Head Of Finance Jobs

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant with accountancy qualifications to manage the financial aspects of the Trust’s operations. 

The Dulverton Trust is a grantmaking charity. Last year, the Trust awarded over £4 million in grants in the categories of Youth Opportunities, General Welfare, Conservation, Heritage and other fields. 

We are a dynamic organisation and anticipating some change in the next year. We are looking for someone who will hit the ground running and work with our small and friendly team to help us continue to improve to be as effective as possible.  

This is a part-time post reporting to the Finance Committee and the Trust Director.

Duties

•  Preparation of papers for the Finance Committee meetings (in June, October and February), encompassing analysis of management accounts, budgets and forecasts and requiring liaison with the Trust’s Multi-Asset Manager’s report on investment performance.  Act as Secretary to the Committee, executing the decisions made and arranging for investment managers to present at meetings.
• Produce draft annual accounts and supporting financial information for the audit and liaise with the Trust’s auditors to plan audit timetable;
• Ensure that the Foundation complies with relevant legal, accounting, tax and charity regulations, including submitting the financial returns required by the Charity Commission, HMRC (including VAT) and Companies House. 
• Act as the lead contact for the Trust’s bankers, investment managers, finance consultants and other relevant finance professionals.
• Action investment instructions from the Finance Committee, including completing due diligence.
• Lead on the annual ESG review of the Trust’s investments.
• Monitor income from the endowment and manage cash flow. Initiate the necessary transfers between Trust accounts to meet overheads and grant targets.
• Oversee property management, including
  •  Invoicing tenants
  • Monitoring office income and expenditure against agreed budgets.
  • Working with Office Manager to ensure maintenance and repairs are up-to-date.
• Oversee insurance cover for the Trust.
• Administer payroll, pension and other benefits.
• Bookkeeping (with the support of the Office Manager).
• Occasional support the team in the financial assessment of applicant charities.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) and experience of managing a finance function.
• High level of IT competency – Office, Xero, CRM systems (Salesforce an advantage), online banking.
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities with attention to detail. Accurate while working to deadlines.
• Interest in and ideally knowledge of investment administration.
• Knowledge of VAT.
• Understanding of governance and experience of servicing Boards or Committee.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely in oral and written form. 
• Understanding of and genuine interest in the charitable sector and a commitment to act in the best interests of the Foundation in accordance with its aim and values.

Exact salary will reflect qualifications and experience of the appointed candidate.

Visits to the office will be necessary for the role, but we would be open to considering hybrid working. Employees will benefit from pension contributions of 8% of qualifying earnings.

We are looking to appoint a candidate as soon as possible, and so will be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply - and may close the advert early.

We look forward to hearing from you!

About the Role

Farms for City Children is seeking a confident and experienced senior finance professional to drive the Finance function forward.  The Head of Finance will provide vital financial leadership and management to the Charity, working in close partnership with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees, in support of achieving and informing our strategic and operational objectives. The successful candidate will be qualified and experienced in charity finance and be able to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial audiences. If you are looking for a senior financial role that will empower you to make a strong and meaningful impact in an inspiring organisation with a strong social purpose, then please apply with an application form and covering letter to the link below.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details about the role.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have access requirements for the application process or interview please contact us.

This is an urgent role and so we are actively interviewing candidates who meet the essential criteria of the role.

About Farms for City Children

Farms for City Children exists to remove the barriers that prevent children and young people having meaningful access to the natural world. Through a week on one of our three heritage farms, children and young people experience increased learning and engagement, improved connections and wellbeing and leave us with an enhanced sense of environmental citizenship.

Visiting children are immersed in the natural world of the countryside through a food and farming offer that allows them to participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens; caring for livestock and looking after the land; and cooking up a home-grown feast in the farmhouse kitchen. Spending time working alongside real farmers fosters children’s independence and helps them to grow in confidence, develops their self-esteem, and encourages them to become more resilient.

In partnership with commercial farming neighbours, children experience the benefits of collaboration, enjoy plenty of physical activity, good food, and fresh air, and discover the magical rural environment that is full of new words, sounds and experiences to inspire their creativity.

