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Centre 404 is a leading charity with an excellent strong reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families. Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs.
We are now seeking an experienced, solution-focussed Head of Finance and IT to join our Senior Management Team. This role oversees the financial operations and drives the development of our integrated IT strategy, ensuring first-class financial and IT service across the organisation.
In this role you will ensure timely and accurate management and financial reporting across the organisation, fostering a culture of financial accountability and ensuring that all stakeholders have a sense of co-ownership of this; working closely with the senior management team you will support grant applications to ensure that the terms and conditions of these grants are understood and complied with. You will also manage our cloud-based IT services to support the delivery of our strategic plan, ensuring best value IT across the organisation.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with a solid understanding of IT systems management. They will have proven experience in both financial and IT leadership roles, working closely with senior managers and collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences to ensure the organisation's financial sustainability. Experience in the charity sector and in developing financial strategy is essential for this role.
In return, the post holder will benefit from being part of a well-established and supportive finance function and Senior Leadership Team.
Full details of the role are outlined in the job description and background information.
Closing date: Please note, applications will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis.
Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and the children we support, and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.
We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.
Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889
How to apply: Please submit a CV along with a cover statement addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.
We are looking for two Senior Finance Business Partners to join our Finance and Commercial team on a full time, permanent basis.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Your focus will be to deliver strong and effective financial management within your designated Directorate at RBL. You will provide senior financial and commercial support, analysis, challenge and advice to enable decision making on a sound financial basis. Developing trusted relationships with the senior management team and budget holders to ensure financial projections, budgets, forecasts, and business cases are robust and aligned with organisational strategy.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Working with the Executive Director, Directors, Heads of Departments and budget holders to support the preparation of long-term strategic plans, annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts
- Taking a lead role to ensure that new projects are subject to effective financial planning and commercial control, influence budget holders and provide technical and strategic insight in order to achieve the Directorates’ overall objectives
- Review and challenge draft budgets and forecasts to ensure submissions are complete, accurate, deliver value for money and remain within overall financial framework targets
- To lead the review of the monthly management reports and ensure comprehensive and insightful analysis and commentary on key variances
- Attend monthly management meetings to present consolidated and departmental monthly financial results, drawing out major financial trends and issues.
- Managing a Finance Business Partner
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
Should you wish to explore a Homebased/Remote working contract (which will not include the London supplement to salary), then this can be discussed at interview stage.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
Closing Date: Monday 30th September 2024
We may hold interviews throughout the advertising period and may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
Position: Head of Finance & Corporate Services
Location: Hybrid. The Trust's offices are in the park on Ledrington Road, SE19 2BB.
Type: Full time, 40 hours per week, permanent (with 0.8 FTE considered).
Salary: c. £45k pa (pro rata for 0.8 FTE)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, increases by a day, pro rata, each year completed, up to 30 days pro rata. Employer Pension Contribution 5%; Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service; Flexible working.
Closing date for applications: Monday 7 October 2024 at 10:00
Interview date: Friday 25 October 2024
About the role
At over 200 acres Crystal Palace Park is far larger than most urban parks. Beloved as a ‘back garden’ to many people in the surrounding neighbourhoods, it is also of national and international significance due to its design as the grounds to the Victorian architectural masterpiece, The Crystal Palace, and its rich unique heritage including the 170-year-old world-famous dinosaurs. Today, circa one million people visit the park every year; to relax and meet friends and family, take part in sports and physical exercise, enjoy world-class acts during summer festivals, or simply have a moment of peace and enjoyment of nature.
The Head of Finance & Corporate Services role offers the opportunity to join a young and growing registered charity at an exciting point in its evolution, and to help lead on establishing Crystal Palace Park as an exemplar in urban park management, community-led regeneration, and cultural and heritage programming.
We are looking for a qualified finance professional to join our friendly team in the post of Head of Finance & Corporate Services as we develop our systems, infrastructure, and income streams to secure our long-term sustainability. Central to the success of our strategy is an efficient finance function providing timely management information and strong financial controls.
You will be an astute finance professional who is able to provide sound financial advice as well having a strong grip on day-to-day financial operations. You will also ideally have experience of HR, IT, and administrative functions, and will assume company secretary responsibilities, enjoying direct liaison with our Board of Trustees.
How to apply
For more information on how to apply, please download the application pack here. Please submit the required documents to jobs@ with the subject ‘Role: Head of Finance & Corporate Services’
Applications must be received by Monday 7 October 2024 at 10am
Interviews will be held on Friday 25 October 2024. All applicants must submit an Equal Opportunities Form
Crystal Palace Park Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that our staff should represent the communities, organisations, and individuals that we work with and support. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality.
