Eikon is a nationally award-winning Surrey based charity providing long-term support to some of the county’s most vulnerable young people and their families.  The organisation, which was founded more than two decades ago, has grown significantly in recent years and has a proven background in improving the lives of young people through providing transformational services.

We are looking for a part time Head of Finance to take responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all the financial related activities of the organisation and assist in developing financial strategies with the CEO and the rest of the Senior Leadership Team.

Your key responsibilities for this Head of Finance role will include

• Day to day financial management and timely preparation of monthly management accounts
• Build and maintain systems for setting and managing annual budgets and forecasts
• Oversee and manage expenses, invoicing, payments, payroll and VAT
• Monitor cash flows and manage banking relationships
• Develop and maintain management information systems and internal controls
• Liaise with auditors and lead on the preparation of the Annual Report & Accounts
• Ensure all Charity SORP and Charity Commission regulations are met

Key skills required for this Head of Finance role will include

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent) or qualified by experience
• Proven experience within an SME commercial environment
• A clear communicator both written and verbal
• Have a flexible approach and be results-driven with a pro-active approach
• Previous knowledge and experience of Sage and preferably Xero as well
• Previous experience of working within a Senior Leadership Team
• Understanding of the Charities SORP and The Charities Act is desirable  

The organisation is happy to be flexible on the exact number of hours worked but any less than the equivalent of three days per week is unlikely to be sufficient to fulfil the requirements of the job. This position offers a great opportunity to take on a leading role in a dynamic and professional team dedicated to improving the lives of young people.

Job Overview

Head of Finance for a growing charity / membership body in Central London

£49,500

Flexible working.

25 days holidays

Responsibilities

A London-based charity is seeking a Head of Finance to join their finance team to manage the finance function of the organisation.

Reporting directly into and working closely with the Director, you will enjoy a very high level of responsibility and autonomy.

This is an excellent chance to build upon previous experiences and develop your career within a well-known organization, by taking a hands-on role within the finance functions of the charity.

Managing the team of 4 responsible for the:

• Management Accounts
• Financial Accounting
• Finance Business partnering
• Day to Day financial transactions

This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate handling a varied workload, ranging from risk management, preparing accounts on a monthly and annual basis, debt management, financial planning, budgeting, reporting and preparing the Statutory accounts.

Qualified accountant who has good understanding of the charity SORP, VAT, taxation and company legislation is essential. Candidate must have previous charity experience, be flexible, adaptable and comfortable to hit the ground running.

Qualifications/experience required

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified.

Charity or membership body experience would be advantageous

What’s on offer?

£49,500

Head of Finance - Youth Charity - London - £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded charity based in North West London as a Head of Finance and Resources. This is a newly created permanent role after a restructure, in which you will report to the CEO and hold responsibility for the day to day management of the finance function and be leading on the Resources side. You will be managing HR, IT, Facilities, Finance and overseeing Risk and Governance.

The organisation is going through a massive change and we are looking for a very strong Head of Finance and Resources who is able to motivate and lead the team.

You will manage a team of 8 members of staff, with the specific responsibilities:

- Work closely with the CEO on the delivery and operational plans and budget
- Provide strong leadership and line management for all direct reports
- Develop and maintain a system of robust financial controls
- Provide support and financial advice to the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee
- Manage the external audit process
- Working with the CEO and Head of governance, lead and coordinate risk management

Key skills required for this role are:

- CCAB Qualified (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)
- Expert knowledge of current legislation and reporting system such as Charity SORP, FRS 102
- Proven track record of people management and leadership skills
- Commercial acumen
- Very strong experience managing Finance and Resources

Closing date for this role is September 18, 2019 and candidates shortlisted will be invited for an interview w/c 23rd September, 2019.

For further details or for a confidential discussion, please feel free to contact Angela at TPP Finance and Accountancy.

This is an immediate start 6 month's fixed term contract working for an international NGO based in the City of London.

Reporting to the CEO it'll be the responsibility of the Head of Finance to together with the Finance Manager oversee the day to day running of the finance team and to ensure controls are in place for effective and successful delivery of the finance team's services.