“Some of the children we took to the farms had very difficult and chaotic lives. We took them out of a very difficult environment where they were unable to socialise and didn’t know how to share and put them into a totally different world. It was a haven where they could thrive.”

Teacher from London

 Further details about the Charity are available on our website.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – DIRECT RECRUITMENT ONLY

The Snowdrop Project is the first UK charity to provide long-term, community-based support to survivors of modern slavery and exploitation. We work with survivors to recover from their past, have hope for the future, and reach a place of independence. We provide sepecialist advocacy, counselling and community programmes tailored to the needs of survivors to aid in their recovery journey. Last year, the Snowdrop Project supported 160 survivors and 85 children across our service delivery. 

We are looking for the newest member of our Senior Leadership Team- the Head of Finance and Resource. This is a new role, responsible for the charity’s strategic financial and resource management and development. This includes producing and reporting against budgets; working collaboratively and dynamically with the SLT to design and grow sustainable future budgets. It is also responsible for overseeing the day-to-day efficiency and sustainability of the charity’s resources, including finances, IT, facilities and procurement. 

We offer a generous benefits package, including employee therapeutic support, Westfield Health Package, Cycle to Work Scheme, 33 days of annual leave and a 4% employer pension contribution. 

This is a key role within the Senior Management Team of a leading health charity – The Eve Appeal.

You’ll support our mission by delivering a high performing finance and business partnering service that provides up to date, relevant information to the organisation enabling effective decision-making by programme leads across research, fundraising and information and awareness as well as to our Board of Trustees.

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll ensure effective financial communication across the organisation and develop the finance and operations team to meet the needs of the charity as we work to deliver our ambitious three year strategy on the prevention and early diagnosis of the gynaecological cancers.

You’ll be a qualified accountant or part qualified. You will have proven experience of business partnering service/management accounts function in a charity, research or awarding organisation or something similar.

Leading the monthly reporting process, quarterly forecasting and annual budget process, you’ll provide financial insights to aid timely decision making, as well supporting the development of the financial plan.

This role is based at our London Bridge offices with the option of regular home working (at least 3 days per week from home), subject to operational requirements.

To apply for this role please send an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter (of no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance for this Faith Based Charity in Cambridge. (Hybrid)

• LOCATION: Cambridgeshire - Hybrid
• SALARY: to £50,000pa
• POSITION: Full Time, 5 days a week
• HYBRID WORKING: 3 – 4 days a week is required at their offices.
• PENSION: 8% of salary.
• MANAGEMENT: 4 Finance Staff

Duties:

• Be the responsible officer for the registered Charity and with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Scottish Charity Regulator.
• Oversee and coordinate preparation and delivery of the annual budget, which includes overseeing and managing the resources and the Strategic Plan.
• Prepare management accounts, annual statutory accounts, financial and cash flow forecasts as needed.
• Serve on the Leadership Team with specific focus on the financial direction of the charity.
• Lead the Finance Team to deliver an efficient service.
• Ensure the controlled management of the bank accounts.
• Development of the investment policies and management of investment deposits.
• Provide secretarial duties to the charity and associated companies, registered at Companies House.
• Be hands-on with some legal activities, to include agreements, contracts, leases and other legal documents.
• Act as secretary to the Finance & Legal Committee, taking minutes and ensuring agreed actions are carried out.
• Ensure that all statutory reporting requirements are complied with and oversee the annual audit process.

Location: UK, Remote

Department: Business Support Team

Reports to (Line Manager): Director of Finance and Operations

Grade: UK Grade F

Contract Type: Open-Ended

For details of the job, please visit our website.

About HelpAge

HelpAge International works with partners and a diverse global network of more than 170 organisations over 90 countries, supporting millions of older people to live safe, dignified, and healthy lives. Through our partnership and collaborations, we work to ensure the inclusion of older people across society and strive to deliver a just and fair world for everyone, whatever their age.

