Financial Controller

ROLE: Financial Controller
LOCATION: Nationwide
DURATION: Permanent
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

WHO ARE THEY?

Our client is a national housing association with charity status and a leading provider of residential centres, foyers, supported accommodation and move-on housing for single and homeless people across the UK.

They are on a transformation journey, striving to assist their residents and their employees alike, to help them in Transforming Lives and are looking to recruit a Financial Controller to join their team.

WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR?

As a Financial Controller you’ll help them push the limits to provide a great service by working enthusiastically and at pace to own the production of management accounts and Financial Statements.

You will be responsible for leading the Finance Team in producing reports that can help steer the company strategically whilst highlighting operational performance where needed and assuring their timeliness and accuracy. You will work to embed a culture of continuous improvement within the Finance Team.

You will lead the team in making best use of systems and resources, ensuring efficient processes and communication between colleagues and will take charge of the budgeting process and compliance to budget and/or forecast throughout year as well as reviewing and updating monthly MI to ensure relevance and appropriateness.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

In return for your help, they’ll reward you with:

SALARY: £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience, paid monthly

BENEFITS: 26 days’ annual holiday, plus Bank Holidays, increasing one day a year for the first five years, Life Assurance, pension scheme, an employee health assistance programme, professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements and more!

DATES FOR THE DIARY:

CLOSING DATE: 25 May 2021 - Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of successful candidates.

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

THEIR COMMITMENT:

They are an equal opportunities employer. They celebrate diversity and they are committed to creating inclusive environment for all current and future team members, working together to continue to help Transforming Lives.

You may have experience of the following: Financial Controller, Accountant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Assistant Financial Controller, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, ACCA, CIMA, Remote Working, etc.

Ref: 98823

Want to work for a well-known and global charity? Do you already have senior experience in the international development sector? Could you provide oversight to a large-scale finance operation? If yes this could be your next role!

Robertson Bell are pleased to once again be working once again MSI Reproductive Choices, a brilliant multinational organisation whilst they recruit for a permanent Global Financial Controller. This organisation has been providing life changing services for over 40 years and now operates in 37 countries. This is a full-time role which will be based from home initially with an official office base in central London. Duties for this role will include:

• Provide oversight to a department of 30 with five direct reports.
• Ensure the constant development of staff and processes and guarantee a focus of continuous improvement is followed by all in the department.
• Liaise regularly with the in-country offices ensuring their compliance with reporting standards.
• Manage the risk management piece and report to the audit committee on a quarterly basis.
• Lead on the groups financial reporting which includes the month end accounts, responsibility for the international balance sheet, the year end accounts and the audit.
• Maintain robust financial procedures and policies and oversee the groups treasury function.
• Develop the finance transformation team, assisting with the roll out of training.
• Ensure a first-class business partnering function remains, assisting with proposals and reporting.
• Work closely with the CFO, CEO and the COO enabling key decisions to be made.

MSI Reproductive Choices provides contraception and safe abortion services that enable women all over the world to choose their own futures. This is a brilliant opportunity to lead a high performing finance team and assist in the delivery of an efficient accounting function. This role would best suit someone who is already in a Financial Controller position within an international charity of a substantial size.

This successful candidate will be:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualified.
• Able to evidence similar experience within a reasonable sized INGO.
• Confident with reporting processes to governmental, institutional and private donors.
• A first-class communicator
• Experienced in leading large teams.

If interested, please do not delay in applying as CV’s will be reviewed daily.

Financial Controller, up to £56,144 + Benefits

For a large membership organisation and registered charity, we are recruiting a Financial Controller either on an FTC or Permanent basis. Ideally starting immediately, the Financial Controller will report to the Finance Director and will manage a team of 3 to provide all financial transaction processing, financial controls, external audit, annual statutory accounts, and management of treasury, including the investment portfolio. This role will also support the financial system, trading system and CRM.

