We are seeking an ambitious and experienced fundraising professional to join our leadership team in Brussels as Associate Director of Development, playing a central role in the continued growth and development of our activities at Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe. The organisation has undergone significant growth since 2018 and is now preparing to further expand and diversify its revenue base to support the delivery of an ambitious five-year strategic plan. The Associate Director of Development will drive this work forward.

Heading up the new Development Team and reporting to the Executive Director, the post holder will prospect and win new business, develop funding proposals and lead the development and implementation of HCWH Europe’s new Finance & Fundraising Plan. They will take personal responsibility and accountability for generating leads, building networks, making contacts, and meeting business development and income generation goals. They will also lead the development of the organisation’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) processes and systems, ensuring compliance amongst the wider team.

Key responsibilities

1. Develop and implement HCWH Europe’s Finance & Fundraising Plan and produce tailored revenue generation propositions and funding proposals in order to secure significant, multi-year revenue streams

2. Research new revenue generation and fundraising opportunities that align with HCWH Europe’s core mission and strategic goals, compiling a list of key targets and developing cultivation and stewardship plans

3. Diversify HCWH Europe’s revenue base, with a focus on expanding partnerships with philanthropic foundations and national and international institutions, whilst maintaining and developing relationships with existing donors

4. Explore and develop new, alternative opportunities to generate income for HCWH, e.g. event fees, membership fees and/or development of chargeable services and training courses

5. Develop and line manage the Development Team and work with programmatic and operational teams to identify funding needs and prospect and secure funding to match those needs

6. Work closely with the Executive Director to secure new, long-term partnerships that support HCWH Europe’s five-year Strategic Plan and Network Development Plan

7. Work with the Operations Manager to develop the overall financial management and planning process at HCWH Europe, ensuring fundraising activity is aligned with organisational needs and priorities and supports the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation

8. Liaise with the CleanMed Europe team to set and achieve sponsorship and exhibitor fundraising targets, developing and nurturing relationships with new and existing companies supporting the conference

9. Work with the communications team to ensure that communications materials for potential funders and donors are up to date and relevant, tailored for specific audiences

10.Lead the development of HCWH Europe’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) tools and systems in order to measure and report impact to stakeholders

11.Provide update reports to the Board of Directors on progress with fundraising and revenue growth against targets

12.Work as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, attending external events, public speaking and networking and deputising for the Executive Director

In addition the post holder will work as key part of HCWH’s international development and fundraising team, coordinated by HCWH’s Managing Director of Philanthropic Partnerships & Strategy, based in the US. You will share intelligence on fundraising and partnership opportunities with development leads in other regions (North America, Asia, Latin America and partner organisations) and collaborate on international funding proposals on behalf of HCWH Europe.

About you

You will be confident, articulate, persuasive and engaging, with significant experience of new business development in the corporate or third sector. Educated to degree level, you will have a strong commercial understanding and outlook. You should also have demonstrable experience of winning partnerships of €500K and over. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:

· Knowledge and understanding of the health sector and/or contemporary sustainability issues and practice as they relate to health

· Experience and knowledge of budgeting and organisational financial management and reporting (preferably gained in an NGO or third sector role)

· Experience of balancing competing deadlines and managing multiple tasks and priorities within a busy working environment

· Confidence when managing senior level contacts across donors and companies

· Experience of managing, developing, and inspiring teams

· Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to persuade, motivate, network, and negotiate effectively

· Highly effective communicator, both written and verbal

· Ability to support others to achieve income targets

· Ability to work with multiple teams and across multiple programmes to support diverse fundraising needs

· The ability to network with and influence senior people both internally and externally in order to achieve pre-defined outcomes

Fluent English (verbal and written) is mandatory for this role. Working knowledge of other European languages, in particular French, would be an advantage. Candidates should be eligible to work in the EU.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

We expect the role to be based at our head office in Brussels, however, home/ remote working will be considered in the case of exceptional candidates.

Firstsite is a contemporary visual arts organisation based in a stunning, award winning Gallery in Colchester, Essex.  Since opening in 2011, Firstsite has welcomed over a million visitors. Firstsite has established its reputation for being an art Gallery of regional and national importance especially through its work bringing internationally significant artworks to very diverse audiences.

