Finance system manager jobs

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Finance team. You will work alongside the other Finance Officer to ensure that Richmond Borough Mind’s financial administration operates in an efficient and timely manner.

Working with SagLine50 you will process supplier invoices, payments and expenses by setting up BACS payments, standing orders and direct debits as necessary.  You will assist with monthly accounts; preparing monthly payroll information and processing month end schedules as requested.

This role will see your existing financial administrative skills and experience develop, working closely with the Finance Manager in the preparation of management accounts and budgets as well as ad hoc financial tasks.

Benefits of working for RB Mind:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
• Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period (subject to Trustee approval) [pro rata]
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions and a wellbeing app
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Staff away days and socials
• Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network

Richmond Borough Mind values diversity and difference.  We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly individuals with lived experience of mental health problems.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a standard DBS.

ISEAL is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to manage the day-to-day finance function in an international not-for-profit organisation. This includes the management of a small finance team and working closely with the organisation´s management accounting function.

ISEAL is the global membership organisation for sustainability systems and includes many of the most respected sustainability schemes worldwide. ISEAL members cover social and environmental sustainability issues – from labour rights and sustainable livelihoods to biodiversity conservation – and are active across a diverse range of sectors. Find out more on our website www(.)iseal(.)org.

The Finance Manager is involved in all aspects of work of a small finance team of five part time staff, under the oversight of the Director, Finance & Operations.

While there is a separate management accounting role, a part of the responsibility of both the financial accounting and management accounting roles is to support each other where necessary, in order to achieve an even workload and in order to achieve the overall finance team delivery objectives. The management accounting role responsibilities include donor reporting, grant audits, quarterly project reforecasting, supporting programme and project managers with financial information and staff time management, supporting Partnerships manager with proposal budgets and grant income tracking,

The ideal candidate will bring knowledge and experience of managing financial systems and procedures, overseeing delivery of related accounting functions, ideally in a project -based setting, as well as experience in managing and developing direct reports. A flexible and pro-active approach to work, strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, both in person and remotely, round off the preferred candidate´s profile.

In return, ISEAL offers involvement in all aspects of the financial management of an international NGO environment, an inspiring insight into the world of sustainability initiatives and a supportive organisational culture. The role suits someone returning to work after family breaks or someone looking to adjust their work life balance and work part time. 

Key Responsibilities

Financial accounting

• Oversee and coordinate work of other finance staff on financial data capture, transaction processing, procedures and controls, acting as back up when required
• Own responsibility for accounting system and for the integrity and security of financial processes and controls
• Manage and carry out or oversee all tasks related to day-to-day delivery of the financial accounting function
• Oversee or perform month/quarter-end closing procedures, fixed assets, prepayments, nominal reconciliations
• Prepare quarterly financial accounts and other regular or ad hoc reports for the senior management team and ISEAL’s finance committee
• Coordinate annual budget process and preparation of draft and final budgets for approval
• Manage day-to-day banking relationships, cash flow planning, including movements between currency accounts and foreign exchange processes
• Prepare annual statutory accounts and manage annual organisational audit
• Model key financial figures (reserves, indirect costs, overall financial indicators)
• Fulfil requirements of VAT reporting and compliance with corporation tax reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting requirements
• Deliver financial due diligence checks for new major grantees, member applicants and new significant suppliers
• Contribute to preparation for grant audits
• Facilitate finance team meetings and work planning

Other

• Support and act as back up on management accounting activities
• Line manage Finance Coordinator and Finance Assistant
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Working closely with Director, Finance & Operations to manage capacity
• Other tasks as advised by line manager

Experience, knowledge and attributes

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Solid professional work experience in overseeing a finance function, ideally in an international setting using multiple currencies
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to analyse, manipulate and present data to non-finance colleagues
• Ability to respond flexibly to demands of the role and work in a small finance team
• High level of accuracy in own work and ability to check work done by others
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, including remotely based individuals, where most interaction will be virtual
• Well-honed interpersonal skills, displaying professionalism, tact and awareness of others, including sensitivity to cultural differences and perceptions
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to establish priorities for self and others
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to manage and motivate others  

