Managing internal audit process

Financial planning

•  Financial planning and budgetary control, including the development and maintenance of a comprehensive budget model covering income and expenditure, balance sheet and cash forecasts. 
•  Ensure the annual accounts of the preceding year are prepared in time for the October Trustee meeting. 
•  Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants
• During the development phase of the World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens 2020- 2021) you will work closely with CEO to be the main point of contact for making payments  made for work completed. You will effectively project manage the finances for this development.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Membership of a recognised accounting body
• At least 5 years’ experience in financial and grants management of large and complex projects
• Strong financial analytical skills and thorough knowledge of non-profit accounting principles
• Ability to analyse, interpret complex data and make recommendations
• Experience with computer accounting packages, and excellent computer literacy in MS Office Packages, with excellent Excel skills a must

Essential Skills

• Highly detailed oriented and strong skills in administration, organisation and planning
• Good interpersonal and team working skills, within a multicultural setting
• Excellent command of oral and written English, and ability to communicate clearly and effectively 
• Proactive approach to work and able to work with limited supervision, resourceful, efficient and focussed
• Able to cope with high levels of pressure in meeting strict deadlines and situations requiring critical decision-making
• High integrity, unquestionable character and openness coupled with commitment to good governance
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities from time to time as appropriate to support the team
• Flexibility, patience and a can-do approach to tasks and the ability to adapt to a changing and challenging environment

Desirable Knowledge & Experience

• Experience with accounting in Zero
• Experience with DFID grants is an advantage
• Experience in working with Art organisations Trust fund- reporting

Pay, Hours, and Holiday

2/3 days a week

Salary £36,000 pro rata (depending on skills and experience)

Flexitime hours

20 days holiday (pro rata) plus bridging days between Christmas & New Year

DBS checked (or happy for this to be organised).

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please apply online with CV and cover letter to Sahana Gero ,Artistic Director: 

Combe Grove is a Health & Wellbeing Retreat located in 64 acres of woodland grounds on the edge of Bath. We are owned by a charity with a vision linked to Wellness, Ecology, Learning and Community.

We are currently recruiting for a permanent full time Finance Manager. The role sits within our senior management team and is responsibility for managing all aspects of the finance function. This includes ensuring that strong control systems deliver commercial, timely and accurate financial information to all users in the business and enabling appropriate monitoring and control.

This is a busy and varied role which involves responding to the needs of the business and coaching and supporting line managers to better understand the financial implications of the activities of their departments. 

Working in a small team including a Deputy Finance Manager and a Finance Apprentice, you will ensure work is allocated appropriately and mentor the apprentice during their AAT studies.

Duties will include but are not limited to ensuring that the balance sheet is fully reconciled each month, production of monthly management accounts pack with commentary, HMRC compliance including VAT returns, working capital management and cashflow forecasting.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a solid track record as a Finance Manager or similar. Some experience of SAGE 50 would be advantageous, as would experience of a finance role involving detailed reconciliation work between different business systems. Experience of the hospitality sector is preferred or another 24/7 operation. This role would suit someone with great time management, communication and leadership skills. 

Benefits include access to our health club for gym, swim, tennis or classes. Discount on food and beverage and room stays. Pension, 30 days holiday including public holidays, meal on duty, free parking.

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Finance Officer:

• £24,000 to £26,000 pro rata, depending on experience
• 18 hours per week, to be worked over 3-4 days
• 6 month fixed-term contract

About Us:

We are looking for someone who is as passionate about what we do as we are! 

Parents and Carers Support Organisation (PACSO) is a Chichester based charity that changes the lives of disabled children and their families’. We provide wonderful play, social and work experience opportunities for children and young adults with additional needs, whilst offering their families some much needed respite. We exist to enrich the lives of the families that we work with and support them in their journey from 0-25 years old. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the wonderful world of PACSO!

The Role:

The Finance Officer will join our small, dedicated office team and take on the important role of managing all of PACSO’s financial administration, working closely with the CEO and the Fundraising Manager to develop both our financial management and our financial planning. 

• Process all transactions and reconciliations on Xero
• Prepare & post monthly journals, accruals & prepayments
• Maintain accurate records accounting for our restricted & unrestricted income
• Prepare monthly management accounts for review by the Board of Trustees
• Provide reliable & robust financial support for fundraising applications
• Lead the development of activity-based cost models for planning
• Manage the 2021-22 Budget setting process
• Review & update our financial procedures, controls & processes

About You:

We need hands-on, practical experience from someone who cares about the detail & is interested in making a real difference to the availability of financial information that will allow us to plan & prepare for the next stage of PACSO’s development.  You will have excellent excel skills, a good understanding of Xero, and be able to determine priorities and organise your own time.

Experience of charity accounts and an understanding of the needs of fundraising preferred.

PACSO is following Covid-19 safe working practices and the role will initially be home based with weekly, on-site meetings at our offices in Lavant, nr Chichester.

We are a large national charity with our Head office based in Stockport, looking for an enthusiastic Finance Administrator to work in our friendly Finance Department.  This is a fast paced environment with a strong emphasis on team work.

Experience of working within an office environment is desirable but not essential as full on the job training will be provided.  Within this role, you will become familiar with finance processes, handle external queries, and resolve account discrepancies.

The successful candidate will be conscientious and well organised with excellent attention to detail.  Experience and knowledge of using MS Excel will be beneficial in the role.

This role would suit individuals looking to develop their experience in finance, with opportunities for formal training and qualification after successful completion of an appropriate introductory period.

Our range of employee benefits includes:

• A Birthday Holiday Bonus after 2 years continuous service

• A range of employee discounts

• Free life assurance

• Pension with company contribution

Our Head Office is located in close proximity to transport links into Manchester City Centre, with Stockport train station a 5 minute walk away.