This is a very hand's on Head of Finance role, and in addition to the day to day running of the finance team, the successful candidate will also;

• Ensure budgets and forecast are undertaken and reported
• Produce & review management accounts ensuring financial reports are provided to SMG and budget holders
• File annual reports and complete year end accounts including liaising with auditors
• Review current processes and procedures and make necessary implementations and efficiencies.

Applicants for the position of Head of Finance must be qualified accountant with experience of leading and managing a successful finance team. Working knowledge of Excel, and experience of accounting package such as SUN is ideal but not essential.

If you are interested in this role than please apply by sending your CV to [email protected]

Would you like to work for a unique, diverse and passionate organisation? Are you seeking a senior Head of Finance position? Would you enjoy supporting an excellent Director of Finance with strategic projects? If yes, please read on!

This position has recently been upscaled and plays a vital role in this charity’s corporate function. You will work closely with Project Managers, assisting with bid development and crucial business decisions to aid this organisations growth. This charity provides vital services to the local community and has exciting projects in the pipeline.

Main responsibilities of the Financial Controller will be:

• Assist the Finance Director with bid development and provide input to key strategic decisions, focusing on the organisation’s growth plans.
• Liaise with external funders, project managers and stakeholders providing sound financial advice.
• Analyse and improve the reporting function.
• Ensure project managers understand finance and track expenditures accurately.
• Prepare papers for Trustee and management meetings.
• Produce monthly management accounts and lead on statutory reporting.
• Lead a team of three direct reports.

This organisation is a fantastic place to work, offering highly competitive employee benefits and is based on a beautiful and picturesque site in east London. You will be working for a fantastic Director of Finance who is keen for the postholder to have ambitions towards being a Director in the near future.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of three years’ experience working in a senior finance role.
• Have previously worked in the charity sector.
• Be a qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Be confident working with stakeholders of all levels.

If you are interested in this position, please apply early as applications are under constant review.

Head of Finance - Environmental Charity - Central London

An environmental charity based near London Bridge are currently looking for a Head of Finance to join their finance function. Reporting into the Director of Finance, we are looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) who will be:

• Responsible for managing the finance function - 2 direct reports
• Responsible for the accounting processes and control within finance
• Coordinate all month end processes, including reconciliations
• Act as a Finance Business Partner to support project managers to manage their projects effectively

This is an ideal position for anyone looking to take a step up into a management position, work closely with a very experienced Finance Director and gain valuable experience in a broad, number two finance position.

This position will be paying between £50,000 and £60,000 (dependent upon experience)

If this role is of interest please do apply now. If not, but you are looking for a new position in the charity sector please send your CV to [email protected] and I will be in touch.

Head of Finance - Environmental Charity - Central London

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a great charity based in Surrey to help source their new Head of Finance and Resources. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic charity and build on your existing finance career. The successful candidate will oversee a broad range of functions (Finance,IT, HR, Facilities) as well be a member of the SMT working on strategic financial initiatives to help develop the charity. The post will report directly into the CEO.

Who we are looking for?

Ideally you will be a qualified accountant with extensive experience of financial and management accounting within the non-profit sector. You will have experience of working with a SMT and be collaborative in your approach. You will also demonstrate leadership skills and have excellent communication skills being able to manage internal and external stakeholders. The role will require someone to be comfortable and be able to work on both transactional work as well as the strategic. We welcome applications from those looking for the next step up in their career or those who are simply looking for a new challenge in a broader role. Please enquire with Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion.

Head of Finance - International Development Charity - Central London

A large international development charity based in Central London are looking for a Head of Finance to work closely with their Fundraising department. This is a senior management position, looking after a number of direct reports who are finance business partnering with the various parts of the Fundraising team.

We are looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience of:

• Working in the finance department of a large charity
• Experience of finance business partnering with a complex fund-raising department
• Managing a team of accountants

The successful candidate will be:

• Working closely with a number of senior stakeholders across finance and Fundraising departments
• An integral part of shaping the organisations new fundraising strategy
• Reviewing and improving the quality of the management information created by finance

This position is paying between £55,000 and £65,000 plus a fantastic benefits package.

