Director of International Engagement

• Full time - 35 hrs per week
• Permanent
• Remuneration: £74,102 - £77,852
• Reporting to Chief Executive
• Office Location: Liverpool Street with opportunity for  blended working
• Closing date: 21st November 2021

About us
Transparency International UK (TI-UK) is the country’s leading anti-corruption non-governmental organisation, and is part of a global coalition sharing one vision: a world in which government, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free of corruption.

Since 1995, Transparency International UK has played a leading role in tackling corruption in the UK, Britain’s role in corruption overseas, and corruption in global sectors critical to international security and development. We achieve this through impartial research, the design of new standards and solutions and the education of decision makers.  We drive change through formal, constructive advocacy and by providing support and expertise to others aligned to our cause.

Further details of our work can be found on our website.

In partnership with other chapters across the movement, and the Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) in Berlin, we operate a number of global programmes intended to secure reforms to prevent and tackle corruption in key sectors. These Global Thematic Network Initiatives (GTNIs) are shaped by their innovative approaches and ambition to have a global impact in a defined thematic area and whilst they operate within a TI Chapter, they have sectoral autonomy regarding policy activities and advocacy.  Our Defence and Security GTNI works to ensure defence and security institutions are accountable to their citizens and subject to civilian oversight, and that corruption risks are reduced. Our Global Health GTNI seeks to ensure effective, accountable and transparent health systems which reduce room for corruption and increase progress to Universal Health Coverage.

In addition, we have a range of bilateral partnerships with chapters in Low and Middle Income countries to support them to hold governments to account on established Global Standards in the prevention of corruption; from ensuring effective whistle-blower protections to the roll out of national anti-corruption action plans.

We recently launched our new strategy for 2021-2030, Stopping Corruption – Promoting Integrity, which will challenge us to deepen the impact of the global work for which we are responsible; pushing harder for meaningful reforms, developing powerful partnerships and securing the resources to ensure the broadest possible impact for our programmes.

About the role
The Director of International Engagement is a new post; it is part of the Senior Leadership Team and will report to the Chief Executive. The Director will ensure that our various international programmes and partnerships become greater than the sum of their parts, provide discernible value to the rest of the movement and are well coordinated with the policy priorities of the Secretariat.

The post-holder will play a central role in securing ongoing funding for the programmes, as well as seeking efficiencies and opportunities in the delivery of the broad portfolio of work. As a member of the SLT, they will share senior leadership responsibility for strategic decision making that ensures the overall organisational health of TI-UK. As a key figure in our relationships with the wider movement, they will engage with colleagues in the secretariat and a range of key partner chapters on a frequent basis.

The Director of International Engagement will:

Lead and Develop the International Programmes of TI-UK (60%)

• Provide senior oversight of all TI-UK led international projects and programmes, ensuring planned activities and initiatives are consistent with overall strategy and the express mandate for thematic programmes from the TI Secretariat.
• Lead on ensuring overall quality of TI-UK’s international impact; in particular through adherence to the highest standards of research, impartial advocacy, results and outcome driven activities, guiding principles in our strategy, effective annual planning and budgetary oversight.
• Take the lead on managed growth of programmes; ensuring global network initiatives have the resources to benefit as many other TI chapters as possible and that opportunities for regional approaches are maximised.
• With the Evidence and Engagement team, co-lead fundraising, donor development and stewardship for the international programmes; frequently engaging with senior donor representatives in the UK and in the operating countries of international programmes; take personal responsibility for meeting multi-year funding targets for all international programmes.
• Take responsibility for developing impactful relationships with various TI chapters and other civil society partners engaged through global work.
• Engage in the advocacy agenda of each programme, playing a key role with the most senior stakeholders and agents of change.
• Take part in media interviews and other external commentary as required, whilst also developing a diverse group of colleagues to amplify their specific technical expertise to external audiences.
• Work with the Evidence and Engagement team to ensure effective tracking of project progress and meaningful pursuit of outcomes and evidence of impact.
• Direct line management of programme Heads/Directors/Project Managers for each technical area; general oversight to ensure sufficient anti-corruption and sector expertise within teams.
• Undertake frequent oversight, outreach and supervisory visits to programme countries of operation as required and where conditions allow.

