Head of Finance

Under the leadership of a new Chief Operating Officer with an extensive background in the commercial sector, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to lead the provision of high quality financial stewardship through efficient processes, systems and controls, and to deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial information. Together these will enable us to improve our ability to partner across our organisation to unlock value and thus better serve our beneficiaries. While experience of charity accounting would be desirable, more important is a candidate’s ability to drive improvements and lead change with empathy and collaboration.

Position: Head of Finance
Location: Flexible, however, we require you to be at HHC’s main office at East Clyffe, Salisbury, SP3 4LZ on a regular basis. Ideally this will be approximately two days a week, but may be in a flexible pattern.
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: circa £50 to £55K per year depending on experience

About the role:

You will lead the Finance team to deliver an outstanding service to the wider organisation, providing high quality financial stewardship through efficient processes and systems, effective policies and controls, and timely and accurate reporting. In partnership with the COO, you will also lead the provision of financial information, effective cost management and financial assessment of new initiatives.

About you:

As a qualified accountant, you will excel at leading change with empathy and collaboration and in a way that builds a high level of engagement and momentum with both the Finance team and our internal stakeholders. With a keen eye for detail and a pride in financial stewardship, you have the commitment and drive to deliver against deadlines and a genuine passion for our work.

About Hope and Homes for Children:

Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone who will always look out for them. Children never belong in orphanages. Orphanages don’t protect children they harm them. With your support we can keep families together, reunite families and build new families. Help children grow up in families where they belong. Always families. Never orphanages.

Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages equality and diversity and we look to recruit across age, gender, ethnicity and background as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.

Please visit our website for more information about this role and upload your CV and cover letter to our recruitment portal.

You may have experience of the following: Financial Controller, Accountant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, CCAB, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.

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HOURS: 35 hours per week.

SALARY SCALE: NJC SCP 30-33 (Including Inner London Weighting £37495.39 – £40635.43)

CONTRACT TERM: Permanent

RESPONSIBLE TO: Galop CEO

EMPLOYED BY AND BASED AT: Galop, Holloway Road, London. (Please note the team are currently home working due to COVID-19)

CLOSING DATE: 6th October 2020 9am

INTERVIEW DATE: 13th October 2020

ABOUT GALOP

Galop is the UK’s LGBT+ anti-violence charity, providing advice, support, and advocacy to LGBT+ people who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, and hate crime. Galop is a by-the-community, for-the-community specialist service, providing help to LGBT+ people when they need it most.

Founded in 1982, Galop now provides advice and support to 8,000 LGBT+ victims and survivors of violence and abuse every year. As well as working directly with victims and survivors, Galop influences and advises at a strategic level nationally and locally to ensure issues affecting LGBT+ communities remain high on the agenda of Government, commissioners, decision-makers, and non-specialist service providers.

We are seeking a Head of Finance to join our Senior Management Team, providing financial support and insight as well as helping to steer the strategic direction of the organisation. Galop has grown significantly in the last 5 years, and this is an exciting time to join a dynamic team providing vital services to the LGBT+ community.

This role is responsible for Galop’s financial strategy, systems, reporting, day-to-day accounting, and financial management. In collaboration with the CEO, the post holder is responsible for setting and monitoring budgets, tracking income and expenditure, and reporting on the financial performance to the CEO and the Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate has a strong background in charity financial management, with meticulous attention to detail and keen analytical skills.

Galop actively welcomes applications from BAMER candidates and the Trans community.

Please visit our website to download an application pack that includes:

Job Description & Person Specification

Application Form Part 1

Application Form Part 2

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Please send completed applications and equal opportunities form to the email address provided in the pack. Please get in touch if you have any questions. 

