Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with Plan International UK, a global children's charity, to recruit for a Head of Brand and Digital Engagement to be based at their Head Office in London. The organisation is going through an exciting period of transformation with this role one of three newly created Head positions in the Communications, Campaigns and UK Programmes directorate.

Plan International UK strives to advance children's rights and equality for girls all over the world. Working in over 50 countries across Africa, Asia and The Americas, they provide vital support to children, their families and their communities, including child protection, child participation, health, education and economic security.

The Role

This role will bring together two teams (Brand Marketing and Digital Engagement) into a new, highly strategic unit, to deliver an exciting and ambitious brand and digital vision for the organisation.

Your high impact, creative brand strategy and skilful use of digital platforms will enable the organisation to tell powerful, engaging stories that will widen Plan UK's influence, capturing new audiences and deepening engagement with supporters, directly contributing to their mission to advance children's rights and achieve equality for girls.

The Person

Your experience and attributes will include:

• Substantial experience of having responsibility for an organisation's brand
• Proven track record of delivering a high impact brand vision and strategy and an ambitious attitude towards brand development
• Substantial experience of digital marketing and using digital channels to tell a brand story and engage a new audience
• Leading cross organisational brand campaigns, from strategy to delivery, with a clear understanding of how to engage supporters, grow awareness and consideration and ensure a consistent, powerful brand story, primarily on digital channels
• Substantial experience of setting a content strategy for an organisation, with ability to manage others to produce, edit and curate content
• Operating as an inspiring, engaging leader, able to influence across the organisation and inspire others to be creative, innovative and ambitious in their work
• A genuine interest in international development, humanitarian and/or girls' right issues

To Apply

To apply, please upload your CV in Microsoft Word format as part of your application.

A Prospectus consultant will review and assess all submitted applications. As part of the selection process candidates may be invited to meet with a consultant at our offices.

If shortlisted by Prospectus and selected for interview with Plan International UK interviews are planned to take place on the dates below:

Panel Interviews (1st stage): Week Commencing 22^nd June

Panel Interviews (2nd stage): Week Commencing 29^th June

Are you looking to join and international development charity as their newly created Head of Finance?

Do you want to develop your career with the view to progress into a Director of Finance position in the next few years?

Does having autonomy and oversight of a full finance function interest you?

The Role

• Work towards the budget and financial planning processes including acting as an effective business partner to budget holders
• Lead a small finance team and manage all aspects of ongoing financial operations of the organisation
• Forecast and manage cash flow to optimise between investment returns and operational needs
• Work towards the production of annual statutory accounts and works as a key contact for external auditors
• Implement and improve financial processes across the function including supporting the Director of Finance with advancing management reporting and an upcoming system upgrade
• Oversee transactional elements of the function including expenses, purchase ledger and petty cash

The Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Over 30 days annual leave
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Brilliant opportunities for progression

The Candidate

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Be a confident communicator and able to work positively with a diverse range of staff members and external partners
• Take the initiative to provide pragmatic solutions to improve finance functions without compromising efficiency
• Ideally have a background within the charity sector however other backgrounds will be considered
• Ideally have experience of working in a finance function within industry, however, newly qualified accountants will be considered also

As a newly created opportunity, there is substantial scope to mould this role around the successful candidate's strongest qualities in order to add significant value to the team. Also, the successful candidate will receive direct and supportive management internally from an experienced senior team who are committed to investing in staff development.

Please apply now as applications are being considered on a daily basis.

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

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

Qualifications/experience required

Qualified

What’s on offer?

£45,000 FTC for 6 months

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

My client is an international brand with one simple aim; to transform lives. By informing and empowering people in the choices they have and can make, they work across the globe to fundamentally change the conversations going on at the very top levels of government and grass roots of society. This role would work within the UK business.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the donor finance team in supporting all financial aspects of a project’s life-cycle.
• Act as key business partner to the SLT on donor compliance, new business and international operations.
• Oversee the cost proposal development process, ensuring competitive and sustainable cost proposals are submitted.
• Oversee all areas of donor compliance including procurement, legal, expenses and asset management.
• Provide training and support to a team of 9.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of donor regulations, including DFID, EU and private foundation grants. With a strong understanding of compliance, contracts and governance you will be a fully qualified accountant with an INGO background. A proven decision maker, you will be able to take the initiative on identifying problems and coming up with creative solutions. Excellent inter-personal skills are essential for this role.

