Bookmark's Finance Officer will play an important role in providing finance, HR and administrative support to our team. Bookmark is undergoing exceptional growth, and this role will support the team as we expand. This role will support the CFO in all financial aspects, together with the Senior Leadership and wider team in the administration of its HR system and processes.

This role is an opportunity to gain experience within our exciting charity. It is suitable for those who may want to develop careers in financial and business administration.

Bookmark is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best useof their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.

Currently all Bookmark staff are home-based. As COVID restrictions lift, this role will continue to offer flexibility in respect of hours and home-working, but the post-holder will be expected to work a minimum of three days a week at Bookmark’s offices in central London.

Job Description
• Reporting to the CFO and working with the Senior Leadership Team and wider team on all finance and HR data and information
• Maintain accurate records for all transactions and bank reconciliations in our financial system, Xero
• Purchase ledger control - process accounts payable invoices and prepare required payments
• Sales ledger control - co-ordinate with the fundraising and operations team to ensure accurate invoicing to schools, donors and corporate partners
• Support the CFO at month end close and monthly financial reporting, including preparing monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the CFO and team to prepare annual business plan and forecasts
• Support the CFO in preparing and reviewing monthly payroll files, ensuring integrity of data and payroll cut off dates are met
• Carry out the payroll process (including pension processing), liaising with line managers and the payroll provider, ensuring all data is accurately recorded for review by the CFO
• Create and maintain accurate employee records within the HR system
• Draft all employee salary related and contract documentation and track completion, return and filing of completed documents
• Support the CFO and fundraising team to track restricted funding
• Support and liaise with the wider Bookmark team to provide financial input and support on projects and day to day finance related queries
• Collate, input and maintain accurate information on our systems, including Salesforce CRM and SharePoint
• Participate in the continual improvement of knowledge capture and management
• Working closely with the CFO and team, provide input into and propose process and procedure improvements and support implementation.

Person Specification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel), including Advanced Excel skills
• Either studied finance and accounting OR qualified by experience
• A minimum of 2 years relevant bookkeeping experience in a similar role is desirable
• Excellent attention to detail
• Have demonstrable finance experience, bank reconciliations, accounts preparation, payroll, invoice processing and expenses
• Conversant with accounting packages for small to medium organisations
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Friendly, inquisitive and helpful mindset
• Structured problem-solving approach with excellent attention to detail
• Service delivery focused
• Time-management and strong organisation skills
• Confidentiality and integrity are of utmost importance, due to the sensitive nature of the information that is managed by this role
• Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team
• Enthusiastic, professional and positive, with a strong desire to learn
• Flexible mindset to working in a busy organisation

Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and requires everyone associated with the charity, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Curve is a leading producing theatre, creating compelling cultural experiences for all those who live, learn, visit and work in Leicester. Under the leadership of Chief Executive, Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, Curve has developed a reputation for producing, programming and touring a bold and diverse programme of musicals, plays, new work and dance. All of this is presented alongside a dynamic mix of community engagement and learning opportunities, which firmly places audiences and communities at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Finance Director who will hold accountability for the financial and operational sustainability and efficiency of Curve, ensuring all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and financial controls are in place across all areas of the business.

As Finance Director you will lead Curve’s financial function, demonstrating excellent budgetary control procedures and ensuring financial disciplines are adhered to and Curve meets all legal obligations. You will provide strategic leadership for finance, operations and hospitality and ensure all departments are staffed and resourced to a consistently high standard. The Finance Director will provide regular reports to the theatre’s Board, Finance & Resources Committee and principal funders, and will also provide analysis and interpretation to support individual budget holders in meeting their operational objectives.  In addition, as a member of Curve’s Senior Management Team, you will contribute to business planning and policy setting across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in strategic financial management.  Experience of working in a senior management role in a similar sized organisation is essential.

To download an information pack, please visit our recruitment consultant AEM International’s website by clicking on the apply button.