This pivotal role, working closely with the Chief Operations Officer and the broader senior management team, you will support Firstsite’s business planning and lead on its financial strategy. You will lead on all financial and treasury arrangements and support the COO with key contractual arrangements and governance. You will be responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the finance team and the finances of Firstsite, ensuring a proactive financial support service across all aspects of the organisation.

In particular, the Finance Director will take a leading role in producing, maintaining and reviewing the four-year financial model to support the delivery of our strategic aims.  Producing annual budgets and regular forecasts – this will include a priority on ensuring the rapid improvements of our income generation performance across commercial activity.

To succeed in this role you will ideally be fully qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA, or working towards this, and will demonstrate extensive financial expertise and business acumen, with experience in leadership roles at senior manager level. You will have excellent analytical skills and be proficient in communicating financial data to a broad range of stakeholders.

Please note that Firstsite is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recognises the great benefit in having a diverse workforce with different backgrounds.

Intelligent Working   

Our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a balanced lifestyle and we offer flexible working arrangements which could include, annualised hours, early or late starts to fit around other commitments, shorter working days, etc.  We are happy to discuss your own requirements in more detail, should that be of interest.

Firstsite’s commitment to inclusion   

We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our objectives. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective, are important to us.

At Firstsite, we recognise that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand and appreciate that those with experience who have taken a career break still have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which helps us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the firm to help you best integrate into the working environment.

Applying with a disability   

Firstsite is proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

How to apply for this role

Please visit our website for a full copy of the job description and details on how to apply.

Deadline for applications is 5:00pm, 21st August 2020.

Battersea is one of the oldest, best-known animal welfare organisations in the world and this year sees us celebrating our 160th Anniversary. Since we were established in 1860, we have helped over 3 million dogs and cats and every year help around 7,000 animals directly through our existing three centres, and many thousands more through our work with and support of other UK and international rescue organisations.  We have built an enviable reputation for being a leader in our field, a driver for change and a champion and voice for vulnerable animals.

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Finance and Corporate Services to join our Executive Director’s team at Battersea as they lead, facilitate and inspire our passionate, talented, hugely motivated and very engaged people across Battersea.

You will lead specialist teams across Finance, Compliance, Procurement, IT, Governance and Legacies, with oversight of the development/agreement of major contracts, taking a lead role in governance and acting as Company Secretary and will have strong experience of developing, leading and managing high performing “customer first” focussed teams.

You will be a qualified Accountant and will have a strong and successful track record of achievement in senior finance and corporate services leadership roles in an entrepreneurial and commercially focussed large charity, social enterprise or the private sector.  You will have significant experience of working as part of an organisational senior leadership team, regularly leading projects and speaking to and inspiring staff audiences across an organisation at all levels. As an analytical, strategic, ‘big picture’ thinker, you will have strong experience of developing, delivering and evaluating cross-organisational and departmental strategies and leading associated organisational business planning processes. You will, of course, be committed to our mission, vision and values which underpin everything that we do.  

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. To help us to enhance the diversity of our Executive Directors Team, we would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

At St Martin of Tours we provide care homes and support services throughout London for people with complex mental health needs.

We are looking for a Director of Finance initially on a twelve month fixed term contract.

The ideal candidate will support leading the organisation in an exciting time of change and transformation. This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience of implementing financial system change and who can mould the future state of how this company operates alongside the senior team.

Position: Director of Finance

Location: London, N1 2LF

Job Type: Contract, 12 months

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £55-60,000

The role will:

• scope, identify and implement the required change;
• be responsible for designing the future delivery structure to support the stability of accounting, reporting, analytics and budgeting services that benefit the delivery of the Strategic Plan;
• manage the Finance team which includes Payroll, Procurement and Systems Support.

The position would ideally suit someone with experience in leading a commercial finance department within a larger business, or a current FD of a small/ start-up business, who has managed previously all usual finance functions and also has spent time overseeing business investment processes. Commercial awareness and insight is essential, along with the ability to work within the leadership team.

Qualifications

·Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

·Qualified chartered accountant

·5+ years' experience in a finance function

·2 + years’ leading a finance function or department

·Strong organisational, critical thinking and communications skills

·Attention to detail and good judgement

·Flexible and adaptable style

Please send your CV with a covering letter.

