Our partner is an international development organisation who aims to deliver transformation through their educational programmes. They are seeking a committed individual to be their new Head of Finance and oversee the financial function of their London operations.

This role will be responsible for:

• Planning and budgeting as well as reporting and financial analysis of the organisation's operations.

• Financial control.

• Evaluating and if necessry amending finanical systems in line with organsational procedure.

• Communication all financial information to Executive members.

• Developing future financial strategies for the organisation.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience managing financial operations.

• Forecasting and budgeting experience.

• Experience of delivering transformation projects.

• Previous experience of donor relationships and report writing. 

You will be responsible for the day-day running of the Finance Department for a very prestigious, internationally focused membership organisation. Based in Central London this opportunity is paying £65,000 - £70,000 and comes with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for the review & reporting of statutory and management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Inform and Influence Strategy, planning and decision making.
• Promote best practise on financial, FX  and Tax issues.
• Ensure that all financial systems and processes are efficient and effective

Qualifications/experience required

ACCA, CIMA, ACA Qualified
Experience of working within the Charity Sector at a senior level

What’s on offer? 
£65,000 – £70,000 basic Salary
25 days Holiday
15% Pension ( Non –contributory) 

• Work for an exciting, fast-paced and influential not-for-profit
• Leading finance role, with exposure across the organisation

About Our Client

The Global Steering Group for Impact Investing is a global network, looking to catalyse impact investment and entrepreneurship to benefit people and the planet. Chaired by Sir Ronald Cohen, and with a highly energetic and growing team, the GSG brings together leaders from the worlds of finance, business, government and philanthropy.

We work with country-led national advisory boards, network partners and other key stakeholders, to identify priorities, deliver initiatives, raise awareness and advocate for the development of impact investing around the world - which we believe is a key driver for the successful delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Impact investing is defined as investment with a strong intention to create positive impact. This core aims of this are to create a world where inequality is shrinking, natural resources are regenerated and people can benefit from shared prosperity. A world focused not only on minimising harm, but doing measurable good.

Job Description

• Responsible for overall financial control for GSG and its trading subsidiary
• Production of monthly management accounts and financial commentary to the Board of Trustees
• Production of quarterly information for Board of Trustees (to include actual v budget, cash flow forecasting, and performance of donor contracts)
• Management and production of internal departmental budgets working with team members
• Responsible for the production of annual statutory accounts, including being the main point of contact for the external auditors
• Oversight of all financial compliance and regulatory returns
• Provide financial recommendations and support the development of the financial strategy for the organisation and driving its implementation
• Oversight and responsibility for transactional processing
• Line management of the finance team as it continues to grow

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with hands-on technical skills and strong all-round finance capabilities that can be evidenced through experience. You will be able to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance at all levels, and be comfortable working within a fast-paced organisation. You will be excited by being a key member of a high-performing team working across multiple geographies, and by the role's potential to get involved with strategic areas to enable GSG to deliver its mission.

What's on Offer

Salary £50,000 - £70,000, dependent upon experience (plus statutory pension)

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: MPCY14070231Z

Our Package

We offer flexible working, a competitive benefits package:

• Competitive salary
• 8.5% employer pension contribution
• Scope for flexible working, including working from home
• Opportunity to work for a leading organisation working with and for older people globally

Other benefits include 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), life insurance, enhanced maternity and adoption pay. We also actively support our staff with a variety of flexible working arrangements to help balance work and home life.

Based in London.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

The Organisation

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. With more than 140 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 90 countries, the HelpAge International network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide.

The Role

To provide direction for financial management across the whole of HelpAge International, with the specific responsibility of managing the finance department in the UK.

Ensure maintenance and development of financial accounting and management systems and global financial policies and procedures for international offices as well as London secretariat and statutory accounts for the organisation are prepared and audited.

