WASTEAID - HEAD OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Homebased within UK, with some preference for Scotland or Northern England (potential for limited international and national travel)

Line Manager: CEO

Direct reports:  Office Manager

Key relationships:  Head of Programmes and Impact, Circular Economy Network Director, Project Managers, Finance Trustee

Salary:  Circa £42,500 (pro rata) for 3 days per week.

WasteAid

Our vision is a world with equal access to waste services for all.

Helping communities and governments manage their waste properly is vital if we are to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Waste management has a powerful and positive impact on people’s well-being.

Our mission – fighting poverty, pollution and climate change

Around 1 in 3 people globally don’t have decent waste management. Pollution caused by waste harms people’s health and the environment and damages the local economy. In contrast, an affordable waste management system is relatively simple to implement, improving the environment, creating jobs and protecting public health – particularly for children.

Plastic pollution in the marine environment is of major global concern, and WasteAid is helping tackle this global problem. We work with upstream and coastal communities to set up small recycling centres and help keep plastic out of rivers and the oceans. We also share skills in managing organic waste, helping people make the most with their resources.

Open dumping and burning of waste releases climate change emissions, contribute to both short-term and long-term impacts. Black soot from burning and methane from open dumping are of special concern. We offer communities a safe and sustainable alternative to dangerous dumpsites and toxic air pollution.

Our values

Our founding principles come from our origins in the waste management industry, which itself grew out of the public health movement in the UK in the late Victorian era. We believe in equality of access to decent public health for all people and advocate the role of good waste management to achieve this.  We are inclusive and empowering of the communities in developing countries that we seek to serve and support.  We believe in the power of appropriate technology transfer, training and skills development to create livelihoods and reduce pollution.

We are collaborative and work in a collegiate spirit with all partners and funders.

Our objectives are to:

Inspire and inform communities and individuals who want to improve how waste is managed in their communities and encourage them to act.  Support and help communities use waste management to protect public health, reduce pollution and create sustainable livelihoods.  Campaign to increase awareness of the problems caused by open dumping and burning and the urgent need for change.

We achieve these objectives by ensuring that we have:

Financial sustainability for our organisation and securing our ability to grow our impact.

Good governance for our charity which includes legal compliance, risk management, safeguarding, health & safety and robust oversight.

Strong capacity – continuous development of our people and securing greater breadth of experience within our team and strong engagement with associates and partners.

The Head of Finance and Compliance will be responsible for global oversight of finance and compliance functions for WasteAid’s UK business development activities and international programmes in Africa and Asia including day to day finance, financial reporting and planning financial governance and risk management and liaison with the UK Board.

The key responsibilities will be:
 

• Strategic oversight of financial systems and processes including but not limited to the production of relevant financial reports and maintaining up to date policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts and cash flow forecasts for the CEO and Board.
• Draft detailed annual budgets and consolidated cash flow statements for review by the CEO.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual year-end financial statements and liaise with auditors.
• Prepare financial project reports and ensure donor financial reports are submitted on time and in their specific reporting formats.

• Effective day to day control of accounting function including payroll, cash-flow management, invoicing and debt management.
• Assess suitability and effectiveness of financial controls and oversee a programme of continuous improvement.
• Develop and document financial processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported in a timely and accurate manor.

• Work with partner organisations to ensure that financial processes are followed and accurate reports are received.
• Undertake partner organisation financial and risk assessments including internal audits where necessary.
• Support programmes and fundraising staff to create accurate and equitable donor budgets.
• Assist budget holders in understanding their management accounts and provide training where necessary.
• Manage and supervise the duties of the Office Manager.