Closing date: 27th August 2020

St Martin of Tours aims to be an equal opportunities employer.

Our partner offers children and youth from low income families, access to quality, affordable education. They are doing this by developing a strong curriculum, incorporating technology and other innovative learning methods, investing in teacher training and offering students, girls especially, a safe space to learn. More recently, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, created a long-distance, online learning tools to enable students to continue learning and remain safe. As they look to move from a start-up to a growth stage social enterprise, they are seeking a dynamic Finance Director to develop a resilient, multi-country finance function. This is a newly created role, and will be an interesting position for someone willing to be hands on, whilst offering strategic oversight and support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity of the accounting and financial management systems, oversight of the transaction processes, preparation of the year-end financial statements and the annual audit, and ensuring that the organisation meets all its statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Review and strengthen the control environment, ensuring that accounting processes are understood and adhered to across the organisation.
• Establish finance systems and teams in new locations.
• Lead on organisational budget creation, developing and strengthening of budget monitoring, reporting and cashflow forecasting and reports.
• Drive on financial planning, offering the senior leadership analysis and advice on new business and growth opportunities.
• Work with senior leadership in designing the fundraising strategy (grants and investments), prepare the financial models and support presentations made to funders/investors.
• Business partnering and management of external stakeholder relationships – including investors, banks, suppliers and auditors.
• Oversight of the finance staff, responsible for hiring and retaining a qualified team.

Person Specification

• Senior finance professional, with an undergraduate degree and accounting qualification, and demonstrable experience of running the finance function of a fast growing small- to medium-sized enterprise (preferably in a start-up environment), including of developing controls, accounting processes and financial management tools.
• Experience of corporate finance & fund accounting.
• Excellent proficiency in written and verbal English
• Strong problem solver, flexible and able to handle a large and varied volume of work and responsibilities maturely
• Excellent relationship management skills, and ability to deal with stakeholders diplomatically and with tact.
• Passion for the education sector.
• Experience of working in Africa is desirable.

Salary c. $65,000 + benefits depending on experience. This role will be based in Ghana, with travel to other West African countries. 

Contract: Permanent 

Salary: £50,031 - £54,111

Location: Camden Town, north London (though we are open to applications for some remote working)

Hours: 0.4FTE / 2 days per week

Deadline: 9am Thursday 3rd September

Possible is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of their background. We value diversity whilst also acknowledging that people from certain backgrounds are underrepresented in our organisation. We are keen to correct this, so particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; disabled people ; people from the LGBTQIA+ community; people with a mental health problem and people who identify as working class (or have done in the past). If you’re not sure about applying, please do get in touch with us for a chat – we’d love to talk to you! There's more info on how to contact us under 'how to apply'.

US: Hi, we’re Possible – we bring people together to create bold, beautiful solutions in response to the climate crisis. Whether that’s connecting the world’s first solar railway, mining renewable heat from underneath London’s parks, leading calls for a televised climate debate or launching a ground-breaking employer scheme to incentivise clean holiday travel - we’re always thinking of new ways to cut carbon that involve and benefit the public. 

YOU: Are you someone with a passion for ensuring change-making organisations are expertly run, based on a solid financial foundation and in a strong position to increase their impact? Do you enjoy working in a team of hard-working people dedicated to making the world a better place? Do you have the experience to bring valuable perspectives to strategic decision making? If so, we should talk.

Possible is a small, innovative climate charity dedicated to developing, popularising and building public participation in climate solutions. Founded just over a decade ago, then called ‘10:10’, Possible has made its name showing what a positive vision of the future can look like. Since relaunching as Possible in October 2019 we’ve gone from strength to strength - securing the world’s first ever election televised climate debate, being named as one of The Times Christmas appeal charities, and securing multi-year funding to run transformative car-free cities campaigning across the UK and internationally.

With our own resources and energy growing - but with the climate crisis only becoming more urgent - we’re ready to get stuck into the 2020s. We’re looking for an experienced director of finance to ensure our work and impact is underpinned by strong financial management, that our fundraising strategy is fit for purpose, and to contribute to our strategic decision making. Our ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, have demonstrable experience in senior charity financial management roles, and be passionate about tackling the climate crisis head on.