Main Duties:

• Responsible for the financial accounts, month-end, COA, balance sheet and reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage Sales and Purchase Ledger and Cashbook, line managing transaction processing staff to ensure aged debtors and creditors are chased monthly
• Oversee the financial system, its administration and support PO processing
• Manage day to day cash flow and treasury function including loans
• Support the FD in the development and maintenance of financial policies and procedures
• Responsible for all taxation and work with HR for processing monthly payroll and control accounts and payroll returns
• Manage fixed asset register
• Support the FD in the preparation of the final year end accounts and external audit planning
• Support the production of the annual budget and 5-year financial plans
• Oversee regulatory returns to the Charity Commission, Companies House etc

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified, ideally with experience from the charity sector
• Strong charity and SORP accounting experience
• Strong month-end and year end statutory accounting experience including Audit
• Partial Exemption for VAT within charities
• Investment Portfolio experience
• Strong balance sheet and control accounts experience
• VAT, Gift Aid, PAYE, and NI experience
• Experience of restricted and Un restricted and Designated Funds
• Managing and supervising staff including performance management
• Strong MS Excel experience and Chart of Accounts experience
• Strong treasury management, banking, loans, and capital requirements experience

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My client is a public sector organisation who due to a recent merger and changes in structures, is looking for and Interim Financial Controller for the next 6 months.

This role would ideally suit someone with good financial management experience who can manage a small team and be solely responsible for the management accounts each month, ready for consolidation – including cashflow preparation.

With year end approaching in a couple of months, there will be some work that this individual will be required to manage for this but mainly the duties will be:

• Manage the monthly management accounts.
• Manage any authorisations and sign-offs required plus the usual administration/oversight/query handling.
• Managing a team of 3
• Manage any other ad hoc enquiries from the organisation with regards to finance

My client is a public sector organisation who due to a recent merger and changes in structures, is looking for and Interim Financial Controller for the next 6 months.

This is a 3 day a week role and would ideally suit someone with good financial management experience who can manage a small team and be solely responsible for the management accounts each month, ready for consolidation – including cashflow preparation.

With year end approaching in a couple of months, there will be some work that this individual will be required to manage for this but mainly the duties will be:

• Manage the monthly management accounts.
• Manage any authorisations and sign-offs required plus the usual administration/oversight/query handling.
• Managing a team of 3
• Manage any other ad hoc enquiries from the organisation with regards to finance
   

The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The Society’s fundamental purpose is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science across the wide breadth of research areas.

The Financial Accountant supports the Financial Controller in providing an excellent financial accounting service. The role focuses on ensuring the timely closure of ledgers at month-end, payroll reconciliation and postings, KPIs, monthly reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts, assist with the production of SORP accounts, review and implement financial policies as well as maintenance of the Society’s assets, including bank accounts, investments and fixed and heritage assets.

Reports to: Financial Controller

Line manages: No direct line management duties. Day-to-day supervision of Sales and Purchase Ledger Finance Analysts.

Location: 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG (Temporarily remote)

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Pay Band: D, £43,605 per annum

All applications must be made on The Royal Society's Job portal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Closing date for applications: Friday, 11th June 2021

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

This is an excellent opportunity to join as a Financial Accountant working for a national charity on a temp to perm basis

Client Details

Leading disability charity

Description

• • Support the Head of Finance in the review and development of finance systems ensuring they meet organisational needs
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the organisations accounting records and financial systems
  • Manage and ensure the close down of month & year end processes
  • Maintain nominal and business coding structures across financial systems
  • Ensure financial records are reconciled to feeder systems
  • Ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are met for the charity and subsidiary companies - VAT, Corporation tax, PAYE
  • Prepare and submit VAT return
  • Prepare draft corporation tax returns
  • Manage the Co-ordinate Gift Aid claim and direct debit collection processes, liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure these are as effective and efficient as possible
  • Manage the systems for recording, reporting and auditing of the charity's restricted funds
  • Manage, develop and monitor appropriate financial policies and procedures
  • Monitor control accounts
  • Provide effective support to the organisation on technical accounting issues and finance systems and controls
  • Manage and implement effective systems for recording and reporting on leases, fixed assets and TB by company
  • Responsible for the management and maintenance of the fixed asset register

Profile

In order to be considered for this role, you must be part-qualified and have worked in the Charity/ Not for Profit sector previously.

Strong systems experience is also essential as well as being confident with Excel (pivot tables and v-look ups)

Job Offer

This is a temporary to permanent role.

Initially the role will be home based but once restrictions ease, the successful candidate will be expected to go into the office twice a week.