Ensure that financial risks are managed effectively and play active role in development finance team in International offices beside London secretariat.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Ensuring that in UK as well as international offices financial accounting records are maintained to satisfactory standard.
• Coordinate the preparation UK statutory accounts and annual audit.
• Take lead in improvement of financial management information for executive directors and trustees in consultation of Director of finance and Corporate services with changing internal and external environment.
• Work with the international finance staff to ensure international offices work to agreed standards of financial management, highlighting areas of concern and making recommendations and developing plans for how these needs can be met.
• Ensure that financial procedures to manage emergency response programme are proactively developed and improved with experience of each emergency response.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Qualified Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong hands-on accountant with relevant experience in the finance department of a multimillion international organisation including practical experience of day to day accounting, maintenance of general ledger, control and other account reconciliations.
• Experience of the production and interpretation of management accounts.
• In-depth knowledge and operation of computerised accounting systems including report writing.

• Design and implementation of new financial procedures.
• Proven experience of managing professionally skilled staff and influencing and working with senior managerial level finance and non-finance staff.

Our Values

At HelpAge International we work hard to achieve our goals together as a team with a clear shared purpose. Our values inform how we work together:

Inclusive - We respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality.

Impact - We value and recognise the contribution of our staff and network

members, as we put older people at the centre of everything we do.

Partners - We work alongside network members and others to increase reach, influence and impact. We are committed to a culture of collaboration and building positive relationships.

Learning - We are passionate about learning, accountable and work together to find creative solutions.

Everyone who works at HelpAge share our values and are committed to behaviours that demonstrate and support them.

Equal Opportunities

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

HelpAge International is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities and respecting diversity in employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We encourage and facilitate a flexible working environment.

Safeguarding

Everyone has a role in creating and sustaining a safe and respectful working environment, where no one comes to any harm or is maltreated. At HelpAge we take our responsibilities very seriously and will take action against wrongdoing. We will do everything we can to ensure that we do not engage people that pose a safeguarding risk and will undertake criminal record checks as required.

Closing date:  Sunday 2nd February 2020

Please do not email any of your personal details (such as date of birth, marital status and religion), unless you are completing an Equal Opportunities form.

You will be responsible for the day-day running of the Finance Department for a very prestigious, internationally focused membership organisation. Based in Central London this opportunity is paying £65,000 - £70,000 and comes with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the review & reporting of statutory and management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Inform and Influence Strategy, planning and decision making.
• Promote best practise on financial, FX and Tax issues.
• Ensure that all financial systems and processes are efficient and effective

Qualifications/experience required

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA Qualified
• Experience of working within the Charity Sector at a senior level

What’s on offer?

• £65,000 – £70,000 basic Salary
• 25 days Holiday
• 15% Pension ( Non –contributory) 
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Summary

Purpose of the Job

• Responsible to the Director of Corporate Services for the whole of the Cathedral's (Group) day-to-day accounting function to ensure effective procedures and robust controls are in place for all aspects of the function and the organisation fulfils all of its statutory obligations and delivers against its financial commitments.
• The Head of Finance, with the Director of Corporate Services, is responsible for annual statutory reporting as well as financial planning, budgeting and forecasting. In addition, they will produce timely, accurate and accessible monthly and quarterly management accounts, liaising with the relevant Head of Department to drive value for money and maximise income.
• The Head of Finance will work with the Director of Corporate Services to modernise and streamline the Cathedral's finance systems. They will work with managers and other users to ensure that the Cathedral makes the best use of the finance system, both to simplify administration and to improve management information at all levels. This will require proactive engagement with staff across the Cathedral.
• The Head of Finance will ensure that all payments, both in and out, are made in a timely and accurate manner.
• The Head of Finance will be responsible for the direct line management of all the staff in the Finance Team to ensure they work in an efficient, effective, supportive and co-ordinated way to deliver the Cathedral's accounting function.

Package

We are seeking a proactive Head of Finance, who will be responsible for the whole of the Cathedral's (Group) day-to-day accounting function. This is a key role reporting to the Corporate Services Director, leading the Finance Team to ensure that the organisation has effective procedures and robust controls in place, fulfils all of its statutory responsibilities and delivers against its financial commitments.