• Liaising with external auditors, insurance brokers, HMRC, bankers etc.
• Maintain all tax registrations and submissions.
• Co-ordinate the payroll function.
• Maintain up-to-date records of legal compliance across country programmes.
• Monitor and implement general statutory requirements (e.g. risk assessments, reserves policies etc).
• Assist the CEO and Board to ensure that all charity governance requirements are being met.
• File necessary documents with Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Work alongside the CEO and external HR advisors to manage HR issues.
• Ensure organisational IT systems are working well and maintain a good relationship with the IT outsourcing company to make sure necessary support is provided to all staff.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time. The duties may be changed and/or varied to meet changing circumstances at the discretion of management

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have experience of managing financial systems, including setting and managing budgets, management accounts and cash flow, etc.
• Have charity experience, ideally within international development.
• Have experience of working with UKAID or other institutional/statutory funding body
• Have a strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory environment for UK charities.
• Have the experience of the long-term financial and business planning, strategic planning and development of an organisation.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate staff.
• Have a first-class ability to prepare year-end accounts and annual budgets.osition is UK based 
• Position is UK based and candidates need to be eligible to work in the UK.

Application by Curriculum Vitae (not exceeding 3 pages) and Covering Letter (not exceeding 2 pages) outlining skills, motivation and demonstrating how candidates fit the person specification. 

Applications to be received by midnight 16 March  2021.  If you have any questions on this opportunity, please also send them to the same address and a member of staff will follow up with you.

Vacancy Reference Number:

HOP/P/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of Programmes

Reports to:

Programme Director

Location:

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

And

Remotely

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £40,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Wednesday, 17th February 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 1st March 2021

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Zoom Interview with Muslim Hands.

About Us:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.

Role Overview:

The Head of Programmes will ensure the implementation of the MH programmes Strategy, which encompasses the implementation of international programme. 

 The Head of UK Programmes will report to the Director of Programmes and manage the thematic programmes team.

The candidate will have demonstrable experience of successful delivery of international programmes and project management. Ideally will have experience and knowledge of WASH, Food, Health and Livelihood programmes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Strategy
  • To ensure that the MH programmes strategy and theory of change for MH programmes aligns with and in support MH’s global strategy.
  • Carry out regular performance and annual review of programmes based on strategic aims and KPI’s
• Programme Management
  • Review proposals of proposed interventions to ensure innovative projects and programmes are designed adhering to sectoral standards, principles in accordance with guideline on humanitarian interventions and best practice
  • Overseeing end to end cycle of the programme
  • Effectively coordinate and liaise with partners to successfully implement interventions
  • Ensure effective M&E arrangements through impact evaluation.
  • Ensure the programme is in line with MH policies and procedures
  • Ensure the effective use of the internal programme management system
  • Ensure all programmes are in line with due diligence, risk procedures  
• Finance and compliance
  • To ensure effective implementation of projects through progress and financial reporting
  • Develop MH programme budget
  • Ensure that all records are maintained and stored appropriately in line with MH document management and IT policies
  • Ensure documents and relevant procedures are correctly and appropriately applied.
• Networking and Influencing
  • To significantly raise the profile and visibility of MH Program
  • Represent MH on national and regional platforms. To develop understanding and support and to work in collaboration with faith-based and non-faith-based organisations
  • Using MH and other networks with local CSOs and Government bodies to promote MH UK programmes
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure the internal visibility of MH programmes
• Capacity Strengthening 
  • Provide insight into programme trends to all relevant internal stakeholders and become a champion for Programmes internally and externally
  • Ensure the vision, values and aim of the programme continue to be embedded in all areas of work and are clearly communicated internally and externally.
  • Ensuring areas of MH are in line with current Programmes trends
  • To work closely with colleagues and partners with relevant technical expertise to ensure (planning, monitoring, fundraising, M&E and governance and other appropriate support is available for programmes.
• Communication and Marketing
  • To provide key case studies to communication colleagues, in order to create further opportunities by highlighting key stories which heighten the awareness of the Programmes
• To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent, and wholly accountable manner
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct.
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in fundraising activities and ensuring the availability of staff during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices.

Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating of procedures within your department.  If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

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

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values

Education:

Essential:

• University Degree (BA, BSc).