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a dynamic charity focused on the issue of social exclusion of the elderly community within the UK. The charity is experiencing a period of positive change and at present delivering its strategy for growth and the effectiveness of its services. An opportunity exists for an experienced Head of Finance to join the team. The Head of Finance will work closely with the SMT and assist with planning and development. They will ensure the charity has a robust financial framework, produce statutory reports, budgetary plans, and input into strategy. This is a remote home-based role with travel into London 2-4 times a month with remote line management responsibilities.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have extensive financial management and reporting experience. You will have experience of working with a SMT and have a great understanding of charity SORP. You will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 4 years post qualified experience. Add to the technical knowledge and experience, we are seeking those with great interpersonal skills who will be able to communicate effectively with non-finance colleagues and work with a variety of stakeholders including finance committee and external bodies. As this is a small charity (income circa £2 million); we are seeking candidates who are able to be proactive and will be comfortable doing both transactional as well as strategic work. Previous experience of working in the charity sector and line management experience will be a distinct advantage. Please apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and discussion.

Are you an experienced Finance professional looking for a new challenge in a Times Top 100 organisation? If the answer is yes, read on… 

Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature; and we would love you to join our committed and enthusiastic team. 

This is a Strategic Leadership Team position that is integral to the financial wellbeing of the organisation.  In this role you will oversee Finance, IT and Facilities, ensuring that each of these areas become an enabling force in the delivery of our strategy. You will be a key member of the Strategic Leadership Team and be a trusted adviser to the Board of Trustees.

Do you have the drive, ambition and experience to develop and deliver our financial strategy in a changing post-Covid world?  Can you take your teams to the next level of delivery?  Do you have passion for our cause and want to work in a values-based organization?  

Whilst the right skills and experience are important, we are particularly interested in attracting candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who can add to our values of being Inspiring, Collaborative, United and Professional. 

If this sounds like you and you feel you want to take your career to the next level in our friendly, committed, passionate and professional organisation then we would love to hear from you. 

Essex Wildlife Trust aims to employ a diverse body of people with different perspectives, values and attitudes. We seek to promote an inclusive environment where differences are shared and valued; unfair treatment or discrimination is challenged; and everyone is able to reach their full potential.

Closing date: 5 October 2020 by 11am

Interviews are to be held 20 and 21 October for 1st Interviews and 27 October for 2nd Interviews

To apply please visit the Essex Wildlife Trust Website and download and complete the Application Form

About the role

Leading the small team of dedicated finance staff, the Head of Finance will be responsible for:

• Ensuring financial stewardship
• Delivering financial reporting
• Business partnering and;
• Boosting financial awareness across the organisation.

It is an exciting time at Nightingale Hammerson with the imminent opening of its new 116 bed care home.  The Head of Finance will need to be hands-on, with great attention to detail as well as be able to provide support on business modelling to the Director of Finance, Property and IT.  You will drive the annual budget setting process, deliver the monthly management accounts and KPIs, liaise with budget holders and lead on the preparation of the year-end accounts and audit process. 

To succeed in this role, you will need good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills - you'll have demonstrable experience of cross-functional working, relationship-building and influencing colleugues and key stakeholders alike. You'll have the ablity to identify issues and proactively problem solve at a high level to maintain a high standard within the team. You will also be able to live and breathe our values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity and Teamwork.

About us

Nightingale Hammerson, an award winning and CQC rated Outstanding elderly care home, prides itself in providing relationship centred care. Offering residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care, we provide a ‘home from home’ for our 160 residents. In 2021, we will be opening a second home in NW London accommodating 116 residents in our new state of the art home following a £40M build project.

The Head of Finance will form an integral part of the delivery of Nightingale Hammerson’s goals as we step into an exciting period of growth and development.

Qualifications, Skills and experience

As a Head of Finance, you’ll have the following:

•  Recognised CCAB qualification
•  Minimum 5 years’ current experience in a finance management role, including accounts preparation, budget process management, forecasting and SORP accounting.
• Previous Line Management experience within a finance function
• Significant and demonstrable practical experience of problem resolution and able to work professionally with other stakeholders and external agencies
• Advanced excel and database skills. PS Financials or similiar accounting packages would be advantageous. 