Main Responsibilities

• Financial accounting & compliance:
  
  • Lead on the financial accounting for the organisation, specifically ensuring appropriate and robust controls are in place.
  • Ensure good balance sheet control is in place through monthly reconciliations and review.
  • Provide VAT advice to the Finance Team and Cathedral employees where required on relevant matters, seeking expert advice where required.
  • Submit VAT returns and Corporation Tax returns for the Cathedral Group.
  • Lead on year-end and audit planning and preparation; draft annual statutory accounts for review by the Director of Corporate Services. Act as main point of contact for the auditors.
  • Advise on technical matters to the Finance Team and others as required, in line with the Charities' SORP and any other accounting standards as appropriate.
  • Provide oversight of the Purchase Ledger function, specifically the approval levels and suppliers, and streamline them where appropriate whilst maintaining proper controls.
  • Provide oversight of the Sales Ledger and Credit Control functions, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place.
  • Lead on day to day banking relationships, ensuring all mandates (for cheques and online access) are up to date.
  • Manage the Cathedral's accounting system and any related software applications together with any third party support contracts, ensuring complete and up-to-date accounting records are maintained.
  • Work closely with the School Bursar and the Head of Commercial Services to ensure the effective provision of accounting and other financial services to the School and Enterprises.
  • Provide oversight of the support given by the Finance Team to the various entities associated with the Cathedral: Enterprises, Foundation, COLET, Garfield Weston and Friends.
  • Ensure that payroll data (from HR and relevant departments) is processed accurately and salaries coded appropriately.
  • Review and creation of new finance polices as required, for review by the Director of Corporate Services and approval by Chapter.

• Financial planning and reporting:
  
  • Plan and manage the annual budget-setting process in conjunction with the Director of Corporate Services. Review and update budget templates as necessary.
  • Oversee the mid-year reforecast process.
  • Work with the Director of Corporate Services to draft multiple year budgets and scenarios for business planning.
  • Produce a single standard set of management accounts each month, incorporating fund balances and overhead charges, and working with budget holders, providing a commentary on key variances and any known risks.
  • Monitor cash at bank and maintain a 12-month cash-flow projection; raise any concerns with Director of Corporate Services.
  • Preparation of financial reports to funders, as required.

Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with broad and deep post-qualification experience
• Good knowledge of charity SORP accounting
• Experience of developing and implementing financial systems and internal controls.
• Experience of budgeting and management accounts
• Strong organisational skills - both personally and leading small teams
• Strong Excel skills
• Some experience of annual audits and of preparing annual accounts
• Experience of administering partial recovery for VAT and corporation tax
• Good communication and inter-personal skills to liaise with colleagues across the Cathedral, including senior budget holders, and suppliers
• Good analytical skills
• Proven experience of pro-activity

A membership body based in West London are looking for a Head of Finance to join their team. Due to the current Head of Finance retiring, this opportunity has come up to work for this 90 year old membership body.

This role will be ideal for someone who is looking to work four days a week or the full week.

The salary being offered is £50,000 - £55,000 per annum.

Some of your main duties and responsibilities are:
- Leading the preparation of 3 year and 1-year budgets as part of the annual business planning cycle
- Leading the delivery of new digital systems to support the digital strategy
- Assisting colleagues in preparing budgets and business cases
- Reporting and financial analysis
- Preparation and support of annual audit, charity and company returns
- Preparation of year-end statutory accounts
- Developing investment policies , investment appraisal and management of assets
- Line management of staff

Candidates applying for this role must have the following skills and experience:
- Qualified Head of Finance (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Experience working within the charity/NFP sector
- Experience of providing financial leadership and oversight in organisations of £2million +
- Ability operate at both strategic and operational level
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of working in a membership organisation or professional body would be an added advantage

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to write a supporting statement.

This role will close on 2nd February, 2020
1st stage interview will be a telephone interview
2nd stage interview will be a face to face interview held on 19th February, 2020

If interested, apply immediately with a copy of your CV.

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 successful 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.

Experience, qualifications and skills required

Professional accountancy qualification

Degree or equivalent

Knowledge of charity accounting regulations and reporting

Confident user of financial software/systems

Experience of managing legal and audit relationships with external contacts

Experience of managing statutory and regulatory returns

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
• The charity operates a group pension scheme

If you’re interested in this role and joining us, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Please click the "how to apply", button for further instructions.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Head of Finance

Your new company
A high profile charity based in Central London.