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Are you a qualified finance professional looking to utilise your skills within the charity sector? Are you passionate about developing a team and ensuring that standards are raised across finance? Would you enjoy working for a Christian focussed charity? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Robertson Bell are looking to recruit a Head of Project Finance for a Christian International Development Charity. The role is due to last for a period of 12 months and is a varied and interesting position to take on.

The main responsibilities are:

* Manage a multi-faceted team (10+) on a day to day basis.
* Be the link between finance and projects, ensuring that all projects are on budget and reported on accurately.
* Provide financial analysis and insight regarding project bidding and proposals.
* Oversee all elements of risk associated to finance or the projects.

The successful candidate will:

* Be a qualified accountant who has previous experience of leading teams.
* Be immediately available or on a short notice period.
* Have an empathy towards to the vision and ethos of the charity.

No previous charity experience is required, however applicants with previous projects, grants or donor experience are highly desirable. Please do not delay in applying for this post as it is a truly interesting position with CV enhancing opportunities.

Head of policy, leadership, project management, social policy, policy analysis, research, campaigns, comms

Your new company
A leading charity works on behalf of the more than one in four children in the UK growing up in poverty. Providing training, advice and information to make sure hard-up families get the financial support they need. We also carry out high profile legal work to establish and protect families' rights.

Your new role
The postholder provides leadership and management to policy and research staff, in particular taking a lead on our policies on child poverty, our quantitative research programme and our policy positions on social security, including universal credit. They will also contribute to our fundraising and programme planning.
1. Provide management to staff in the policy and research function
2. Together with the Director of Policy, Rights and Advocacy to plan and oversee the design and delivery of programmes and projects to agreed strategic and operational objectives
3. To participate in a programme of external and internal communications about policy and research
To ensure the analysis of a range of statistical data sets, including Households Below Average Income
4. To ensure the analysis of a range of statistical data sets, including Households Below Average Income
5. To lead and take an active interest in our work on reform of social security
6. To represent CPAG at speaking engagements, events, relevant coalitions and networks
7. To write regular articles and updates for internal and external
8. Develop and maintain relationships with key people in government, the public sector, academics, and charity sector

What you'll need to succeed
Essential

* Team leadership and project management skills
* Understanding of relevant social policy and rights issues
* Experience of working in a public policy environment to deliver change
* Proven track record of social policy work including evidence of published or written work
* Substantial experience of carrying out research and policy analysis on poverty, social security, children or related issues to inform and support strategic objectives
* Knowledge of social research methods and ability to write successful bids for research funding
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Ability to support and supervise staff as required
* Strong project management skills
* Excellent analytical skills and the ability to develop evidence-based positions on complex areas of public policy
* Ability to write and oversee the development of high quality briefings, consultation responses, reports and other policy and campaigning outputs
* Ability to think strategically and respond speedily and effectively to external developments
* Ability to interpret a range of statistical datasets including Households Below Average Income (HBAI) and other national datasets

What you'll get in return
£39,910 - £44,111 - plus a non-contributory (5% of salary) Group Personal Pension Scheme.

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

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

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

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

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Head of Finance on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract for this well-established charity based near Oxford.

You will report directly to the Chief Executive, managing a team of 3 to provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring that the financial management of the charity complies with best industry standards and ensuring that it complies with all relevant tax and VAT legislation and all statutory requirements on financial reporting.

You will be a Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a proven ability to work confidently at Board level. Have energy, drive and a positive attitude that motivates others.
This is an exciting role aligning resources to strategy, ensuring resources are focused in the areas of greatest need.

* Location: Near Oxford
* Salary 60,000pa - 65,000pa
* The position will have the option to go permanent

The position covers a range of skills involving the following:

* Financial Management - Ensure the charity has the systems and experience to use timely financial management information to inform decision-making at all levels of the organization.
* To be accountable for the effective day to day functioning of the Finance and IT departments through effective management
* Oversight of the new Financial IT system, ensuring that organisational IT resources are focused in the right areas and are effectively managed
* Review, scope and implement new methods/systems of information management and reporting to deliver improvements to the way financial information is processed and reported.
* Actively contribute towards the goals of the organisation as a member of the leadership team
* Lead the production and development of the departmental budget and plan as part of the annual business plan
* Produce the annual statutory report and financial statements for the group
* Support the production of organisational funding bids and financial monitoring of funding contracts

A Transactions Processing Manager required to manage a large team (40) in Central London - payroll, AP and AR.

