Finance Officer Jobs in City Of London, England

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

Do you believe in the power of social enterprise to create meaningful and scalable social change in disadvantaged communities, across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)? Are you looking to be involved with and help grow a movement that is backing sustainable social change across the Arab region? 

ABOUT ALFANAR

Launched in 2004, Alfanar is the Arab region’s oldest venture philanthropy organisation.  We are a UK-based charity with operations in Cairo, Beirut and Amman and affiliates in the US and the Netherlands.  We aim to transform lives in disadvantaged communities across the Arab world by strengthening ambitious social enterprises responding to pressing needs, especially around children’s education, youth employment and women’s economic empowerment. Alfanar provides grants, repayable grants and impact investment (through a soon to be launched sister impact fund) and technical assistance to social enterprises, enabling them to scale their impact in disadvantaged communities, while increasing the sales of goods and services to achieve greater financial sustainability. Alfanar’s highly engaged venture philanthropy approach applies the principles of private sector investment to charitable giving, delivering social returns that are sustainable, scalable, and game changing. For more information about Alfanar’s venture philanthropy work, see our 2021 Annual Report and our website.

Scope of the Job

The Finance Officer at Alfanar will play a crucial role in delivering an effective and efficient finance function across the organization's group structure. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Officer will be supporting various financial tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash and reserves management, accounting processes, and financial risk mitigation. The role requires a focus on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and development to ensure high-performance standards and exceptional finance services for Alfanar's teams.

Reports to: Head of Finance

Main Responsibilities

· Manage all receivables and payables following agreed processes and ensure timely payment.

· Prepare monthly payroll and set up salary payments

· Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis

· Producing Monthly Management Accounts with the help of the finance system and Excel templates.

· Review donor reports prepared by the country office for accuracy and cost allocation

· Claim gift aid on a regular basis

· Support organisation budget and proposal budget process.

· Support organisational audit process.

· Any other duties as agreed by the Head of Finance.

Financial accounting

· Be an integral part of ensuring effective and efficient financial control environment across Alfanar’s group structure

· Operate key financial controls including balance sheet schedules, intercompany and income reconciliations

· Support the continuing develop of effective financial management procedures, increasing automation and efficiency

· Ensure accurate and complete records for restricted funds

· Active involvement in payroll to ensure an accurate and up to date payroll

· Manage the payments process using Xero financial software ,review and set up payments at the bank

· Support Head of Finance in developing and implementing  Finance processes across the Alfanar group.

· Ensure Alfanar is up to date and compliant with its statutory duties relating to Payroll, Pensions, VAT , Corporation Tax and  other statutory submissions.

Reporting

● Support Head of Finance with the preparation of  annual accounts in line with financial reporting standards, including consolidation of future group entities, ready for Audit.

● Support Head of Finance during organisation’s external audit

● Liaise with external accountants, including on all filing requirements

● Prepare financial information for the trustees annual report and liaise with the communications function on presentation

Financial management reporting and finance business partnering

● Support budgeting and reforecasting process led by Head of Finance. Ensure relevant team members receive guidance notes and documentation in relation to the budget and forecast processes and templates

● Manage the month end close procedure, including preparing journals to record the required accruals and fund transfers

● Prepare, review and analyse management accounts, seek variance explanations, prepare commentary and summaries based on budget holder responses, and ensure management understand any required actions.

● Continue to develop monthly management reports and budget Vs actual reports for budget holders.

● Work with the fundraising team to ensure that income data flows are documented, and finance and fundraising metrics are clearly defined and accurately calculated and reported

Tax, cash, risk and reserves management and group operations

● Working with the Head of Finance, manage, review and improve Alfanar’s (online) banking arrangements and relationships, across the group structure

● Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and requirements and ensure appropriate cash management and transfers across the group structure.

● Should it be required, support with Alfanar’s registration for VAT, set up and operate the required changes to the accounting systems, and prepare and file VAT returns, including other entities within the VAT group

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

● Experience of supporting in accounting, payments, transaction processing, financial reporting, tax, and cash management with international operations ideally in a growing group.

● Experience of automating financial processes and developing  reporting functionality from accounting systems

● Knowledge and experience of using Xero or other cloud-based accounting software.

● Experience of providing financial management support/business partnering to managers/budget holders, who may not have a financial background.