Desirable:

• MBA, or masters level degree in International Development or related subject.

Experience:

Essential:

• Experience of programme management in low- and middle-income countries.
• Experience of leading and managing teams.
• Setting up new projects and programmes.
• Understanding of and working with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Desirable:

• Charities/INGO experience.
• Experience of working with institutional donors

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 17th February 2021, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

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

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Part Time Finance Manager for the health charity based near Huddersfield.

* The position: Part Time Finance Manager
* The Hours: 30 hours a week
* The Salary: 36,000pa Pro Rata
* The Location: Huddersfield Area

You will report to the Director of Finance & Resources and look after a small team of Finance Assistants.

Education / Qualifications

* A Part Qualified Accountant is acceptable with a recognised professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Essential Skills and experience

* Advanced Excel and Microsoft office skills, ability to do lookups, pivot tables and graphs.
* Experience of producing detailed departmental and consolidated management accounts, including analysis and commentary.
* Experience of working on accounting software such as Sage or Exchequer, and understanding the principles around the use of accounting systems.
* Experience of working on payroll software, and understanding of payroll principles and processing.
* Knowledge of Charities SORP FRS 102 and experience in preparing consolidated statutory accounts for a medium sized charity and trading company.
* Knowledge of corporate governance and company secretarial duties.

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

* Manage the finance team, delegating duties and supporting development.
* Manage the Data/IT Analyst under the mentorship of the IG Lead.
* Attend Leadership meetings to present finance updates and other organisational meetings as required.
* Provide an essential finance support service across the wider organisation through acting as a business partner to budget holders by developing and reporting on KPI's and measures, through an understanding of finance related systems (Exchequer, Excel, Till Systems, Donor Database etc.)
* Ensure efficient maintenance of the financial records of the charity and trading company.
* Ensure restricted and unrestricted funds are recorded accurately and restricted spend is monitored accordingly with relevant supporting paperwork e.g. trusts and grant income.
* Produce timely, accurate and relevant monthly management accounts information of the charity (all departments), trading company and other potential partnerships, including commentary on significant areas and variances against budgets.
* Work closely with the HR team to ensure an efficient payroll service and that monthly payroll is accurate and meets tight deadlines.
* Responsible for meeting all payroll and pension compliance and regulation submissions and deadlines.
* Thoroughly check and authorise monthly payroll BACS
* Process monthly payroll journals and accruals within strict deadlines and reconcile all payroll control accounts with HMRC, SAGE payroll and Exchequer accounts system.

We are pleased to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit their next Head of Finance.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, the Head of Finance will play a key role in leading the finance function This role is responsible for ensuring a robust control environment, delivering management and statutory reporting and contributing to ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the Charity. This role involves managing all aspects of the Charity's finances. The principal responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing a team of 3 including developing, motivating team members, fostering a positive, and collaborative team culture
• Maintaining and developing a robust control environment within the Charity ensuring risks including fraud are mitigated
• Reviewing and improving processes in the finance function to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes and use of spreadsheets. The Charity has recently introduced a new finance system, and this would build on this
• Leading the financial year-end, managing the production of the Annual Statutory Accounts in compliance with latest SORP and legislation and best practice and work with the Charity's auditors to successfully complete the annual audit
• Overseeing preparation of management financial information including month-end management accounts and forecasts and looking to improve the relevance and usefulness of information and commentary provided to aid decision-making and ensuring that the whole Charity reaps the benefits that flow from the new finance system
• Running the annual budget process for the Charity and production of forecasts
• Being the face of Finance to the rest of the Charity, liaising with other teams and acting as the primary business partner to the Directors of Strategic Marketing / Income Generation and Help, Advice and Services directorates and guiding the finance team members acting as business partners to the various teams in the Charity
• Contributing to the long-term financial strategy for the Charity
• Planning agendas for the Finance and Audit Committee, co-ordinating papers from others and preparing papers and recommendations and presenting them at the Committee meetings
• Leading on work related to the Charity's £35m investment portfolio which is externally managed and preparing papers for and attending the Investment Committee
• The holder of the role will also be expected to deputise for the Director of Finance and Corporate Services.