Your new company:
A social care charity with an income in the hundreds of millions, this organisation has a tremendous impact. The organisation has reach throughout the UK and is very much a household name. They have a large finance team based in Central London.

Your new role:
The Head of Transactions Processing will manage the team (over 40 people in total, 3 direct) which encompasses payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable along with the purchase card administration and expenses. The team manages high volumes of transaction processing including: Purchase order processing, purchase invoices, expenses, other payments, purchase card administration, generating miscellaneous sales invoices, income processing and payroll.

This role is focused on leading and developing the central processing team in the delivery of an effective and efficiently operating processing centre ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Developing the central processing finance function both in terms of people management and their development as well as introducing process improvements and ensuring operational effectiveness.

• Oversee all the transaction processing activity ensuring controls are in place.
• Motivate, manage and develop the large processing team (over 40 people)
• Support efficiency through the measurement of the KPIs and by seeking and delivering process improvements. Implement best practice and develop frameworks to reduce waste and to develop a culture of continuous improvement

What you'll need to succeed:

• Extensive experience, including management, in two of the following areas; Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
• Experience in managing a large processing centre or shared service in a large and complex organisation (a team of at least approx 20 people direct/indirect)

What you'll get in return:
This is a large and complex organisation with opportunity for progression and challenge. They offer flexibility and work life balance. The organisation has a competitive pension scheme offering up to 12% employer contribution.

What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered because this client is likely to interview before the closing date.

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A well-known international development organisation is currently seeking a Head of Financial Analysis to join their global hub in London. This is a key position within the central finance team. In close liaison with a variety of stakeholders across all areas of corporate services, you will be developing key processes and templates to inform on strategic and commercial decisions. 

• Developing complex multi-year forecasts & templates
• Develop a robust in-year forecasting process to subsequently roll-out across global platforms
• Provide key analysis on forecast submissions for SMT and Board level members
• Support & advise SMT members on annual budget submissions
  Direct line management of 1 newly qualified Financial Analyst

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Analyst / Commercial Finance professional to join a fantastic organisation going through a period of significant change and transformation. 

You will be CCAB qualified or equivalent with at least 3 years post-qualification experience. Knowledge of or experience in the international development sector is highly desirable. 

• Head of Finance working for the UK's leading micro-economic research institute
• Ideal for someone seeking a wide ranging Head of Finance position

About Our Client

The Institute for Fiscal Studies is the UK's leading independent microeconomic research institute and an award-winning 'think-tank'. The IFS is independent of political influence and has a strong reputation for producing high-quality and policy-relevant analysis and commentary.

The IFS employs some of the brightest minds in economics and much of the research that is produced is used in high profile media on a regular basis. This role plays a key part in supporting this research and the funding that enables it to take place. As Head of Finance you will work closely with stakeholders at all levels, including the Director, and you will be trusted to provide detailed analysis and decision making support across the institute. It is a Charity and a company limited by guarantee with a turnover of around £9 million a year.

Job Description

Overall you will have responsibility for the following areas:

• Production of timely financial and non-financial information and analysis including:
• Providing the Trustees with accurate, timely financial information and analysis.
• Preparation of the annual budget, monthly management accounts and preparation of quarterly reforecasts for sector heads.
• Production of the Annual Report and Accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, SORP and accounting standards.
• Oversight of all finance operations including monthly reconciliations, control accounts, VAT reporting and IFS payroll, pensions and staff benefits.
• Ensure the smooth running of all accounting, financial transactions and evidence record keeping, and develop and oversee robust and effective financial systems and processes.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with financial regulations including reporting to the Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC.
• Manage the external audit process and implementation of the audit findings.
• Help to guide the strategic direction of IFS by playing an active role in the senior management team and by establishing strong working relationship with all colleagues.
• Oversight of HR matters and management of the HR Officer.
• Line management responsibilities for the Finance Manager, Accounts Assistant and HR Officer, providing guidance and career support.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong all-round finance capabilities that can be evidenced through experience. You will be able to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues at all levels, with experience of supporting key decision-making. Alongside this you will hold strong technical finance understanding and be able to drive improvement and development of a finance function in a growing organisation.

What's on Offer

Salary-£70,000-80,000,

Benefits include a 7.5% employer pension contributions, 29 days holiday and interest free season ticket loan.