About the Job

The Head of Finance will provide strategic leadership and oversight of HelpAge International's financial operations. This role is essential in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of HelpAge and will supervise over six Finance Business Partners dispersed in different countries globally. The position holder will be expected to have a good understanding of, and working experience with UK financial laws and policies as well managing various donors rules and regulations.

As Head of Finance, you will –

• Manage the Global Finance function (2 Senior Finance Business Partners, Senior Finance Officer, Systems & Management Accountant), to ensure a professional finance service that delivers on organisational strategy.

• Lead in the preparation of the annual income and expenditure budget, UK statutory accounts, proper accounting for VAT, annual audit.  Provide advice and guidance on donor financial reporting

• Lead on the preparation of financial management information, ensure the financial accounting system is developed and maintained to meet organisational accounting needs. 

• Produce monthly management accounts for Directors  

• Ensure adequate financial support to the localisation of countries , including overseeing the relevant financial processes and reporting.

Skills and experience required

You will be someone with:

• A fully qualified and recognised accountancy qualification e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.

• Strong hands-on accountancy experience with relevant experience working in a complex international NGO

• Experience of the production and interpretation of management accounts.

• Ability to design and implement new financial procedures.

• Proven ability to lead a diverse team of finance professionals and ability to work with senior managers on financial issues and with non finance staff.

• Knowledge and experience of the production donor reports including EC, UN, ECHO, USAID, DEC, GFFO and understanding of their compliance requirements.

Safeguarding

HelpAge International is committed to safeguarding the communities with which we work, our partners, staff and any others who we come into contact with. The post holder will also be responsible for:

· Preventing harm and abuse from our people, operations and programmes to anyone that encounters our work.

· Reporting all safeguarding incidents you see, hear, hear about or suspect, using our internal reporting mechanism.

· Complying with all safeguarding framework policies and practices.

· Completing mandatory training courses relating to our safeguarding policy framework and complying with HR vetting procedures.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

All employments at HelpAge International will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include misconduct disclosure schemes and terrorism finance checks.

• Great opportunity to work with a highly regarded local housing provider
• Based in South Yorkshire and offering flexible working arrangements

About Our Client

Berneslai Homes is a successful, award winning arms-length management organisation (ALMO) based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Managing around 18,000 homes on behalf of Barnsley Council with a strong community focus across a borough having a unique blend of rural, town centre, and urban housing.

They are more than just a landlord and a key community anchor with a strong local reputation and high visibility across their neighbourhoods.

With a clear vision on creating great homes and communities with the people of Barnsley.

Everyone who works for Berneslai Homes embraces the '3 Cs' values:

• Customer first - you'll be at the heart of all we do.
• Can do attitude - we'll make change happen, fix problems, and adapt to achieve.
• Curious - we'll look beyond face value to get things right.

They are looking for a Head of Finance to join their small established team and be involved in the strategic decision making for the organisation.

Job Description

As the Head of Finance, you will:

• Take the strategic lead of the finance function across the company
• Provide financial services which safeguard and promote the Company and HRA financial position, drive and assure best practice and compliance with constantly changing legislation, regulations and accounting standards.
• Provide professional leadership on finance matters including budget setting, budget monitoring and final accounts.
• Advise the Chief Executive, Executive Directors, and Heads of Service in managing the finances of the Company and delegated Council HRA budgets ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and standards.
• Provide advice and support to all budget holders when dealing with complex financial issues
• Prepare and present management reports to Executive Management Team, Audit Committee and Board
• Facilitate and manage partnerships with external and internal audit
• Work in partnership with the Council's HRA finance team
• Prepare annual financial statements.
• Maintain information systems in line with service requirements.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Head of Finance will have:

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA OR CCAB Qualified Accountant
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work autonomously at a senior level within broad parameters
• The ability to think and plan strategically, adapt positively to change and drive the delivery of strategies
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex qualitative and quantitative data, drawing conclusions and presenting findings
• Excellent leadership, coaching and management skills with a collaborative style
• Ability to lead on the development and implementation of effective IT systems to meet the requirements of the service
• Knowledge and understanding of local authority and company accounting requirements
• A track record of building lasting trusted relationships with stakeholders both internal and external.
• Ability to network effectively at all levels and influence without direct management oversight
• Prior experience of working in a housing or similar sector - Desirable

What's on Offer

What is on offer for the successful Head of Finance:

• Competitive salary up to £65,000
• South Yorkshire Pension Fund
• 35 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
• 37 hours per week, working hours
• Hybrid working policy of 2/3 days on site and rest working from home

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

As a Charity, FearFree has been supporting people dealing with Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Stalking for over 25 years across the Southwest.