If you are curious about whether this role might be for you and would like to know more, please contact Ms J Dunn to arrange an informal chat with our CEO, Chris Stafford.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 11th June 2021

We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our audience and participants. We treat all job applicants equally, regardless of class, age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the cultural sector

Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a national Christian charity that helps churches to bring hope and a future for struggling children.

This is an exciting time to join us. Recognised as the UK’s Best Charity to Work For by the prestigious Sunday Times Annual Awards in 2019, we have developed three high-impact programmes that more and more churches across the UK are running and funding. This has led us to double in income in the last four years. We expect to do so again by 2026.

With more than 100 staff and income of over £5m, we have been upgrading our finance system and growing the finance team to keep pace but there is much more to do. As Head of Finance, you will deliver high quality and timely financial information, working with the team to ensure the smooth running of TLG core finance functions.  This role will take a business partnering approach working across the organisation, connecting with senior managers and key leaders to support and advise on all financial aspects. The role will also work externally, connecting with key stakeholders and managing key relationships.

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 welcomes applications from many diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Initial interviews to take place w/c 21st June 2021 and final interviews w/c 28th June 2021.

Bikeworks is looking for an Operations Manager to join our team. The role will work in collaboration with our new Programmes Manager, Finance Manager and Head of Business Development, under guidance from the CEO, as a member of the Senior Management Team. It is our expectation that as we grow, you will want to grow with us.

At Bikeworks we target communities who experience significant and disproportionate inequalities. Never has our role as a community-evolved social enterprise been more important as we continue to live with the effects of the pandemic.

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the successful delivery of our established commercial activities from the Bikeworks overall offer. You will be responsible for maintaining good relationships and communication with external stakeholders, while optimising processes that focus on the quality, efficiency and value for money of our delivery as a social enterprise, balancing at all times our social, environmental and financial bottom line. The role also has responsibility for ensuring all policies and procedures are implemented, updated and adhered to. 

In alignment with the Programmes Manager, the Operations Manager is responsible for the strengthening of our ‘eco-system’ of projects and activities, making sure each element works together to achieve our mission by promoting internal joined-up thinking and approaches. You will lead on the development of staff, freelancers and volunteers to achieve contractual outputs and outcomes, at a time when Bikeworks is scaling and has diversified its delivery model.   

Donor Finance Business Partner. Permanent - up to £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits

On behalf of a large NGO, we are recruiting for a Donor Finance Business Partner (DFID / FCDO). Reporting to the FCDO (DFID) UK and European Donor Finance Manager, the Donor Finance Business Partner is responsible for financial management through the life cycle of donor funded projects from start to audit. The Business Partner will be a key contact for the Donor Teams within the International Operations Functions globally, ensuring all project accounting complies with regulations and FCDO / DFID, UK, and EU Donor requirements.

Main Duties:

• Business Partner to Global Programmes and FCDO Team
• Advise on donor reporting and compliance
• Accountable for financial aspects of project life-cycle support to country programmes and regional teams on budget and proposal development, project initiation, project management and project close
• Donor Finance and Accounting - reviewing country, programmes and partner budgets for donor proposals
• Setting up new projects in SUN accounts and ensuring accurate donor reports are submitted on a timely basis to donors. Review and analyse PFRs (Project Finance Reports)
• Ensure compliance of transactions, cash flow forecasting and controls for each project as well as providing analysis of project life cycle and performance
• Reconcile deferred income for projects as well as performance margins
• Support year-end audit processes as well as statutory financial statements, assisting Audit.

Person Specification:

• Experience in project accounting and large NGO projects and country programmes
• Financial reporting experience to governmental, private and institutional donors
• SUN and Q&A experience
• UN, USAID or DFID experience
• Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA

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Position Summary 

This is a key role in the organisation, and you will enjoy using your financial expertise to ensure the smooth every day running of FoodCycle, giving you the opportunity to liaise with all levels of the organisation, from the CEO to the volunteers who carry out our work.