+ About the role

You'll be a member of our flat senior leadership team. Instead of reporting to a CEO, you'll work with three others (Directors of Campaigns, Communications, and Innovation), peer managing each other and reporting to the board, to lead a growing climate charity approaching 25 staff.

You’ll take the lead on everything financial, responsible for ensuring sound financial management of the organisation, acting as the primary interface between the leadership team and the board of trustees on financial matters. As well as contributing financial expertise and insight to day to day organisational decision making, you’ll be involved alongside the leadership team in strategic planning to ensure the long term viability of our plans and projects.

Key Responsibilities 

You’ll lead our annual financial planning and budgeting, with input from co-directors and the wider staff team, and ensure that adequate processes are in place to allocate resources effectively and monitor financial matters at all levels of the organisation. You’ll make sure that adequate financial controls and risk management techniques are in place and functioning well.

You’ll support the head of fundraising in setting annual fundraising objectives, and where appropriate provide advice and guidance to aid in successful delivery of them. You’ll also be responsible for signing off fundraising applications, ensuring they are in line with our needs and based in sound financial forecasting.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring Possible is accountable to relevant financial stakeholders, that obligations are fulfilled and that key relationships are maintained by relevant staff members. You’ll be our point of contact for banks, auditors, HMRC, payroll providers and pension providers.

Operationally, you’ll be responsible for managing our book-keeping (with support from the office administrator), payroll (using an external payroll provider), managing regular reconciliations, producing monthly management accounts as well as financial accounts to meet our statutory responsibilities, maintaining oversight of contracts and partnership agreements - and providing support where needed to all teams within your area of expertise.

What it looks like at Possible: 

As with all members of the Possible team you’ll be part of a small, passionate, nimble, unique and positive organisation that cares about its people, its projects and, ultimately, the planet. The other 3 directors, alongside the rest of the Possible team are here to ease you into this position and show you the ropes.

An average week you will be doing the above operational activities, meeting with co-directors, having 1-2-1s with members of the team, and everyone in the office chips in to make the tea, take out the bins and do the washing up, so there’s that too.

+ Person specification

Competencies can be demonstrated by both paid and voluntary experience.

Must haves

• A qualified accountant with management accounting experience.

• Ability to digest, understand and analyse information independently.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with colleagues.

• Experience of senior leadership within the charity sector, and strong line management skills.

• Experience of working with charity accounting practice including SORP.

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the specific tax regime regarding charities.

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the governance requirements of charities.

• Strong knowledge or demonstrable experience in strategic financial planning.

• High standard of written and spoken communication skills, and proven ability to explain finance strategy and performance to a board of trustees.

• Ability to communicate financial processes and matters to non-financial managers.

• Strong working knowledge of strategic risk management techniques.

Nice to haves

• Demonstrable commitment to Possible’s positive approach to climate campaigning and a passion for achieving climate justice.

• Experience of charity sector fundraising.

• Experience of human resources processes and organisational culture development.

• Enthusiasm for challenging traditional power structures and working in horizontal / non hierarchical ways 

+ About Possible

Here at Possible, we have a vision for a low carbon Britain that has been built by and belongs to everybody.

To get there, we dream up projects, build tools and spread success stories to make sure everyone has the help and inspiration they need to play a role in tackling climate change. Our work cuts carbon, but because we work on cultural as well as technical levels, we get people talking about climate change action too. We want our projects to be infectious, so it is always about more than just a solar panel here, or an LED there - it’s about groups of people working together to change the world.

+ Our Values

Inclusivity  Trust and respect   Creativity   Shared ambition

Positivity  Caring and kindness  Integrity  Openness

Not just buzzwords to make us feel warm and fuzzy, these are the values we are guided by in our actions and our organisational culture. Away days help to keep these values alive and we work together to keep our team as supported, empowered and cared for as possible. We’re run by a team of directors rather than one single CEO, and we’re committed to reducing hierarchy wherever possible.

Workplace benefits include:

• 25 days paid holiday pro rata (+ bank holidays and three days at Christmas).

• Flexible working (e.g. hours may be spread over several days subject to agreement with peer manager)

• Paid volunteer leave.

• Bike to work scheme.

• Access to Headspace account. 

• Paid journey days for low carbon holiday travel. 