We support over 10,000 adults and children every year to not only keep them safe but help them to rebuild their lives free from fear and abuse.

Our support is tailored to the person’s needs and experiences, and we help them right from crisis intervention, through to 1-1 or group work recovery sessions, to specialised employment and education programmes.

We know abuse has no bounds and all of our services are completely free of charge and open to all genders, sexualities, backgrounds and beliefs.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a Head of Finance, the number one person in finance for the charity. Reporting to the CEO, the postholder will manage, control, and administer all financial matters for the organization, maintain all financial records as required with regulatory and best practice procedures and advise on the long-term strategic plans.

This role involves working closely with the CEO, as part of the senior management team and with the Trustee Board and Finance Sub-Committee.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of year-end accounts up to and including provisional balance sheet.

• Preparation of monthly accounts, cash flow forecast and fund reports for trustees, senior management team and project managers.

•Liaison with employees regarding any relevant financial issues and advice on all financial matters for the charity.

About you

To succeed in this role at FearFree you will:

• Be a qualified accountant having worked at senior financial management level with a track record of contributing to strategic decision making as well as  managing all the day to day finances.
• Be a confident and collaborative leader with excellent communication skills and demonstrable experience in working with operational teams and other corporate functions to deliver a mature and rounded service.
• Be commercially astute and able to support income generation projects and have experience in developing and implementing strategies and business plans to support growth.
• Have excellent resilience, organisational skills, attention to detail and flexibility in your approach. 

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those that are underrepresented in the charity sector.

Closing date: 17th December

Interview date: early January 2024

The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is the UK’s library and information association. We promote education, literacy and prosperity for all by raising standards in libraries, information and knowledge management. We work to improve services, develop our members’ expertise and champion the sector. We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession. We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a modern charity and professional body celebrating 125 years since gaining our Royal Charter with thousands of members in the UK and internationally. CILIP is at an exciting phase in its growth with significant investments in member offerings and digital transformation plans that commenced this year. CILIP is a London-based charity with a friendly, hardworking team.

The role will oversee the Finance department and support the wider staff team and CILIP community with efficient financial processes and performance monitoring through the effective implementation of a ‘business partnering’ approach between finance and the wider organisation.

The role will require you to:

• Manage and lead the Finance team, including payroll, the production of management accounts, AP, AR, and audit, ensuring an engaged team delivering high quality outputs for the charity and trading subsidiary.
• To work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure transparent operational accounting that supports strategy.
• Ensure those within the department have the skills, competencies, and values to provide a high level of service and ensure that the growth ambitions of the business are supported.
• Coordinate all insurance and financial functions for the business, including cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and annual reporting, whilst taking direction from the SMT and Director of Performance & Improvement, ensuring that all processes comply with statutory/business requirements.
• Be the subject expert and advise the Senior Leadership Team regarding the business’ finances, proactively highlighting any areas of concerns/risk/opportunity.
• Ensure that required external reporting to bodies such as HMRC, the Charity Commission, Companies House, and ONS is carried out in an accurate and timely manner.
• Support the business in such a way that progress towards meeting the financial targets and KPIs set by the organisation on an annual basis can be reviewed and appropriate actions taken to ensure performance is optimised.
• Ensure that formal and informal reporting is carried out and is properly supported by the underlying financial records.
• Produce variance reporting and analysis, including meaningful narrative, to understand opportunities and risks within the business.
• Lead ongoing review of internal processes and systems to drive continuous improvement and efficiency into the operations of the business.
• To provide support, advice and guidance to the wider staff team and member networks to ensure effective and confident engagement with financial policies, processes, and systems.
• To work with the Digital Transformation team in the implementation of a new accounting system.
• To create management accounts, investigate variances and work with budget holders to identify efficiencies and improvements and to take remedial actions.
• To support budget holders with the implementation of commercially viable and/or high impact programmes/projects.
• To evaluate and provide financial information and reports for programmes/funded projects.
• To fully support and engage with CILIP’s vision, mission, values, and ‘We are CILIP’ strategy.