Additionally desirable

• Experience with donor reporting and/or financial project reporting
• Experience of using Sage 50 software
• Interest in issues of sustainable consumption and/or environmental issues

Other relevant information

Term:

Initial 12 months contract with view to extend

Salary:

£47 – 52,000 pro rata, depending on experience

Working hours:

Part-time, 3 days (Full time equivalent 37.5 hours per week). Fully flexible working arrangements possible, limited presence in office required with support to work from home available

Location:

Based in ISEAL’s London head office, with a hybrid approach to work. An ability and willingness to work from home is a requirement. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK

Annual leave:

25 days / year (including office closure between Christmas and New Year)

Ideal start date:

August/September 2022

Job Purpose:

• To process and reconcile various financial administrative tasks
• To provide effective financial administrative support to all BSWA services
• To provide support to the Finance Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Main duties:

• Process and reconcile grant payments to service users.
• Process and reconcile petty cash for the organisation.
• Preparation of quarterly expenditure reports to funders.
• Process monthly expense claims.

• Provide information required to prepare financial reports for the senior leadership team, the Board, funders and stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of the year-end financial reporting.
• Be responsible for ensuring that financial documents are filed.
• Support audit processes to demonstrate compliance.
• Undertake balance sheet reconciliations when required.
• Ensure that BSWA’s finance systems are maintained
• Maintain accounts on Sage computer software
• Keep workings for project reports up to date on a monthly basis to enable any under or over spend to be identified and corrected in a timely manner.
• Support other members of the administration and finance teams whenever necessary.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of financial systems and processes
• Work with other members of the team to develop and maintain monitoring procedures for Women’s Aid projects
• Work and liaise with colleagues in other departments to provide high quality service.
• Assist other members of the team as necessary.

Other duties:

• To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuges, staff, volunteers and service users by:

a) Maintaining BSWA communication records

b) Following safety procedures

c) Attending team meetings

• To develop a professional working relationship with external agencies
• To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems
• To ensure that adequate records are kept
• To keep accurate records of financial transitions in line with BSWA’s procedures
• To contribute where appropriate to the preparation of returns for funders.
• To identify and attend training relevant to the post in agreement with your line manager
• To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions

General:

• To maintain the confidentiality of the women and children using the service

• To maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the organisation

• To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation

• To maintain a general awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level

• To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times

• To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA
• To work within BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager
• To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise incidentally, develop, or be assigned commensurate with the post.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 27th July at 12 noon. Interviews will take place week commencing 8th August

Job Title: Finance Systems Manager 

Region: London (hybrid working)

Directorate: Finance 

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week 

Salary: £43,552 per annum (inclusive of £3,000 Market Supplement and £4,452 London Weighting) 

The Role 

At the Royal British Legion, we believe in building on potential. As a Finance Systems Manager your ability to be responsible for the operational management of the Legion’s financial systems could have a real impact on people’s lives. 

At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them. 

We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed. 

As a Finance Systems Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Finance Systems support desk ensuring response and resolution of issues and change requests to agreed SLAs.

If successful, the main duties of your role will be: 

• Day to day management and system configuration responsibility for Finance systems at RBL, including Open Accounts and Prophix

• Line management of a small team 

• Responsible for provision of finance data via various reporting / extract tools. 

• Responsible for user access maintenance to Finance systems ensuring appropriate access levels that comply with separation of duties controls. 

• Represent Finance on cross functional projects which impact BAU  financial systems and processes 

This role will involve hybrid working, travelling on some days (minimum of 2 per week) to our Head Office which is located at Haig House, 199 Borough High Street, London SE1 1AA, and working from home on other days.

About the Royal British Legion – Careers in Finance, Commercial and Projects 

Across the country, in every city and on every street, the RBL is there to support our Armed Forces community.

When it comes to providing this support to such a deserving community, every penny counts. Not just because we owe it to those who have served for us and their families, but also to those who choose to support us. They need to trust that we do the right thing and make the most of their contribution. 

It's this mission, this scale, this challenge and the values we all live by, that makes the RBL such a fulfilling place to thrive. 