● Qualified affiliate accountant or working towards a qualification (UK ACA, CIMA, ACCA ,AAT or equivalent)

● Knowledge of data protection legislation, risk management and other governance regulations including confidentiality.

Desired

● Bachelor or Master's degree in accounting or finance.

● Experience in Finance Function in a not-for-profit setting, whether gained in a paid or voluntary capacity

Experience of working with high volume payment processing supplier systems and integrating the associated data flows into internal databases

● Knowledge of UK requirements for accounting for restricted funds

● Interest in social enterprise development and impact investment

● Willingness to travel to the MENA region, if needed

Skills & Abilities

● Excellent policy and process development skills

● Clear thinking and excellent logic skills, able to unpick and simplify complexity

● Self-motivated and self-organised, with good problem-solving skills

● Able to work flexibly as part of a team

● Able to contribute from a Finance perspective in a multi-disciplinary team

● Able to work and produce deliverables in a timely manner, and to manage priorities, communicating timeline changes clearly to line manager and team

● Flexibility and adaptability in your attitude and approach to work, with a willingness to ‘get involved’ and support the team with whatever might arise, working towards a common objective

● Excellent and clear communicator in English, face to face, in writing and over the telephone/ Zoom

Self-confident and able to take initiative but also to work effectively within a formal governance structure

Personal qualities

● Honesty, reliability, attention to detail

● Excellent interpersonal skills

● Exemplary organisational and time management skills

● Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing

● Ability to work on your own initiative and in shifting environments

● Passionate about organisational mission and values

SUCCESS FACTORS

The successful candidate will be capable of multitasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative, drive and a lot of energy, as well as high emotional intelligence.  S/he will be committed to empowering and strengthening high impact, sustainable social enterprises in the Arab world.  An ability to work independently and prioritize different deliverables with strict deadlines is going to be paramount in making a success of this opportunity.  Working with a diverse team across different locations will mean an ability to work effectively online with people in multiple time zones is a must.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed and growing team at a pivotal point in our growth.

Role: Finance Officer

Duration: Approx. 3-4 months (September to January)

Hours: 35 per week

Hybrid Working: 2 days a week in the central London office, with more time in the office during training.

Salary: £26K - £30K

Are you passionate about making a difference? We are on the lookout for a detail-oriented and dedicated Finance Officer to join a leading charity that empowers young people and changes lives. In this key role, you will help manage and process their income, working with the CRM database Raiser’s Edge to ensure all donations are handled efficiently and accurately.

As the Finance Officer, you'll be working closely with both the Finance and Fundraising teams, ensuring seamless income reconciliation and supporting the ongoing development of a new CRM system launching in February 2025.

What You’ll Do:

• Administer and process all incoming donations, including from their website, postal, phone, and third-party platforms like JustGiving and Enthuse.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure donations are coded correctly and help prepare Gift Aid claims.
• Provide top-notch supporter care, managing donor correspondence and maintaining donor records.
• Assist with the design and maintenance of the CRM database for effective data selection and reporting.
• Support the Finance Team with income reconciliation and administrative duties.

What We’re Looking For:

• A motivated individual with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to spot inconsistencies.
• A strong team player who can manage their workload efficiently and meet deadlines.
• A passion for working with CRM systems, with experience using Raiser’s Edge being a bonus.
• An enthusiastic communicator who can engage colleagues in the effective use of the database.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to delivering high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

Reports to: Finance Manager 

Direct reports:  None

Location:  Our base is Black Bull Yard, 24-28 Hatton Wall, London, EC1N8JH but we offer a mix of working remotely and in the office. There will be office based team and member related activities on a regular basis.

About Ukie

Ukie is the trade association that represents and supports the UK’s thriving video game and interactive entertainment industry. Our small team supports a membership of nearly 700 leading businesses, helping them to create some of the world’s most exciting games. 

We are seeking a proactive, motivated and organised individual to join the team in the new role of Finance Officer. The role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn, be involved in a wide range of activities and develop their finance skills alongside an experienced Finance Manager.

About you

You will be a proactive, motivated person who enjoys building positive working relationships across a small, busy team and who wants to develop their understanding of how finance works in a trade association with a national profile.