• Childcare vouchers.

• Good maternity and paternity leave.

• Employer pension contribution.

Allen Lane is working with a high profile charity in the recruitment of an interim Director of Finance.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer this post is the key role in providing financial information and strategic advice to the treasurer and trustees. This interim will lead a review of the financial controls and procedures to ensure that they are appropriate for a more flexible way of working and will support the Head of Finance in optimising the performance of the accounting software. The delivery of yearend accounts (September) and subsequent audit is a key deliverable. 

We are looking for a qualified Director of Finance to lead the strategic financial management of a complex international charity

The Director of Finance and Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership of the organisation's finances during a period of transition and renewal within the team. The post holder will manage the Finance team in London and will coordinate the global finance team, consisting of finance staff within regional branches and affiliates.

This position requires strategic financial skills and an ability to provide hands-on and operational support to staff. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a complex international organisation with experience in steering the team during times of change and embedding new practices and ways of working and team building to produce deliverables for the longer term.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Significant professional experience in finance at a senior management level.
• Full membership of an established accounting body
• Experience with, and sound understanding of, international organisations and challenges linked with managing in national/regional office structure;
• Proven ability to implement, improve and manage systems, in an international organisation during times of transition;
• Demonstrable experience of people management and in particular mid-level managers;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with good attention to planning and achieving strategic objectives;
• Experience of developing and presenting high-level reporting to senior management and/or boards.
• Ability to play a cooperative leadership role within a senior management team in an organisation;
• Ability to self-direct and self-start, to work well under pressure,
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Other

• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural work environment and commitment to equal opportunities and non-discrimination
• Willingness and availability for regular travel

Desirable

• Demonstrable leadership responsibilities as part of a crisis management team
• Demonstrable interest in and commitment to human rights;
• Experience of financial reporting to donors such as DfID, FCO, EC, USAID, etc;
• Experience in the charity and/or development sector
• Knowledge of charity regulations
• Knowledge of other languages (including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Bangla, Arabic, Russian, Burmese, Khmer)
• Experience of operations/facilities management
• Knowledge and experience of charity administration and governance

Director of Finance: £65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits: London

For a small (but mighty) international NGO based in London, we are recruiting their new Director of Finance. Reporting to the COO, this pivotal role will strategically and operationally lead the finances through an exciting period of transition and renewal. The director of Finance will manage the team in London and coordinate the Global Finance Team across the regional branches and partners. The Director of Finance will have strong strategic financial skills and the ability to provide hands-on support to staff. Success will come from experience operating in complex international organisations, leading teams through change, embedding new ways of working and building capacity to produce long-term deliverables.

Main Duties:

• Leadership for a team of 4 across finance, grants, and systems
• Oversee the global operating budget and production of monthly management accounts and quarterly / long-term forecasts and performance
• Implement forecasting and cash-flow management
• Implement financial policies to ensure full compliance
• Develop and implement Internal Audit Plan whilst strengthening the controls environment
• Ensure risk and treasury management policies are in plan and oversee the production of Year-End accounts liaising with external Audit
• Ensure compliance with budgeting and reporting requirements for Donors
• Working with the Project Team and COO, lead on budget creation, bid / proposal budgets
• Work with Regional Directors and Finance Teams to implement financial management and global controls for Partners and Donors

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified with strong finance senior management / leadership experience
• Strong experience of international organisations and a national / regional structure
• Strong experience of implementing and improving systems internationally
• Strong experience of financial reporting to donors including DFiD, FCO, USAID
• Charity or International Development / NGO experience
• Proven experience of developing and presenting high-level reporting to Board

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Six Months’ Fixed Term Contract to Permanent

We are looking for a strategic financial leader to join our team and play an instrumental role in helping us achieve our mission to improve the health of women and girls across the globe. You will ensure the financial sustainability of the College, bringing both robust day-to-day management of the College’s finances and contribute to the development of the business to support the delivery of our strategic ambitions in what is a very exciting time for the organisation.

About us

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s healthcare across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area and are in our 90th year, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

About the role

Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Executive team, you will provide financial leadership to the College, supporting our strategic direction. You will do this by contributing to the development of our long-term strategy, ensuring financial sustainability of the College and through your abilities as a leader; empowering teams to do deliver against our corporate goals and objectives.