We thank all applicants for their interest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
**Hybrid / Remote**
A Bit about Us:
WellChild is the national charity for seriously ill children and their families. We fund programmes and services to help children and young people living with complex medical needs to live and thrive at home instead of hospital whenever possible.
About the role:
As our Finance Manager you will be at the heart of the charity’s operations and play a vital role in helping us embark on a new 3-year strategy. Working closely with the Director of Operations and CEO your role and expertise will be pivotal in driving excellence and integrity in financial management and strategic financial decisions.
Your responsibilities will span the entire financial lifecycle, including budgeting, forecasting and meticulous reporting. You will also lead on management reporting, cashflow planning and the delivery of WellChild’s audit, Annual Report & Accounts.
What are we looking for:
You will have a detailed knowledge of accounting principles (ideally from within the charity sector), strong analytical skills; be able to demonstrate both operational and strategic thinking and have a proficiency in accounting alongside a relevant finance qualification; ACA, ACCA, ACMA (qualification by experience maybe considered).
As the main finance role for the charity ( supported by the Operations Team) you w ill be an excellent communicator, unflappable and diligent individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys a diverse workload.
Have advanced excel skills, experience of charity accounts, SORP and charity VAT and be able to plan, prioritise and organise your work with impeccable attention to detail.
What we can offer:
■ Salary circa £41,000.(pro rata)
■ 23 days holiday on appointment rising to 27 days plus 8 bank holidays.
■ Stakeholder Pension Scheme from appointment.
■ Employee Assistance Programme.
■ TOIL for out of hours work.
At WellChild we work in a really flexible way, this is a hybrid role with approx one day per week in the Cheltenham office and we are happy to consider a variety of working patterns.
For full details of the role please see the enclosed documents and we look forward to receiving your applications!
Support children with complex medical needs and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Social Finance, we work to improve the lives of people and communities in the UK and across the world. Our mission is to take innovation to scale – shifting the way whole systems work to achieve lasting and widespread change. We are all united in our passion for making the world a fairer place.
Since we started in 2007, Social Finance has helped to pioneer programmes that improve outcomes in complex and enduring issues in society. Our innovations, including the social impact bond model, have mobilised more than £500 million globally. We have sister organisations in the US, Israel, the Netherlands and India and a network of partners across the world.
We are recruiting a new Chief Financial Officer to join our leadership team, working closely with our Board and leadership team colleagues to provide ongoing advice and insights on the financial health and sustainability of the organisation, ensuring that we are best placed as an ambitious non-profit enterprise to take advantage of new opportunities that become available to us in the future. Overseeing a small team, you will drive continuous improvement of our finance function, as well as work across the organisation to build even greater financial awareness and accountability as we continue to grow. As CFO, you will also contribute to the wider business strategy, as well as having oversight of our risk management, IT and Information Governance functions.
To be successful in this role, you will be a chartered accountant with excellent strategic finance skills gained at a leadership level, including substantial prior experience in P&L management, financial modelling and project accounting in a fast-paced environment. You will also bring strong controls and governance experience, with an understanding of what good looks like in finance. With exceptional relationship building skills, you will be a trusted advisor to staff at all levels and confident in presenting to influential internal and external stakeholders. While we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, we are particularly interested in those who bring blended sector experience across commercial and social enterprise or charity settings. Experience of working in a project-based or consulting environment is also beneficial, especially with organisations that work closely with the public sector.
We are passionate about building a diverse, inclusive team and we particularly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who are committed to putting equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our ways of working internally and externally. We value inclusive, inspiring leaders who bring high degrees of diplomacy, empathy and compassion to their work, with an appreciation of how to empower others.
To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley or Natalie Sanders at Tall Roots.
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Populo Living are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Head of Finance – Treasury and Financial Planning. Populo Living is a development and housing company wholly owned by a single shareholder, Newham Council. Populo Living enable Newham to keep control of Council land and build high quality, low carbon homes and neighbourhoods whilst retaining the developer profit for Newham Council, in the form of new affordable homes and long-term investment income.
The role of Head of Finance – Treasury and Financial Planning will lead, manage and co-ordinate the provision of the Groups Financial Planning, Treasury Management Services and Management Accounting functions as well as assist the Finance Director to lead and manage the Finance team.