Financial Accountant | 3-months | £500 per day (inside IR35) | Birmingham

For the largest and most exciting transport projects in Europe, we are recruiting an interim Financial Accountant for 3 months starting ASAP. The interim Financial Accountant will be covering for the recruitment of a couple of posts and will lead on the cash forecast submissions, including capital contribution requests; will lead on the Balance Sheet preparation for month-end; and will ensure financial controls and records are compliant to IFRSs.

Main Duties:

• Prepare and be responsible for all cash forecast submissions including capital contribution requests
• Lead and manage areas of the Balance Sheet to support the preparation and submission of month-end results
• Manage and lead areas of the financial systems and records to ensure they are robust and comply with financial standards
• Assist with the streamlining of financial processes
• Provide technical advice to senior management and stakeholders on technical accounting treatments and standards

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB - ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Substantial cash forecasting experience
• Substantial Balance Sheet reconciliation and preparation experience (month-end)
• Strong Excel and Oracle experience
• Strong IFRS / UK GAAP experience

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

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Finance Director

Are you interested in working for an organisation making a real difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families?

They are looking for a Finance Director to lead and manage the financial and management accounting functions and its subsidiaries efficiently and effectively.

In return they offer an attractive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 27 days (rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service) + bank holidays, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, and season ticket loan. They are a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. They also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.

Finance Director Responsibilities:

You will lead and manage the financial and management accounting functions of their organisation and its subsidiaries efficiently and effectively, providing detailed financial analysis, trends, and interpretation of financial data on all Society activities, plans and organisational drivers, whilst ensuring that all internal financial controls are in place, statutory requirements are met, and that the social return both on the Society’s financial investment and working capital, are maximised.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to further the objects of their company: contributing to and advising on the management of the organisation and supporting Council in the development of policy and its effective implementation, demonstrating commitment to the mission and values and in order to provide excellent services to blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families.

Finance Director Requirements:

Essential:

• Chartered accountant (ACA)
• 7 years’ PQE
• Membership of relevant professional bodies
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Significant PQE, most recently at a senior management team level
• High level of accountancy knowledge, able to prepare accounts to final account stage and lead on delivering year-end audited statutory accounts
• Proven experience of financial modelling and project accounting
• Ability to work at both strategic and operational levels
• The ability to manage financial resources to maximise impact
• Experience of providing financial information and financial analysis for Governance committees composed largely of lay persons
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proven track record of using interpersonal skills to achieve understanding of and compliance with financial controls
• Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively autonomously, within a team, and across departments, on both a 1:1 basis and within groups
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to adopt a problem-solving approach
• Willingness to improve and streamline current practices to ensure financial systems are up to date and reflect financial best practice.
• Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of a regulatory framework and knowledge of current policy environment
• Knowledge and experience of developing, reviewing and adapting financial policies and procedures to reflect changing strategic and operational objectives
• Excellent IT skills with advanced Excel skills and effective and efficient use of computerised financial systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of Nav Dynamics 2018, JET reports and Sage Snowdrop
• Understanding of the charity sector and SORP

About their organisation:

Our client believes that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. Their values of Trust, Energy, Ambition, and Motivation underpin everything they do, and by giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.

Location: London

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £80,000 depending on skills and experience

Hours: 37 hours per week

You may have experience of: Head of Finance, Group Finance Director, Finance Director, Finance Manager, Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Financial Controller, Director of Finance, ACCA, ACA, etc.

Ref: 98751

My client is an international organisation with ambitious plans for the future. At present, they are looking to appoint an interim Director of Finance to oversee a broad variety of duties whilst permanent recruitment is considered.

Key responsibilities & objectives:

• Reporting into the CEO and overseeing Finance, Governance, HR and IT
• Lead and manage the finances for the group and international subsidiaries
• Oversee the finalisation of the year end accounts and annual report
• Provide oversight to the global finance transformation project

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a track record in the Charity sector and have a detailed knowledge of SORP accounting. You will be comfortable of bridging a broad spectrum of duties ranging from strategic advice to hands on delivery.

This role is currently home based, but once rules allow, there will be an expectation of c2 days a week in their Rugby offices.