If this Head of Finance position is of interest then please apply now, or if this isn't suitable but you are looking for a new job in the charity and not for profit sector please send an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected]

Head of Finance - International Development Charity - Central London

We are looking for a finance professional to join our client’s senior management team, as Head of Finance and Resources.

Location: London

Salary: circa £55k depending on experience

Hours: Full time 35 hours, flexible working opportunities available

The Role

As a member of the senior management team, the Head of Finance and Resources will share in taking corporate responsibility for the strategic direction, leadership and operational management of the organisation.

You will work towards achieving the organisation’s financial strategy, advise the Board, Chief Executive and SMT on all financial matters in order to maximize financial performance.

You will also be responsible for the organisation’s resources and leading the Finance, Facilities, Information Technology, administrative and general operational functions.

About you

You will have previous experience within a management role, effective at managing both staff and resources.

Ideally you will have worked within a charitable organisation with knowledge of charity law, with a proven track record of preparing statutory accounts, management accounts and financial reports.

You will be CCAB qualified and have Strong financial management skills and ability (including SORP)

About our client

Our client is a leading national charity offering a friendly working environment and generous work life balance policies. They are proud of their range of policies to support staff, which include working at home, part time working, job sharing, generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

You may also have experience in areas such as Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Senior Finance, Resources Manager, Finance, Finance Director etc.

The Greyhound Trust strives for the day when all racing greyhounds retire to loving homes and are treated with compassion and kindness.

Job Role:

TheGreyhound Trust National Support Centre is offering a fantastic opportunity for a talented appropiately qualified individual to join us as our Head of Finance and Resources.

The National Support Centre is busy,with high expectations of all our team members.

Reporting to the Chief Executive you will be a key member of the senior management team and as such must be talented and experienced, proactive and always prepared to go the extra mile.

Taking responsibility for developing relevant strategies as well as day to day operational activity within your area of responsibility, this will be a fast paced role, responsible for key areas of theTrusts work both internally and externally.

The Trust has an annual income and turnover of circa £4m and also has a wholly owned trading subsidiary, Greyhound Events Ltd.

Keyresponsibilities:

1. To have a key role in supporting the continued growth of the Greyhound Trust by working closely with other departments to plan for greater charitable impact within a robust financial framework with sustainable income generation streams
2. Being at the forefront of shaping and supporting change within the Greyhound Trust, including producing strategic financial plans for the charity and its trading subsidiary
3. Develop appropriate budgets and KPI measures, ensuring cost effective and relevant resources are in place to deliver operationally and strategically across the charity and trading subsidiary
4. Fully supporting the Chief Executive whilst ensuring robust financial management and governance of the charity and trading subsidiary
5. As an expert in your field, you will be fully committed to ensuring high quality financial oversight and operational financial management across the organisation, but you must be equally committed to ensuring the success of the charity as a whole and ensuring excellent working relationships with colleagues.

Detailed (non exhaustive) example of responsibilities:

• Regulatory compliance and associated governance for HMRC, Charity Commission, OSCR, Gambling Commission, Pensions Regulator etc.
• Active involvement and direction of Finance Committee, Investment Committee and Trading subsidiary Committee, in conjunction with the Chief Executive
• Creation and development of all relevant financial policies and procedures, ensuring Head Office staff and branches receive relevant communications and training to ensure these are effectively embedded
• Ensuring full branch financial compliance through monthly branch returns and their analysis.Where compliance or financial issues are identified, the completion of internal investigations are to be completed to resolve issues 
• Management of Payroll and pensions (including auto enrolment)
• Gift Aid, VAT returns and liaison with HMRC, management of all financial giving platforms
• Full bank liaison – ensuring all accounts meet the requirements of the Trust and that all mandates are up to date and active (including bank signatories, ID checks on Trustees etc.).
• Budget planning, forecasting, cash flow analysis and financial modelling for current and future operations and operating models
• Management of a small finance and charity support administration team to deliver the processing of all financial transactions; from charitable donations to supplier payments
• Management of the administration for the charity’s fundraising programme, such as the annual raffle, major donors, greyhound sponsorship, legacies
• Management of Head Office Resource; i.e. building, H&S, IT, insurance, contracts etc.
• Responsible for basic HR function for new starters and Greyhound Trust employees
• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts, to include: income and expenditure; cash flow; creditors and debtors
• Completion of full annual accounts and balance sheets for audit and liaison with auditors
• Sales ledger for Trust operations (issuing of a limited number of invoices and credit control)
• Maintaining the Trust’s Asset Register and insurances
• Offering advice and support to branches and volunteers on financial matters and ensuring full compliance of branch to Head Office reporting 