Ideally, you will bring:

• The ability to work quickly and accurately, with an excellent eye for detail

• The ability to manage and meet deadlines

• The ability to work alongside budget holders to ensure good financial control

• A willingness to learn new procedures and ways of working

• A reasonable degree of financial literacy, with some experience of reading and understanding financial reports

• Strong transferable computer skills, including some experience with SAGE financial systems

You do not need to hold a financial or accounting qualification to apply for this role. We are looking for candidates with a willingness to learn and the ability to work well across a diverse team. Ukie may be willing to support training towards a qualification for a suitable candidate.

What you’ll be doing

This role is an exciting opportunity to learn how finance works in a busy and ambitious trade association. You can expect a combination of regular tasks and a significant amount of variety as you get involved in different aspects of our work. 

Your day is likely to involve:

• Building relationships with our busy staff team, answering questions and helping them make use of financial information to support their work

• Providing support during audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations

• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, reports, forecasts and budgets

• Working with the Finance Manager to find ways to reduce financial risk for the company

• Performing data entry and ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions

• Supporting our accounts payable and receivable functions

• Processing invoices and payments (including membership fees)

• Supporting day-to-day transactional processing and banking

• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation

Qualifications and experience required for this role: Qualified by experience. You don’t need to hold a prior finance or accounting qualification to apply for this role. On-the-job training will be provided and Ukie may be willing to support training towards a qualification for a suitable candidate. 

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm

• Expectation that some evening and weekend work may be required to attend events as the business requires

This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement to the changes.

Hours: Part-time three days per week

Salary: £36,400 - £37,580 FTE (Pro Rata - 3 days per week)

Location: Hybrid - Whitechapel, London (1 day per week in office)

Closing Date: Monday 9AM on 30th of September 2024

The role

With the growth in demand from businesses to join the B Corp movement, we have created this role to assist the Finance team with a range of activities as we move to a new accounting system that meets the needs and demands of our growing organisation.  We outsource the day to day bookeeping work but the Sales Ledger invoicing will remain in house.

We are looking for a team member who has ideas and thoughts on how to improve the way we work and can input into the development of Finance Policy and Procedures.

Tasks and responsibilities will include: 

• Checking the finance email inbox and other forms of communication, dealing with queries, actioning and/or forwarding as appropriate and capturing all relevant information

• Working with Finance Officer and other team members to ensure completeness of member data such as invoicing address, contact details, pricing and credit terms in relevant databases (Salesforce and Xledger)

• Liaising with the outsourced service and internal staff members to ensure supplier queries are resolved and payments are made in a timely manner

• Working with the Head of Finance to prepare year end information for the external audit

• Working with the current Finance Officer to maintain a centralised record of all relevant communications.

• Assist Debit Card holders with administrative tasks linked to card usage

• Working with Finance staff to document and implement financial processes and procedures

• Assist with continuous improvement of systems, controls and working practices in finance and other areas of the organisation

 Skills and Experience

 Essential (used in short-listing)

• Previous experience in a Finance Officer or similar role

• Great attention to detail, with the ability to grasp information quickly

• Sales Ledger experience

• Wider bookkeeping, year end and external audit experience

• Good spreadsheet and systems skills

• Excellent organisational skills, proactive and use initiative to create improvements and find solutions

• Excellent customer service skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic growing organisation

• Organised with the ability to plan work to meet deadline

Eligible to work in the UK (we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship)

Desirable

• Experience of Salesforce or other CRM
• Experience of Xero or Xledger accounting system 
• Purchase Ledger experience
• AAT qualification
• Credit Control experience

 What we give you

• Purpose driven work enabling B Lab UK’s mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good

• Hybrid and flexible working, we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working

• Hybrid working (min 1/2 days per week in office)

• Flexible working hours (based around core working hours)

• Opportunity to work 4 days a week 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)

• 1 additional annual leave day (pro-rata for part-time staff) for each complete annual year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days

• Our office is closed between Christmas and New Year, no need to take extra holiday!

• Private Medical and Dental cover

• £200 per annum tax free Annual Wellbeing allowance and Employee Assistance Programme

• 2 paid volunteer days per year

• Enhanced Parental Leave and family friendly policies, including carers leave

• Learning and Development opportunities

• Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Income Protection policy

• Working in a flexible office workspace

Purpose of the post: You will be the sole role for the Charity’s finances and will support our small team in a vibrant, prolific and growing organisation which provides quality assurance and membership services to institutions delivering training, education and assessment in dance, drama and musical theatre.