Your new role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the finance function and the development of the financial strategy of the organisation. Anticipated duration is for five months+.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant and an experienced Head of Finance with charity background.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to add value within a vibrant organisation.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Harris Hill are recruiting for a Head of Finance for this environmental charity based in Central London on 4-days week

Location: Central London
Salary: 55,000pa Pro Rata - 4 days a week

The Role and Responsibilities
The Head of Finance is responsible for financial planning, control and reporting across the organisation, and for leading the changes to our financial systems and processes to support the Charity's strategy. The post holder will work closely with the CEO, COO and the Finance and Risk Committee to provide strategic financial advice and oversight. The role holder will also manage the Senior Digital & Business Intelligence Officer who is responsible for day-to-day accounts payable and internal reporting.

The Head of Finance and Operations will lead on the production of annual budgets, forecasting, management accounts, financial submissions and the annual accounts for auditing. The role will also involve risk management and ensuring compliance with the CHARITY's Charter, CHARITY Regulations and with charity and company law.

Essential
- Chartered Member of a relevant financial body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Senior-level experience in financial management in the voluntary/charitable sector, including experience of producing annual returns, annual accounts, complying with SORP, supporting external audits
- Experience of providing financial leadership and oversight in organisations of 2m+
- Good understanding of charity and company finances and relevant legal / regulatory obligation

Job title: Head of Finance and Operations
Salary: £27,000 (£45,000 FTE)
Location: Westminster, London
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (with some flexibility to work from home, subject to discussion during the recruitment process).

IIC is run by passionate people, who are dedicated to supporting the conservation and cultural heritage profession. The institute was founded in 1950 by a group of extraordinary individuals who witnessed dramatic events during WW2. The remarkable initiative of a few far-sighted pioneers came to fruition with the creation of the IIC. For those pioneers, including the few individuals that became widely known as the Monuments Men, the destruction of war only sharpened their convictions that the preservation of cultural artefacts was too important to be left to chance.

IIC is an independent and unifying international organisation. We bring together conservators and cultural heritage professionals from around the world, educating, enabling and recognising excellence. This commitment drives everything we do - from our intellectually stimulating Congresses and prestigious Journal, to activities specifically tailored to capture the imagination and curiosity of students and emerging conservators.

We are looking for a Head of Finance and Operations to join our small, friendly and supportive team. This new role will manage the finance and operations of our charity, working closely with the Executive Director and members of Council to ensure ongoing viability and a secure financial future for the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) as a Learned Society and professional membership organisation.

Working with the Executive Director, the Head of Finance and Operations will be responsible for the financial and operational management, business analysis and reporting for IIC in line with our charitable status, purpose and values.

You will be a qualified finance manager or have equivalent experience, with a keen commercial sense and a passionate commitment to the vision of supporting conservation of cultural heritage.

You will be responsible for IIC’s finance and operating systems and will need to be proficient in using Xero or similar accounts packages. Working with the Membership Secretary you will ensure our membership services are effectively delivered to ensure a high quality of service for our members.

This role will also be the key contact for banking, information and data management and annual reporting as well as leading the management of the annual audit process, preparation of Management Accounts and administration of all grants, invoicing, outsourced contracts such as Payroll and contracts for services.

You will be a proactive individual who can demonstrate initiative with excellent organisational and communication skills. It will be important to maintain a strong working relationship with our committees and programme leads to ensure appropriate and timely provision of management information as well as supporting officers and the Executive Director as we move our fundraising and sponsorship ambitions forward to deliver against our longer-term strategic goals.

Please note the closing date for Applications is Midnight on Sunday 2nd February.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 13th February 2020 in Westminster, London.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please read the 'Job Description and Strategic plan' in additional documents before clicking the apply button to be directed to our HR Partner's website for details on how to complete your application.

No agencies please.

Girls Not Brides is a global partnership of more than 1,200 civil society organisations from over 100 countries committed to ending child marriage and enabling girls to fulfil their potential. Members are based throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. We share the conviction that every girl has the right to lead the life that she chooses and that, by ending child marriage, we can achieve a safer, healthier and more prosperous future for all.

Girls Not Brides is seeking a Head of Finance, based in London, to lead the financial direction of the charity and oversee all aspects of its financial management. This is an exciting time to join a fast-growing and ambitious international organisation as its work develops and its Finance Team expands.

