With ambitious front line commitments, my client is a faith based charity, currently undergoing a full review of its operational services, most notably finance. As such they are looking for a values driven Finance Director to join them on a 12 month fixed term contract and lead them in a journey towards best practice.

Role Purpose:

To provide financial guidance and advice on all aspects of the organisation’s resources. This includes effective management of Finance alongside playing an active role in the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Projects

• Lead on a full review of the current accounting service including people, processes, systems and culture.
• Embed best practice and controls into the finance function to ensure effective and accountable financial management of the organisation including overseeing the investment and reserves strategies.
• Work in partnership with the local branches to ensure timely and efficient financial data.
• Oversee an organisational review to ensure the business is aligned to the new strategy where efficiencies and new initiatives are optimised.

Person Specification:

• Qualified accountant with significant financial management experience at board level.
• Track record of working in mid-sized charitable organisations.
• Proactive, innovative and genuinely motivated by change and transformation
• Strong leadership, influencing and project management skills

• Head of Financial services working for Poplar Harca
• An industry leading housing association focusing on rejuvenating the Poplar area

About Our Client

Poplar Harca, based by All Saints on the DLR, is a community focused housing association. Over the years they have regenerated thousands of homes. They have and continue to partner with private property investors to help develop the area and have attracted over £2.5 billion worth of investment to build and create opportunities in the community.

Poplar Harca are about more than just building houses, they are passionate about providing homes for people whether it is social or private rent, shared ownership or right to buy. They aim to build community in everything they do and focus on how to extend this community through local events and welcoming centres that host a range of clubs and activities. Partnership is key to their mission, whether it is with their residents, private investors or supporting local business owners to help see the area of Poplar thrive.

Job Description

The Head of Financial Services will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead responsibility for the timely completion of the Group's statutory accounts, ensuring that the quality of preparations minimises the process, and that the Audit & Risk Committee are involved as appropriate.
• Lead the accounts payable team ensuring accurate, efficient and timely processing of purchase orders, invoices and supplier payments.
• Ensure that accounting practice and record-keeping evolves as necessary to comply with the prevailing reporting standards; guide the team in these matters, providing training as necessary, to ensure good accounting practice throughout the finance team.
• Working alongside the Assistant Director of Finance - Accounting and Controls to implement a cross-function training plan to drive efficiencies.
• Lead the team in relation to all tax matters, setting policy and standards to ensure compliance; ensure formal tax advice is taken as needed and that it informs and influences decision-making and accounting practice.
• Responsible for the accurate completion of the Group's VAT return/s in compliance with the statutory deadlines and to maximise VAT recovery within the legislative framework.
• Contribute to internal and external audit activities ensuring that any associated recommendations influence practice and are implemented as appropriate.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified, chartered accountant (ACA or equivalent) with strong reporting and technical finance understanding that can be evidenced through experience. In addition, you will have a track record of working closely with key stakeholders to deliver excellent financial reporting and decision-making support.

Furthermore you will have led and managed teams successfully. It is paramount that the successful candidate has an understanding of VAT and is able to lead on all tax matters including creating policy and setting standards to ensure compliance. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome.

What's on Offer

Circa. £55,000 - £60,000. Benefits include: bonus scheme, 27 days annual leave and pension contributions. Flexible working and option to work from home available.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY14088015Z

Head of FP&A, Corporate Services - Circa. £70,000 + outstanding benefits

For a complex, global organisation, we're recruiting a Head of FP&A for the Corporate Services. This is a leadership role with responsibility for all strategic finance, FP&A and business partnering for the Corporate Services including HR, Finance, IT, Facilities, Procurement and GIS. Reporting to the FD and as Principle Finance Partner to Corporate Directors, this role will ensure compliance and that Finance objectives are aligned. This role is key in developing financial expertise across Corporate teams and will take a lead role in change programmes, transformation investment and analysing business cases, investment appraisals and benefits realisation across the Division. The Head of FP&A manages a team of 3.