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Nightinale Hammerson may close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

UKCISA (the UK Council for International Student Affairs) is recruiting a Head of Finance and Resources to oversee the finance and resources function, and participate in the strategic development of the organisation.

About us

UKCISA provides membership services – including advice, training and policy guidance – to nearly 500 members and direct support services to thousands of international students each year. Our diverse membership includes every public university in the UK, many private universities and further education colleges, independent schools and students' unions.

The role

Effective financial management is central to our strategy and operating model. The Head of Finance and Resources will be crucial to managing our finances and resources whilst embedding a culture of financial efficiency and effective controls.

Reporting directly to the CEO, and working with the Finance and General Purposes Committee, the Head of Finance and Resources will lead on financial and resourcing matters and will be expected to provide critical financial information, insightful analysis, and timely reporting to facilitate the development of the organisation.

The role oversees a close-knit team of three part-time members of staff. The postholder will therefore have a degree of autonomy, but will be expected to ensure operational tasks are completed whilst contributing to the wider development of the organisation. 

The role’s main functions are to:

• Ensure the efficient and effective financial planning and management of UKCISA’s resources

• Support the effective functioning of the Finance & General Purposes Committee and Board of Trustees

• Contribute to the development and implementation of UKCISA policy and strategy

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant who has had wide exposure to financial reporting and processes. The ability to influence and communicate with a range of stakeholders will be crucial to the role as the postholder will be reporting to the Finance and General Purposes Committee as well as the Board. The role would therefore suit a dynamic and progressive individual who can thrive in a supporting and collaborative environment.

Our office is very close to Angel underground station, but our staff are currently working remotely. When conditions allow, we would expect working from the office to resume. However, we can be flexible about home working. Our preferred working pattern is four days per week, but there is flexibility around this and the role can be adapted for other working patterns for the right candidate. Working patterns and home working can be discussed at interview stage.

How to apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter (two pages max). In the covering letter please explain how your experience is relevant to this role and how you meet the person specification.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and interviewing on a rolling basis.  We will therefore close the recruitment before the deadline if a suitable candidate is found, so you are advised to apply early.

We are hoping for a November start date, but are flexible for the right candidate.

Flexible working arrangements of offer

This role offers a great opportunity to play a significant part in the exciting next stage of the development of The Petchey Academy, delivering an outstanding finance and business function to the academy as Head of Finance and Business.

The Petchey Academy is a standalone academy (with over 1000 students and a £10m annual budget) with a strong financial position. It is also worth noting that the Academy has gained several awards including ECM Gold, Inclusion Award and National Healthy School Status.

Working closely with the CEO and the Governing Body and attending both the Main Board and the sub-committee meetings, the postholder will work as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team which meets regularly to set the strategic direction of the Academy and plan, organise, monitor and evaluate its work. This is an important and broad role, leading a team of 4 and overseeing:

• Financial Management of the Academy
• Facilities Management, IT Support and Health & Safety
• Risk Management

Key requirements:

• Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Relevant leadership of teams, ideally overseeing wider than Finance
• A genuine passion for the education sector, ideally with professional experience of having worked for another academy or multiple academy trust
• A natural communicator with a strength in explaining financial complexities to a range of key stakeholders
• A strong strategist with a solution-based approach and credible at advising at Board level

Timings & process:

Please contact Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners directly for the candidate pack/informal discussion about the role. You will need to share your cv and a brief 1-page cover letter to apply.

• Application deadline: 7th October
• Interviews – Friday 16th & early week commencing 19th October

Head of Finance required to work with a £20m income charity in Central London.

Your new company
I am working with a £20m income charity to assist with the recruitment of their new Head of Finance. This organisation has a first class reputation in their field and have seen substantial growth this year.

Your new role
This role reports to the Director of Finance and Resources and manages a small team including a Finance Manager. You will have broad responsibility for day to day running of the finance team, leading on financial accounting including delivery of a successful audit process, and budgeting and forecasting - working with budget holders to ensure strong financial management.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with significant post qualification experience. The ideal candidate will have previous management experience and have worked within the charity sector.