Our Finance, Commercial and Project directorates consist of various sub departments – such as Business Processes, Financial Planning and Analysis, Procurement, Facilities, Property and the Transformation Office. If you were to join any one of them, you’d help ensure these financial responsibilities are achieved. While seeing that RBL has the means to go on innovating and developing. 

Diversity Statement 

We believe that the compassion, understanding, and service we show each and every individual should be reflected in the way we all support, respect, and include every individual who works with us. We want everyone involved in our work or receiving our services, to feel proud to contribute to or be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation. 

We recognise that we still have a long way to go to ensure that we make the RBL a truly great and inclusive organisation to work for and be part of so we have set out our commitments to provide a clear path to deliver this ambition. We will keep listening, learning, and sharing our progress and impact. 

How to Apply 

Please click ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Friday 22nd July 2022 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible. 

Finance Officer

£25,000 - £27,000 pa (pro rata for 3 days/week) + 6% pension

Permanent, 21 hours/week

We are looking for a detail focused, organised, approachable Finance Officer to join our finance team. This role would suit someone with experience in a charity finance and administration team. You will have good organisation skills, attention to detail, accuracy, an ability to assess and deliver information in a timely manner and be able to work to deadlines. An accountancy qualification is preferred but not required.

Your main responsibility will be to maintain the organisation’s financial records using QuickBooks, ensuring that all transactions are accurately and fully recorded.

We are currently working in a hybrid model. You would be expected to work one to two days from our office in Deptford.

Please refer to the job description and person specification. To apply, please complete the online application form on our website.

Deadline: 9am Monday 18th July 2022

Interviews: Week beginning 25th July 2022

Sightsavers is looking for a Finance Systems and Projects Executive to join a proactive, vibrant and growing team that is key to process improvement initiatives across all Sightsavers offices.

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000

Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, when required

Contract: Permanent

Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and some home working

Sightsavers is recruiting for a Finance Systems and Projects Executive to join a proactive, vibrant and growing team that is key to process improvement initiatives across all Sightsavers offices.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Systems and Projects Manager, the Finance Systems and Projects Executive will act as an intermediary between Sightsavers head office in the UK and our global offices, supporting customers across Sightsavers hubs in Africa and Asia. This new and varied role will:

• support on-going reviews of financial systems
• project manage systems projects and post go live support
• provide analysis of processes and recommendations for improvements
• participate in the implementation of new financial processes
• support business customers in embedding new operational and financial systems and processes
• develop communications and training plans
• maintain the control environment in accordance with the Global Financial Framework.

The role will be based at our Haywards Heath office in the UK with flexibility around frequent home working. It will include travel to Sightsavers country offices around the world, of up to 5 weeks per year.

About You

Working as an integral part of the UK-based team, the ideal candidate is a self-starter with the ability to question ‘the norm’.  You have experience in an operational or finance role with a significant systems component as well as a practical background in business, or finance systems. You have strong communication skills and are confident dealing with internal customers in person and remotely.

You are inquisitive, with an aptitude for and interest in investigating and understanding business processes, a willingness to learn and are comfortable engaging with varying levels of stakeholders throughout the organisation and across the world.

Exposure to project, systems or process implementation or improvement work is a great advantage, as is knowledge of accounting principles, the ability to demonstrate relevant practical experience and an understanding of the International Charity Sector and regulatory environment would also be useful.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, so if you are interested in the role and finding out more, please read the complete Job Description for further details. We are only accepting online applications submitted via our recruitment portal for this role (no CVs please).

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.

Next steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW)

The Finance & HR Lead will sit at the heart of our Operations Team, reporting to the Head of Operations and playing a crucial function in ensuring the efficient day to day management of the organisation's finances and HR functions.

For the finance component of the role, you will use our accountancy software (Quickbooks) and our own internal financial spreadsheets to manage the day to day administration of our finances, including recording and tracking the income expected from funders, processing invoices and payments and producing monthly reconciliations for our Head of Operations and Co-CEO. You will also work with our teams to ensure compliance with our financial policies, process petty cash and expenses and work with our external accountants each year to provide the information needed for our accounts.