The role:
- Lead, manage and motivate a team of four with two direct reports.
- Lead on all treasury related matters for the group such as arranging new funding, loan compliance, cashflow and banking.
- Lead on the organisation’s annual financial plan, including extensive sensitivity analysis of key performance indicators.
- Lead on the review of management accounts and production of board papers.
- Attend relevant committees and board meetings as required.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders.
- Deputise for the Director of Finance and Resources as required.
- Support the Financial Controller to deliver year end accounts.
- Oversee cashflow forecasting, managing all cash and loan balances.
The organisation:
Populo’s vision is that by 2030 they will manage at least 2,000 new high quality sustainable rented homes in Newham and generate significant social value investment through their Community Wealth Building Strategy and as a Net Zero Carbon company. This Vision aims to support the wider Council vision that is centred on using Community Wealth Building as a powerful force for economic and social justice, creating a fairer, more equal, and sustainable borough in which people have a genuine opportunity to reach their potential.
Essential criteria:
- Fully qualified Accountant.
- Previous experience working in either social housing, a commercial house builder or residential lettings.
- Experience developing and delivering on treasury strategy.
- Technical knowledge around long term planning AND management accounting forecasting.
- Strong people management skills as well as being resilient and have an appetite for change.
This position requires someone able to commit to working three days per week from Populo’s head office in Stratford. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave and an employee pension contribution scheme of 10%.
The closing date for applications is 6th October with first stage interviews taking place the week commencing the 14th October.
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About the role:
Are you a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact?
Are you passionate about making sure people get the support they need to transform their lives?
If so, Back Up could offer you an inspiring and fulfilling role making a significant difference to the lives of people affected by spinal cord injuries.
We’re excited to announce a new opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team, playing a crucial role in supporting both the operational and strategic financial management of our Charity.
Your role and expertise will ensure we can continue to deliver our vital services efficiently and sustainably while driving excellence and integrity in financial management.
For full details please see our Job Description.
About us:
At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.
Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services on vocation and services to children and young people.
At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.
What will the process involve?
The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any stage, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of disabled people as candidates and employees. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you are eligible for the scheme.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.
How to apply
Please send:
• A CV (including two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.)
• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
• A completed EOF. This will be kept separate from your application. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a skilled, dedicated and experienced financial lead to ensure careful financial management of our organisations, and to oversee our work with a number of partner organisations to which we outsource operational services.
The Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism are separate organisations, which are currently working towards coming together as one charity. The successful candidate will initially be employed by the Movement for Reform Judaism, working closely with Liberal Judaism as a partner organisation.
A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA), who is a strong multi-tasker, you will have a proven track record of leading a team and working in partnership with colleagues. This senior role will be responsible for finance and risk for MRJ and LJ, as well as providing accounts, budgets, overseeing audits for 3 other related charities, with an overall combined turnover of £10m.
Using your wealth of experience, excellent financial analysis and management expertise, you be responsible for the timely delivery of management and financial accounts together with the identification and mitigation of risk. You will be both hands-on and will oversee the finance department.
You will be a key member of the senior team working to bring MRJ and LJ together, responsible for ensuring a smooth and seamless financial transition. Working closely with colleagues and lay leaders, you will develop and implement key strategies within your area for the newly formed organisation.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop long-lasting working relationships with colleagues, trustees and stakeholders. You must be confident to participate and present at Board meetings.
To download a full recruitment pack and application form can be downloaded from our website
To comply with our safer recruitment process, all applications must be on our designated application form
Deadline for receipt of application: 9.00am on Monday 30 September 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join our small, independent charity, which has a successful record of income generation over the last 5 years. We are creating a new excecutive team to support our experienced CEO, so this is an exciting time to join the team. Please see the pack for full details.
Our mission is to help older people to age well in Wandsworth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance and Resources Manager (Full Time)
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003.
Each year, around 150 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide. The actual number of suicides as a result of domestic abuse remains unknown. AAFDA’s prime function is to provide families in England and Wales with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that will take place after domestic homicide.
As a growing charity, AAFDA is looking for an exceptional candidate to join our supportive team and lead our finance and resource management functions. The role will provide and manage the HR, administration and finance activities of the charity and sit within the Senior Leadership Team.
This role is offered on a full-time basis (subject to funding). Although home based, occasional travel will be required. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from those with Black and/or Minoritised backgrounds.