What you'll get in return
This organisation offers the opportunity to work flexibly (for the long term) They also offer a generous pension contribution, subsidised staff restaurant, free gym membership, and discounted nursery places. You will join a motivated and welcoming team.

What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered!

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Harris Hill are recruiting for the Head of Finance and Operations for the Tim Henman Foundation which is committed to improving social mobility. The Foundation enhances the lives of students, teachers and families through our outreach, scholarship and special needs programmes. We give deserving, life-threatened and limited young people appropriate learning opportunities. We work with like-minded partners through school communities.

The role will report directly to the CEO. The organisation has a revenue of circa £300k and beyond the CEO there are two consultants who work with the Foundation determining how funds are allocated to the various Programmes. The organisation has ambitious plans and a draft strategy covering the next 18 months is under review by the Board of Trustees.

The role will be responsible for the oversight and delivery of all financial matters including;

• Day to day accounting
• Preparing budgets, accounts and forecasts
• Ensuring policies and procedures are fit for purpose
• Controlling the expenditure at Events
• Presenting financial matters to Trustees
• Achieving greater operational control by integrating the grants process, programme planning and delivery through approved partners properly with finance

The role is for three days a week working from home with a full time equivalent salary of £50,000 pa. 

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact either Simon Bascombe or Aled Morris at Harris Hill.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 9th October 2020

Over the last two years West Sussex Mind has expanded significantly, and we now wish to recruit to a second Head of Operations position (alongside our existing Deputy CEO role) to increase the leadership and senior management within our organisation and also to help us drive forward areas of strategic development and growth.

There is an expectation that over time the scope of operational responsibilities for this role could change or grow, but the current scope includes our Staying Well Crisis Prevention Service and Youth and Family services, as well as setting up and developing our new Help-point advice, information & service. You will also provide strategic leadership for the organisation around significantly increasing the involvement of volunteers and also around our work to raise awareness, tackle stigma, increase resilience and prevent the need for higher level mental health support.

The role is expected to be based at either our Southwick or Littlehampton offices, but you will need to be flexible about travelling to our other hubs in West Sussex.

You may be an established senior manager looking for a change of location or an experienced service manager looking to progress, but in order to be successful you will need to evidence:

• Significant experience managing mental health or equivalent services
• Experience of business and service development, and leading strategic change
• An understanding of, and commitment to, our vision and work

For an informal discussion about the role email Katie Glover, whose contact details can be found on our website.

For more information (including guidance notes, competency framework and equal opportunities monitoring form) and to apply, please click on the ‘apply on website’ button.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday, 30th September 2020.

Interview dates: Monday, 5th & Thursday, 8th October 2020.

If you have a strong understanding of the impact of the violence, racial inequity and systemic injustice on marginalised communities and are passionate about empowering those most affected to create a change, then we can’t wait to hear from you!

ABOUT US

The 4Front Project is a member-led youth organisation empowering young people and communities to fight for justice, peace and freedom. The organisation was established in 2012 to provide a platform for those who have been impacted by violence to create change. We support members with experiences of violence and the criminal justice system to create change in their own lives, communities and society.

Over the last eight years, we have pioneered an approach that empowers those most directly harmed by violence and the criminal justice system to be at the forefront of a grassroots movement for change. Our holistic model has been designed specifically to support young people aged 13 - 25 with complex needs as a result of multiple systemic disadvantages and disproportionate exposure to serious violence. By advocating for a holistic approach to build peace, we are transforming the way in which society understands how to support young people who have been affected by violence and shaping the agenda around how to tackle the systemic causes of it. 

