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.

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.

Anglican Communion Office are exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell to recruit a newly created Head of Finance to join their developing organisation. With exciting plans on the horizon, this will be a critical position for the Anglican Communion Office (ACO) to implement significant changes across a multi-faceted finance function.

About the Anglican Communion Office

The Anglican Communion is one of the world's largest Christian communities. It has tens of millions of members in more than 165 countries around the globe. All of their 40 provinces are autonomous and free to make their own decisions - guided by recommendations from the four Instruments: the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Anglican Consultative Council, the Primates' Meeting, and the Lambeth Conference. Based near Paddington, the ACO is the permanent Secretariat for the Instruments. During this exciting period as they approach Lambeth Conference 2020, a once in a decade gathering of around 1300 international bishops and spouses, this Head of Finance role will be crucial to the oversight of the finance function and managing a small team.

The Role

This role will report directly into the Director of Finance and Resources and will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead a small finance team and manage all aspects of ongoing financial operations of the ACO and related charities
• Work towards the budget and financial planning processes including acting as an effective business partner to budget holders including donor reporting
• 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
• Forecast and manage cash flow to optimise between investment returns and operational needs
• Assist in the production of annual statutory accounts and works as a key contact for external auditors
• Taking responsibility of the development of key commercial contracts and provide expertise on key financial negotiations with suppliers
• Ad hoc duties as required

The Candidate

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and ambitious finance professional to take ownership of the finance function. The successful candidate will:

• 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
• Have an understanding of, and be sympathetic to, the life and work of the Anglican Communion

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.

There are also impressive career progression opportunities across the team as well as excellent benefits including flexible working, a 10% employer contribution pension and 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays.

This role is being exclusively handled by Robertson Bell on behalf of Anglican Communion Office. Please apply now or contact Imogen at Robertson Bell directly for more details.

Wimbledon Guild is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Finance and Resources on a permanent, full time basis. Wimbledon Guild is a brilliant charity that was founded in 1907 and has maintained the same vision since the beginning in wanting the people of Merton to lead happy and fulfilled lives. As the needs of the local community have changed over the years, they have continued to offer an extensive range of diverse services fulfilling the aims of:

• Reducing social isolation and loneliness
• Helping people who are experiencing difficulties
• Enabling older people to be active and healthy

This Head of Finance and Resources is a unique opportunity which will have direct involvement in crucial strategic planning for the organisation whilst leading on all financial aspects including business planning, accounting and audit, budgetary oversight and controls

The key responsibilities will be:

• Planning and coordinating the preparation and reporting of budgets, cash flow and risk forecasts, including monthly management accounts and quarterly reports to the Finance & Risk Committee and the Board.
• Working with the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees to develop organisational strategy.
• Evaluating the financial aspects of new projects such as the major capital project to redevelop the site, liaising with managers and Trustees about the projects feasibility alongside analysing, developing and preparing project plans and budgets.
• Preparation and timely delivery of the annual audit, reports and accounts.
• Effectively managing the Guild's taxation position especially in relation to VAT, Corporation Tax and charitable giving.
• Managing and developing the core functions of Finance and Office Management as well as the outsourced functions of IT, Estates and Human Resources.

The organisation:

Wimbledon Guild has an amazing 112-year history and is made up of a fantastic staff team, dedicated volunteers and skilled Trustees. Last year Wimbledon Guild worked with over 2,000 individuals from across the borough of Merton with services ranging from informal community activity groups to talking therapies and individual hardship grants.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant.
• Have experience of managing financial systems, including setting and managing budgets, management accounts and cash flow, etc.
• Have the first-class ability to prepare year-end accounts and annual budgets.
• 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 and volunteers, to develop and maintain quality relationships with staff, volunteers, trustees, clients and suppliers, funders and donors.

This opportunity will be based at their headquarters in Wimbledon.

The closing date for applications is 30th March with interviews taking place on the 7th April. 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!

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

An exciting opportunity to join our OUTSTANDING charity in a newly created role. Based across our two sites, South West London and North London, the role will take ownership of the finance operations of the organisation. The Head of Finance (HOF) will be responsible for financial records, financial performance reporting and ensuring an environment of tight financial control. The HOF will also support the Director of Finance on ad hoc projects, in alignment with the overall vision and strategy. You will also have responsibility of managing the Finance Team.

To succeed you will need to be able to demonstrate experience of leading, motivating and developing a finance team providing excellent service to customers; a recognised accountancy qualification; five years’ current experience in a finance management role including accounts preparation, budget process management, forecasting and SORP accounting and significant practical experience of problem solving. Experience of charity accounting is desired.