To help High Trees manage our HR functions, you will work with our Operations Team to induct new staff members, coordinate staff CPD training, support notetaking at HR meetings and work with the teams to ensure compliance with our HR policies, procedures and HR paperwork. You will use our online portals to record staff data, manage online HR functions and train new staff in its use. You will also work with the teams on the recruitment of new staff including organising interviews and collecting references.

You do not need to have specifically used Quickbooks before, but will have at least two years of experience using some form of accountancy software or finance system, and be proficient in managing financial admin using excel. You will be a highly organised administrator, be methodical in your approach and be a good and clear communicator. You will have the skills necessary to balance the various functions of the role and will be enthusiastic about working with a charity to improve their systems and processes.

Finance Systems Support Analyst

We have an excellent opportunity for two well-organised and detail-focused individuals to join the busy Finance team as Finance System Support Analyst.

Position: Finance Systems Support Analyst

Location: Based in Sidmouth, Devon – “an area of outstanding natural beauty”

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, Healthshield plan, confidential counselling service, subsidised restaurant, free parking, enhanced maternity/paternity benefits, Life Assurance Scheme, 31 day’s holiday per year, inclusive of the 8 statutory public holidays. This increases by one day each year until a maximum of 34 days is reached.

Closing Date: Tuesday 12th July

The Role

You will support the day-to-day running and on-going development of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications across the group, ensuring key functions continue to support operational strategic aims and objectives. This role will also involve the reassessment of current finance system with a view to procuring and implementing a cloud-based replacement.

Your principal duties and responsibilities within this multifunctional and vital role will include:

• Continuously evaluating the current finance system
• Supporting the Finance Systems Manager with the implementation of the replacement project as and when required.
• Supporting and encouraging the management of the system by IT users, including production and delivery of new procedures, workflow creations and data migration by providing and delivering training documentation and tools to internal stakeholders.
• Management of first-line service desk support aspects of the finance system, providing resolutions and gaining feedback from end users to identify issues for resolution, future developments and training opportunities.
• Where appropriate assigning responsibility by delegating support calls to second-line support
• Ensuring the integrity, smooth running, and continual development of finance systems to support the effective operation of all parts of the organisation, ensuring efficient integration with other supporter or commercial systems in operation.
• Timely running of monthly/weekly ePOS outputs for CRM system import ensuring validity of data, checking for errors to facilitate accurate management reporting.

About You

You will be a well-organised and detail-focused individual with a demonstrable understanding of financial accounting and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

You will have:

• An accounting qualification AAT or relevant degree equivalent or demonstrable equivalent experience in a finance environment
• Proven experience of supporting and maintaining ERP or similar software systems (on premise or cloud based). an intermediate/advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (including PowerPoint, Word, Visio) experience of delivering training and excellent communication skills

In return…

You can be part of an evolving program of change taking place within a leading charity working in an area of outstanding natural beauty. With amazing benefits and opportunities to develop you career, you can really make a difference in a fulfilling and rewarding role.

About the Organisation

The charity is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide. They are working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

“The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”

Our client is a Disability Confident Employer. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Finance Systems Support Analyst, Financial Systems and Data Analyst, Finance Systems Analyst, Finance Support Analyst, Finance Analyst, Business Systems Manager, Data Analyst, Data Analyst, Senior Business Systems Manager, Senior Data Analyst, Senior Finance Systems Analyst, Senior Systems Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, Accountant, Business Accountants, Senior Accountant, Lead Accountant, Accountant Analyst, Chartered Accountant, 1st Line Support, 2nd Line Support.

Finance Assistant

We are looking for a Finance Assistant with knowledge of accounting processes and bookkeeping principles.

Position: Finance Assistant

Location: Swindon with flexibility to work from home

Hours: Full time

Salary: £21,000 to £25,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Annual Staff Day, Life Assurance, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee and free car parking

Closing date: Sunday 17 July 2022

Interview date: Monday 25 July 2022

The charity’s mission is to bring the Bible to life around the world, driven by the conviction that when people engage with the Bible their lives can change, for good.

The Role

As Finance Assistant, you will be the business owner for purchase ledger, ensuring suppliers are paid on time, following procedures. You will be responsible for maintaining employee expenses system, ensuring employees are reimbursed on time, while adhering to the organisations and HMRC policies and guidelines.