We acknowledge the impact of racism and discrimination on our members and actively work to dismantle these systems, whilst supporting members to recognise their strengths and identify systemic barriers to their progress. In this way, we support 4Front members to make changes in their own lives, whilst exploring the inequity they’ve experienced and amplifying their voices to create systemic change. Becoming a member means joining a powerful youth-led movement for change that is transforming the way peace and justice are understood by centring healing, rather than punishment. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Head of Operations to drive our vision forward. This new, varied and exciting role combines strategic planning with operational management, including responsibility for organisational strategy, partnerships, fundraising, HR and communications. This role deputises for the Executive Director and is integral in supporting the continuous improvement of the organisational infrastructure, ensuring robust governance, risk management, compliance and long-term financial planning. You will work as part of a small, driven and committed team and be the logistical 'go-to' person. You will be responsible for ensuring that the core functions of the organisation meet our strategic objectives and values. You will sustain funding so that young people and our entire community can grow with the support of healing, imaginative, and liberating relationships. You will be a visionary leader, seeing your work at The 4Front Project as a crucial part of your identity and purpose in life. You will be committed to upholding our vision, mission, principles and values at all times. You will be bold, actively contributing to a workplace culture that centres justice, healing, change and hope. This role demands a high level of flexibility, initiative and dedication. You will play a fundamental role in shaping The 4Front Project into the future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP, PARTNERSHIP & STRATEGIC VISION

• Collaborate with our members, staff, the board and other key stakeholders to co-design an ambitious strategy which fulfils our long term vision

• Develop logistical plans to enable the seamless delivery of our strategic goals

• Build a new communications strategy which effectively captures and promotes all aspects of our complex and transformative work

• Develop and nurture national and international partnerships that center racial equity and social justice, and effect systems-level change

• Build effective relationships and collaborate with a broad group of stakeholders ranging from lawyers, therapeutic practitioners, educators and campaigners to support the implementation of our strategic goals

• Elevate and amplify our reputation, influence, and leadership by building new networks, alliances and collaborative partnerships

• Develop our impact monitoring and evaluation processes 

GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT & ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

• Support staff, volunteers and the board in carrying out the essential administrative tasks needed for the good governance and smooth running of the organisation

• Ensure all company records are clear and up-to-date to enable smooth filing of annual reports

• Ensure that staff and volunteers understand and implement our policies

• Ensure that the organisation is compliant with all relevant legislation by conducting risk assessments, monitoring performance, reviewing procedures and supporting the maintenance of the risk register

• Fulfil the duties of the Data Protection Officer and support staff and volunteers to maintain the security and confidentiality of our members

• Ensure the correct organisational insurance policies are in place at all times

• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of our operations through reviewing and developing initiatives to improve our central functions, including HR, IT, administration, finance, fundraising and communications

FINANCE, DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

• Develop and implement an ambitious and effective fundraising strategy with a particular focus on diversifying our funding streams and building our donor base

• Prepare high-quality, detailed bids for capital and revenue funds by listening to and sharing the stories emerging from our work as well as collaborating with our members to vision for the future

• Coordinate the receipt of grant payments and collaborate with the team to prepare comprehensive reports to all funders in line with reporting requirements

• Build effective strategic networks and relationships to support income growth

• Maintain and upkeep the database in line with GDPR and data protection procedures

• Communicate with relevant grant managers to keep them up to date with organisational developments, events, and activities

• Coordinate the annual budgeting, financial planning, and fundraising processes

• Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of our financial performance against budget and operational goals.

HR, PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

• Guide and support the Campaigns and Communications Coordinator and Media and Communications Assistant to enable them to deliver the central communications function of the organisation

• Oversee and develop all stages of the employee and volunteer cycle process, from job design and recruitment to performance management, development and leaving processes

• Develop and regularly review HR-related policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing organisational compliance with all relevant employment law

• Ensure that all staffing policies, processes and decisions are in line with our organisational values, and nurture a supportive, fair, developmental and happy workplace for the entire team

• Support the team to understand and effectively implement organisational policies and procedures

• Monitor and make recommendations regarding staffing and recruitment needs, and develop strategies for ensuring the immediate and long-term staffing needs of the organisation are met