Engage TI Movement (20%)

• Lead programmatic and policy coordination with the TI Secretariat, ensuring that global thematic programmes have effective means of joint planning, delivery and advocacy with other global priorities of the secretariat.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of other TI Chapters engaged in thematic and bilateral projects.
• When required, work with fundraising colleagues in the Secretariat to build sector specialist programming into relevant proposals to donors and to provide increased strategic value to the movement.
• Supporting the TI Secretariat with sector specific knowledge development and learning across the movement; contributing to induction programmes for new chapter heads and playing a visible role at the movement’s Annual Members Meeting.
• Take responsibility for the accountable governance of thematic programmes; ensuring the TI-UK board and TI Internal board have access to timely and meaningful information to assess performance and impact.

Member of the Senior Leadership Team for TI-UK (20%)

• Become an active member of the Senior Leadership Team; contributing equally with others to the day-to-day executive leadership and decision making for the organisation as whole, whilst helping to drive positive values, tone and practices across the board.
• Take on ad-hoc engagement opportunities, such as lead on global summit or multilateral institutional affairs where relevant to TI-UK led programme work.

• Deputise for the Chief Executive on specific initiatives where appropriate and aligned with agreed delegations of authority.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

Essential

• Substantial senior operational programme delivery experience. Experience gained in the civic space, development and/or emergency relief projects ideally in multiple countries and continents
• The skills and expertise to set ambitious strategic goals alongside key stakeholders, with plans to generate the resources (money, people, partnerships) necessary to deliver that ambition.
• A honed ability to identify the purpose of, and milestones towards, governance and societal change
• An outstanding leadership track record in international programming; demonstrable experience managing large and complex teams of professionals through a matrix or federated structure with the ability to engage with colleagues from a wide mix of cultures in pursuit of common goals
• Evidence of engaging with technical experts from a range of fields including governance and accountability, global development, public health, conflict & insecurity, defence sectors and/or education.
• An outstanding track-record in fundraising/ income generation with a proven ability to grow and develop programmes to greater financial resilience
• A track record of building valuable personal relationships with governments, donors and other stakeholders
• A proven track record of innovation in programming, building alliances and consortia with a wide range of  actors
• Excellent communications skills; a compelling writer, speaker and confident media performer

Desirable

• Relevant experience and knowledge of the Anti-Corruption world.
• Experience with multilateral agency engagement and the processes of developing global norms and standards.

You will be:

• excited to work in a mission-driven organisation
• ready to take on senior management responsibility for large and diverse teams of professionals
• results oriented
• a passionate communicator
• energetic and a natural networker
• proactive and happy working independently
• well organised
• comfortable working with multiple sectors and stakeholders simultaneously
• willing and able to travel regularly
• resilient to overcome set-backs and challenges

In exchange we will offer you:

• A competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced sickness and family friendly policies
• A flexible and friendly working environment in central London with the opportunity for blended working

Balance Support CIO, a charity based in Surbiton and working primarily with people with learning difficulties, is seeking a Finance Director to replace the current incumbent who is retiring. 

The role is for 25-30 hours per week and could be done partially from home, although attendance at the office  would also be required up to two days per week. 

 It is anticipated that the person appointed will hold a recognised accountancy qualification, be familiar with the Charities SORP and have  experience of the Not-for-Profit sector.  

The successful candidate will also have experience of or the ability to implement digital and automated accounting and financial management systems, and be an effective decision-maker with excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Respond is a national charity with offices in London and Birmingham providing specialised community support for children and adults with learning disabilities, autism or both who have experienced abuse or trauma.

The Finance Director will play a critical role in partnering with others in the leadership team in strategic decision making as Respond continues to enhance its quality delivery and build capacity. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance leader to maximise and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected organisation working to support the people who have often been most marginalised.

Closing date for applications: 4pm 4th November 2021

Interviews will be held in person in London on November 10th.

Finance Director/Transformation Director

• London/Hybrid
• 6 months - daily rate or FTC

An international Not for profit organisation are seeking an experienced Finance Director with strong transformation experience to join their team for up to 6 months

The role will lead the transformation of the finance department for a rapidly growing organisation which will include a compete review of the finance function. In addition, you will manage the finance team and undertake normal Finance Director duties

International charity/NGO/INGO experience is essential. Experience in environmental;, climate and/or marine issues is a advantage. The successful candidate must have experience of Finance Change and transformation for a similar organisation

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My client is a small but ambitious children’s charity. As they look to define their next 5 year strategic plan, they are also looking to review and transform their finance function to ensure it is able to deliver as a critical business partner to the organisation.

Key responsibilities & objectives:

• Acting as the most senior finance professional, responsible for overall financial management, business analysis and financial control of the charity.
• Transform finance into an outward facing business partner, providing critical financial information and insight to the business and board.
• Deliver a full cost recovery model.
• Invest in the development and culture of the finance team (people, systems and processes)

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a track record in the Charity sector. With strong presentation skills and outward facing mind set, you will be very comfortable communicating complex financial messages to the board.