CILIP is an equal opportunities employer and committed to championing diversity, inclusion and representation. We particularly welcome applications from people from under-represented groups.

For more information on how we are embedding diversity at the heart of CILIP and its work visit our website.

Registered Charity No 313014

Post Title: Head of Finance

Salary: £58000 to £62000

Location: South London

Hours: Perminant: 37.5 hours per week (hybrid: 3 days on the office and 2 days working from home per week)

Reporting to: Finance Director

Supervises: Senior Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant,

Finance Analyst, Finance Officer, Accounts Payable

Would you like to lead a finance team reporting to the Finance Director, your primary responsibility is to oversee daily tasks, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial information while managing financial reporting.

This role extends to providing vital support to the organisation through effective business partnering.

As Head of Finance, your day-to-day will include:

• Take charge of the daily operational management of our finance function, overseeing and guiding the delivery of services.
• Lead, oversee, and supervise the finance team through the management structure, ensuring the induction, training, supervision, and appraisal of team members.
• Provide monthly management accounts to budget holders, monthly reports to SLT, quarterly updates to the Finance Committee, and financial KPIs in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Prepare cash forecasts and contribute to medium and long-term financial modelling and business planning.
• Collaborate with the payroll and workforce manager to ensure the accurate and timely reconciliation of the payroll ledger.
• Assist finance team members in promptly and accurately reconciling all balance sheet codes and ledgers.
• Review and approve journals prepared by other team members.
• Lead and prepare the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Support the Finance Director in the production of the annual statutory accounts.

Head of Finance skills, experience and attributes will include:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Prior experience working in a not-for-Profit Finance Team.
• Experience with Aqilla and/or similar accounting software
• Experience of leading, motivating and developing a finance team.
• Demonstrable experience of preparing and presenting monthly management accounts.

Your Benefits will include:

• Complimentary parking
• Participation in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised lunch

This role requires an enhanced DBS, two references will be required prior to interview.

This organisation core values include Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Teamwork in all actions and outcomes. If this role appeals and your skills, experience and qualifications align with this opportunity please submit your CV to [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Finance Executive to join our team at CoppaFeel!. Contributing to the running of our financial systems and processes, with a focus on income, the successful applicant will also be providing financial information to support the fundraising team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who wants to develop their career in charity finance, who will support our Head of Finance and Director of Business Support looking after CoppaFeel!’s finances. You will be happy with data entry and working across our fundraising and finance systems to ensure donations are coded correctly. This role requires reconciling income from many different fundraising platforms and working with our external financial provider ExcluServ.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

●Accurately coding income from reports downloaded from a variety of fundraising platforms onto Xero and reconciling donations to ensure income is attributed to the appropriate areas

●Notifying the fundraising team when donations arrive and invoices are paid

●Assisting with Bank reconciliation alongside our external accounting consultants

●Managing and administering fundraising platforms to ensure smooth running of donations arriving and working with the Fundraising Executive to keep a record of income due in

●Contributing to accurate financial ledger codes to allow the accurate generation of regular management accounts and finance reporting

●Entering financial and fundraising information into spreadsheets and databases manually and through mass uploads from fundraising platforms (e.g. JustGiving)

●Work with colleagues in Fundraising to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances from customers

●Processing cash/cheques received and doing regular bank runs

●Financial transaction processing including downloading accounts payable invoices from website account

●Managing monthly staff debit card reconciliations and ensure that these are returned on time with all receipts and invoices, with follow up as required

●Manage monthly staff Wellbeing Fund reconciliation ensuring report provided to Head of Finance timely for payroll production

●Support the Director of Business Support with the annual audit and annual report