You will also help the team during peak workloads, provide holiday cover when necessary and deal with any administrative tasks as required. Each month you will ensure month-end tasks are completed effectively and on time to enable a smooth team process.

About You

As Finance Assistant, you will have experience of sales and purchase ledger processing and a functioning knowledge of PAYE system and be familiar with HMRC legislation, i.e. treatment of tax sensitive items and application of correct VAT treatment.

If you think this describes you and you have the legal right to remain and work in the UK, then we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV together with a 250-word statement that sets out your skills and experience in relation to this role.

About the Organisation

The organisations mission is to offer the Bible to the world. It is a vision of a world where everyone has access to the Bible and can recognise its value for them, their families and communities. Working for a Christian charity, this is a great opportunity to work for an investor in people gold employer who have won awards for their excellence in investing in people. They are committed to the development of all staff and have fantastic charity-sector benefits to help motivate and retain exceptional people.

In Return

Commitment

As a Christian organisation who believes you were created with a unique character, you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So the charity is willing to explore how what you have might fit what is needed.

The checklist

There's no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you can even think of applying. If you think you've got most of what is needed and you're excited about what the charity is doing, go ahead.

It's personal

You have a life outside work, and the charity want you to be able to live it well, so is happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home. No one is impressed if you respond to emails at midnight.

Learn and grow

When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits you and it benefits the charity. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish and be the best they can be, with a huge variety of learning resources available.

Together and apart

The charity believes in home working where it's appropriate, and during lockdown made that work really well.

Celebrating difference

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation, promoting diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire charity.  As such, the charity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. Applications from people representing all sections of the community are welcome.

Level ground

We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need the charity to make any adjustments for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.

About the Organisation

The charity’s mission is to offer the Bible to the world. It is a vision of a world where everyone has access to the Bible and can recognise its value for them, their families and communities. Working for a Christian charity, this is a great opportunity to work for an investor in people gold employer who have won awards for their excellence in investing in people. They are committed to the development of all staff and have fantastic charity-sector benefits to help motivate and retain exceptional people.

The charity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. Applications are welcome from people representing all sections of the community.

You may also have experience in areas such as Finance, Finance Assistant, Finance Officer, Finance Administrator, Finance Admin, Finance Executive, Senior Finance Assistant, Senior Finance Officer, Senior Finance Administrator, Senior Finance Admin, Senior Finance Executive, Accounts Administrator, Bookkeeper, Admin, Admin and Administration.

We are looking for a Membership & Finance Administrator to support our work to promote food science and technology for the benefit, safety and health of everyone.

As our Membership & Finance Administrator, you will help run our financial activities – processing member transactions, issuing customer invoices, arranging to pay suppliers, reconciling transactions, and liaising with our accountants and auditors.  You may be familiar with Xero or another accounting package and payment platforms, like Stripe, but you don’t need to be an accountant!

You will also play a crucial role supporting our members by maintaining member records, processing information, sending communications and information.  Our members will find you a delight to work with.  You will probably have experience of membership or database systems or subscription-based processes.

We are a small team, so we all muck in to keep things running smoothly.

If you are interested in developing your membership and finance skills, join us to help put our ambitious plans to grow our membership into practise. 

TO APPLY just answer our three short questions and submit your CV.  We look at applications as we receive them.  If we think you could be right for the role, we will ask you to meet us.

No agencies please.

Our office is based in Hammersmith, London W6, and regular attendance at the office (2 or 3 days per week) is envisaged.

We are the UK’s leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology. We are an internationally respected independent membership body, supporting food professionals through knowledge sharing and professional recognition.

Our core aim is the advancement of food science and technology based on impartial science and knowledge sharing.

Our membership comprises individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, from students to experts, working across a wide range of disciplines within the sector.

We are a registered charity (no 1121681) and a company limited by guarantee (no 930776).

IFST is guided in its decision-making and activities by its five values and through a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Values:

• Evidence-based

• Professional

• Innovative

• Independent

• Food Science Community

IFST’s EDI Statement: We recognise the importance and benefits of equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion and eliminating discrimination in every aspect of our work.