We are looking for a fully-qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience who has experience of working under Charity SORP. You must be an experienced line manager with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a finance team to produce high-quality output and build successful relationships within the team remotely and in person. The successful candidate will also have experience of improving finance processes and creating efficiencies in ways of working. Strong analytical skills and the ability to see and contribute to the bigger picture whilst working quickly and efficiently at a detailed level is important in this role which will also require someone very solutions focused. Effective communication skills are essential.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude to the duties which may have to be varied (after discussion with post holder) subject to the needs of the organisation, and in keeping with the general profile of the post.

Wood Green are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Finance on a permanent, full time basis. We are proud to be the pet charity that makes a difference to the lives of pets and people across the UK. Our vision is for every pet to have a home where they are loved, well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with their owners. To achieve this, we not only provide care for pets in need, but also help people be the best pet owners they can be.

We are a dynamic organisation with ambitions to increase our impact even further. These ambitions are supported by an exciting fundraising strategy and solid financial foundations.

To help us grow, we are now seeking an excellent Head of Finance who will report to the Director of Corporate Services and lead on all aspects of financial management for both the charity and its trading company. This includes providing an effective financial accounting service and a first-rate finance business partnering service.

The key responsibilities will be:

• To support the development and implementation of the Charity’s financial strategy.
• To lead on the production of the Charity’s annual budget and five-year financial plan.
• To ensure the Charity has appropriate financial controls to manage and mitigate financial risk and that these are implemented across all areas of the Charity, including fundraising, retail, and operations.
• Provide regular information to the Senior Leadership Team and Heads of Department to enable them to make informed decisions and be kept abreast of the performance of the Charity.
• To ensure the production of timely and accurate monthly management and departmental accounts including completion of Balance Sheet schedules and control accounts (including payroll) and the maintenance of budget and forecast data.
• To ensure the Charity adheres to all current and future financial legislation and best practice and that these are followed across the whole organisation.
• To lead on all aspects of the Charity’s short-term and long-term treasury requirements including cashflow forecasting.
• To lead on the preparation of the statutory accounts for the charity and trading company in accordance with the Charity SORP and the Companies Act.
• The Head of Finance has two direct reports and four indirect reports.

The organisation:

Wood Green educate, advise and support pet owners so they can enjoy a mutually rewarding and happy relationship with their pets. And through our top-class facilities, welfare-friendly handling and years of experience we deliver the best quality care for every animal who needs us.

Our mission is to care for vulnerable pets. We are committed to providing our pets with outstanding care and secure and loving homes and supporting pet owners and the wider community to build rewarding relationships with pets.

Essential requirements:

The successful candidate will have a CCAB recognised accountancy qualification and must have experience working in the charity sector. Demonstrable experience of providing strategic leadership within a finance function and experience of assessing financial risks and implementing relevant controls to mitigate them is also vital.

In order to apply candidates must have extensive experience leading on the production of budgets, forecasts, management accounts, and statutory charity accounts.

Wood Greens head office is based in Godmanchester (near Huntingdon), however substantial home working can be considered.

The closing date for applications is 14th March 2021. 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!

St Luke’s Hospice provides palliative care to people living in Harrow and Brent whose illnesses are no longer curable in the last years of their life, helping them to live well and die with dignity in the place of their choice.With income exceeding £8 million, over 150 staff and 900 volunteers employed by the Hospice and its trading subsidiary, St Luke’s is a significant and invaluable resource for the community.

