Talkback has worked for over 20 years in a person-centred way with over 1000 people who have learning needs and/or autism. We provide people with opportunities for education, life and social skills and employment. We enable them to share a voice and be recognised equally in their community.

Talkback is very successful and has achieved significant growth for a number of years. Our continuous growth and expansion means that we are looking for someone to join our Leadership team.

We are looking to recruit:

Head of Finance: full time (or 4 days a week)

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum

This role will be responsible for safeguarding the financial assets of the charity and support its long term future through effective and responsive controls, reporting and planning. You will support the CEO, Trustees and senior leadership team with timely and insightful forecasting, maintain effective financial control and support the CEO in developing business plans and charitable grant funding requests. 

The role is based in either our Aylesbury or Amersham office but will be expected to travel across the county, visiting our teams in Buckinghamshire.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently, have excellent communication skills, hold a recognised accountancy qualification and have a proven track record.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role please call Jay Hay, CEO, on the number given on the Application Form.

Closing date: Friday 20th December 2019 

Want to work for a brilliant charity that enables life changing research to take place and improves the lives of many? Are you a qualified finance professional now looking for a number two role in finance? Would you be confident delivering continuous improvements and driving change? If yes, please read on!

This permanent Head of Finance role will lead the finance function, managing a team of six and oversee statutory accounts, the forecasting and budgeting process and the external audit process. Reporting directly into the CFO this position is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in the not for profit sector or someone keen to gain charity sector experience. Day to day responsibilities include:

• Ensure processes, controls and financial systems are robust, operating correctly and documented efficiently.
• Assist the CFO with strategic plans and decisions.
• Suggest necessary improvements to systems and processes and implement changes offering training and support to the department if needed.
• Lead on the reforecast process on a quarterly basis and managed the annual budget.
• Produce the management accounts and prepare reporting packs for the Senior Leadership Team and key stakeholders.
• Oversee the cash forecasting process ensuring all records are up to date and manage to timely collection of debt.

This Head of Finance will fully understand the forecasting and budgeting process and will have led on the year end previously. This position will best suit someone with experience managing a small finance function and will oversee the month end and year-end accounts. An understanding of the charity sector will be an advantage but isn't essential.

This successful candidate will be:

• A qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA).
• Experienced in managing a small team.
• Able to analyse complex financial information.
• An excellent communicator.
• Confident overseeing processes and suggesting process improvements.

If interested, please do not delay in applying as CV's will be reviewed on a daily basis.

Our partner is a recognised organisation working to offer greater safety to people in conflict- affected communities, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures in the aftermath of war. They are seeking a finance manager to oversee and maintain the integrity of their Syrian programme; the role is based out of Amman, Jordan. This is a leadership position within an influential organisation, and will offer a rewarding opportunity to an individual who is open to working in a challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the financial planning for the programme; in the preparation of project-specific and programme-wide budgets; developing tool & processes for better budget management and reporting; and preparing budget vs. actual analysis and commentaries.
• Manage the cashflow requirements and forecasts.
• Lead in the preparation of financial statements, donor reports, and in preparing for external and internal audits.
• Oversight of the finance function, including supervising and reviewing work of the finance team, providing guidance as required.
• Ensure that the programme office meets all statutory, regulatory and grant compliance requirements, and the financial policies and procedures are followed as per the organisational guidelines and expectations.
• Support the Regional Finance Manager in developing budgets for proposals, and in monitoring the regional business plan.

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial management, and reporting writing skills.
• Analytical & financial modelling skills, able to critically review complex financial data.
• Strong finance business partner, able to coordinate and review information from implementing partners.
• Grants compliance, management and reporting experience, specifically experience of managing DfID, ECHO and UN funds.
• Ability to work in a start-up environment to build and strengthen controls, and prepare for an expansion in funding
• Astute & succinct, with excellent communication skills, and demonstrable experience of working with finance and non-finance staff.
• Experience of working in a management position, and overseeing staff in person and remotely.
• Resilient and culturally sensitive, willing to work in a challenging environment.
• Previous experience of working in a finance role in a humanitarian context is highly desirable.

The role is based in Amman, and in addition to the salary, the successful candidate will receive generous allowances and benefits.