We aim to ensure that no individual or group (including members, employees, job applicants, officeholders, volunteers, consultants, members of committees and panels or participants in research) is treated more or less favourably than others on grounds of gender, age, marital status, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity/paternity or religion.

We work to comply with all the legislation related to equal opportunities to ensure that the culture, philosophy and processes within IFST are free from bias of any kind.

Finance Manager required for leading East Sussex NFP organisation

Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA Accountant required

Client Details

Due to a retirement a leading East Sussex Not for profit organisation are looking to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

Description

Financial management

• Management and continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices
• Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments and similar accounting entries
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Oversight of monthly payroll ensuring compliance with legislation and timely tax payments
• Treasury functions and monitoring of cash flow
• Ensure compliance with financial strategies and regulation
• Managing and end-to-end audit process
• Compile and submit various government and regulatory statistics

Business performance

• Work across the business to provide financial insight to stakeholders, providing financial support to drive improvement and effective decisions making
• Develop systems and other ways of working to further aid the effective running of the finance and performance function and wider organisation
• Manage and produce the annual budget
• Preparation of monthly financial results and performance reporting
• Medium-term strategic financial planning (Five Year Plan)
• Financial modelling and new business costings/appraisals

Responsibilities may be added or taken away from this job description as the post develops

Profile

• Professionally qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with post-qualified experience
• Strong accounting experience, including budget setting, forecasting, and preparing monthly management and annual statutory accounts
• Experience of leading similar teams and/or a working knowledge of how to successfully run each of these types of teams
• Ability to drive improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and productivity
• Ability to analyse financial, statistical information and business activities
• An effective communicator, with strong report writing skills, able to present complex financial models in a clear and concise way
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage a multi-faceted workload incorporating short, medium and long-term work activities
• Ability to handle own time, prioritise and meet timelines without compromising on quality
• Proficient in using technology and leveraging digital applications

Job Offer

Hybrid working option

Friendly team

Generous pension

Free parking

Impressive offices

Worthwhile organisation to work for

Overview

Child’s i Foundation is a Ugandan based social impact organisation with an international reputation for advocating child rights and creating community based alternatives to orphanages. A small non-profit with a big impact, we work with governments, national partners and our worldwide network of supporters to highlight the harm and cost of orphanages in Uganda and globally. We’re helping to reimagine the whole child protection and care system, repurpose orphanages and rebuild services at the heart of communities that are designed to strengthen and support birth, foster and adoptive families. Because every child needs a loving family, we are Child's i.

Background

We are looking for a fully qualified accountant with experience/knowledge of international development accounting. This role will provide effective financial management to our teams in Uganda and the UK.

This is a home-based role in in the UK, with occasional meetings with the UK team, and potentially an annual trip to Uganda, to strengthen the accounting & financial management systems and ongoing monitoring. 

You will have overall responsibility for the financial management and financial stability in the UK. You will also provide support to, and work closely with, the finance team in Uganda, to ensure effective financial management at the group level.

You will ensure there is strong financial management accounting and budgeting systems in the UK and Uganda, ensuring effective management of our cash and reserves, and ensuring the organisation is running in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Role and responsibilities 

Management Accounting & Budgeting

• Manage month-end processes in the UK, including posting journals, P&L review, balance sheet reconciliations, and producing UK Management Accounts 

• Review and interrogate Ugandan monthly management accounts and provide feedback & support to the Uganda finance team.

• Produce consolidated monthly management accounts, including variance reports, rolling cash-flows and reserves forecasts.

• Prepare quarterly board packs including key UK, Uganda and group financial information, including forecasts and scenario planning as appropriate.

• Supervise and oversee the UK Payroll and ensure HMRC compliance.

• Prepare the UK budget, oversee preparation of the Ugandan annual budget, and prepare annual consolidated budgets.

Statutory Accounting

• Prepare the annual accounts, including consolidated accounts.

• Prepare for the annual audit, including liaising with auditors and overseeing the implementation of audit recommendations.

• Ensure accounts and relevant returns are filed with Companies House and the Charity Commission each year.

Project Accounting 

• Work with the Programmes & Fundraising teams in the UK and Uganda on preparing budgets for grant proposals and costing activities.