 Job Purpose

To contribute to the achievement of Hospice goals by taking responsibility for the finance function and ensuring that financial goals are achieved by monitoring financial performance on a regular and timely basis and taking necessary action to ensure that all financial systems and processes operate effectively and according to best practice and within agreed limits of authority

 Key Responsibilities

1. To ensure that the Hospice has high quality financial and management reporting systems which enables good management decisions to be made both operationally and strategically;
2. To ensure compliance with the law, regulatory and contractual requirements;
3.  To ensure the provision of financial information to influence the strategic direction of the organisation;
4 To oversee the effective procurement of goods and services by the Hospice
5 To undertake other corporate tasks and responsibilities agreed with the Director of Finance and Facilities. 

Strategic Management

1. Participate in the development and implementation of the Hospice’s Strategic Plan and annual Business Plans; 
2. Take the lead and/or contribute to the development and implementation of agreed financial strategies and policies, report on progress as appropriate to the Senior Executive Team (SET);
3. Maintain a knowledge and understanding of key developments in financial systems (General ledger and procurement systems) in the market in order to help the Hospice to continue to maintain an efficient finance function; 
4. Undertake and participate in recruitment processes and initiatives, as necessary with respect to the finance team.

 Finance

1. Take overall responsibility for St Luke’s financial function;
2.  Take overall responsibility for preparing draft accounts for audit, filing annual and other relevant information with the Charities Commission and Companies House where appropriate;
3. Ensure the preparation of timely, accurate and meaningful management accounts on a monthly basis and other financial reports as required for circulation to SET, Budget Holders and Board Committees as required;
4. Co-ordinate the budget setting process on an annual basis and update throughout the year as required;
5. Set financial policy as required to ensure that best practice adhered to and that the Hospice operates within the law;
6.  Review processes within finance to improve efficiency by automation
7. Oversee invoice billing and credit control (both for the Hospice and in relation to suppliers) to ensure good credit control and that the Hospice is paying suppliers on a timely basis;
8.  Enable the business finance partner approach with other departments.

Taxation and other regulatory compliance

 1. Overall responsibility for the compliance with all taxation issues relating to the Hospice including (but not limited to) VAT, Gift Aid, Corporation Tax, Income tax and National Insurance Contributions;
2. Lead point of contact with HM Revenue and Customs.

 Line management 

 1. Direct responsibility for the line management of the finance team.
2. Responsibility for undertaking regular management briefings with line reports and ensuring critical information is cascaded throughout the department.

 Key Relationships• 

Internal: Chief Executive and Senior Executive Team, Heads of Department, volunteers and staff interacting with the finance team, Hospice Working Groups and Committees.

External: External auditors, Hospice bankers and other professional advisors, Investment Managers, local Clinical Commissioning Groups, relevant professional regulatory bodies, Hospice UK and other contractors who support the hospice.

For further information please refer to Job Description

Our partner, is a well-reputed charity, working to drive social change. They are seeking an experienced systems accountant to oversee the implementation of their new accounting and project management system.

Responsibilities

• Assess the client’s system needs, documenting business processes to ensure that they meet their requirements.
• Prepare a detailed implementation plan, keep the organisation updated on progress and challenges, and coordinate all testing
• Set up reports for group management accounts and project reporting.
• Work with all relevant teams to train members on the new system

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant with experience leading a systems implementation using Agile or SCRUM methodologies in a charitable entity. Specific experience of MSDynamics.
• Experience of engaging staff through a transition, including coaching/training on the new system.
• Strong organisational, problem solving, team working and communications skills.

This is an 8 month contract, with an immediate start preferred. The client would consider a a 4-day working week for an experienced candidate.

Please note, this role is only open to candidate with the right to work in the UK. 

About YBI

Youth Business International (YBI) is the global network of expert organisations in over 50 countries supporting underserved young entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into successful businesses, creating jobs and strengthening communities.

Young people are a critical resource. However, with 66 million unemployed youth worldwide this potential is not being realised. Furthermore, of those that are working, many do not earn enough to lift themselves out of poverty. Addressing the youth employment crisis is imperative, not only for the well-being of young people but to ensure sustainable, inclusive growth and social cohesion globally.