You will lead on the development of teams within the directorate, ensuring high-quality financial services and strategy are delivered; advising the CEO, Board of Trustees, Officers and Executive Director team on financial and resources matters. You will foster a culture of financial responsibility, ensuring value for money and that robust systems of control are in place.

In addition to your financial management duties, you will take responsibility for business development; overseeing the delivery of growth in existing revenue streams and for the people and technology departments ensuring the College is appropriately resourced and continuously delivers excellent user experience. You will have excellent grasps of leading customer facing teams.

Requirements

With substantial experience of leading at senior level in a finance function, and in managing a multi-disciplinary team, you will be ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA qualified or equivalent with excellent IT skills and in the management of a complex VAT environment.

Benefits

Along with the knowledge you will be joining an organisation making a positive impact on the lives of women and girls across the globe, we offer a friendly working environment and an excellent benefits package including free staff lunches, a full list of benefits can be found on our careers site. You will be located in our brand new bespoke office in London Bridge.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. You will need to submit a CV, Supporting Statement and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Friday 21 August 2020

If you have further questions, please contact Gail Kyle, Interim Director of HR.

RCOG is committed to being a successful, caring and welcoming place for all. We want to create a supportive and inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential, without prejudice and discrimination. We are committed to a culture where respect and understanding is fostered and the diversity of people's backgrounds and circumstances will be positively valued.

My client is a small but ambitious organisation with significant financial growth plans for the next 5 years. At present, they are looking to appoint an interim Director of Finance & Operations to oversee a broad variety of duties whist permanent recruitment is considered.

Key responsibilities & objectives:

• Reporting into the CE and overseeing Finance, HR, IT and Facilities
• Advise and support the SMT on ambitious financial plans and growth strategy
• Lead on the reopening of London office for both staff and external tenants
• Review current GDPR policy and practice

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a track record in managing various operational functions. Coming from a small company background you will be comfortable of bridging a broad spectrum of duties ranging from strategic advice to hands on delivery.

This is a part time role for 3 days a week and due to the current health crisis, will be home based.

Vacancy Reference Number:

ISUFSC/ISU/UK-R2

Position title:

International Support Unit (ISU) Finance and Services Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of International Support Unit

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Extendable)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 26th August 2020

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Previous applicant need not apply.
• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [26th August 2020].

Background

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. International Support Unit (ISU) support the development of Muslim Hands partner offices in the areas of fundraising and communication, program management, administration and finance and at the outset the unit will focus on the following countries non-exhaustive list Canada France South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

Role Overview:

1.  Finance

• Provide direction and support to the partner offices to develop and implement a financial strategy in line with their organisational strategic aims.

• Work with international partner offices to develop and implement the organisation’s annual budgetary planning. Ensure effective models and tools to enable planning and budget management at all levels.

• Oversee the preparation of the partner offices’ annual budget, monthly management accounts and annual financial accounts.

• Support senior management in creating strategic financial plans for the future through an analysis of the business climate and market trends.

• Ensure that financial policies and practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation in their respective countries in the partner offices.

• To develop, implement and maintain the operation of financial controls, standards and systems in the partner offices.

• Facilitate day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, bank statements, and reviews completed monthly bank reconciliations.

• Support to produce and monitor the departmental and annual budget, review cash flow, accounts and other financial transactions for each department within the partner offices.

• Reviews, develop and maintain internal accounting controls and procedures and advise staff on internal controls and accounting policies and procedures in the partner offices.

• Organise monthly budget review meeting and prepare official reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to present to Director of International Support Unit, Management and Board of Trustees in the partner offices. 

• Organise and lead monthly meetings regarding financial performance in the partner offices and ensure all budgets are confirmed and accurate for quarterly presentations to the Management for future decision making.

• Lead financial training for budget holders to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities concerning financial Management.

• Support managers in the partner offices by critically analysing projects budgets, and financial proposals.

• Oversee both internal monitoring and evaluation processes and the external auditing process. Carry out internal checks and audits as needed.

• Assist the Director/Board in preparing and ensuring annual accounts (All MH-internationally registered entities) are instructed.

2.  Programme Financial Management

• Support Muslim Hands partner offices to produce program financial reports at regular intervals (monthly, quarterly and annually).