• Provide ongoing HR expertise for the team and proactively, consistently and skilfully address any staffing issues

• Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive staff records, in line with best practice and GDPR requirements

• Draft and manage all staff and consultant contracts, ensuring the documents are accurate, tailored to the specific context and legally compliant

• Review job descriptions regularly to ensure they are up to date, consistent and fit for purpose

• Conduct salary reviews and make recommendations to the remuneration policy

• Manage and further develop the staff benefits packages, including overseeing relevant internal processes and liaising with external benefits providers

• Develop and coordinate a holistic training offer for the team by curating external training opportunities and developing internal opportunities for learning, growth and development

• Develop a comprehensive wellbeing strategy and appropriate support processes

• Coordinate regular individual and group clinical supervision sessions for the team

• Ensure that individual staff members experiencing personal or professional challenges have access to appropriate support

• Gather staff feedback for continuous organisational learning and development

You will also provide cover on occasion and undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested of you outside of this role description.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• An understanding of social justice issues, systemic inequality and injustice, including the impact of the criminal justice system on marginalised communities
• Strong and proven strategic leadership experience including developing strategic direction and planning and implementing successful growth plans
• Strong management experience including developing staff, developing culture and overseeing organisational development.
• Proven experience in managing complex and sensitive staff and organisational issues with empathy, fairness, consistency and appropriate confidentiality
• Proven experience in an operations and/or HR role including designing and/or maintaining processes, systems and policies in line with best practice
• Proven experience of setting and working to targets, budgets, and deadlines
• Experience managing work involving legal compliance and working with complex processes and documents
• Knowledge of GDPR issues and how they relate to HR processes
• Experience of working robustly within challenging and unpredictable environments as well as effectively managing change
• Excellent teamwork skills and experience of supporting and motivating others

DESIRABLE

• First-hand experiences of the issues we address through our work
• Experience of working in an organisation which promotes the rights of vulnerable communities with multiple disadvantages
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection frameworks
• Demonstrable track record of individually building successful income generating relationships and securing significant income (corporate, public sector, individual philanthropy or trusts and foundations)
• Qualification or advanced training in a relevant area such as human resources (including CIPD), organisational management or law
• Understanding of social impact reporting and experience of monitoring and evaluation systems to measure service impact
• Experience building and maintaining excellent relationships with community organisations and partners
• Experience of producing reports of organisational outcomes, outputs, and financial activity
• Experience of effective communications, digital marketing and social media
• Experience of using CRM effectively

HOW TO APPLY

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2020 AT 12.00PM

We would like this position to start as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications. 

To apply for this position, please send:

1. A comprehensive and relevant CV

2. A supporting statement addressing the person specification 

3. And either:

• An essay answering the questions below (no longer than 750 words for each question). 

• A video of you addressing the questions below (no longer than 8 minutes in total).

1) What do the words ‘justice’, ‘peace’ and ‘freedom’ mean to you and how have these concepts impacted your view of the world? 

2) What are your top three priorities for building equity in our society and how would you go about it?

3) What does empowerment mean to you and how do you feel it can be incorporated as a principle in your work?

This will be reviewed by 4Front Members, Staff and Trustees.

There is a 3-stage selection process:

1.  An initial video interview (30 mins)

2. An interactive in person interview with 4Front Members and Staff (including a preparation task)

3. A final round interview with the Board of Trustees.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against candidates who may have previous convictions. We will also make reasonable adjustments for employees that may have access requirements.

Please ensure you quote the job reference number in the subject line of your email.

Merlin's Magic Wand and the SEA LIFE Trust are two fast-growing global charities that have a huge positive impact on children’s lives and marine wildlife respectively. We’re both partnered with Merlin Entertainments - the name behind world famous attraction brands including LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE, Alton Towers Resort and Thorpe Park.