Since 2014 we have supported over 350,000 young people to start or grow a business by delivering a range of practical entrepreneurship support services, from guiding a young person to register a new business and improving their bookkeeping skills to helping them write a business plan or grow their fledgling business through facilitating access to finance.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Communications to cover a maternity leave from May 2021. We are looking for an organised, all-rounder with a strategic mind and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get involved in delivery.  

This senior role leads a small communications team to drive YBI’s ambitious communications strategy forward and closely monitor results, adapting plans as needed to hit key milestone deliverables over this crucial time for our partnerships.  A digital expert you will work with the team to lead an evaluation of our website and social media accounts to develop individual channel strategies.  

You will act as brand guardian for the organisation and promote the important work our network is doing around the world to our members, current/prospective funders, and the wider sector. A natural storyteller, you will be motivated by human-led stories and have an instinct for what resonates with audiences.

Working closely with YBI’s senior management, the wider Network Team, and our partners and members you will plan and deliver campaigns (including our two flagship campaigns of the year) to celebrate programme success, promote results and learning and publish reports and findings.

To thrive in this role, you will need to be a confident and hands-on communications expert, ready to quickly execute and run several multi-channel external communications campaigns to reach new audiences.

Some of benefits of becoming our Interim Head of Communications include:

- Group Life insurance

- Health Cash Plan

- We are Equal Opportunities Employer and happy to talk Flexible Working

Further Details and How to Apply

For a full Job Description and information on how to apply, please see the attachments in this job post or send your CV, EOM form and cover letter when you click Apply.

Closing date: Monday, 15th March 2021 at 9:30am

R1 Interviews: w/c 22nd March 2021

R2 Interviews: w/c 29th March 2021

YBI is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if you require any adjustments, we can make to ensure that our recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

At YBI, your right to privacy is important to us. By applying for this job, your information will be entered into our recruitment system for YBI’s employment purposes only and stored for no longer than one year after the post has been filled; then personal data will be disposed of in GDPR compliant manner. We store all data securely and will not disclose it to any third parties without your consent. Please feel free to contact us to find out more.

My client is a busy and ambitious NHS Trust who is looking to recruit a Project Manager to manage and lead on a major new system implementation related to the finance function.

The Trust is looking to deliver a new Finance and Accounting system and your role will be to manage the project review, recommend different options and manage the implementation phase from beginning to end.

The role holder will have experience in Project Management and System Implementation from testing to rollout and also have considerable experience in project planning, resourcing and associated business case reviews.

This role will also involve engaging with a large number of stakeholders and various operational and clinical Managers within the Trust so excellent communication and written skills are essential.

This will be a very challenging and rewarding role and give the successful applicant a very broad range of experiences in all aspects of the activities of a busy NHS Trust.

Prior NHS experience would be useful but not an essential criterion. More important is experience of delivering projects within a large and complex environment and exposure to high level strategic issues in an organisation

TPP are delighted to be working with a UK charity that was founded by the prince of Wales. Due to growth they are recruiting a Business systems Manager. This is an exciting time to join the charity.

This role will offer a mix of office and home working. ( Currently working from home due to the Pandemic )

A strong communicator is required for this role. Internal relationships and managing suppliers are a crucial part to the role. You will need to be a people's person. This role will involve a lot of responsibility, you will make this role your own and be solely responsible for this area with support of external suppliers.

You would be working with a friendly and sociable team.

The ideal candidate will understand how to ensure the right data is being captured and have experience of interrogating and analysing large datasets in MS Excel and tools such as Power BI to create meaningful insights.

Working with external partners and reporting to the Operations Director, this role will also have responsibility for the smooth running and high availability of core business systems on a daily basis. This will involve monitoring and reacting where necessary to engage with support teams.