The right person for this role enjoys being organised,  pays attention to detail and understands that they are a key component in supporting our fantastic Projects and amazing team. They will also relish working with a wide variety of job roles as well as supporting the finance function.

You will gain knowledge and understanding of the charity’s key processes which will enhance your career development. To carry out your role we will invest in training where there are gaps and seek to progress you if the opportunity arises.

About us

The National Composites Centre is a world-class research centre, run as a non-profit employer, and one of seven research centres across the UK that form the High Value Manufacturing Catapult.

Established by Innovate UK, the UK Government's innovation agency, these centres bridge the gap between business and academia, turning great ideas into commercial reality by providing access to world class research and development facilities, and expertise that could otherwise be out of reach for many businesses in the UK.

The role

As part of a recent expansion and development programme, The National Composites Centre is now looking to recruit a Deputy Director of Finance on a permanent basis.

Reporting into the CFO, this role will be responsible for delivering all the financials of a small yet rapidly growing SME, in an efficient, well managed and effective manner leading a small finance team in the process.

You will also be expected to contribute to the financial strategy across the business and define the business partnering approach going forward determining how budgets are managed and how cost improvement projects are delivered successfully.

This is a challenging and exceptionally interesting role and organisation for someone who is happy to be involved in the detail of a smaller organisation whilst at the same time contributing to the strategic remit with a forward thinking and experienced Executive team.

About you

To succeed in this role you will be:

• A qualified accountant with substantial management experience in all areas of finance including financial management and reporting, transactional support and finance business partnering.
• Have a commercial and creative approach when working with different stakeholders and operational and business units, contributing to the strategic direction of the business and assisting in the delivery of the overall business strategy.
• Have extensive experience of leading and motivating a high performing team through periods of change and be able to evidence a leadership style with credibility, respect and knowledge that aligns to the business strategy of an organsiation.
• Be able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, considering different solutions along the way and be able to handle high level pressure and critical decision making in short timescales.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of managing a team to deliver a mature and rounded service.

For more information on this opportunity including a detailed job description please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law by applying now.

Finance Officer, Central London – Not for Profit, up to £30,000 plus benefits

A finance officer role has become available in a large charity based in Central London. The selected candidate will report directly to the Financial Controller and will assist with processing, reporting and reconciling all of the income for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process donations received from fundraising, the website and direct transfers
• Process monthly donation packs
• Complete bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Keep key donor information up to date and back ups are performed regularly
• Inform Chairman of large donations
• Prepare and submit Gift Aid claims
• Ensure all donor queries are acknowledged and answered promptly and accurately
• Provide assistance with the annual audit and preparation of statutory accounts
• Produce monthly report on all donations

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Part Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Some relevant experience in financial accounting and financial reporting
• Experience of designing and managing effective administrative systems and procedures
• Good interpersonal skills with a range of stakeholders
• Clear communication skills both written and verbal
• Quick learner
• Knowledge of charity accounting, charity fundraising regulation and company legislation desirable

Trace is an innovative recruitment consultancy. Our person organisation fit profiling tool, the Predictive Fit Profiler, is helping us fit our candidates with our clients from a personality, behaviours, motivations and cultural compatibility perspective.

Regional Finance Officer - West Africa

Manchester City Centre – remote working and HQ office-based when required

Starting salary for this position is £25,272 per annum (plus contributory pension)

The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) is a global humanitarian organisation that finds, removes and destroys unexploded landmines, bombs and munitions from places affected by conflict. We make it safe for communities to use their land again so people can take themselves out of poverty and live without fear. We also provide education programmes, particularly for children, so people can live, work, travel and play as safely as a possible until land can be cleared.  Since 1989, MAG has helped over 17 million people in 40 countries rebuild their lives and livelihoods after war.