Skills and experience we need from you:

• Suitably qualified with a recognised professional accounting body (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with a thorough practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques
• Experience offinancial management in the charitysector and full understanding of Charities SORP 102 whilst being equally skilled with limited company status of the trading subsidiary
• Experienced and highly proficient in the use of Financial packages, MS office and other related IT systems in the modern workplace
• Experienced in applying IT to accountancy and financial management tasks
• Able to support and guide colleagues on complex financial matters as well as general support on budgeting etc.
• Able to provide accurate and timely information to a high standard, suitable for Board and Sub Committee consumption

You will be:

• Professional,proactive, positiveandenthusiastic,withastrongworkethicand“cando”attitude
• Abletoexhibitexcellentdiscretionandadheretoprofessionalstandardsandconfidentiality
• Curiousandinquisitivenaturewiththeabilitytoworkacrossalldepartmentstoensureafully joinedupapproach
• Capableofhandlingstressfulsituationswhilemaintainingapositivedemeanour
• Committedtodeliveringhighstandardsofcustomerserviceandbea genuineteamplayer
• Confidentandabletoworkwithlittledirection,but understandthelimitsof your delegatedauthority
• Preparedtoleadtheteamat allspecialevents, and take responsibility for financial security across the organisation
• Enthusiastic and empathetic to the vision, mission and values of theGreyhoundTrust and be happy working at a multifunctional head office site with animals on site both in kennels and the office environment

This post and its role requirement will develop with the needs of the charity and should not be seen as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Please note:

A) This vacancy may close early, so please ensure you apply ASAP.

B) Please ensure you submit a detailed CV and a supporting statement, which addresses the job description and person  specification fully; failure to submit a supporting statement will lead to an automatic de selection of your CV.  So please take the time to make a full and thorough application for this role.

C) Interviews are likely to take place the 1st week of October 2019.

D) Informal conversations can be arranged by contacting the Greyhound Trust Chief Executive, Lisa Morris on the main charity telephone number as shown on the Greyhound Trust website.

• Key role within the organisation, working closely with non-finance
• Arts education organisation with fantastic history and alumni

About Our Client

Central (The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama) is a specialist higher education conservatoire based in North London. There is an impressive roll of alumni from Central, many who frequently star in TV, theatre, film and festivals all around the world. The school offers education and training over a range of these areas and within particular specialisms: performance (acting, voice, movement); creative, design and production (theatre practice); and applied theatre. The Deputy Head of Finance will report into the Head of Finance and support organisational leaders within all of these fields, as well as service areas too.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Provide effective financial management, budgeting and forecasting to budget holders across the organisation, including detailed analysis.
• Lead, manage and motivate the finance team and promote collaboration across all services teams
• Lead on all internal and external reporting, alongside the Head of Finance and ensure all funding requirements and compliance is met
• Liaise effectively with external auditors
• Support the Head of Finance with annual budget setting process
• Drive continuous improvement across the finance team within service delivery, processes and systems
• Support the Head of Finance in long term financial planning for the organisation
• Support all costing, pricing and data analysis for research funding bids
• Oversee and drive strong financial control across the organisation

The Successful Applicant

As a suitable applicant, you will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with strong financial management and reporting skills that can be evidenced through experience. Financial analysis, management reporting and forecasting experience as well as excellent communication skills are essential to be able to provide a high level of customer focused support to all staff and in particular, our budget managers.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of personal characteristics or background. We particularly welcome applications from men, people with disabilities, LGBT+ as they are currently underrepresented within the finance team and those from BAME (Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic) backgrounds as they currently underrepresented more widely within Central.