We're currently working with a London based University who are world renowned within their field. They are recruiting a Financial Accounting Manager to lead on their Year End processes, preparing the Accounts and liaising with auditors. You will be joining the University at a busy time with the run up to Year End but will receive a substantial handover in the post.

Job responsibilities include:

* Prepare the University's consolidated Financial Statements and supporting working papers in accordance with UK GAAP
* Manage the day-to day year end audit process, liaising with auditors and other professional advisors
* Set annual budgets and prepare and monitor quarterly forecasts
* Oversee the month end and quarter end process
* Monitor key accounts and prepare regular reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts for period and year end files
* Line management of two part-qualified Accountants

The successful candidate MUST :

* Qualified with a recognised Accounting Body (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)
* Have experience/ knowledge of the Higher Education sector
* Have proven excellent technical accounting knowledge of UK financial reporting standards
* Be an excellent communicator
* Have audit experience

Day rate: £250 - £350
Length: 7 - 9 months with the potential to extend

 

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Permanent

Finance

Salary: Competitive

Location: Central London – Milbank – Tate Britain

The Role:

Tate is seeking an exceptional CFO to deliver strategic, tactical and transparent financial leadership to play a critical and impactful role in shaping a more entrepreneurial and agile operating model ensuring the continued financial sustainability of Tate.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the CFO will lead: Finance, Procurement, Audit, Risk and Property; and be the Executive Lead at committee and board level. You will manage the funding relationship with DCMS and enable new business opportunities with Tate Enterprises Ltd.

 What we are seeking:

You will need to be a proven change-focused Finance Director/CFO/COO and be able to develop highly effective working relationships with Board members, the Executive Group as well as DCMS. This role is suited to someone positive that would relish being able to make an impact and drive a reputation for your teams playing an active role in providing creative solutions and improving business performance.

You will need to be:

• a fully qualified (CCAB or equivalent) finance professional;
• proven at board and committee level, possessing experience of working with/for central government departments;
• a proven leader (ideally across multiple sites), passionate about best ‘business partnering’ practice and able to galvanize exceptional performance across large teams;
• entrepreneurial and strategic, able to lead on capital projects from conception to completion and oversee the Estates Strategy for all sites; and
• possess strong emotional intelligence, play an important role in a broad range of activities related to institutional planning, and be an articulate spokesperson for the objectives and ambitions of Tate.

All applications are being sifted by Ivy Rock Partners acting on behalf of Tate as exclusive recruitment partners. Please contact Michael Quest at Ivy Rock Partners to discuss the role and request a candidate pack: 

Key timings

• Application deadline: (CV & 1–2-page cover letter) by midnight 16th May
• Interviews: weeks commencing 24th May, 31st May & 7th June

Tate’s vision is to serve as artistically adventurous and culturally inclusive art museums for the UK and the world. Our purpose is to champion the right to art for everyone. We deliver this through activities in our four galleries across the UK, our digital platforms and collaborations with our national and international partners. At the heart of Tate is our collection of art, which includes British art from the 16th century to the present day, and international modern art from 1900 to the present day.

Senior Financial Accountant reporting into the Head of Financial Accounting and acting as the deputy in the preparation of the statutory accounts.

Client Details

The organisation is a health charity and is seen as a key market to protect in the current environment, as they are providing care and support for some of the most vulnerable in society. The charity has also secured a number of government grants to increase the level they provide to those most effected by the impact of lock down.

Description

The Senior Financial Accountant position will involve the following responsibilities:

• Line manage 1 finance assistant providing support, training and development opportunities.
• Responsible for all the financial accounting activities and financial control monitoring.
• Maintain and develop accounts payable and receivable services.
• Manage all restricted funding and ensure all funds are agreed and utilised in line with business aims.
• Maintain compliance with HRMC gift aid requirements and prepare VAT returns for the organisation.
• Produce and review annual reports and month-end balance sheet reconciliations.

Profile

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Exposure to the preparation of statutory accounts and ideally hands on experience of preparing them yourself.
• Experience of developing complex spreadsheet models for record keeping and reporting financial information with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a range of audiences.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of managing VAT, Gift Aid, and tax matters.
• Experience of working within the charity sector.
• Technical understanding of Charity SORP.

Job Offer

£55,000-65,000 + Excellent benefits