Main Duties:

• Lead finance business partnering across Corporate and Functional units (HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, GIS, Estates, Facilities)
• Provision and assurance of financial insights for all Corporate Services to aid decision making
• Delivery of Corporate Services multi-year and rolling financial planning processes
• Planning budgets, supporting programme-based planning and delivery of in-year targets
• Provide excellent standard of strategic business partnering and financial insight
• Build financial business partnering and FP&A capability within the team
• Strategically partner with Corporate Services, supporting formation of business strategies and initiatives
• Lead stakeholder engagement, building relationships with Corporate Leaders
• Challenge, influence and add value to decision making
• Advise on business decisions, projects and business cases via investment appraisals
• Implement improved approaches for global FP&A
• Monitor performance against budget, forecast and prior year, analysis of results
• KPI, metric and delivery analysis
• Coordinate Corporate Services multi-year and rolling financial planning processes
• Support leadership teams to drive short, medium and long-term profitability targets

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified with strong FP&A leadership in global non-profit or commercial organisations
• Strong commercial finance experience gained in a company undergoing change and growth
• Experience of the appraisal of investment projects and leadership of change programmes
• SAP and new product development; Remote team leadership experience

Please note:

The deadline for CV applications is Friday 20^th March with interviews from the 3^rd of April.

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Finance Assistant

Bristol

£21,000 per annum

Permanent, full time

NCT is the UK’s largest charity for parents, serving 150,000 new families each year face to face and many more online.  Our vision is of a world in which no parent is isolated and all parents are supported to build a strong society.  Our mission is to support parents through the first thousand days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.  We do this through sharing knowledge, creating networks and harnessing voices. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people who share our vision and values. You do not have to be a parent to share this vision and working for the NCT is a rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to apply your experience and expertise to help enrich the lives of thousands of parents in the UK. It offers you the opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain insight into working for a charity in the not-for-profit sector. NCT is committed to positive organisational culture, productive workplace and work-life balance that respects the individual.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to become part of the finance team in Bristol, a team of seven people. This is an exciting time for the NCT as we shall be implementing a new CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system in 2020 and this role will interact with the new system on a daily basis and input into the development of new processes. In this role your primary responsibilities will be: to act as a key point of contact in the finance team, managing the finance mailbox and dealing with queries from inside and outside the organisation; reconciliation of one of the charity’s main bank accounts; regular processing of Direct Debits (mandates, claims and refunds); and to review purchase invoices and process the weekly payment run.

We will short list throughout the application process and reserve the right to close the application process early, so if you feel you are the right candidate for the role then please apply now! 

See the Job Description for full details of this exciting opportunity.

Closing Date: 7th June 2020 midnight

Financial and Management Accountant to work with a membership organisation in central London - £45,000.

Your new company:
A professional membership organisation based in Central London. The organisation has a group structure including a charity foundation.

Your new role:
The Financial and Management Accountant will work within the Foundation reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant. The postholder will get involved in anything from management accounts preparation to taxation to maintenance of the fixed asset register and liaising with the rest of the Group. We'll look to you for the review of balance sheet reconciliations, for accuracy financial information, and VAT accounting, investment accounting and wider financial aspects of the Foundation. It's a great way to build your understanding of the business and grow your potential.

As our Financial Accountant you'll be the lead Finance staff understanding Foundation business and developing relationships with the key stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to understand the group finance structure and work with other companies including the parent company and commercial subsidiary i.e. Publishing.
You will manage the year end process for the Foundation, ensuring all audit deliverables required by the auditors are produced on time and to a high standard. The post holder will be the lead contact for external auditors during audits and will be responsible for resolving and where appropriate escalating any issues arising in an effective and timely manner

You will also manage one part qualified person who is responsible primarily for the accounting of the fixed asset register.

What you'll need to succeed:
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Accountant with an understanding of the technical accounting aspects of working within the charity sector. You will have experience of both financial accounting and management accounting. Candidates from an audit background with experience of preparing accounts will be considered.

Please apply ASAP to be considered! This role is an 11/12 month contract but there is scope for the role to become permanent.

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Harris Hill are recruiting for a Director of Finance & IT for this well-established charity based near Oxford

Salary £75,000pa plus Generous employer pension and Relocation Costs if relocating to the Oxford area.

The Director of Finance will have responsibility for financial strategy and oversight of the effective management of the Finance function and contribute to the overall leadership and 0perations.