Location: CDMT resides at Salters Hall, 4 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU, and this role is office based. Salters Hall is located conveniently for Moorgate, Liverpool Street and Bank stations, and is accessible from street level and throughout the building.

Normal office hours are Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.00pm. The position encompasses one day a week, with a suggested working day of Wednesday. The hourly rate is between £20 - £22 depending on experience.

Essential requirements for this position:

· Accounting qualification part qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent, with experience

· Excellent Microsoft Office, Sage One and Sage 50 Skills

· Good communication skills to liaise with customers and suppliers, and the ability to assist with ad-hoc office administration as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

· Maintain the General Ledger – raising invoices, issuing credit notes, allocating cash.

· Processing purchase invoices and paying, bank reconciliations, and credit control

• Running the monthly payroll for 4/5 people
• Reconciliation of all Balance sheet accounts
• Administer online banking, credit cards and the Paypal account
• Assist Director with the annual Budget
• Sending all the year-end information to the Independent Examiner
• Administer the company pension.

You will also be responsible for the production of the Management Accounts for the Board three times a year including:

• Profit and Loss compared to Budget
• Preparing the Balance Sheet
• Reports to Trustees
• Producing the above reports in keeping with Charity SORP accounting.

Together with responsibility for reporting to HMRC, Charity Commission, Companies House, Trustees, Independent Examiner and Banking organisations, you may also be requested to produce ad-hoc reports and carry out any other duties that are necessary to perform the role.

Excellent team working, written and verbal communication skills; a confident and personable telephone manner; a good standard of literacy and a professional approach to work are essential to this post.

Working closely with the CEO, the Audit, Finance and Risk (AFR) Committee and the Board, the Finance & Corporate Services Manager is responsible for the financial management of the charity on a strategic and operational level, and supports our corporate, HR and ICT functions. As a member of the Senior Management Team, this position provides leadership and support to the wider team, and line management of the Finance & Corporate Services Officer. Other duties include monthly payroll, monthly management accounts and reports, annual budget and audit, and supporting our team with HR, ICT and office requirements.

You will be an experienced senior manager with at least 4-5 years of experience in finance within the charity sector and providing back-office support. An accountancy qualification is essential, as is knowledge of SORP.

You will be highly organised, able to work as part of our small team as well as on your own initiative, have a methodical and collaborative approach, and a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude. You will be passionate about our campaigning work to improve the lives of older Londoners, and committed to upholding our mission, vision and values.

We are an equal opportunities employer and while we are open to applications from all backgrounds, we particularly welcome applications from older Londoners.

Age UK London (AUKL) is a leading campaigning charity in London, seeking to improve the lives of older Londoners. Our award-winning campaigns cover a wide range of subjects, including transport, digital exclusion, cost of living and poverty, and social isolation.

The Group Finance Director holds a key role in the executive team in the Foundation Office of the Charity.  They are accountable for all matters relating to the UWGCF Charity finance, including the oversight of school income, endowment investments, loans, subsidiary companies, VAT, and the leadership of the Foundation finance team.  To succeed in the job, the post holder needs to build effective working relationships with independent school bursars and finance teams and link effectively with the Business managers in the state funded academies.

The UWGCF is a complex organisation, and the post holder will need to demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build effective and supportive working relationships with other and be prepared to engage fully in the work of the Foundation. This may mean working outside of normal working hours but most importantly means communicating and work with colleagues as part of the team.

Initially they will report to the Chair of Trustees, although following a Governance Review and further work on Foundation Strategy, the Trustees may appoint a Foundation CEO.  In the meantime the Foundation Office is led by a joint executive comprising three executives: Director of Governance and Operations, Director of HR, and Director of Finance.

For further information about this job please read the job pack attached.

• Location: Remote/London/Bristol/Birmingham.
• Permanent
• Contract: Full time or Part time (minimum 4 days per week)
• £25,000 (plus £2,000 London weighting if applicable) per annum full time equivalent.

As Business Administration & Finance Officer (BAFO) you will be responsible for the smooth running of the administration of the charity. Working closely with the finance team, HR team, regional managers and the senior management team and the post holder will have communication with all members of Envision employees. The aim of the role is to standardise our back-office processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency including Finance, HR & IT as well as event and travel management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative support for all Envision delivery staff including event space hiring, sending out contracts to our partners and inputting information into our customer relationship management (CRM) software, Salesforce.
• Financial transactions including bookkeeping, raising sales invoices and processing purchase invoices, administration related to organisation purchasing cards.
• Processing travel bookings and hotel bookings for the organisation.
• Submitting gift aid claims to HMRC.
• HR transactional administration including recruitment, maintaining employee records, etc.
• Maintain IT inventory and submitting IT queries to our external IT provider.