●Support the Partnerships team with reports and fundraiser information

●Support the Head of Finance with Gift Aid claims and accurate record keeping of donors Gift Aid declarations

●Providing support and advice to staff, including training/induction and Finance policy review and updates

●Other ad-hoc duties such as organisation of in-office Finance post, fundraising comms, physical gift aid/sponsorship

POSITION IN ORGANISATION

This role sits within the Operations team and reports to the Head of Finance.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Experience working within a Finance team, or in a similar role

Excellent organisational skills & self-motivated

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues 

Good communication skills both written and verbal 

Computer literacy, with strong Excel skills 

Bookkeeping experience and/or qualification

Desirable

Experience working with Finance platforms (ideally Xero) 

Charity or third sector experience

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the application form on our website , submitting your CV with a covering letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. 

Applications will close on the 4th January. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for interview.

MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Annual Leave entitlement 22 days (pro-rated for part time) plus public holidays

Benefits:

·Monthly fitness fund (up to £40)

·Employee Assistance Scheme, 

·Access to our mental health support programme

·Hybrid and flexible working with a minimum 2 days per week based at our offices in London Bridge

We work on a flexible basis, offering a non-contractual 9 day fortnight allowing our team members to take a Friday off every other week. We call this our ‘flex Friday’ and although there may be a rare occasion where our work schedule requires us to work on this day, we do our best to allow everyone this additional time off

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of our beneficiaries. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions bymatching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognize the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

Head of Finance and Operations | c. £75,000 + benefits

Central London | Hybrid | Permanent or 12-month FTC | Full-time (or 0.8 FTE)

The Human Dignity Trust (HDT) is a London-based legal charity that provides technical legal assistance to defend the human rights of LGBT people globally. HDT are embarking on an exciting growth phase, thanks to significant successes in the organisation’s work in strategic human rights litigation and legislative reform in countries that criminalise LGBT people.

The steady growth in the organisation has driven organisational change and the opportunity to hire a newly created Operations Team, the first of which is a Head of Finance and Operations.

With the opportunity to build and shape the team, the Head of Finance and Operations will report to the Chief Executive and work closely with the Board Treasurer. Whilst having accountability for all Operations functions, this role will be the lead Finance professional within HDT, the technical expert internally, and key contact externally for all financial, Operations and commercial relationships. Once appointed, this individual will lead the recruitment of an HR and Facilities Manager and Finance and Operations Administrator.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Leadership and Management: Provide expert Finance support to the CEO, Treasurer and Board; contribute to the strategic development of HDT, including business planning / performance; recruit, manage and develop the Finance and Operations teams across IT, HR, and Facilities functions; manage and develop internal systems, internal budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Finance: Lead on all financial reporting - representing HDT with auditors, banks and HMRC; ensure compliance with tax, corporate, charities and financial legislation; develop and lead the annual budgeting process, reforecasting, banking, payroll, pension, and payment systems.
• Develop / oversee the operational risk register, and ensure Finance and Operations are legally compliant / meet the needs of HDT and partners; develop procurement systems; ensure governance processes are robust and drive the streamlining of administration systems.

What you’ll offer us:

• Qualified accountant with a strong track-record of implementing and leading finance processes and systems in the charity sector
• Experience of overseeing Operations functions in a small organisation including IT, HR, Data Management and Facilities
• Experience of working with, and influencing at Board level
• Experience of how internal service standards can best drive performance
• A coaching management style and a collaborative approach to service delivery
• Alignment with HDT’s core purpose and the global LGBT human rights movement

What we’ll offer you:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, closure days over Christmas and a PRIDE day
• Hybrid and flexible working plus option for nomadic working
• Enhanced parental leave and pay, and sickness absence
• Discretionary top up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Desirable Central London office

Are you an accountant ready to use your skills in an inspiring organisation with a fun, diverse team?  We are looking for someone that enjoys learning about business operations, has the desire to create efficiencies in the central finance operations and thrives with change and deadlines. 

This is a permanent, full-time position with a hybrid working arrangement. The church offices are in a new, light-filled building next to the St. John at Hackney Church.  You will be working alongside a closely integrated team of 40 staff and clergy, all with exceptional skills within their ministries. 