Some of the Key Responsibilities:
1. Systems Management and Evolution
Maintain and monitor systems security, availability and resilience
Identify opportunities for change to meet organisational goals and build business cases that reflect value and ROI
Design, manage and test system changes and optimisations, with privacy and security by design
Monitor data quality across all databases and touchpoints, including sync and refresh processes
Work with key suppliers to deliver exceptional service according to defined levels

2. Data Analysis and Reporting
Work across all teams to identify and define business critical reporting
Translate business requirements to technical solutions
Build models and structured analyses to link past performance with future projections
Visualise data, illustrate trends and monitor KPIs
Create meaningful insights which drive operational, management and board level decision making

3. Tech Champion
Build a tech-first culture with skilled and confident users
Empower teams to identify inefficiencies and work with them to convert to opportunities
Establish best practice ways of working, analyse and streamline business processes
Maintain an accessible and dynamic knowledge base
Deliver internal training to upskill teams and cascade knowledge, building our resilience

The skills and experience required for this role:

Skills and knowledge
Sound knowledge of ERP systems, ideally Dynamics Nav/Business Central
Hands-on knowledge of CRM systems, ideally Dynamics 365
Demonstrable skills in data analysis, visualisation and BI reporting
Understanding of relational databases and design
Good knowledge of Windows Server, SQL Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V
Relevant qualifications in a computer science, data analytics or business analysis area
Ability to communicate complex or technical ideas simply and effectively
Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Good current understanding of data compliance, privacy and protection
Innovative and skilled at looking for solutions and opportunities

Relevant experience
Working with integrated business critical systems
Working with BI and analytical tools such as Power BI, Jet reports, Quicksight, Tableau
Managing Office 365 and Azure AD environments
Understanding of e-commerce platforms, ideally Magento
Managing support and change requests
Managing third party suppliers and vendors
Being an approachable collaborator at all levels of an organisation
Working in a retail or sales analytics environment (D)
Working with AWS EC2 (D)
Working in the not for profit sector (D)

If this exciting opportunity is of interest please get in contact ASAP

Business Partner reporting into the Head of Business Partnering with responsibility for the management, budgeting and business partnering activities for a number of key departments.

Client Details

The organisation is a large Housing Association based in London, which owns and manages 40,000 properties. Over the last few years, it has increased its development pipeline seeking to construct 1000 new homes in the next two years and continues to invest into the local area. On top of the housing services it provides it also works closely with the local community and grass root charities.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Business Partner are:

• Providing support to Managers on all aspects of budgeting, financial performance reporting, forecasting and financial business analysis.
• Support the Manager to develop a series of Dashboards or other suitable reporting frameworks which provides insightful management reporting.
• To challenge business assumptions in forecasting and planning.
• Participate in a programme of cost/business reviews which delivers meaningful, timely and relevant financial business analysis.
• To take a key role to support the annual budgeting exercise for your business area and to develop a more responsive budgeting system which is aligned to strategic plans and delivers improved bottom line performance.

Profile

Business Partnering across multiple work streams is huge part of this role - the successful candidate must have exposure of this in a similar role. You will have a track record of engaging with management with the gravitas to support and influence decision making in the business, demonstrating tangible benefits. A self-starter approach is key, with a 'can-do' attitude and the ability to recognise opportunities and drive forward.

• The successful candidate for the Business Partner role, will be a CCAB qualified accountant with exposure to operating at similar level to the position.
• Ideally you will have exposure to working within the Housing, Not for Profit or Public Sector.
• Track record of engaging with management with the gravitas to support and influence decision making in the business, demonstrating tangible benefits.
• Ability to distil complex analysis and succinctly present findings.
• Previous experience of creating management reporting process and implementing financial controls across multiple departments.

Job Offer

£55,000-60,000, 30 Days Annual Leave and 7.5% Employer Pension contribution

Preparation of statutory accounts for external audit. Reporting on Annual accounts and analytical review of the accounts.

Client Details

Our client is within the higher education (university) sector seeking additional support from an experienced Financial Accountant.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Interim Head of Financial Accounts:

- Prepare the Statutory Accounts of the University and subsidiary companies accounts to publication standard in accordance with GAAP and the HE and FE SORP, FRS 102.