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• Experience with IT systems – Office 365 & Shared Drive.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy for data entry.

Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Experience of working in a busy and varied administrative support role.
• Experience with IT systems – Xero, SafeHR, Salesforce & Docusign.
• Demonstrate a logical approach to developing and implementing processes.
• Understanding of, and/or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap.

Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview. 

To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.

Deadline- Midnight Wednesday 25th September

Please note:

- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.

Location: UK-based with the option for remote working.
Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026 (with possible extension or permanency, subject to future funding).
Hours: Full time. The following flexible working options - job share, condensed hours and 0.8FTE will be considered.
Benefits: 4 wellbeing days per calendar year [pro-rata for part-time staff], plus annual leave and public holidays entitlement. Eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme option - employer contribution up to 28.97%.

Occasional overseas travel to support programme implementation and/or oversee activities is required for the position.

Head of Strategic Finance

This is a senior and key role within the Finance Directorate. The Head of Strategic Finance will provide leadership, expertise, and hands-on support in the following areas

• Business Partnering and Development.
• Pricing Models, NPAC, and Cost Recovery Methodology.
• Financial Modelling.
• Interim Audits - annual reports and accounts production.
• Budgeting and Forecast.
• Project Management and Systems Improvement.

Reporting to the Finance Director; the Head of Strategic Finance provides direct support to several senior members of the finance team and works with colleagues across the organisation to deliver WFD’s strategy and the Finance Directorate’s goals.

Key Deliverables

Providing leadership advice and training to the business on financial models, leading annual and multi-year budget and forecast setting and analysis in consultation with the Finance Director.

Developing and maintaining a multi-year advanced financial modelling analysis with scenario indicators to drive decision-making and value for money, Pipeline Funding Management, Annual Central and Regional Staff budgeting and forecast and input into the year-end processes such as income recognition, expenditure accruals and prepayments on accuracy and completeness for Global Initiatives.

Ensuring value-added delivery and financial control analysis and resource allocation process concerning Finance input, manage and develop the staffing resources of the team.

Actively involved in problem solving and working collaboratively with the programme teams in the decision-making processes and co-leads the periodic budget re-allocation process with the Finance Director.

Working with the Head of Business Development, Director of Programmes, and Business Development Managers to develop and maintain grant management guidance and procedures.

Leading, training, supporting and developing the Finance Manager and three other staff members.

Strengthening a culture of financial awareness, supporting, and building the capacity within the Finance team and skills across the organisation and in partner organisations.

About You -We are looking for someone with substantial financial leadership experience.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Proven track record of leading a finance team and providing professional finance business support, preferably within a fast-paced organisation.
• Experienced in preparing organisational budgets for an international or multi-site business.
• Experience of hands-on Financial Modelling, Multi-year Financial planning with Scenario analysis with recommendations to steer management decision.
• Experience in preparing and managing grant budgets, to ensure full cost recovery for the delivery organisation and full compliance with the donor requirements.
• Strong financial reporting skills. Experienced in preparing valuable management information, including insightful analysis and recommendations.
• Experience in supporting change in a small organisation, including system improvement relating to reporting, configuration, and process re-engineering efforts for Business Central.
• Experience of working with and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience/ knowledge of contributing to statutory financial statements.
• Able to provide direction to team members during audits.
• Highly proficient in the use of recognised financial accounting software.
• Advanced-level Microsoft Excel.
• Confidence to present at the Leadership team and senior stakeholders' strategic meetings in WFD.

To Apply visit our website. Applications are via CV and Cover Letter. If you want to make a positive difference, and work with people who care about this mission, then we would like to hear from you.

This vacancy will close on 25th September 2024

About the Role

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a visionary and strategic financial leader to join our team as Chief Finance Officer (CFO). This executive-level role offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of an organization committed to tackling the global challenge of malnutrition. . In the face of increasing global challenges like COVID-19, the conflict in Ukraine, and worsening malnutrition and hunger, we are driven by our strategy to transform food systems for the benefit of the most vulnerable populations.