We are seeking a Regional Finance Officer to join our Finance team, which provides day-to-day financial support and advice to MAG’s programmes in countries across the globe. Ideally the candidate will be part qualified.  This is an exciting and dynamic role, where your finance skills and experience will help us make a real difference, supporting our lifesaving work across the globe.

You will provide an important bridge between the Finance Managers based overseas and our HQ, producing central management accounts. You will have the ability to provide specialised diagnosis, support and advice on the majority of programme finance issues, related to the role. You will also review variances on contracts and create financial reports for our donors and budget proposals.  You’ll therefore need motivation and excellent communications skills, as well as a background in reporting financial information, including data analysis, variance investigation and general bookkeeping.

This is a fast-paced role, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. It will give you the opportunity to use your finance experience for an international charity. Above all, you will need to be approachable, flexible, have a good eye for detail and be ready to work in a busy and varied role. You will also recognise that good financial support can make a real difference to MAG’s success in saving lives and building futures.

Ideally you will be part-qualified in ACA. CIMA, ACCA or equivalent. Strong written and spoken French would be advantageous.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to background checks, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For further information about the role, and details of how to apply, please visit our website by 16th May 2021

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance - Corporate Finance for this well-established Charity based in Birmingham

* Head of Finance - Corporate Finance
* Salary: £50,000pa - £52,000pa
* Location: Flexible working from home of up to 3 days a week, - offices in Birmingham
* Benefits: 30 days holiday

The Head of Finance - Corporate Finance has responsibility for the day to day management of the Financial Accounting Team of 3 direct reports with 11 in the team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. The role will also oversee the management of the ledgers and closing of accounts, regulatory reporting and the statutory audit.

Essential Requirements

* Qualified Accountant
* Corporate Finance with closing of accounts, regulatory reporting and the statutory audit experience
* Worked for a large charity with big teams.
* Investment experience ideally
* Strong technical financial accounting skills and experience
* Management of financial accounting teams

The position

* Overseeing the financial transaction processing, ensuring that robust controls are in place, mitigating financial risks
* Management of the month end process including maintenance of the Trial Balance ensuring all Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and that reconciling items and queries are resolved promptly
* Championing best practice in the management of the General Ledger, Treasury and Financial Accounting teams
* Managing the relationship with Investment Managers and preparing monthly reports on the performance of these Investments
* Drive process improvements, collaborating and consulting with appropriate stakeholders and communicating any changes to service users
* Collaboration with the Finance Leadership Team to prepare Board Reports
* Manage the Month End deadlines for the Financial Accounting Team ensuring that the ledgers accurately reflect the assets and liabilities
* To liaise with our Banks as necessary in relation to our transactions and facilities
* Ensuring that regulatory returns are made accurately and on a timely basis
* Ensure that long term liabilities and provisions are accurately recorded within the ledgers
* Ensuring that the appropriate level of documentation is retained to support the financial transactions through the ledgers
* Ensuring that the VAT Return is prepared accurately and submitted promptly

This is an exciting temporary opportunity to support the development of Bikeability, the Government’s national cycle training programme as a key member of the Executive Team.

You will lead the Trusts finance and compliance work, ensuring that we maintain high standards of financial accounting, reconciliation and reporting. You will work with the Executive Director to ensure that all areas of finance, risk, policy and regulatory compliance are upheld across all Trust operations.  

You will have honed experience of charity finance and reporting. An established leadership with excellent financial acumen, you will have used these abilities to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, external stakeholders and networks. You have a collaborative approach and enjoy working as part of a team.

The Bikeability Trust

Underpinned by the National Standard for Cycle Training, Bikeability was launched in England in 2007 and is backed by funding from the Department for Transport from 2016-2022.  The Trust maintains the National Standard for Cycle Training, manages, monitors and quality assures the delivery of the Bikeability programme across England, promotes the effectiveness of Bikeability, distributes Bikeability award materials, and registers local Bikeability schemes and instructors.