• Oversee the preparation of project budgets and costings as well as project-based accounts.

• Support international offices to develop and implement the programme annual budget to ensure it is in line with the organisation’s financial procedures to deliver projects.

• To support international offices financial transactions to and by MH partners in accordance with MOU and programme funding agreement.

• Support International Offices in presenting financial reports to the Director, Senior Management and Board of Trustees on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

3.  Finance Human Resource

• Review, revise and ensure that HR processes and procedures are appropriate within finance teams.

• Support the partner offices to effectively recruit, induct, trained and manage staff in the relevant department.

• Provide regular feedback, training and support throughout the year to create a capable and highly motivated workforce in the partner offices.

4. General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods [Ramadan, Qurbani and Emergencies].
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person specification:

Essential Requirements: Qualification and Experience 

• Minimum degree level ideally in  management/Accountancy or business qualification and membership of appropriate professional body.

• At least 2 years’ experience of working as a finance coordinator within the not for profit sector or Public Authority (Local or National Government

• Experience of managing /assisting financial operations in an organisation or as second-in-command in a larger organisation. 

• Experience of leading, managing and motivating non-finance functions such as HR, legal, facilities and administration highly desirable.

Essential Requirements: Skills

• Strong management capabilities with the ability to hire, inspire, and maintain a team of top professionals, interns, and consultants.
• Demonstrated budgeting skills and solid experience in financial systems, with a strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and profit and non-profit accounting and accounting systems. 
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead the financial reporting and analysis required to support strategic decision making.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial data (both written and verbal), articulate trade-offs, and distil information into clear recommendations for a range of decision-makers.
• Good level of knowledge with audit, compliance and internal control issues, and best practices related to risk management and insurance.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in her/his work, exercising excellent judgment and discretion at all times.
• Strategic thinking and long-range planning skills and proven ability to meet deadlines
• Accomplished at working in an environment that is demanding and fast-paced, where there are sometimes competing needs and limited resources

In addition to which,

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Frequent International travel to Partner Offices in Canada, France and South Africa

Please register your interest and apply by sending in your current CV and a suitable covering letter.

Deadline for applications is 26th August 2020 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by / after the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

About Light for the World International

Light for the World is an international disability and development organisation whose vision is an inclusive society where no one is left behind. We enable crucial eye health services and help empower people with disabilities in some of the poorest regions of the world.

Our programmes include:

• Eye Health – preventing blindness and promoting eye health for all
• Education – ensuring children with disabilities receive quality, inclusive education
• Empowerment – advocating for the health and rights of people with disabilities in their societies and within development efforts

We focus on the poorest and hardest to reach because that’s where we will have the biggest impact. We create change through local people, organisations and structures because we want our impact to last.

About the role

Light for the World has been expanding its fundraising across the German speaking markets and beyond, and it is now looking to hire an International Fundraising Director to further lead this process and to ensure that the organization is at the forefront of the latest thinking and action in fundraising & marketing.

Accountable to the CEO the International Fundraising Director will coordinate the planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation of all fundraising activities. He/She will set figures for growth and will be responsible for reaching those figures across markets. The organisation needs a person in this role that is an all-rounder who is both strategic & hands-on, as it is a relatively small organisation.

Primary responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the global fundraising strategy for Light for the World, ensuring significant and sustained income growth (current: 20 million+ euros) across our European fundraising markets, with a focus on unrestricted funds.
• Coordinate the planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation of our global resource mobilisation plans – revenue and expense - across markets.
• Contribute to the organisation’s leadership as a member of the International Management Team, working closely with the Directors of Communications, Programme and Advocacy, and Finance and Systems.
• Build capacity by bringing innovation and best-practices to the organisation - coaching, supporting and empowering our passionate and committed teams to employ the latest and most impactful methods across varied functions (individual, major, corporate, digital, foundation, legacy etc.) and locations (Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, UK and US).
• Lead the development of all fundraising, including direct mail, regular giving, legacies, telephone, digital, major donors, foundations considering to balance earmarked and un-earmarked funds.
• Balance longer-term income growth through new sources of funding, while maintaining our traditional and loyal donor basis in Austria.
• Lead the Fundraising team (25+ colleagues) based in Vienna, Zurich, Munich and Prague in close collaboration with the Director of Communications.
• Develop, nurture and manage strategic international accounts and partnerships, including with companies, investors and alliance partners.
• Fulfil an external ambassador role for our vision and mission.
• Support capacity building for fundraising within our country offices in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Mozambique and South Sudan in the longer term.