This is a part time role for 3- 4 days a week. At present my client is operating a hybrid office/ home working model, with 1-3 days in the office per week.

We're looking for an experienced and highly skilled finance professional, to join our growing, optimistic and forward-thinking organisation as Director of Finance. In this role, you will lead the finance team and provide strategic support to the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.

The Students’ Union is a thriving social enterprise that provides a wide range of services and representation for the 48,000 students at UCL, one of the world’s leading universities.  We aim to give students a fantastic and transformative experience whilst studying at UCL, supporting them to navigate the challenges of university life and empowering them to be exceptional leaders in their future lives and careers.

We are currently experiencing a period of rapid growth and renewal.  We have an exciting new vision to become one of the best student organisations in the world.  This position is a key appointment for us to help consolidate the significant improvements in financial management that we have made in the past two years and take the organisation forward to the next level of performance.

Previous experience working in the Charity / non profit sector and in a commercial environment will be an advantage, but what’s equally important is flexibility, enthusiasm and a strong empathy with our vision and goals.  No two days are the same in this role, so we’re looking for someone who is adaptable, energetic, and ready to get involved in exciting new projects and initiatives.

The post will suit a qualified accountant who is skilled in managing change and who can help take our finance function to the next level. Key objectives include continuing to modernise the work of our finance team, supporting our commercial team to deliver greater profitability in our cafes, bars, gym and shops, as well as supporting planning for new service developments and business ventures.  You will also make a broader contribution to the development of the organisation as a full member of our Senior Management Team.  The post holder will also be skilled at business partnering and will be able to work effectively at all levels from frontline managers through to service directors, our student trustees and members of the University’s senior management team.

If you want a fresh challenge in a role that makes a real difference in empowering the leaders of the future, then we want to hear from you….

Financial Accountant

Greenhouse Sports is a leading development through sports charity that works with young people to offer them life changing opportunities through sport. We are looking for a qualified Financial Accountant to join our team. This position is ideal for a CCAB qualified accountant (ideally ACA) looking for their first step into a not-for-profit organisation, and are looking to develop their knowledge and experience in an organisation which has a history of promoting from within. We have ambitious plans to grow and suitable candidates will be comfortable in a fast paced, ever-changing environment and have a strong technical accounting background.

Financial Accountant: £250 per day Umbrella, 4 - 6 months | London

For a global education company, we are recruiting an Interim Financial Accountant for 4 - 6 months. This role will ensure the financial accounting and taxation compliance of the organisation and its international subsidiaries as well as managing the balance sheet, fixed asset register and leading the interim and final external audit.

Main Duties:

• Responsible for external audit and tax compliance for Group and its subsidiaries
• Monthly balance sheet preparation and resolution of un-reconciled items, for the parent and the subsidiaries
• Tax returns for review and sign off and organise payments to tax authorities, nationally and internationally
• Oversee fixed asset register, leading on depreciation calculations, impairments, write offs
• Lead on interim and final external audit, investigating and responding to audit queries
• Lead on statutory accounts account preparation to Audit Committee and Council sign off for the parent and the subsidiaries
• Responsible for tax calculations at year end, including gift aid payments
• Creation of a Statement of Financial Instructions with policies and procedures for the finance team and the wider organisation. The post holder will also be responsible for the review and update of the policies and procedures once these have been created
• Partner with FD to strengthen internal controls

Person Specification:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified
• Advanced MS Excel skills and working knowledge of Sun Systems
• Strong experience of FRS102 and Charity SORP
• Strong experience of international financial accounting
• Strong experience of drafting papers to the Board and Audit Committee

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Allen Lane are pleased to be working exclusively with a leading London University to recruit an interim Financial Controller on a 3-6 months interim basis. . This role will report to the Director of Finance and be responsible for the operational management of the Income, Expenditure and Procurement team. This role will also play a pivotal role in leading on strategic projects across these business functions and be a member of the senior leadership team. The Financial Controller role will develop a culture of continuous improvement within the Expenditure, Income Services and Procurement teams.

The Financial Controller will work with a broad range of stakeholders and will have experience of collaboration in a complex environment. Communication is key as the post holder will be working with diverse audiences and will need to ensure that business managers across the University are able to understand and engage with service development.

Key Duties:

• Involvement in leading Systems development, including a strong working knowledge of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable systems and experience of best practise in these areas
• Experience of Business Process Improvement / streamlining processes, reducing lead times.
• Comfortable creating and implementing financial control frameworks
• Strategic mind-set with ability to partner with key stakeholders in the business, while driving the business from an operational perspective
• Demonstrable record of implementing business change and working alongside project managers to track/deliver relevant milestones
• Introduce measurable KPIs reporting for decision making and performance management.
• Develop reporting capabilities to drive best practice in areas of responsibility.
• Align the Procurement, purchasing and Income Services team’s priorities with the Finance and wider University Strategy

Key criteria:

• A Qualified Accountant with proven, successful experience of delivering high volume, transactional service
• Experience of procurement services in a large organisation
• Experience of managing multiple projects
• Experience of Higher education is desirable however experience of working in a large, complex environment will also be considered

Who We Are

At HTB and its related entities, our vision is to play our part in the evangelisation of the nations, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. Each member of our team plays a vital role in making our vision a reality. As a Christian organisation our faith is an integral part of our working culture.

The Group Finance Director is crucial to the running of HTB Group’s Central Services function, a shared professional service provider which supports four separate, but related charities – Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB), Alpha International, The Church Revitalisation Trust (CRT), and St. Paul’s Theological Centre (SPTC).

The Role

The Group Finance Director is responsible for the leadership and development of the Finance and Giving team to create a culture which delivers professional service while also reflecting the organisation’s values in a Christian context.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership to the Finance and Giving team.
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for grant making, due diligence and reporting to The Church Revitalisation Trust (Incl. Love Your Neighbour) including due diligence function supported by the Due Diligence and Reporting manager.
• Work closely with the Fundraising Database Manager and Finance Systems Manager to
understand how data flows in and out of the system, what controls are in place to ensure
data integrity and what issues are currently limiting improvements within the Finance and
Giving team in order to facilitate system improvement.
• Support the HTB Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) with advice and direction as well as
financial and strategic analysis to aid good financial decision making. This includes ensuring
the material completeness and accuracy of all financial and giving information supplied to
the group leadership.
• Identify and implement best practice across all aspects of the Finance and Giving function.
This includes taking responsibility, together with the HTB Group COO, for ensuring strong
financial controls and statutory compliance across all charities in the group
• Responsible for oversight of the group-wide donor processing, thanking, database
administration and donor analysis. This includes ensuring accurate and efficient systems are
in place for processing gifts and thanking donors.

The Right Candidate

• Experience working in a senior finance position, including leading a financial function
• Recognised senior accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or similar)

• A good understanding of due diligence or experience working in an audit firm
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and work sensitively with those
dealing with finance related matters
• Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills
• A good grasp of all aspects of VAT and PAYE legislation

The Psychosynthesis Trust is at an exciting stage in our development. We see the core premise of psychosynthesis as being more relevant than ever in our changing world and recognise that dramatic change is necessary, to meet the interconnected nature of our existence, in order to thrive as a society and a collective.

The need is so great, that we are investing in a contract position of Social Impact Director to scope the work where the Trust can most add value. This may include communities, environment, and societal inequity but it may be wider.  This new role would also feed into our experimental flat leadership model, as the third equal member of our Leadership Team.

We welcome applications from self-starters with a knowledge of the third sector, perhaps with a background in project development and management or fundraising and a passion for improving lives.

Senior Financial Planner

£55,000

Hybrid Working (80% Home Working)

Office in South London

Reporting into the Director of FP&A

A large Property organisation is seeking a senior Financial Planner to join its Corporate Finance division.

Experience of working within an organisation with property assets would be hugely beneficial.

Knowledge of ‘Brixx’ is a must.

Support Board and Executive Team’s strategic financial decision-making; by providing high quality insights into Group financial capacity; underpinned by sophisticated, flexible and robust corporate financial projections, economic scenario analyses, stress tests and risk mitigation plans. 

Monitor financial performance and key financial metrics, challenge assumptions and make recommendations to help deliver the plan; while maintaining the Group’s long term financial viability and also growing the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. As our lead financial planner, you will business partner with service heads and senior management in creating our long-term financial plan using Brixx modelling software.  You will work closely with senior stakeholders to understand their objectives.  Where there are competing priorities, you will consider and articulate available options, supported by accurate analysis and appreciation of wider strategic objectives.
2. Annually (or more frequently if required) you will comprehensively review key parameters incorporated into our long-term financial plan as well as our investment and disposal transaction appraisals.  You will research and understand macro-economic trends to inform our view on inflation and borrowing rates, and engage with senior stakeholders to understand future operating cost drivers.  You will prepare a report for the Executive Team and Board, describing the updates and impact on KPIs.

£55,000 Salary

80% Home working

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Reports to: Finance Director

Location: Stratford with high flexibility, meaning that you'll only be needed in the office one or two days per week

Application method: In our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we are using Anonymous CVs through our recruitment portal. Please therefore ensure that you have completed the 'My Experience' section of the application form and answered the application questions, as CV attachments will not be reviewed.

Salary: £75,000 to £80,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

Contract type: Permanent, 35 hour week

Candidate Pack:

Closing Date: 1st November

This role will lead the group's financial planning & analysis function, enabling the Executive Board and Trustees to evaluate key decisions and business performance whilst also delivering ad hoc analysis & challenge to maximise the capability of CRUK to achieve its strategic goals. You'll drive enhancements in business intelligence and corporate reporting and manage the Group's financial reporting function, including the year end audit and statutory accounts production.

In this role, you will...

• Devise and prepare timely management information for Business Units, Exec Board and Council across the Charity, providing high value analysis and insight and identifying opportunities and risks

• Lead and coordinate the financial forecasting processes (Annual Budget, Quarterly Forecasts, Medium Term Financial Forecasts) to support the development of strategic direction plans and to ensure the robust management of CRUK's reserves

• Provide ad hoc analysis and challenge to enable the Executive Board to evaluate all aspects of CRUK's business performance in pursuit of its strategic goals

• Manage and lead the annual external reporting process & consolidation, working closely with the auditors and other advisors

You'll also manage a large team of 18 people, with responsibility for 3 direct reports, so will ensure consistency of approach across financial reporting and management reporting to ensure clarity of reporting to all audiences and ensure Exec Board and Council have full insight into Group structures and interdependencies.

To be successful in this role, we'll be looking for you to demonstrate the following experience as part of your application:

• Demonstrable experience of FP&A decision support success within a complex organisation

• Significant experience of financial modelling using Microsoft Excel

• Experience of having led an external audit expertly, managing the process, the timetable and the relationship with the auditors

• Team management and leadership experience, in a role in which you have built a customer-focused team culture and have been responsible for setting and monitoring team objectives and KPIs.

We are also looking for you to have the relevant CCAB or equivalent qualification, and expert knowledge of accounting statute and standards, and ideally as they apply to charities (including SORP/FRS102).

If this sounds like the role for you, please take a look at the full candidate pack for further information (at the top of the advert) and submit an application by completing the 'My Experience' section of the application form, and answering the application questions listed.

Director of Airwars

Do you have what’s needed to lead and grow our world class organisation, by leveraging our high quality research findings towards better protections for civilians on the battlefield? Can you inspire and direct our outstanding international team, as we seek to hold belligerents better to account?

Seven years after our founding, Airwars is seeking a new full-time, self-motivated Director to play a pivotal role in shaping our organisation as we continue to grow and thrive.

Applications are welcomed from candidates from diverse backgrounds who have passion, compassion, drive, commitment, tenacity, resilience, and integrity - and who can demonstrate the following:

• Commitment to the aims and ethos of Airwars as a values-led organisation, with a clear and enduring focus on our work towards better protection of civilians in conflicts, based upon our research-led findings;
• Strong team leadership skills, with a proven record of recruiting, motivating and retaining a diverse team of exceptional staff, contractors, managers and volunteers around the world;
• Excellent communications skills, both external and internal - and demonstrable experience of effective public speaking and organisational representation;
• A clear vision of how to evolve and grow Airwars, as it enters its next critical development stage;
• Direct experience of working in the human rights field - preferably on Protection of Civilians issues - to be able effectively to champion our research, investigations and advocacy work towards better protection of civilians in conflict, with both credibility and expert insight;

• Senior leadership experience, and a track record of achievement in the sector, either from leading a not-for-profit organisation, or running a significant NGO department;
• Sound financial, governance and risk management experience and ability;
• Ability to work with a proactive and dynamic Board in supporting good governance, and  oversight of operational matters.

Our new Director is also expected to help us strengthen and diversify our current funding model; to effectively and organically expand Airwars research towards new conflicts and activities; and to work - both independently and with partners - to best amplify the critical work of Airwars to both global and specialist audiences.

This is a full-time, London-based, direct employment post, expected to begin no later than January 2022. As an organisation committed to diversity, we encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds - including candidates from conflict-affected nations - who are entitled to work full time in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, as a small NGO we are not able to provide support with relocation costs and UK work visa sponsorship.

Our full information pack on the Director’s role and responsibilities are attached

 Please send your comprehensive CV, along with a detailed cover letter explaining your suitability for the role,  no later than Wednesday November 17th 2021.