Job Summary

SAINT, a prominent Christian multi-Parish church group located in east London, is seeking a highly qualified Head of Finance with extensive experience in UK accounting to join our team. As the Head of Finance at SAINT, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the church.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy:  Work with Pastoral Leads to help develop and execute the financial strategy supporting SAINT's mission and goals.

• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and advise on financial strategies.

• Back to Front Bookkeeping:  Complete the back to front bookkeeping process for multiple churches within the group, ensuring accurate and organised financial records.

• Balance Sheet Management: Manage and maintain balance sheets, ensuring proper allocation, accruals and reconciliation of assets and liabilities.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare, analyse and distribute monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and financial forecasts.

• Intercompany Transactions: Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions within the group.

• Consolidated Accounts: Prepare consolidated accounts for the entire church group, combining financial data from all churches and entities under SAINT.

• Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with UK accounting and financial regulations, including charity reporting requirements and VAT.

• Audit Coordination: Facilitate annual audits, including liaising with external auditors and providing required documentation.

• Budget Management: Work with the Finance Manager to develop and monitor budgets and identify areas for cost optimization.

• Engage in the life of the Church to develop and maintain positive staff relationships, encourage organisational culture and connections with the congregation and community. 

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with professional body membership (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting and financial management experience.

• Experience of producing statutory accounts, management accounts, cash flow forecasts, budgets and other financial reports.

• Ability to analyse and interpret data and make sound financial decisions.

• Knowledge of UK charity accounting and reporting regulations is an advantage.

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero or similar).

• Strong IT skills including Excel, MS Office proficiency.

• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

SAINT is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

A Multi-Academy Trust of 11 schools located around Kettering, Corby & Wisbech is seeking a Head of Finance Business Partnering for a full-time permanent role.

The role represents a chance to take ownership and lead a busy business partnering function, while supporting the CFO with other project based and finance tasks. Longer term there may be the possibility to transition into a full Head of Finance position.

The role involves managing a team of 4 Finance Business Partners who are responsible for all 11 schools and the central Trust’s budgets, forecasts, management accounts and business partnering activity. You will lead and manage this team, setting an example of best practice for business partnering, whilst also personally leading on the budgets, forecasts and business partnering for one of the Wisbech based schools in the Trust. You will also take the lead on the central core team’s budgets along with the catering budget for the Trust overall.

The role can be done largely remotely / from home, however ideally the successful candidate will spend half a day per week at one of the schools in Wisbech, and 1 day per week at the Trust’s central office in Kettering.

The role would be best suited for a fully-qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA accountant with demonstrable experience in a senior level business partnering role. Prior experience working in the Education sector with schools or universities would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Duties will include:

You will be number two to the CFO, leading a small team of Finance Business Partners, enhancing strategic financial analysis and insight that enables understanding, of financial reporting on Trust performance to key stakeholders including Board, sub committees, Exec and school leadership teams.  You will ensure the efficient and effective allocation of resource, integrating finance and curriculum planning, allocating and managing finance in line with ESFA and academy handbook financial requirements. This includes:

• Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders across the Trust, ensuring KPIS, professional strategic financial advice and guidance is provided and applied effectively

• Ensure monthly reporting is accurate, fit for purpose and facilitates effective decision making at school and Trust level in conjunction with the requirements of the CFO and best practice
• Embed the new finance operating model, working in partnership with the in-house People team ensuring during the business planning, forecasting and budgeting cycles are undertaken in line with agreed timescale
• Provide analysis and insight, linking financial reports to School and Trust strategies
• Contribute to key financial decision making on an ongoing basis
• Provide ongoing higher level support and guidance on financial matters to relevant stakeholders
• Support and advise budget holders on the development and submission of business cases as and when required, maximising the link and priority of good financial stewardship and front-line education delivery
• To undertake project- based work for specific projects and programmes
• Provide quality information as required to external bodies for example to the ESFA or the external auditors

Closing date: Ongoing / ASAP

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.