• Support the organisation to ensure full cost recovery.

• Review financial reports for donors prepared by the Uganda Team, ensuring accuracy & completeness of submitted financial reports.

• Ensure compliance with donor rules & requirements with respect to finance.

Cash & Reserves Management

• Actively manage cash flow to ensure adequate cash levels are maintained throughout the year, including cash flow forecasting.

• Ensure strong Restricted & Unrestricted Fund management; track & forecast the movement on funds each month and take any follow up action as needed.

• Actively manage exchange rate risk, ensuring the charity minimises exchange rate losses and mitigates against the risks effectively.

Financial planning and operations 

• Work closely with the CEO, the team in the UK, Uganda, and board of trustees, to support the organisation’s objectives and strategic plans.

• Attend, and contribute to discussion at, quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees and sub committees.

• Develop resource strategies that support organisational objectives and that align with current and future needs of Programmes and Fundraising teams.

• Review and strengthen the control environment of the UK and Uganda office, ensuring that all relevant policies and procedures are robust and that the organisation is meeting is regulatory, compliance and reporting requirements.

• Monitor and investigate any financial performance issues in Uganda and recommend appropriate remedial action. 

• Assist the team in Uganda to develop financial management capacity.

• Any other responsibilities as required from time to time by the CEO.

Person specification skills and experience required 

• Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), desirably with international development knowledge/experience. 

• Knowledge and experience of using QuickBooks or similar accounting system.

• Some experience in grant management and reporting.

• Experience of working with Restricted & Unrestricted funds and a good understanding of the challenges this can pose.

• UK charity experience, including charity SORP

• Some experience of developing and strengthening accounting and financial management systems, policies and processes.

• Able to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to build rapport with others from a range of backgrounds.

• Excellent written and spoken English, and ability to write concise reports for a variety of stakeholders and audiences.

• Resilient, flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to work in a standalone capacity with regard to managing the finance function.

Additional Information

• At Child’s i Foundation we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. The statements in the person specification are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

• Child’s i Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.

• This role is open to UK residents only.

• We will actively consider flexible working arrangements.

We are looking for a part-time Finance Manager to join Trinity as we continue to rebuild the organisation and deliver against our charitable objectives. The role will require someone who is willing to work flexibly and independently.

You will have a background in finance within a complex organisation, confident and able to adapt your skills, whilst managing a critical business function.

You will oversee the financial functions of the organisation and assist the CEO, providing oversight of financial systems and related data - including review and analysis to ensure Trinity is compliant with financial charity and governance requirements​

Mental Health Resource is an award-winning, independent, local charity working to improve mental wellbeing in our communities through the provision of safe spaces and person-centred mental health support. We help nearly 1,000 people a year, through all our projects and services. We are based in Tunbridge Wells but cover West Kent and beyond.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our small and friendly team and to lead our finance and accounting operations. You will be a qualified, or part-qualified accountant with a strong track record in producing budgets and management accounts. You will also need to ensure financial policies, systems and controls are in place across the charity.

The successful candidates will have excellent IT skills, especially Excel and strong problem-solving skills. You will also need to share our values, be a great team player and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Our ideal candidate will be friendly and collaborative with great organisational and self-management skills and be able to contribute to a positive charity culture. This role will suit someone who wants more from their job than just finance and where no two days are the same. 

If you have a successful background in finance, can build and maintain excellent working relationships, and you feel you have the right skills and qualities, we would love to hear from you.

The role is office-based, with days and hours to suit, and with scope for flexible working from home for at least one day per week. We offer attractive benefits including competitive salary, flexible working, pension contribution of 4%, generous annual leave of 25 days (pro-rated) rising to 30 days at 10 years’ service, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and strong team support.

Please read the job description and person specification prior to applying as you will need to refer to these in your application should you wish to apply.

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the current postholder, please contact the office in Tunbridge Wells. Telephone No on our website.

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Mrs Leigh Attwood, Office Manager (maximum of 2 sides of A4) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification. Standalone CV’s will not be accepted.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Closing date: Wednesday 13th July at 10am

Interview date: Friday 29th July 

Mental Health Resource is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and we want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Charity Registration No: 1049854.