- To lead and manage the internal financial month and year end closedown procedures for the University.

- Manage, develop and motivate the central Financial Accounting Team.

- Ensure that Statutory Accounts and submission of Annual Returns for the Group are submitted on time to Companies House.

- To be the key point of contact with the external auditors and liaison with the internal auditors for relevant matters.

- Treasury management, cash flow forecasting and management of cash resources in line with the Treasury Management Policy.

Profile

The successful Interim Head of Financial Accounts:

- Must have University sector experience

- Significant experience in the preparation of Statutory Accounts for external audit at University entity, subsidiaries and associated companies levels and filing accounts with regularity bodies;

- Reporting on the Annual Accounts and analytical review of the Accounts to F&R, Audit Committee and BoG;

- Significant experience of managing cash flow forecasting, covenant compliance, reporting to banks and treasury management procedures and processes;

- Strategic Financial Reporting, revenue and capital;

- Experience of embedding and ensuring compliance with current accounting standards in University, day to day financial operations and of managing the internal financial regulations process;

- Developing and implementing significant change in financial systems and information to deliver measurable benefits to the organisation.

- Maintenance of financial systems and monthly financial reporting to tight deadlines.

Job Offer

For the successful Interim Head of Financial Accounts there is a day rate of £300 - £350, March start date and an opportunity to enhance skills developed in the higher education sector.

We are seeking an Interim Head of Fundraising and Communications to lead and inspire our small fundraising and communications team to meet the goals set out in our business plans and achieve our income targets. You will also be joining at an exciting time as we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of our flagship product and service, the Wizzybug Loan Scheme.

You will have:

• Experience leading and managing a team to achieve their goals.
• A successful track record in more than one field of fundraising.
• Experience and knowledge of marketing and/or communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage novel or conflicting demands.

You will be joining a team which includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. Our team is led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose.

Designability is in a strong financial position, with healthy reserves to support our ambitious plans to expand our charitable operations.

We are really proud that we were recently awarded second place in the 'Best Charities to Work for 2020' list by Third Sector which is a reflection of our team highly rating the fact that we encourage activities that create strong teams and foster good personal relationships. Our staff also stated their confidence in Designability’s leadership and strategic planning.

The University of Bath provide us with recruitment support and applications are made through the University of Bath Jobs website. We choose to follow many of the University of Bath’s human resources policies. However, Designability is a fully independent charity and our staff contracts are not with the University.

For an informal conversation about this role, please email Genevieve Arney, Head of Fundraising and Communications, at Designability  

This position is for a fixed term 6-month period with a potential extension. Immediate Start

Role overview

Reporting to the Director of Policy and Development and working alongside the Senior Management Team, the Head of Development will lead the day-to-day fundraising work of Creative & Cultural Skills. The post-holder will be expected to feed into the development of the organisation’s fundraising strategy and use this to write and implement an annual fundraising plan.

The Head of Development will draw on company data and evaluation and monitoring information to make informed funding applications via relevant private and public funding routes. They will also lead the generation of sponsorship income for agreed programmes, generate and maintain intelligence on funders with aligned interests/ambitions, and establish a database of fundraising contacts.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the annual fundraising plan, aiding successful delivery of the company’s wider fundraising strategy
• Establish relationships with relevant private and public funders and sponsors to sustain programme delivery including our sector support offer, events programme and research work
• Support internal planning, relations and communications with all staff
• Work with marketing and communications colleagues to support the organisation’s external campaigns

Creative & Cultural Skills works to create a fair and skilled cultural sector by shaping skills, education and employment best practice. We provoke action and enable learning opportunities that drive change and help to build an inclusive skilled sector by: informing and helping the sector respond to changes in the technical education system; helping employers see the benefits of an inclusive workforce; improving understanding and awareness of the career options across the cultural sector, in turn feeding new talent into the workforce and supporting the sector to continue on a course of economic growth and meet diversity ambitions.

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