What's on Offer

• Salary - £54,906
• Employer pension contribution of 14% (LGPS)
• Annual Leave 35 days excluding bank holidays

All applications will be reviewed by Joe Harris from Michael Page

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

Ref Code: MPCY14037941Z 

Are you one of those special people whose skills span finance, commercial management, process, people and compliance? Are you excited by the chance to help a small, dynamic charity build a more effective foundation beneath all areas of work?

We are seeking a Head of Finance and Operations to work throughout our small and growing organisation to ensure robust processes are in place, whilst adding value across the board.

Switchback is an award-winning charity enabling young men in the criminal justice system to achieve wholesale change in their lives. We provide intensive one-to-one support either side of the prison gate alongside real-work training after release, supporting young men to build a stable life they can be proud of.

We are committed to always fortifying our foundation. By modelling stability amid chaos, Switchback can then do what we say we’ll do; sticking around for the long-term as we grow. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will play a key role in delivering this plan working across all areas in the charity, you will lead on evolving our already robust financial management and embedding smarter internal processes including those that underpin our expanding network of partnerships.

You will be joining a small, passionate team based in Spitalfields, punching above our weight and keeping our Trainees at the heart of everything we do. The right candidate will be able to flip between digging down deep into the detail to high level imaginative problem solving that allows us to stay nimble in a challenging context. You will have varied experience of all aspects involved in running a small organisation and the knowhow to confidently lead in areas of finance, HR, contracts and policies.

Please note this could be a full time or part time role (3-5 days a week)

For those looking for a strategic part-time role in an growing, ambitious international charity, this Head of Finance and Operations position might be the right next step for you. Leading on the financial and people management of this London-based INGO, this role is a unique opportunity within the sector to play a key strategic role in a role offering great flexibility and part-time working.

The Head of Finance and Operations will work closely with the CEO and will be responsible for overseeing the finance function, producing the charity SORP compliant statutory accounts, annual budgets and working closely with senior colleagues across the business on performance tracking. Managing a team of two, this role will ensure the timely and accurate provision of financial information across the business. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong finance and compliance experience who is looking to develop experience running operations within a growing charity. This could be a brilliant step up for someone ambitious looking for their first opportunity to take responsibility for a finance function, or for someone expereince who wants to be part of a charity with a lot of potential and a strong overseas presence.

Experience either auditing or working within the charity sector is essential, as is the experience of producing statutory accounts. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA) and will have strong communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Ideally, you will have worked in a small organisation or have the right mindset to be hands-on, as well as having the interest and expereince to pick up the strategic side as there is a good balance.

If you are interested in this position, please apply early as applications are being constantly reviewed and candidates who meet the criteria will be interviewed as soon as possible, therefore this role is likely to be filled before the closing date.

I am delighted to have partnered with a leading housing provider; Silva Homes to assist them in recruiting a new Head of Business Partnering into their finance team.

Silva Homes are a highly successful, ambitious and award-winning association based in Bracknell; they provide services to over 7,500 homes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and progressive Head of Business Partnering to play an integral role in Silva Homes ongoing growth/ You will lead the Finance Partnering division and report directly into the Finance Director.

As the new Head of Business Partnering, you will;

• Lead the continuous improvement of the finance function through the design and implementation of strategic delivery projects
• Ensure the finance partners work effectively with rest of the business to deliver the Silva Homes strategic plan
• Co-ordinate the production of monthly management accounts, budgets and annual statutory accounts, including liaising with the external auditors
• Support production of the long-term financial plan
• Co-ordinate the compilation of data for benchmarking and VFM reporting, including identification and measurement of targets
• Lead the continuous improvement of the finance function through the design and implementation of strategic delivery projects

The successful applicant will;

• Have experience of leading and developing teams
• Have experience of preparing financial plans, reports and analysis
• Have experience of reporting to executive level within organisations
• Experience of working in social housing or businesses with one of more similarities (e.g. physical asset-based, property development, property maintenance, regulated, charitable etc)
• Strong digital skills, including experience of specialist finance systems and MS Office
• Have high levels of attention to detail and possess excellent problem-solving skills
• Be CCAB qualified accountant

This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation that holds a strong social purpose in an exciting time of development and change.