This will be achieved through the following principal accountabilities:

- Oversee all financial services and ensuring compliance with all statutory and
other financial reporting requirements
- Provide advice on current and future financial strategy and policy through
researching, modelling, developing and implementing budgetary policies
that comply and effectively deliver the overall strategy, whilst managing a
financial risk register that informs long term business decisions.
- Provide visible leadership and motivate direct reports to ensure that
delegated responsibilities are achieved and effective communication
maintained, including ensuring on-going performance management and
staff development
- Ensuring effective communication of financial information to the Boards,
Councils and other department
- Oversee the IT and database functions and relationships with the
providers and contractors and develop and oversee our data analysis
capacity

• Director of Finance (Permanent)
• Education – Multiple Academy Trust (MAT)
• North East London
• c£70,000-75,000 plus benefits

This is a great role for someone with MAT/Education experience, either proven at the FD/CFO level or seeking a more senior role from a larger organisation.

We are currently only progressing applications from candidates possessing previous experience of having worked in a MAT or the wider education sector.

Reporting to the CEO and overseeing Finance, the Director of Finance has responsibility for ensuring the governance in support of the 5 academies and 2 nurseries in the group (combined c£17m T/O).

Key accountabilities

Strategic leadership and performance management

• Provide vision, strategic direction and leadership in the planning, management and development of effective Finance operations across the group;
• Ensuring that financial governance is fit for the purposes of an expanding Multi-Academy Trust and that appropriate planning is in place to meet the needs of the organisation over a rolling 5-year horizon; and
• Holding full accountability to the Board for the performance and compliance of financial systems and processes.

Operational leadership

• Ensuring that CHAT meets its legal, corporate and statutory responsibilities relating to financial governance through advice, direction and support to the Board and CEO;
• Working with the leadership team to ensure that the revenues and resources are managed efficiently and cost-effectively in support of educational and organisational objectives;
• Leading and developing an effective, high-performing Finance team;
• Delivering the annual audited accounts for all companies under the umbrella; and
• Coaching and supporting Headteachers and other budget holders in the effective management of their finances.

To discuss the role in more detail and request the candidate pack, please contact Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners directly or quickly apply via this advert.

Key Timings:

• Application deadline: Sunday 28th June

• Interviews: weeks commencing 6th & 13th July

This is an immediate start on going interim Director of Finance role working for a homeless charity based in London.

A member of the leadership team, it is the responsibility of the Director of Finance to oversee the day to running of the finance team, as well strategic oversight of the charity's financial management.

This is a hands-on Director of Finance role and the successful candidate will be required to;

• Produce monthly management accounts
• Complete year end accounts - including leading on audit process and ensuring compliance with Charity SORP
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, including risk assessments
• Present information to the board and finance sub - committee
• Business partnering with various departments managing the charities income and expenditure
• Partnering with and providing financial support for fundraising bids and competitive bids

This is an ideal role for a seasoned qualified accountant who has a track record of working in a small team. Applicants for the position of Director of Finance should have a proven track record in financial reporting and risk management. Although processes and procedures are in place, applicants must be able to demonstrate experience in making efficiencies and improving financial processes and procedures. Applicants must be competent user of Excel and working knowledge of Sage is ideal.

This is a 6-month fixed term contract role, with one direct report, and under the current lockdown all interviews, on boarding and start's will take place remotely.

If you are interested in applying for this role than please do through TPP Recruitment by sending your CV to [email protected]

Director of Finance & Resources role with a local authority funded charity in London (£20m income).

Your new company
£20m income charity that provides services to the community on behalf of local authorities (contracts).

Your new role
„ Report to the CEO and liaise with organisation Board of Trustees to deliver the highest possible standard of financial management and planning.
„ Take responsibility for overseeing the organisation's financial systems, legal services and procurement.
„ Play a key role on the SMT, contributing to its strategic leadership and ensuring the effective daily management of the organisation.
„ Develop management reporting and analysis to support effective decision-making at a senior level.
„ You will work closely with the Business Development team on bids for Local authority contracts to deliver services.

What you'll need to succeed:
A qualified accountant and member of one of the recognised accounting bodies in the UK (ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA). A minimum of 5 years' experience of management within a Finance Department, demonstrating a proven track record of hands on financial and management accounting skills. Experience of managing strategic financial plans, budgets, financial reporting, procurement and fixed assets in a complex/dispersed organisation. Experience of charity finance statutory reporting and the charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).

Please apply ASAP for more info and to be considered. The client will review CVs on an ongoing basis so the role may close before the closing date.