We are looking for a Head of Finance with exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, be strategy minded with the ability to understand all aspects of the business, is approachable, fair and consistent with high integrity.

Note this role will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure (DBS). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Nightingale Hammerson reserves the right to close the vacancy early should it be filled. No agencies please.

My client is looking for a Head of Finance for a period of 12 months.
Ideally you will have experience of working in the Charity sector at this level and be able to hit the ground running immediately.
The role will cover a vast amounts of duties and projects from getting involved  in accounts preparation and detailed management accounts to also attending Board meetings and the SMT forum on a weekly basis

Reporting into the CEO 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 helping the CEO on any high level strategic plans and developments

Any experiences of systems implementation would also be of great value

• 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.

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The Organisation

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting a leading environmental charity in their search for an interim Head of Finance.

The Role

An experienced interim finance professional with a proven track record in financial leadership is needed to support the charity through a period of change.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Strengthening the finance management processes, ensuring robust and sustainable financial management is in place.

- Working on the year-end accounts.

- Supporting the current team through this period of transition.

- Providing finance leadership, working with senior management to inform strategy.

The Person

- CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified.

- High-level charity finance management experience.

- Excellent IT skills (e.g. excel) and Access Dimensions finance experience.

- Line management responsibility and coaching junior staff.

To Apply

Please apply with your CV in the first instance, all applications will be reviewed and submitted on a rolling basis.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead the management of our financial, premises and IT/infrastructure resources. Financial management is at the heart of the role and the succesful applicant will lead on the charity's financial control, planning, compliance and reporting.

Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth (CAML) is the leading advice charity supporting individuals and families primarily across the London boroughs of Lambeth and Merton. We provide a range of information, support and advice services. We also work to raise awareness and understanding of the challenging issues affecting our clients and communities.

The Head of Finance and Premises is a member of the charity’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and will work at a strategic level to plan and oversee the management of our finance and premises/infrastructure, ensuring they are fully integrated within our budgeting, funding and service delivery programmes.   

Experience, qualifications and skills required

Professional accountancy qualification

Knowledge of charity accounting regulations and reporting

Confident user of financial software/systems

Experience of managing legal and audit relationships with external contacts

Ability to produce timely reports and meet deadlines

Excellent budgeting skills with experience of managing complex funding sources

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and best practice

Leadership skills with proven record of line management

Excellent presentation skills with experience of presenting finance information to non-finance professionals

Ability to multi task, managing priorities and workload

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Terms and Conditions

• Part time: 3 days (22.5 hours) per week with flexible working options
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Primarily based in our Mitcham office with opportunity for part week home working
• Salary: £22,800 to £24,600 (£38,000 to £41,000 annual full time equivalent) dependent on experience
• Annual Leave: 15 days (25 days full time equivalent), plus a charity day and pro rata public holidays 
• Child care vouchers
• Workplace pension

If you’re interested in this role and joining us, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Please forward your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role (please note we do not consider applications with no covering letter).  If you wish to complete the Equality monitoring form, please email the three documents to the email address in the job description.  If you wish to confidentially discuss the role in the first instance, please email our Chief Executive on the email address in the job description.  The deadline for applications is 6pm, Wed 25 March 2020 and shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Tuesday 31 March 2020.  If you do not hear from us, we are afraid your application was unsuccessful.

Our partner is a ground-breaking healthcare organisation, looking to inform & educate communities and influence changes in behaviour to improve health & wellbeing outcomes. They are seeking an Interim Head of Finance to oversee the integrity of the finance function, in the UK and overseas, and ensure their programmes deliver maximum impact.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the accounting systems, in the UK and overseas, ensuring that the organisation meets all its compliance and reporting requirements.
• Lead on financial management – including working with the new business development team on budget proposal developments, managing project budgets, producing management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and reports.
• Leading on preparing of the year-end group financial statements, and preparing for the audit.
• Finance business partner to donors & funders, and responsible for grants compliance & reporting.
• Providing financial analysis, commentary and advice to the senior management team, board members, and other stakeholders.
• Responsibility of junior finance staff.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant, with broad accounting, financial management, and reporting in an international organisation.
• Experience of budget proposal development and managing a budget in a complex, multi-currency environment.
• Understanding of UK tax & statutory reporting requirements.
• Excellent IT and systems skills; advanced Excel and Quickbooks experience.
• Strong finance business partner with experience of effectively working with colleagues in person and remotely.
• Fluency in French and/or Portuguese is desirable

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Part Time Head of Finance & Operations for this Human Rights Charity based in London.