In return for joining us, we will offer you:
A salary of £32,000 - £34,000
Hours - 40 Hours per week
Additional salary enhancements after 1 year, 3 years and 6 years of service (in addition to any cost of living increases agreed by the Board of Trustees)
- 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
- Development and training opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance scheme. Death in Service benefit and Health care scheme.
Closing date: 6th October 2024
Interviews expected to be held: 21 and 22 October 2024
Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the person specification. Please highlight and explain how you meet this specification in your supporting statement. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. Please note that we will not be able to progress applications where the supporting statement does not address the criteria for the role being applied for.
Please see the job description and person specification attached and submit your C.V. and supporting statement (which will cover your experience and ability to fulfil the job description).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to help families with seriously sick children in hospital stay together? Then join The Sick Children’s Trust as our Finance Assistant.
We have an exciting opportunity to join a super friendly, motivated and supportive Finance and Administration Team.
The role is conveniently located near Liverpool Street and hybrid working is available working Monday to Wednesday in the office.
You will be an effective team member working alongside the Finance Manager to ensure that income and expenditure are appropriately processed in accordance with The Sick Children’s Trust's procedures, and that coding and costing are accurate and appropriate. You will work with the Finance Manager to support a range of financial procedures from banking to preparation of budgets and forecasts.
You will be the first point of contact for finance queries. Therefore, strong numeracy skills, previous experience in a finance role and good communications skills are essential.
For further details regarding the role, please see the job description and person specification in our recruitment pack.
As part of this role there will be the opportunity to access financial support towards further education in accountancy qualifications, if you so wish.
In addition to the above, we also offer an attractive benefits package to all our employees, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits include:
· Hybrid working
· 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days dependent on service
· Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
· Flexible working hours
· Pension, life insurance and permanent health insurance
Our vision is to work to a future where every family with a seriously ill child in hospital will be able to stay together, just minutes from their child’s bed during their treatment.
If you strongly believe you can contribute, then join us and we will give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.
To apply please submit your CV. You will be asked a number of questions to give you an opportunity to tell us more about yourself, your skills and experience.
Closing date 15 September 2024
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The person appointed to this post will be passionate about the concerns and needs of older and vulnerable people within the local community. They must have an empathetic heart, work effectively as a team member, and agree to follow Evergreen’s ethos and values.
Job Purpose and Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and expanding charity and work within a dynamic team. The finance manager is responsible for support and maintenance of financial services and reporting to senior management. These duties include but are not limited to supporting the Finance Officer, maintaining accounts functions, budgeting and assisting in the drafting of monthly management reports.
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the COO the Finance Manager will support and assist the Finance Officer in all routine bookkeeping duties, ensuring the smooth running of financial operations. The Finance Manager ensures that effective methods are put in place to meet current and upcoming regulations of Charities e.g. Charities SORP (FRS102).
Duties (this list is not exhaustive)
· Supervision of regular posting of purchase and sales ledger entries.
· Preparing monthly management accounts, including comparatives to budgets, trends and forecasts.
· Compiling Balance sheet reconciliations
· Facilitating the use of account software to generate management accounts reports.
· Preparing quarterly ‘Income and Expenditure’ reports for Managers.
· Preparing interim/final financial project reports for submission to funders.
· Providing accurate and timely financial information to support the organisational financial strategy and decision-making process
· Ensuring all transactions are recorded, filed and reported correctly
· Streamlining and improving accounting systems, controls and process environment
· Reviewing and updating the current organisation's policies and procedures
· Preparing supporting schedules for annual audits and working with external accountants to assist in the preparation of annual financial statements.
Knowledge
As an experienced Finance Manager, you must be knowledgeable in the following areas:
· Proven expertise with computerised accounts systems.
· An understanding of Liberty Account software would be an added advantage.
· Understanding of Charities Commission requirements
· Highly proficient computer skills including in-depth knowledge of Excel and major Microsoft programs
· GCSE Mathematics and English
· AAT Level 3 or equivalent
· Good editing, data collection, and record-keeping with analysis skillset
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing date: 29th September
Contract: This is a fixed term opportunity for 6 months.
Location: This role is based onsite at our Plymouth office.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Our finance team is growing! We are looking for a personable individual who is keen to learn to come join our finance team, based in our Plymouth Office. You will report to a Finance Team Leader and will be responsible for the accurate recording and reporting of all financial transactions across the whole Society and will be based in the Plymouth Office. The role will be primarily in the Accounts Payable Section section.