The Role

As CFO, you will play a pivotal role in our Strategic Management Team (SMT), providing financial leadership that aligns with our bold strategy. You will ensure that GAIN’s financial plans are robust, transparent, and meet the highest standards of probity, while also ensuring compliance with donor requirements for budgeting and reporting. You will lead GAIN’s finance team, providing the strategic direction necessary to support our ambitious goals.

This role can be based in London (UK), Nairobi (Kenya), or New Delhi (India), offering flexibility for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide expert financial analysis, strategic guidance, and sound financial management across GAIN. Lead the finance team to support the organization’s strategic goals.
• Corporate Finance: Develop and manage GAIN’s corporate finance activities, ensuring robust financial systems and processes that are user-centric and future-proofed for a growing organization.
• Budgeting and Reporting: Oversee effective budgeting and financial planning, supporting the development and use of KPIs, and ensuring transparency and value for money.
• Risk, Compliance, and Controls: Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards. Oversee risk management, financial controls, and regulatory compliance.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished career in finance, ideally within the non-profit or related sectors, and a proven track record at the Finance Director or CFO level in a multi-country context. Key attributes include:

• A recognised professional finance qualification (e.g., ACA, FCA, CPA).
• Extensive experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and managing financial operations in a complex, global environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead a geographically dispersed team.
• Deep understanding of diverse regulatory environments, particularly those relevant to Swiss Foundations.
• Expertise in donor and project funding, FOREX, and cash optimisation in a non-profit context.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including Board members, donors, and non-financial staff.

About our Offer

Why Join GAIN? This role offers the opportunity to lead the financial strategy of a growing and highly respected organisation with a global impact. As a member of GAIN’s C-suite, you will contribute to collective strategic decision-making and play a crucial role in driving positive change. If you are passionate about improving global nutrition, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are ready to take on the challenges and opportunities that come with this role, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary: A competitive salary package will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.

We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.

For more information about GAIN, our work, and the impact we are making, please visit our website.

About GAIN

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Due to COVID19, conflict in Ukraine and climate change, malnutrition and hunger have worsened significantly since 2019, reversing a decade of progress. There is growing recognition that our food systems need to change if we are to reverse these trends.

GAIN’s Strategy aims to transform food systems to make healthier diets from sustainable food systems accessible to all people and especially those whose are most vulnerable to shocks. By 2027, we aim to improve the access of 1.5 billion people to nutritionally enhanced staple foods, improve the access of 25 million people to healthier diets, and support positive food system change in 10 countries. This is bold and complex, and the only way to achieve this is to work together with partners including governments, businesses, and civil society at the country and global level. These goals, and the ways of achieving them, build on our twenty-year legacy of transforming people’s lives with improved nutrition through concerted action and effective policy change.

Our Working Culture and Environment

We provide a flexible working environment that includes a combination of home and office working opportunities through our global hybrid working policy. This encourages our staff to have a healthy work-life balance and increases staff motivation, enriches employee wellbeing, and improves performance and productivity.

All of our positions are based in one or more of GAIN’s designated offices as stated on our job advertisements. Successful candidates will be based in one of GAIN’s country offices and must have the existing right to live and work within a reasonably commutable distance of the relevant city / cities in which the role is advertised. Please note, that GAIN does not sponsor working visas and relocations. 

GAIN reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for candidates who are considered to ineligible under the above conditions during or after the recruitment process.

To apply, please go to our website and follow the links to Careers at GAIN.

This advert closes on 27th September 2024. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued.  We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.

We have an exciting opportunity for an established and highly motivated Director of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team, and who will be responsible for providing financial leadership, control and planning for the organisation.

Victim Support is the leading charity in England and Wales that supports people affected by crime and traumatic incidents. We provide personalised support to help people manage after crime and feel safer through a combination of dedicated specialist services as well as on-line support. We also ensure victims know their rights and we campaign to make them stronger.

Each year we offer information and support to almost 800,000 people and 153,000 received tailored support from our dedicated, skilled support workers and volunteers, Independent Domestic Abuse advisors and Independent Sexual Violence advisors. We are a truly independent organisation that delivers our services both through local teams embedded in the communities in which they live and work, as well as nationally through services such as the National Homicide Service, our 24/7 Support line, our live chat service and our on-line self-help platform, My Support Space.