Position: Head of Finance & Operations
Days: 4 days a week
Salary: 60,000pa FTE - Pro Rata

The successful candidate will be joining at an exciting time. Leading the process of embedding and strengthening new systems and processes

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with both finance and operations expertise. They will be comfortable being hands-on to get things done, and flexible in their approach to achieve results in a fast-changing external environment as well as possessing a strong people-focus and being passionate about maintaining organisational wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities
Finance and Accounts

* Strategic oversight of financial systems and processes including but not limited to production of monthly management accounts and relevant financial reports and maintaining up to date policies and procedures.
* Responsible for the Group Budget and Finance Function overseeing and supporting the management of the annual budget including departmental budgets
* Work closely with Fundraising team and Head of Programmes and Safeguarding to develop budgets for Funding Bids and timely and accurate Fund reporting
* Effective day to day control of accounting function including payroll, cash-flow management, invoicing and debt management
* Manage, mentor and develop the Finance Manager in their role
* Manage the contracts with the two outsourced Finance Functions in France and Greece ensuring appropriate local Financial Reporting and the consolidation in the UK.

Operations

* Hold responsibility for contracts and licensing agreements
* Oversee the management of IT systems and equipment to ensure staff are effectively supported to carry out their work
* Oversee the management and licensing of our CRM - Salesforce, ensuring it effectively supports our operations and programmes
* Manage, mentor and develop the Operations Officer in their role

HR

* Ensure existing systems, processes and policies are reviewed regularly in conjunction with CEO and Board, engaging the whole organisation to facilitate implementation and compliance
* Manage staff recruitment and induction, ensuring we model best practice and are fully compliant in terms of equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion at all levels
* Oversee the implementation of a staff development and appraisal process across the organisation
* Work closely with CEO and Leadership Team to establish systems that encourage a culture of learning and development within the organisation.
* Oversee the development of a new but robust and growing volunteer programme.

Governance and strategy

* Contribute to development of SPI strategy working closely with fundraising and development team in preparation of budgets
* Work closely with the CEO to ensure accurate and timely reporting to the Board and Finance Sub Committee, including preparation of Board papers
* Undertake all Company Secretarial duties in terms of maintaining Companies House and Charity Commission submissions

Robertson Bell Finance are working with a growing charity with a focus on care in the community to recruit an Interim Head of Finance. Covering a period of maternity leave, the role will last for a period of 5 months with the potential for extension following this. Based in London this role plays a vital part in the running of a fantastic organisation.

Reporting into the CEO, the main responsibilities of the Interim Head of Finance are as follows:

• Manage a team of three in finance with some dotted line responsibility for others in the organisation.
• Have a strong focus on the production and presentation of the management accounts to the board.
• Develop the amount of higher-level analysis of the management accounts to provide increased insight into the performance of different areas of the organisation.
• Finalise the annual budgeting process, picking up from where the incumbent Head of Finance has got to.

The successful candidate will be fully qualified (or qualified by experience) and have strong experience of leading finance teams. Due to the current climate the role will be based remotely - at least to start with - and will therefore require a strong manager to cope with the remote management. My client will be particularly interested in speaking with any candidates who have experience of working in an organisation focussed on Care and Support.

Applications will be reviewed daily so please do not delay in applying. The role will start towards the end of April / start of May.

• One of the most complex charities in the UK
• Finance leadership role

About Our Client

The Diocese of London is one of the largest and most complex not-for-profit organisations in London. The Diocese comprises of a large group of organisations across 400 parishes and 277 square miles in Central and North London. The Christian Faith unites these organisations and they hold a social mission that is at the heart of all the activity they undertake. Reflecting on their 2020 Capital Vision and looking forward to the 2030 vision for the Diocese, this is an exciting time to join in what is a key role within the organisation.

Job Description

*Leadership of the finance function, including processing of all receipts and payments.

*Maintenance of accounting records, production of the management accounts, production of the statutory accounts and liaison with the external auditors.

*Providing expertise in financial reporting matters, especially concerning the GAAP and SORP

*Ensuring the adequate design and operation of the system of internal control.

*Ensuring correct administration of trust funds

*Treasury management and development and execution of investment policies.

*Management of staff in the finance team.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified, chartered accountant (ACA or equivalent) with strong reporting and technical finance understanding that can be evidenced through experience. In addition, you will have a track record of working closely with key stakeholders to deliver excellent financial reporting and decision-making support. In addition, you will have led and managed teams successfully. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome.

What's on Offer

• Salary - £55,000+
• Pension - 15% employer contribution
• Annual Leave - 25 days, rising to 28 days after one year

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

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