The role will focus on:
- Balancing Creditors, clearing old balances and dealing with queries
- Dealing with supplier/internal queries (via email and over the phone)
- Managing the Society’s Finance mailbox
- Use of an invoice validation tool
- Processing all types of FX/GBP payments for our weekly payment runs
- Reconciliations of statements
You won't need to have extensive Finance experience but a background within Finance is ideal albeit training is provided. Ultimately, you will be incredibly passionate to learn, develop and help make a positive difference. We need someone who can demonstrate their professional and bright personality to join us! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to make a new and first step into their finance career.
Alzheimer's Society have been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a brilliant achievement and something we're incredibly proud of.
We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people living with dementia.
About You
- Must be based in Plymouth (essential)
- We are looking for a confident self-starter able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident approach in dealing with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders
- Passionate, keen to learn and eager to develop within their role.
- Be able to demonstrate strong numeric skills with a methodical approach and a strong attention to detail.
Person Specification
- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages for book-keeping tasks.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a national Christian charity working in partnership with local churches to give struggling children a hope and a future. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our award winning (Sunday Times Best Not for Profit to work for) team as Head of Finance. We’re looking for a commercially minded and relational leader capable of developing the finance team and bringing strategic financial leadership to the organisation at every level.
To join our dynamic staff team, we are looking for an individual with clear systematic thinking and ability to embed system changes in an increasingly complex organisation. You’ll enjoy working in a growth context and come with an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset and the high expectations that inspire excellence in all those around you. As a key member of the Wider Leadership Team, you will play a central role in developing the financial leadership and culture throughout our organisation with outstanding judgement and integrity. If this sounds like you and you share our passion to see UK churches transforming the lives of struggling children, then we would love to hear from you.
TLG is a Christian charity hence, we are looking for individuals with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell, in our search for a Head of Finance to join our team on a permanent basis. GWEC’s mission is to ensure that wind power establishes itself as the answer to today’s energy challenges, providing substantial environmental and economic benefits.
The Head of Finance is a new role which supports the growth of the global finance team in line with the rapid organisational growth and spread internationally. The Head of Finance role shall provide financial leadership, alongside the CFO, through proactive engagement with each business unit vertical, robust support, monitoring and challenge of financial decision-making in context of plans and strategic directives informing key decisions across the Global Organisation.
The organisation:
We are a high-profile non-profit organisation and trade association leading the international clean energy transition as the world seeks to stay within 1.5c global warming target. We have innovative programmes and collaborations promoting sustainable offshore and onshore wind development, mentoring women working in wind industry, education and energy access.
GWEC are a Belgium registered association with subsidiary companies and offices in the UK, India, China, Portugal, Singapore, UAE and Vietnam and a global staff of around 75. We have grown our revenue five times in as many years and have bold growth plans over the next decade as we seek the urgent scale up of wind and clean energy in new and existing markets. We have over 20 live grants of up to $4m in value to support our work, particularly in the regional focus markets such as Southeast Asia.
The key duties of this Head of Finance are as follows:
- Prepare annual global organisation budgets by entity, business unit and project.
- Prepare multi-year forecasts and financial plans built on known and likely projects, activities, expected growth and blue-sky scenarios.
- Prepare regular financial performance reports for the Executive Committee and Board.
- Have critical oversight of the global results consolidation.
- Lead the Global Finance team with 3 direct reports and outsourced local relationships for each office jurisdiction.
- Prepare quarterly global and entity forecasts and supervise cashflow.
- Hold oversight of global fiscal and tax compliance.
- Plan, forecast and monitor recovery of funds from grant funded projects.
- Promote the visibility of financial data and outputs to stakeholders through continuous improvement and integration of finance and related systems and processes.
- Deputise for the CFO on Financial matters at Senior Management Team and Executive Committee meetings as required.
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified as an Accountant: ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.
- Non-profit experience, particularly with grants and project financial reporting.
- International experience – ideally at HQ group level (non-profit or commercial) demonstrating an understanding of cultural and logistical challenges.
- Excellent FP&A experience, including modelling, budgeting and forecasting.
- Experience of managing a finance team.
- Experience providing a proactive partnering role to business operations, especially in ensuring achievement of budgets
- The willingness to travel internationally to other GWEC offices on an infrequent basis.
Candidates must live within a commutable distance from our offices in Southwick, Brighton, although opportunities to work from home will be on offer for 3-4 days per week.
The deadline for applications is on Sunday 6th October but applications will be under continuous review in advance of this date, so submit your CV today to make sure you don’t miss out!