This year we celebrate our 50th anniversary. As we look ahead to the future, we will continue to deliver the highest quality services to those that need them. We will give victims a voice and a platform to create change and reform in a deeply broken criminal justice system. We will listen, adapt and improve, giving victims options and flexibility in how they access our support, reflecting the changing ways we all live our lives.

In order to achieve our vision we need a highly capable Director of Finance to build and improve on our high-performing finance function and to drive forward operational excellence.

Reporting directly into the CEO, you will be responsible for developing and implementing our financial strategy, long-term financial planning, and developing commercial strategies to maximise income and operating contribution. You will also have responsibility of cash management, risk management and governance. You will be the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) for the organisation and will lead on Property and Procurement.

This is a varied and exciting role which will provide you with the opportunity of leading a well-established team of professionals, reporting on the financial performance of the organisation together with providing analysis, advice and support to facilitate decision making to deliver sound financial management.

You will be a qualified accountant, and will need to demonstrate:

· Proven experience in a leadership role;

· Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;

· Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls

You will be a confident, energetic and engaging individual with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of sustainable growth and excellent service delivery. You will have excellent communication skills and confidence to operate at the highest levels. A commitment to Victim Support’s purpose, vision, values and ethos is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference. 

If you believe you have the skills and qualities to provide the exceptional leadership we are seeking, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

We are strongly committed to increasing the diversity of our organisation and welcome applications from all sectors and backgrounds.

Recruitment timetable:

Application deadline: Sunday  13th October

Shortlisting: approx. Wednesday 16th October

First stage interviews:                    w/c 21st October

Second stage interviews:               2/c 4th November

To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement via the link by Sunday 13th October

 For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Rosemary Pini of Allen Lane via the agency website.

Director of Finance

About us:

Are you passionate about financial capability? Join us to develop knowledge, resources and tools that are accessible to all!

At The London Foundation for Banking & Finance (LFBF), our story began in 1879 when a group of visionary bank workers set out to elevate professional standards and leadership in the industry. Over the past 145 years, we became a recognised leader in financial services education, offering industry-leading qualifications and setting the gold standard for professional competency.

In 2023 we entered an exciting new chapter as an independent charity, revitalising and refocusing our mission to improve financial capability and empower professionals in the sector. We are now seeking passionate leaders to join our senior management team and work alongside our Chief Executive to drive this transformation forward.

Our charitable objective is the advancement of knowledge and education in financial services, and to carry out research and publish useful results for the benefit of the public. In doing so, we seek to improve levels of financial literacy and skills, as well as support those working within or considering a career in the financial services industry.

Our objective is just as relevant, perhaps even more so, today as it has been in our long history. If you're inspired to make a real impact and contribute to the advancement of financial knowledge for the benefit of society, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

As the Director of Finance, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy and ensuring the financial health of our charity. You will be a member of the executive team and work closely to manage budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance, providing the insights necessary for informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and overseeing the company’s financial planning and strategy, ensuring alignment with our charitable goals.
• Overseeing financial controls and reporting processes.
• Managing and developing strategies for working capital and treasury management.
• Ensuring operational finance, accounting and tax and audit compliance to meet all regulatory and legal requirements, managing risk effectively.
• Acting as the finance lead for donor and social venture relationship management.
• Preparing and presenting detailed financial reports to the executive team and the board of governors, offering clear and actionable insights to guide strategic decisions.

You will have:

• Worked in a senior finance role, preferably as a Director of Finance or similar position ideally in the charity sector.
• A chartered accountant or management accountant (ACCA, CIMA etc) qualification.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, with the ability to implement and optimise financial systems.
• The ability to think strategically alongside excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial direction and strategy of the charity.
• A collaborative, adaptable and supportive work environment where integrity and innovation are valued.
• Competitive compensation based on your experience and the charity sector.
• Hybrid working – work from home and work from our London office based in the City: we’d like you to be in the office on two fixed days a month but otherwise we’re flexible.
• Flexible working days and times: We’re happy to be flexible as we trust you to get things done.
• We recognise that physical, mental and financial wellbeing is important:
  • so enjoy our generous annual leave (30 days plus bank holidays for full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) – which increases further after two and five years’ service. You can also buy and sell annual leave.
  • join our Private Medical insurance scheme.
  • provision of generous life insurance cover, to provide financial security to your loved ones should the worst happen.

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.