The Bikeability Trust’s Vision is to ensure everyone has the confidence to cycle and enjoy this skill for life.

The Trust aims to make Bikeability the leading programme for cycle training by ensuring:

• Child focussed: We deliver cycle training to both children and adults, but the majority of delivery is helping children learn the life skill of cycling
• Quality: Our Instructors deliver high-quality, consistent cycle training across England
• Inclusivity: We take action to reduce barriers to participation and ensure that anyone who wishes to access Bikeability cycle training is able to
• Efficiency: Our delivery programme offers value for money and is delivered in an economic and efficient way
• Influence: We share our evidence of the impact of cycle training across a variety of sectors (transport, education, environment, health, leisure, etc)
• Collaboration: We work with stakeholders, partners and commercial organisations to achieve our vision and ensure Bikeability is a household name

Job Description – Director of Finance and Compliance  

Location: Home Based, with occasional travel with COVID permits

Reports to: Executive Director  

Staff responsibilities: None, but liaison with Management Accountants and contractors

Hours of work: 2.5 days a week (flexible on days/ times)

Salary range: £50,000 pro rata

The Director of Finance and Compliance is responsible for the implementation, monitoring and reporting on all areas of the Trust’s finance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Finance and compliance operations of the Bikeability Trust:
  • Develop annual budgets for the Bikeability Trust
  • Implement forecasting and monitoring of each department budget
  • Work with PEM management accountants to monitor cash flow, accounts, and other financial transactions
  • Facilitate day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing and payroll
  • Interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information as needed
  • Work with the Grants team to process and authorise all grants pay runs
  • Champion and advocate across all areas of the Trust strong financial management to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and economy
  • Ensure the Trust operates within agreed budget and delivers on Business plan and strategy
  • Ensure the Trust delivers strong financial management on the Bikeability programme grant
  • Ensure the Trust can deliver income to the Innovation Fund and report on impact
  • Deliver Financial contribution to Bikeability Trust performance management dashboard providing regular reporting to Board and attending Board meetings
  • Work with auditors annually to review financial reporting

• Ensure that all of the Trust’s practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation
  • Work with the Executive Director to ensure all policies and procedures acrtoss the Trust and Bikeability Trading are
  • Keep up to date with changes in legislaiton of practice that would impact of charity operations
  • Ensure the annual financial accounts for Bikeability Trust and Bikeability Trading Ltd are submitted on time
  • Keep the risk register and financial controls of the Bikeability programme grant up to date in line with best practice
  • Ensure all Trust operations comply with Data Protection and Information security management.

Personal Specification:  

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree/professional qualification in accounting business, finance, or a related field;
• Leadership experience in finance
• Charity Board experience
• Understanding of data privacy standards;

Qualities

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Thorough understanding of business principles and practices;
• Superior attention to detail

Product Knowledge

• Xero
• Dext

How to apply

Please send a two-page curriculum vitae accompanied by a one-page letter of application and your completed equal opportunities monitoring form, by midnight 24th May 2021.  Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed virtually on the 10th June 2021 . 

Your curriculum vitae should set out details of your

• qualifications and professional body memberships (dates, institutions, qualifications/status)
• if employed, current employment (job title, employer, duties, start date, full-time equivalent, gross salary, period of notice)
• employment and voluntary work history (dates, job titles, employers, duties)
• names, email accounts, phone numbers and relationships for two referees, and permission to contact them.

Your letter of application should explain how your employment and other experience, education and training match the requirements of the job description and person specification, giving examples where appropriate. 

Public Law Project (PLP) is looking for a Finance Officer to help support our growing charity operate effectively. The successful candidate will be a team player, working closely both with other members of our Finance and Operations department and with our lawyers, researchers and events team to ensure they have the financial support needed to deliver our charitable activities. Whilst helping us to ensure people who are disadvantaged and marginalised can hold the state to account for unfair decisions you will develop your financial skills and experience working across a wide range of financial processes and duties.