As a member of the Girls Not Brides management team, the Head of Finance embeds a culture of strong financial management, effective controls and efficient processes within the organisation. You will be expected to provide critical financial information, analysis and insights, and advice and support on financial and strategic management issues, and emerging opportunities and risks, to the CEO, management team and the Board of Trustees.

Reporting to the CEO, this is a key role in the organisation and your responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for the development and successful delivery of the finance function and providing successful leadership across the organisation;
• Leading on strategic financial planning and financial management at Girls Not Brides;
• Developing and maintaining effective financial functions including budgeting, management accounts, preparation of annual statutory accounts, and preparation of financial reports to Girls Not Brides funders, potential funders and to the Board of Trustees;
• Collaborating with the Head of Operations to jointly develop core processes across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be fully qualified finance professional with a driven and proactive approach and robust technical skills likely to come from the Charity Sector. You will have a strong sense of commercial acumen and an analytical mind-set. You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and develop staff that you manage and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation. You will have significant senior level experience of managing the financial activities of a not-for-profit organisation and will be empowered to develop and embed the right financial systems, processes and controls for Girls Not Brides as it is poised for further expansion.

Recruitment timings:

Application deadline: Sunday 26th January

Shortlisting: week of 27th January

First stage interviews: week of 3rd February

Second stage interviews: week of 10th February

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to via the link. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please don't hesitate to contact Bryony Feeney via the Allen Lane agency website.

An early application is highly recommended.

English National Opera is the nation’s opera company, with distinctive work and creativity at the heart of what we do. Our mission is that opera exists for everyone, to create new experiences that inspire, nurture creativity and make a difference.  Our home is the London Coliseum. In addition, we regularly take opera out to those who might not have experienced it before.

We have an ambitious four-year creative strategy underpinned by exciting commercial and capital development plans that will transform the ENO’s ability to change lives through opera.

We are now seeking to appoint a motivated and driven Head of Finance who will lead the internal efficient running of the Finance team and ensure it is fit for purpose.

Reporting into the COO, this is a key role which will be instrumental in supporting the ENO’s strategic aspirations by enabling the finance team to become a high performing function.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overall responsibility for the development and successful delivery of the Finance function and providing successful leadership across the organisation; implementing effective financial controls and ensuring accuracy of financial reporting;
• Managing the audit and annual accounts process and ownership of the relationships with HMRC, our External Auditors and the Charity Commission; taking a lead role in communication with the Arts Council;
• Leading on a significant IT and process change programme across the finance function;
• Managing and developing a medium sized team.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified finance professional (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA) from the Charity, Commercial or wider Public Sector. You will be experienced and process-minded with a strong financial acumen. You will have a strong grasp and interest in technical accounting. You will bring a track record of developing a high performance culture. You will focus on priorities, maintain a strong grip on our sound financial management and provide timely information and advice to the COO, the rest of the senior management team and board of trustees.

Recruitment Timings:

Application Deadline: Sunday 26th January

Shortlisting:                           end of wc 27th January

1st Stage Interviews: wc 3rd February

2nd Stage Interviews: wc 1th February

To apply please send your supporting statement via the link. For an informal conversation please contact Bryony Feeney via the Allen Lane agency website. An early application is highly recommended.

Robertson Bell Finance are working with one of the leading charities in the UK to recruit an Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering for a period of 12 months with the potential for extension following this. Based in Central London joins the organisation during a critical period and will play a key role in the change the team is going through.

Main responsibilities of the Head of Finance Business Partnering are as follows:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of 8 business partners who are based across the UK.
• Take responsibility for the finance business partnering with Exec-level directors setting the standard for the team.
• Maintain the quality of information that stakeholders across the organisation are given by the business partnering team whilst improving the level of insight.
• Monitor and report on performance against agreed contracts so that stakeholders have a constant picture of where they are against budgets.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong management experience - specifically managing a team to drive improvements through change. This role is a hands on management role and you will need demonstrable experience of leading from the front in a similar role. Experience within the charity sector will be beneficial, but by no means essential.

You will need to be available immediately or with a short notice period to be considered. Applications will be reviewed daily so please do not delay in applying.