We are offering an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the growth of these two organisations as we are looking for an experienced Head of Charity Finance Operations to provide oversight and strategic leadership of the financial management and governance of both charities as they continue to grow and expand and increase impact across the world.

Key objectives of this role are to…
 

Provide oversight and strategic leadership to ensure the charities' continued and on-going financial health and put structures in place to meet future growth needs.

• Provide oversight of the financial and legal affairs of the charities, ensuring all financial activities are carried out in compliance with statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Building and maintaining good relationships with network of Finance Directors across Merlin, promote and guide commercial awareness, identifying, advising and directing on effective growth opportunities.
• Ensure strong governance and robust internal practices and culture to minimise risk to the charities. 
   

We are looking for the following skills and experience…

• You will be a fully qualified accountant with experience of both Financial and Management Accounting within a global charity context.
• Strong understanding of charity operations and policies coupled with an understanding of factors affecting performance.
• Strong systems skills to manipulate and present data effectively.
• Able to prioritise, work under pressure, planning and managing tasks ensuring costs are maintain under control.
• Practical understanding of accounting systems, ideally including Navision.
  Ability to present and negotiate at all levels.

The Benefits…

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and can quickly become even better (our magic can help here).  Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.

The Head of Operations will oversee the day-to-day running of the operational arm of Reprieve and assist with the international operations of Reprieve’s sister organisation, Reprieve US. 

They will be responsible for assisting with planning, implementing, overseeing, and evaluating the systems, processes and relationships that enable caseworkers, Fellows, and consultants to do the challenging work that they do as efficiently, safely and effectively as possible. They will help devise creative solutions that build a flexible and supportive environment in which staff can carry out their work.

The Head of Operations will work closely with and supervise the work of the Operations Officer and the International Operations and Finance Officer. Reporting to the Director of Operations, they will provide support to the Executive Director and Deputy Directors who make up the Senior Management Team, as well as broader staff, Fellows and consultants who are part of the Casework Team at Reprieve. 

You will be someone whom colleagues and external stakeholders feel confident to approach with questions about human resources, trip planning logistics and security, third party relationships, insurance, cybersecurity and information technology infrastructure, and much more. Even if you don’t always know the answer, you will be capable of proactively obtaining it from the Senior Management Team, one of our many pro bono partners, partner organisations, contractors, regulatory bodies, and friendly experts.

You are a positive person with a can do attitude, a minimum of three years of operations or project management experience, experience of managing or supervising individuals and teams, a great ability to multitask, a willingness to muck in on all tasks big and small, humility and a passion for ensuring the efficient running and continuous improvement of Reprieve’s operations.

This is an office-based role, however given current restrictions as a result of the coronavirus you may be required to work from home in line with government advice. The situation will remain under review and we will continue to be guided by government advice in these uncertain times. You will also be available outside of office hours in the event of an emergency, for example an urgent travel or security situation affecting our personnel.

For full details please see the job description.

Summary: Managing important financial functions of Changes organisation.  Responsible for the organisation’s financial health by managing our financial procedures. Duties will include planning and managing budgets, monitoring transactions, preparing invoices and participating in audits.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Create and implement financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency
2. Key point of contact regarding financial and accounting matters
3. Maintain records and receipts for all daily transactions
4. Ensure financial records are kept up-to-date with the latest transactions and changes
5. Monitor all bank deposits and payments
6. Perform periodic financial analysis to detect and resolve problems
7. Prepare balance sheets and invoices
8. Reconciling all financial transactions
9. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
10. Create accurate financial projections
11. Oversee the preparation and planning of budgets
12. Contribute to financial audits

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and the postholder will be required to undertake other duties to meet the overall aims of Changes organisation and services.

The job description will be reviewed annually in light of changing service provision/requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the postholder. 

The postholder is expected to comply with all Changes Health & Wellbeing’s relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.

On initial application, we will send to you a comprehensive Job Description and Person Specification, along with a formal application form, which is to be completed and returned by 12.00pm 30th October 2020.