This role includes a variety of responsibilities within day-to-day tasks such as identifying incoming receipts and investigating what they are to liaising with budget holders for approval of expenses and posting transactions to our accounting system. You will also work with our Finance Manager to support the production of payroll, VAT returns and have the opportunity to develop sector experience through the administration of restricted grants and casework finances. In time we will want to rely on you to take responsibility for a range of financial areas to be determined during your induction and initial training.

PLP support staff have the opportunity to be involved directly in the work of the charity through membership of one of our working groups. Working groups such as for Benefit Sanctions or Public Law and Technology – shape our work whether that is challenging unlawful withdrawal of welfare from people with mental health conditions or investigating how the use of algorithms in government decision making might unlawfully discriminate against minorities.  

PLP wants to work with the best possible person for this role. To achieve that goal, we can be flexible. Whilst this post is conceived as a full-time post, part-time hours and other flexible working arrangements will also be considered.

PLP is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. We value diversity, we have a diverse team particularly among women and the LGBT+ community, and, we acknowledge that we currently have an underrepresentation from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people compared to our beneficiaries and within the London-charity sector.  We are continuously taking actions to improve the diversity of our team. We welcome all applicants and are actively encouraging applicants particularly from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people and disabled people.

Finance Director, up to £70,800 + Benefits

For a large membership organisation and registered charity, we are recruiting a Finance Director on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources, the Finance Director will provide high-quality financial management and statutory accounting, leading and developing a team of 7 staff, overseeing financial systems, policies, and procedures to ensure finance robustness, and compliance.

Main Duties:

• Lead the finance function, supporting the Executive Director of Finance and Resources with financial systems, policies, and procedures
• Establish and maintain a highly performing Finance team
• Work with the ED of Finance and Resources to develop annual revenue and capital budgets and long-term forecasts
• Produce, oversee, and analyse monthly management accounts for business leaders and Board
• Manage cash-flow forecasts and Management Accounts for Board and SLT
• Act as primary business partner to the senior leadership team as well as business plans and investment appraisal support
• Oversee annual external audit process, prepare consolidated accounts, working with Auditors and the Audit and Risk Committee
• Oversee and run an effective financial processing function
• Support the ED Finance and Resources with the management of the investment portfolio and oversee the Treasury function, managing the relationships with bankers, lenders, and Investment Managers
• Ensure all restricted, endowed, and designated funds are accounted property
• Oversee, and develop robust finance systems across Payroll, Expenses, CRM, and BI

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified, ideally with senior finance leadership experience from the charity sector
• Strong charity and SORP accounting experience
• Strong staff leadership and development experience including performance management
• Extensive budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and charity taxation experience including VAT partial recovery
• Experience adapting accounting packages and accounts coding structures
• Experience in establishing cost recording and management reporting for Grant Funded projects
• Defined Benefit pension experience
• Treasury management and cash-flow forecasting experience as well as investment portfolios and banking relationships
• Strong month-end and year end statutory accounting experience including Audit
• Experience of restricted funds within the commissioning environment

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My client is an award winning start up charity. At a critical time in the organisation’s evolution, we are looking for a dynamic and motivated finance professional to provide high quality financial support and insight for the organisation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Producing annual budget and input to long term financial plan, including developing and maintaining cost allocation model;
• Providing clear communication and in-depth support by building and maintaining excellent relationships with the business and ensuring budget holders are supported on all financial issues;
• Leading the design, implementation and review of systems, processes and procedures to improve insight quality; ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place and system is appropriate to business needs;
• Producing statutory accounts for the organisation and managing the annual audit process; overseeing VAT and running monthly payroll.

The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant with a driven and proactive approach and robust technical skills from the Charity, Commercial or wider Public Sector. You will have robust excel and modelling skills and experience on changing finance systems. We are looking for somebody highly collaborative yet autonomous. You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and develop staff that you manage and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation.