Financial director jobs near Charing Cross, Greater London

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with The Access Project in the recruitment of their new Finance Director. This role is offered on a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) basis, with flexibility around how hours are structured. The Finance Director will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

The Access Project is an innovative education charity that helps bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds gain places at top universities. They support nearly 2,000 young people aged 14-18 across nearly 40 schools. Their programme helps students to make good choices and strong applications through in school mentoring delivered by the team of talented University Access Officers. The Access Project also help raise students' attainment, so they can meet the terms of their University offers by providing academic tuition, delivered 1-2-1 by volunteer tutors, or in small groups by paid tutors. The Access Project is embarking on a new strategy, and is looking to scale their impact over the next four years, while laying foundations for significant growth over the next strategy period. The Finance Director will help the organisation increase their impact, by contributing to strategic decisions on how they operate, and ensuring that they have effective planning and management of their budget.

The Finance Director is one of six Director-level positions on the Executive Team, and as such - it has an important leadership role across the organisation: in role-modelling to staff, and accountability to the CEO and Board of Trustees. As the Finance Director, you will be responsible for the finances of the charity, and the line management of a team of 2. You will be responsible for leading the accounting, budgeting, forecasting and year end processes, including the production of the charity's accounts, and providing financial information and recommendations to the Board of Trustees and Executive Team. Young people are at the heart of The Access Project, and as such - the organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The organisation fully expects the Finance Director to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be a Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with a strong financial and commercial awareness, and a track record of budgeting and financial management in an organisation with a turnover of £1m+. You will have experience, and a familiarity with Charities SORP (FRS 102), as well as experience of driving improvement and managing change. You will be a strategic thinker and a quick learner, with experience of converting strategy into detailed operational plans. You should be experienced at using Excel, and be confident in working with a range of budget holders across departments. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and should be passionate about educational disadvantage, and The Access Project's mission.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Access Project welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as people from ethnic minorities are currently underrepresented in our staffing body relative to the diversity of the student body we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are of a minority ethnic backgrounds. All appointments will be made on merit.

In order to apply please submit your CV and Supporting Statement in the first instance. Following your application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion, and be asked to provide further information to assist with this recruitment process. Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Financial Controller Position with a balance of responsibilities that includes financial reporting, treasury and operational development. You will report into the Financial Director and have the opportunity to be a key decision maker within the organisation.

Client Details

This university is a world leader in their field, with a tailored approach to both student and teacher excellence, creating a well renowned brand. With growing student numbers and new enterprise activity, they are now looking to recruit a Financial Controller to provide team leadership and decision making support to the executive team.

Description

• Manage the team to ensure an appropriate support-focused service for both income and payments across the University;
• Ensure that all legislative requirements are met with regard to all aspects of company law, accounting rules and guidelines and advise and inform the leadership of the Group of changes and implications of changes to legislation;
• Prepare draft annual statutory consolidated Financial Statements and through liaison with external auditors ensure controls are in place and accounts are reconciled to deliver a clean audit each year;
• Be responsible for the month-end close process including reconciliation of all ledger accounts;
• Be responsible for the treasury function of the University. This includes ensuring that all cash balances work to achieve the best possible returns for the Group. It will involve providing advice, recommendations and guidance that are compliant with the Treasury Policy and to include management and reporting on the liquidity of the Group on a regular basis;
• Be responsible for the Procurement Function of the University; ensuring that all contracts are tendered for and awarded within the Financial Regulations of the University and meet all external legislative requirements ensuring that best value is achieved for the University Group;
• Review and authorise the monthly payroll process, working with the Payments and Payroll Officer and HR in maintaining an efficient service.
• Adhere to and promote the University's health and safety policies and procedures;
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities, as required by the Head of Finance and Policy.

Profile

• Post Qualified Accountant;
• In depth knowledge of financial accounting processes and procedures;
• Experience of preparing consolidated financial statements and achieving clean audits;
• Experience of providing a procurement service within a complex set of rules and regulations;
• Experience of managing, motivating and developing a team;
• Experience of working to ensure financial controls are robust and fully implemented;
• Experience of working with non-financial managers and helping them to develop their knowledge and understanding of the financial environment they operate in;
• Experience of preparation and review of VAT, Tax and other legislative compliant returns;
• Ability to consider wider impact of decisions, assessing possible outcomes and their likelihood, challenging decisions appropriately to ensure consideration and processes are robust;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Ability to converse and be credible at all levels within and across an organisation, with strong written and verbal presentation and influencing skills;
• Ad hoc projects

Job Offer

Salary c£60,000 plus benefits

Working flexibility

Continuous learning & development

Excellent Team Culture

The role:

As a member of the senior management team, the Financial Controller will assist the Director of Finance and Business Support and the Directors of Programmes to provide strategic financial and business services direction and oversight across the organisation. You will lead on budgeting, financial management and reporting, and work closely with the Director of Finance and Business Support and Chief Executive to provide effective financial direction to the Treasurer, Finance Committee, and the Board of Trustees. 

You will be responsible for efficient policies, procedures, systems, and practices to support the smooth running of the organisation and will be pro-active in developing new systems/processes and services to meet the needs of the organisation as it grows. You will assist the Director of Finance and Business Services to manage external advisors and relationships with banks, auditors, legal, tax and other business services providers, ensuring value for money, contractual compliance, evaluation, and quality assurance processes.

You will oversee the Finance team and provide excellent business service and support to circa 160 staff across multiple sites. 

To find out more details and apply follow the link to our careers page.

Full time, 35 hours per week

Permanent

Grade DL, Salary £40,571 per annum

Location: 30 Euston Square, London

Closing date:   10th August 2022

Interview date:  15-19th August 2022

The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1952, it has over 54,000 members who are committed to improving patient care, developing their own skills and promoting general practice as a discipline. General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession. It provides some 1 million consultations for patients in the UK every working day and deals with 86% of the health problems experienced by the UK population.

The role will be responsible for the monthly Balance sheet reconciliations and month end close process for four legal entities and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of management information. To lead the finance processing team including Accounts Receivables & Payables and to assist the Financial Controller with the preparation of statutory accounts.   

Key Result Areas:

1. Assist the Financial Controller in the preparation of the statutory financial accounts and audit of the College, including its 3 Devolved Councils and 32 Faculties, and 3 trading subsidiaries.
2. Prepare quarterly investment portfolio reconciliations and post unrealised gains or losses in line with SORP into the accounting system.
3. Co-ordinate the preparation of the monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations and reporting to the Financial Controller thereon.
4. Supervision of 3 staff to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the department’s objectives.
5. Responsible for performance review and development of team members
6. Ensure direct reports maintain processing of all transactions in a timely and accurate manner and assist with the month end close
7. Undertake any duties as required by the Financial Controller.
8. Monitor existing financial controls and amend in light of any new requirements.
9. Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Financial Controller

Qualifications/Experience

Qualifications:

CCAB qualified accountant/QBE or finalist

Experience:

• Comprehensive experience of providing financial and management information at a senior level
• Experience of line management and motivation of staff
• Detailed reconciliations of control accounts and inter-company accounts
• Working to tight deadlines and planning and allocation of resources to meet defined targets.
• Use of Great Plains
• Developing and maintaining spreadsheets on Excel (to macro level) and of Microsoft Word and e-mail.

·Financial reporting to managers at senior and intermediate level.

• Internal audit procedures within a large organisation including recommending and implementing financial controls and policies.
• Understanding of VAT annual adjustment calculation.
• Producing ad hoc financial reports.

Knowledge / Skills / Attributes:

• Understanding of the culture and workings of membership organisations.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the recommended accounting standards and principles that have an impact on the College, including requirements under Companies Acts.
• Detailed understanding of direct (e.g. PAYE) and indirect taxation, particularly VAT requirements for charities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand the needs of the managers and communicate constructively financial issues to non-financial staff and senior managers and to recommend best practices.
• Team working, flexibility, persuasion and influencing skills in a diverse and democratically governed organisation.
• Ability to motivate and monitor staff.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise own and staff workload.
• Problem-solving skills with ability to identify key issues.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Office
• Customer focussed and will deliver high quality professional advice and support
• “Can-do “attitude

Dimensions:

·Assist in the preparation of the statutory financial accounts and audit of the College and its 3 trading subsidiaries with turnover £40m.

• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules for all entities
• Responsible for complex monthly reconciliations and ensure timely and accurate reporting of the balance sheet
• Manage all inter-company and inter-branch reconciliations
• Manage relationship with investment managers and supervision of investment portfolio value £10m
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns for all entities and corporate taxation in compliance with the relevant tax regulations
• Assist with the review of financial policies and procedures and embed continuous improvement mindset relating to processes and controls
• Supervision and motivation of 3 Assistant Accountants to work towards various deadlines for the management and statutory accounts.
• Provide expert technical support and guidance to budget mangers and staff across the organisation
• Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Financial Controller
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with the College’s Health & Safety Policies and procedures
• To take responsibility for the provision of health and safety for themselves and the compliance of other employees/colleagues in own service area
• Be an interested and active member of the staff team within Finance department working closely with others and in line with our people values to ensure that the College is seen to be a responsive, courteous and efficient organisation both by its members and other key audiences

In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions.

The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

~ Putting members at the heart of everything we do ~

Southbank Centre is looking to recruit a Financial Controller to lead the financial accounting and transactional teams. You will develop, maintain and embed appropriate financial systems, processes, controls and policies across the organisation to ensure the department provides a first-class service and acts as a collaborative partner across the organisation

Southbank Centre is the UK’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying a 17-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.  The site has an extraordinary creative and architectural history stretching back to the 1951 festival of Britain.

The Financial Controller will report to the Finance Director, working in conjunction with the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead a co-ordinated finance department.

The role will focus on the statutory accounts, system and internal controls, payroll and audit whilst providing oversight on the wider areas of the financial accounting team. You will also monitor and manage Southbank Centre cash flow; ensure the balance sheet accurately reflects the company’s assets, liabilities and reserves; monitor compliance with and provide information in respect of ACE and other funding obligations.

This role is best suited to an ambitious financial accountant or auditor with experience of leadership seeking a progressive move; but the role is also suited perfectly for a proven financial controller seeking a flexible part-time (3 days a week) senior finance role. Southbank Centre is looking to implement a new system in the future and there is scope for the post-holder to lead on the system implementation if they join on a full-time basis.

Applications from those leaving practice and seeking to take a step up are actively encouraged.

Key criteria

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Understanding of charity accounting, including law, tax and VAT issues relevant to charities
• Experience leading a team (5+), with a collegiate management style and strong communication skills
• Experience of reviewing, implementing and improving financial controls

Southbank Centre is committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes you unique.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply regardless.  

Applying:

Please contact Jake Morrow at Ivy Rock Partners directly to find out more.

Timings:

• Application deadline – Sunday 21 August
• Interviews – week commencing 29 August

Salary: circa £65,000, depending on experience

Type: 4 or 5 days per week / permanent

Location: London, UK (hybrid working available)

Bliss is the UK’s leading neonatal charity: our vision is that every baby born premature or sick has the best chance of survival and quality of life.

Our work to improve outcomes for babies encompasses four main areas: campaigning for change; providing information and support for parents and families with a baby in neonatal care; supporting health professionals and neonatal units to deliver the best care for babies; and using new research and evidence to inform real-life improvements in babies’ care.

We now seek a new Director of Finance and Operations to join our passionate, collaborative and inspirational charity. With strong financial foundations, we have recently launched a new three-year strategy which includes a strategic objective to build our organisational infrastructure and workforce; the Director of Finance and Operations will have a vital role to play in delivering this objective.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will work closely with other colleagues and the Board of Trustees to help deliver our strategy across the organisation. You will lead and take overall responsibility for designing, shaping, delivering, and improving Bliss’ core organisational support functions, which include finance, human resources, IT, digital and facilities and associated operational, governance and administrative systems and processes.

We seek someone who will bring significant experience in financial and operational roles ideally in a charity (or commercial setting with an understanding of the charity statutory and regulatory requirements). This role is highly varied, and you will need to be able to juggle multiple priorities. You will be curious and agile and enjoy working right across an organisation to drive forward business planning, decision making, budgeting, and performance.

You will be a CCAB qualified (or equivalent) team leader with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. An ability to motivate, manage performance and support professional development within the diverse Finance and Operations team will be crucial.

If you believe your skills and experience align with this position, and you are passionate about improving outcomes for sick and premature babies, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Bliss recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, including applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities, people who identify as having a disability, and LGB+, Trans and non-binary candidates.

Closing date for applications: By 9am, Friday 16th September 2022

For further information, and details of how to apply, please visit Peridot Partners (Current roles section) who are working with us to recruit a new Director of Finance and Operations. 

Have you got experience in financial control within an Education institution or Charity? Are you looking for your next opportunity to manage and make a difference in a growing team? A Multi-Academy Trust are looking for a Financial Controller to join their dynamic London-based team!

What is the role?

Reporting to and assisting the Chief Financial Officer, you will have the chance to work one day per week from home.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Overseeing management accounts; producing monthly reports with commentary
• Assisting with forecasts, budgets & scenario planning
• Producing annual statutory accounts & preparing for audit
• Overseeing & line managing staff
• Acting as Finance Partner to senior external stakeholders; presenting to Trustees & Governors
• Providing ad-hoc assistance to the CFO as required

This role is offering a salary of up to £70k.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA)
• Strong financial control experience; preparation for audit
• Experience running management accounts and producing extensive reports
• Experience in a public sector Finance team; School or Multi-Academy experience desirable
• Great communication skills; proven experience presenting financial information to senior stakeholders e.g. Trustees
• Line management experience

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

The Financial Business Support Officer will be responsible for supporting the financial function and reporting of the Globe.

They will have a proficient knowledge of technical accounting and bookkeeping in order to process monthly income release journals and accruals.

They will also be able to liaise with and support the non-finance functions and departments across the business in their use of the finance system (Microsoft Business Central), and so should be familiar with accountancy systems and purchase orders, and also be able to communicate effectively with non-finance roles.

The Finance Department plays a crucial role in the success of Shakespeare’s Globe. This team provides a quality financial reporting service that:

• Meets the evolving commercial needs of the organisation;
• Allows the organisation to comply with relevant reporting requirements of the regulatory bodies and fiscal authorities;
• Brings effective financial control and proactive business support to the organisation and to individual departmental budget holders; and
• Provides project management support to the Finance Director in the development of high performance financial reporting and business information systems.

For more details and to apply visit our website, to complete our online application form and download the full job description.

Deadline: Monday 5 September 2022, 10.00am

The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit to a Financial Controller role on a permanent, part-time (four days a week) basis. The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research (The Trust) is a long-established and successful charity that provides sustainable, long-term funding of world-class medical research into rheumatic and related musculoskeletal, immunological, and inflammatory diseases and has been at the forefront of discovering groundbreaking treatments for millions of people worldwide.

Responsible to the CEO, this Financial Controller will be a critical position with ownership of the Trust’s finance function as well as generating detailed, accurate and timely reports for stakeholders to ascertain the Trust’s financial standing. The role has sole charge of finance under the oversight of the Finance and Investment Committee, and the candidate must be able to work independently.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced individual to help shape the future of the Trust, ensuring the provision of sustainable and ambitious funding of medical research.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Preparation of annual statutory accounts including the primary statements, accounting policies and all notes to the accounts in accordance with UK Charities SORP and FRS 102 and relevant company and charities legislation.
• Co-ordinating completion of the Trustees’ Annual Report including drafting of Financial, Investments and Governance sections with review and input by Trustees and the CEO.
• Work closely with the chair of the Finance and Investment Committee as well as its members.
• Year End Audit: manage the year end audit process including liaising with auditors, timetable and planning, meeting auditors’ requirements and requests, running the fieldwork, reporting to the Trustees and implementing audit findings.
• Ownership and management of the general ledger including accounts payable and cash book
• Act as a primary point of contact and liaise with multiple investment managers primarily via a fiduciary manager.
• Co-ordinating and ensuring delivery of quarterly investment manager reports to Finance and Investment Committee.
• Preparation and presentation of quarterly management accounts to Trustees and preparation of the annual budget and cashflow forecast.
• Long Term Cashflow: Modelling of the Trust’s grants spend profile over the life of committed and forecast awards.
• Act as Company Secretary and complete statutory filings with Charities Commission and Companies House.
• Preparation of relevant Committee and Board meeting papers.
• Accounting for investments in the general ledger and Annual Accounts in accordance with Charities SORP and FRS-102.

The organisation:

The Trust supports work on a range of inflammatory conditions, with a focus on rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases at its flagship institute the Kennedy Institute for Rheumatology in Oxford, supporting scientists and their teams and grant funding to underpin and pump-prime new initiatives. The Trust also provides funding each year outside of the Institute to other universities, as part of its ongoing commitment to support the careers of researchers in the ?eld.

The Trust’s income is primarily derived from a significant investment portfolio and as part of its strategic plans, The Trust is seeking to further extend its ?nancial support to other institutions and programmes in the ?eld of in?ammatory diseases.

The successful candidate will:

Essential requirements

• Hold a CCAB accounting qualification (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/ACA or equivalent).
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing obligations to meet deadlines.
• Strong financial accounting skills including leading external audits.
• Proficiency in producing management accounts including budgeting and monthly reporting.
• Substantial experience of general ledger accounting systems particularly cloud based.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Have experience in working independently in a finance function in a self-sufficient manner
• Have an excellent communication style and ease with senior Trustees and other stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a small team, showing adaptability, flexibility, problem- solving skills and desire to benefit the whole team.

Desirable requirements

• Have previous knowledge and experience of working with Investment Managers.
• Knowledge and experience of the charity sector including Charities SORP and FRS 102.
• A sound working knowledge of the Charity Commission guidelines and requirements.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 Standard.

This opportunity will be based at offices in Hammersmith and will offer extremely flexible working arrangements.

The closing date for applications is 4th September with interviews taking place on the 15th of 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!

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller

Your new company
A large, high-profile, London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for leading the financial accounting team on the year-end process and helping to deliver a clean audit and accurate and timely annual accounts. Anticipated duration is for 6 months+. They are open to both hybrid and 100% remote options.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong financial accounting experience within the charity sector.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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Certitude is London’s leading adult social care provider for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. As a not for profit organisation, they support over 1,800 people across 17 London boroughs, predominately in the west and south. They run a wide range of programmes and initiatives including registered care home support, outreach programmes and day care centres. The organisation currently employs over 1,500 people and the income of the organisation in 2021/22 was over £50m. Their reach to people is already fantastic and they have very ambitious plans with the aim of doubling the size of the operation in the next ten years.

The role

Reporting to the Financial Controller you will take on elements of day-to-day management of the team; initially focussing on account payable and then taking on other areas. You will identify and implement improvements to working practices within the financial processing function to maximise the use of the finance system and to improve efficiency and accuracy. A flexible and open approach is required and you will be prepared to step in and support across all our finance processes.

Areas of focus

Transaction processing – Review and improve existing processes and work practices, supporting the finance team to maximise use of the finance system.

Internal controls – Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations and cash management requirements, build up a weekly cash flow model

Management – Leading on the day-to-day management of the finance processing functions.

Internal Finance Reviews- to undertake finance investigationsand manage the finance visits undertaken by an external organisation.

New Contract Mobilisation - to lead in the mobilisation of new contracts ensuring finance systems are set up as required.

Stakeholder Management - to work with all colleagues in the team to build stakeholder management, responsiveness times and ensure partnership working is being demonstrated internally and externally

Transformation - you will be tasked with leading on projects ensuring you bring your finance expertise into play.

Finance Lead on Insurance and Vehicle Management- Work with the Director of Finance and Housing on the Organisations insurance requirements and vehicle fleet management

You will be a qualified accountant with strong accounting systems and excel skills.  You must enjoy reviewing business processes and systems with view to recommending and implementing improvements. You will be an experienced manager, able to set clear objectives and to manage change effectively. This is a great opportunity to have real impact to the overall efficiency of the finance team.  

Please do not wait for the deadline

FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to almost 10,000 frontline charities and community groups. During 2021, we redistributed 127 million meals, the equivalent of 4 meals every second through our FareShare Regional Centres and our retail surplus model FareShare Go, reaching over 1 million people.

FareShare is moving into an ambitious 4 year programme to achieve unparalleled growth in both our food volumes as well as our fundraised income.

To contribute to our high growth we are proudly partnering with Allen Lane to appoint a Financial Planning Manager a newly created opportunity within the finance team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative financial planning manager to join us at this time of growth. You will bring strong communication, analytical and systems skills, an open mind and a curious and innovative approach to our financial planning and reporting, focusing on system development, effective project management and empathetic communication with key stakeholders.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, this is a key position and your responsibilities include:

• Planning, co-ordinating and managing the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Production and ownership of appropriate models to support the budgeting and forecasting. Making recommendations for improvements to financial planning.
• Supporting the growing Fundraising team to develop the financial modelling needed to support the income growth plans.
• Working closely with the business partners to provide high level analysis on the organisational financial performance.
• Providing project and business partnering support to various key stakeholders, as and when required
• Assisting the Head of Finance and Director of Finance and Resources with preparation of reports for the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees.

The successful candidate will likely be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) from a Charity, Commercial or wider Public Sector background but would also strongly encourage Part qualified candidates who are actively pursing their qualification with a proven strong track record to apply . You will be analytically-minded with excellent organisational and project management skills. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, flexible in approach but firm when necessary, who can work on their own initiative and thrives when thinking and acting proactively. You be able to communicate complex financial information to stakeholders and possess the ability to influence and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation.

Your new organisation

Working a large, complex national charity responsible for delivering a broad range of services.

Your new role

Responsible for the delivering the statutory accounts across all legal entities for a large national charity you will be responsible for driving year-end planning, managing the month-end process, and ensuring business controls and processes are in place. Leading the provision of full financial accounting services including statutory and external reporting, asset management, project accounting, property project support and accounting and general accounting and taxation.

Core areas of responsibility:

• Statutory Accounting and External Reporting
• Tax and treasury
• Team management
• Business process improvement

You will have significant experience of working successfully in a similar job role at a senior level within a large and complex organisation. You will be fully qualified CCAB or CIMA and be able to demonstrate an ability to think critically and strategically with highly effective planning and decision-making skills. Whilst the role is managing a sizeable team you must be willing to get involved in some details and actively support the team.

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