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The Chief Executive is responsible to the Chair and Board of Trustees for the effective leadership and overall strategic direction of Healthwatch Essex and for ensuring that it fulfils its statutory, regulatory and contractual responsibilities and delivers effective outcomes for the people of Essex. Through the outstanding people management of the senior leadership team at Healthwatch Essex, the Chief Executive is accountable for the day to day running of the organisation and for the leadership of staff. Externally, the Chief Executive takes responsibility for building meaningful and influential relationships with key local and national stakeholders, and also fulfils the role of spokesperson on media platforms and in public and professional settings.

We are looking for an outstanding leader to become the CEO of Healthwatch Essex and work with our Trustees in leading and further developing the charity to make a real difference for everyone in Essex. The successful candidate will be an experienced and empathetic leader who will inspire and empower others to share in achieving continued success in all our work. You will need to be a strategic thinker and a proven relationship builder, as well as having a proven track record of successful income generation and financial control.

If you have a passion for working with a great team who make a real difference for people across Essex, we would be delighted to receive your application and look forward to hearing from you. 

Finance Assistant Temp (2 roles)

Bristol

£21,000 per annum

Temporary, full time

NCT is the UK’s largest charity for parents, serving 150,000 new families each year face to face and many more online.  Our vision is of a world in which no parent is isolated and all parents are supported to build a strong society.  Our mission is the support parents through the first thousand days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.  We do this through sharing knowledge, creating networks and harnessing voices. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people who share our vision and values. You do not have to be a parent to share this vision and working for the NCT is a rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to apply your experience and expertise to help enrich the lives of thousands of parents in the UK. It offers you the opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain insight into working for a charity in the not-for-profit sector. NCT is committed to positive organisational culture, productive workplace and work-life balance that respects the individual.

We are looking for two Finance Assistants to join our finance team in Bristol on an temporary (6-12 month) basis. This is an exciting time for the NCT as we shall be implementing a new CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system in 2020 and this role will interact with the new system on a daily basis and input into the development of new processes. Your primary responsibilities will be to assist with the processing of course transfers and cancellations and the resulting in refunds to parents.  You will also be assisting with other tasks such as checking purchase invoices, preparing BACS payments and responding to questions by users of the system on claiming expenses.

Although advertised as full time roles, we are open to flexible working arrangements.

We will short list throughout the application process and reserve the right to close the application process early, so if you feel you are the right candidate for the role then please apply now! 

See the Job Description for full details of this exciting opportunity.

Closing Date:  7th June 2020 midnight

My client is looking for a Head of Finance for a period of 6 months.

Ideally you will have experience of working in the Education sector and be able to hit the ground running and get involved in accounts prep / detailed management accounts whilst also attending Board meetings and the SMT forum on a weekly basis
Reporting into the CFO of the group you will have a lot of autonomy to run the finance team as you see fit contributing fully to all financial performance and financial control issues and help the CFO on any high level strategic plans and developments

Qualifications/experience required

Qualified

What’s on offer?

£45,000 FTC for 6 months

For the right individual there is a possibility that the role could be made permanent in the foreseeable future

My client is looking for a Head of Finance for a period of 12 months.
Ideally you will have experience of working in the Charity sector at this level and be able to hit the ground running immediately.
The role will cover a vast amounts of duties and projects from getting involved  in accounts preparation and detailed management accounts to also attending Board meetings and the SMT forum on a weekly basis

Reporting into the CEO of the group you will have a lot of autonomy to run the finance team as you see fit contributing fully to all financial performance and financial control issues and helping the CEO on any high level strategic plans and developments

Any experiences of systems implementation would also be of great value

We are looking for a Head of Finance who is a demonstrable influencer, with the ability to drive impact and implement change.

The Head of Finance will report to the Director of Finance & Investment and be accountable for the effective delivery of the finance strategy. This will be achieved by ensuring the function's efficient operation and working to improve its value to the business. The oversight of the finance function will encompass responsibility and operational accountability for financial control, operations, planning and analysis, achieved through driving the function forward and the effective management and development of a team of 3 as well as working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

We need someone who is a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting skills. They will also have a commercial eye for finance with the ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate results and options for decision-making clearly and succinctly.

The finance function is in need of a refresh so someone who is comfortable leading change will really enjoy this role.