Candidate requirements

• 10+ years of experience, including demonstrated professional fundraising.
• Strategic, innovative and results-driven professional with a track record of success.
• Experience across diverse fields of fundraising including individual, major, corporate and foundation funding and understanding of key European fundraising markets including the DACH market.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, including developing forecasts, budgets and monitoring expenditure.
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial approach and outlook with the ability to set and achieve meaningful stretch targets, while ensuring prudent management of budgets and resource planning.
• Significant management experience and proven ability to motivate and lead teams. Experience in building, mentoring, and coaching teams and an understanding of the challenges of managing from a distance.
• Desire to contribute to overall leadership and development of organisation and bring our fundraising, communications, advocacy and programme work closer together.
• Ability to embrace & lead organisational change during an ambitious time of growth and impact.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity to the diversity of values, views and approaches to issues relevant to Light for the World.
• Commitment to develop and expand digital fundraising.
• Confident and inspiring communicator with strong portfolio of contacts.
• Preferably experience in programmes, development cooperation and/or disability.
• Good listener and collaborator.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Location of Role

This position located in Vienna, Austria, where most of the fundraising team are based.

Recruitment timeline

• Applications close 20 September
• Telephone/Skype interviews (TBD)
• In person interview in Vienna, Austria end of September/early October

St Pauls Cathedral is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit to a Financial Controller role on a permanent, full time basis. St Pauls Cathedral is a world-renowned landmark and probably one of the most recognisable sights on the London skyline. Following a recent restructure St Pauls are now looking to recruit this key role.

St Paul’s boasts a very diverse environment. Normally welcoming over one million worshippers and visitors a year, this institution also has a shop, hosts corporate and adult learning events as well as engaging with schools and families. Responsible to the Director of Corporate Services this Financial Controller will be responsible for the whole of the Cathedral’s (Group) day-to-day accounting function to ensure effective procedures and robust controls are in place for all aspects of the function.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Responsible for the direct line management of all the staff in the Finance Team to ensure they work in an efficient, effective, supportive and co-ordinated way to deliver the Cathedral’s accounting function.
• Lead on year-end and audit planning and preparation; draft annual statutory accounts for review by the Director of Corporate Services and act as main point of contact for the auditors.
• Advise on technical matters to the Finance Team and others as required, in line with the Charities’ SORP and any other accounting standards as appropriate.
• Manage the Cathedral’s accounting system and any related software applications together with any third party support contracts, ensuring complete and up-to-date accounting records are maintained.
• Support the Director of Corporate Services in the annual planning process to ensure that budgets and forecasts are prepared based upon reasonable assumptions and timely base information.
• Produce a single standard set of management accounts each month, incorporating fund balances and overhead charges, and working with budget holders, providing a commentary on key variances and any known risks.
• Monitor cash at bank and utilising latest forecasts maintain a 12-month cash-flow projection; raise any concerns with Director of Corporate Services.
• Preparation of financial reports to funders, as required.

The organisation:

Having opened in 1708 some traditions and ways of working have been in place for hundreds of years; the role of the finance team is to cherish the good but introduce new ways of working. Now the focus is to encourage internal customers to use systems and consistent processes so that they are as efficient and effective as possible.

The Cathedral is fully embracing working from home and now need to ensure that processes are fit for that purpose.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant.
• Expert knowledge of charity SORP accounting
• Have experience of managing financial systems, including setting and managing budgets, management accounts and cash flow, etc.
• Have the first-class ability to prepare year-end accounts and annual budgets in line with charity SORP.
• Strong experience of VAT including partial recovery and corporation tax
• Experience of developing and implementing financial systems and internal controls.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate staff, to develop and maintain quality relationships with staff, volunteers, trustees, clients and suppliers, funders and donors.

This opportunity will be based at offices on site at the Cathedral.

The closing date for applications is 30th August with interviews taking place the week commencing 7th September. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!