Ref Code: MPCY14082624Z

Head of Donor Finance (8 Months FTC) £55,000 - £60,000

For a global NGO, we're recruiting a Head of Donor Finance for 8 months to cover a secondment. Reporting to the Global Financial Controller, the Head of Donor Finance managed a team of 9 and will lead them in supporting all aspects of the project life cycle. This role will lead on the planning for the 10-year strategy from a donor finance and project perspective and will lead the financial aspects of project close-outs. The Head of Donor Finance will ensure reports for project management and for Donors are robust and timely and will oversee all donor compliance and budget preparation.

Main Duties:

• Key business partner to the Executive team, donor teams, donor compliance and international operations; provide advice and training on donor finance
• Provide full life-cycle support to country programmes, regional teams and donor teams
• Oversee cost proposal development processes, ensuring competitive, accurate and sustainable cost proposals are submitted
• Monitor and track performance of new business development functions
• Ensure Donor Reporting and Accounting functions are compliant, and reports and invoices are accurate; Income cashflows and forecasts are robust, and that project deferred and accrued income balances are accurate
• Ensure all project donor audits (EU and USAID) are completed on time and fully compliant
• Lead, motivate and manage a team of 9 through 3 direct reports
• Contribute to the 10-year strategy and planning

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified with significant management of restricted funds and project reporting and accounting team including DFID, EU and USAID
• Proven staff leadership and management experience
• Multi-currency reporting and accounting
• Ideally experience of Vision Q&A and Sun Systems
• Credibility and gravitas to deputise for the Global FC as required
• Considerable Charity SORP experience

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A Transactions Processing Manager required to manage a large team (40) in Central London - payroll, AP and AR.

Your new company:
A social care charity with an income in the hundreds of millions, this organisation has a tremendous impact. The organisation has reach throughout the UK and is very much a household name. They have a large finance team based in Central London.

Your new role:
The Head of Transactions Processing will manage the team (over 40 people in total, 3 direct) which encompasses payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable along with the purchase card administration and expenses. The team manages high volumes of transaction processing including: Purchase order processing, purchase invoices, expenses, other payments, purchase card administration, generating miscellaneous sales invoices, income processing and payroll.

This role is focused on leading and developing the central processing team in the delivery of an effective and efficiently operating processing centre ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Developing the central processing finance function both in terms of people management and their development as well as introducing process improvements and ensuring operational effectiveness.

• Oversee all the transaction processing activity ensuring controls are in place.
• Motivate, manage and develop the large processing team (over 40 people)
• Support efficiency through the measurement of the KPIs and by seeking and delivering process improvements. Implement best practice and develop frameworks to reduce waste and to develop a culture of continuous improvement

What you'll need to succeed:

• Extensive experience, including management, in two of the following areas; Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
• Experience in managing a large processing centre or shared service in a large and complex organisation (a team of at least approx 20 people direct/indirect)

What you'll get in return:
This is a large and complex organisation with opportunity for progression and challenge. They offer flexibility and work life balance. The organisation has a competitive pension scheme offering up to 12% employer contribution.

What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered because this client is likely to interview before the closing date.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for a marketing expert with experience working in a membership organisation, to join an important organisation who support the charity sector. In this role you will be responsible for driving the membership and marketing strategies forward and getting the most out of an established and ambitious team.

Following a recent restructure, the organisation is at an exciting time of change, and the ideal candidate will be excited to liaise with a variety of stakeholders across different sizes and disciplines of a social change organisation. They are looking for a confident, solutions focused individual, who is an exceptional leader of people.

Essential experience:

* Managed a commercial membership scheme and increased member numbers
* Experience leading an organisational marketing strategy
* Experience leading an organisational marketing strategy

The role is both technical and strategic in nature therefore you will need to be passionate about data and using the information to drive the organisation forward to meet its challenging goals and aspirations.

Key responsibilities:

* Ensure membership scheme is appropriate and that the fee structure and commensurate level of benefits offered reflect the needs of the market.
* Ensure that member services and benefits continue to be relevant and useful to our audiences and are effectively promoted to both members and the non-member audience.
* Ensure renewal and retention campaigns are undertaken in a timely and effective manner.

Salary: £42,820 - £44,880 (dependent on experience)

This is permanent role, working 35 hours a week, with a flexible working pattern.

For more information please call or e-mail me, 02078207305, [email protected]

The charity will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please get in touch now, to avoid disappointment.

I look forward to hearing from you.