We are recruiting to a new Head of Finance & Resources role to support the leadership and growth of our charity.

The Head of Finance & Resources is responsible for the management of Age UK Merton’s finances and core operational functions. This role is accountable for the finance department; overseeing day to day finance operations; managing financial monitoring and control including preparation of the annual budget, management accounts and forecasts; and preparing for the annual Independent Examination.

This role will also work collaboratively with the Finance Committee, and the Board to deliver sound financial advice and support to contribute towards strategic decision making. In addition, the role will oversee core operational functions, including facility management, supplier contracts and administration.

The postholder works closely with the Chief Executive and Head of Services as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The postholder attends and manages the business of the AUK Merton Finance Committee and briefs the members on strategic financial planning, financial performance, treasury management and risk management.

Key responsibilities

Finance

• Line management of the Bookkeeper, providing supervision, quality control and support
• Support and oversee the Accounts Receivable function for At Home services, which provides support for older people in their homes at an hourly rate
• Oversees the Charity’s outsourced payroll provider
• Ensure that an accurate and timely organisational annual budget is prepared for approval by the CEO & Trustees in February each year
• Prepare quarterly management accounts, variance analysis and forecasts for presentation to the Board
• Develop and maintain an accurate cash flow position/forecast and funding pipeline
• Support the CEO and Head of Services with grant funding and contract bids by preparing full cost recovery budgets and providing other financial information
• Support the CEO to analyse financial performance, address threats and capitalise on opportunities across all income streams
• Prepare fund reporting information to support the CEO and Head of Services with monitoring reports for funders
• Ensure that the organisation is fully prepared for its annual independent examination including preparation of year end file, payroll reconciliation and liaising with the Independent Examiner
• Supporting CEO to prepare the Annual Report
• Ensure the Independent Examiner recommendations are considered and implemented
• Ensure statutory reporting is completed for Companies House and Charity Commission
• Ensure appropriate risk management policies and processes are embedded throughout the charity and maintained within the Risk Register
• Work with the CEO and Service Managers to review and support the implementation of required new financial processes
• Ensure that the financial policies and procedures are fit for purpose and up to date.
• Work with service managers to ensure understanding, implementation and compliance with all financial procedures

Facility, Systems & Resources

• To ensure that satisfactory personnel records are kept in relation to sickness, leave, working hours (including flexible work-times and time off in lieu) and staff performance.
• Liaison with our contracted HR advisors.
• To manage supplier relationships and service contracts for utilities, IT, communications, office supplies, printing/copying etc. reviewing expenditure against budget and seeking new suppliers as required
• To manage the Office Administrator, ensuring that day to date operational and administrative functions are conducted efficiently to enable high quality service delivery
• In conjunction with the CEO and Head of Services, develop and update Age UK Merton’s operational policies and procedures in line with review dates and updates to relevant legislation
• To act as Data Protection Officer for Age UK Merton and support the charity to remain compliant with Data Protection legislation
• Through the Office Administrator manage induction and agreements for new room hire customers

Equal Opportunities

Age UK Merton is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We strongly value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability.

ABOUT THE ROLE   

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Finance will provide day to day leadership of the finance function, providing accurate and timely history financial information and will manage the cash position of the Trust to ensure ongoing viability. Crucially, you would provide support in establishing a long-term corporate financing strategy incorporating a full Treasury Management process.  In this integral role, you will support the CFO in enabling the Trust’s mission through delivery of sustainable growth, ensuring the Trust makes informed capital investment decisions to maintain and strengthen its long-term position in the care sector.

ABOUT YOU 

You will be a qualified management accountant seeking a new challenge within the social care sector. With substantial experience of working in a senior finance role, you will bring a wealth of experience to lend to Greensleeves Care and our continued growth. You will have exposure reporting at board level, leading small teams, extensive detailed experience of the production of Budgets and longer-term financial forecasts and cash flows. Candidates with a background in charitable or not for profit organisations are desired but this is not essential.

ABOUT US:

Greensleeves Care is one of the most respected care charities in the United Kingdom. We provide exceptional 24-hour Nursing Care, Specialist Dementia Care and Residential Support to older people across England. We have more than 20 care homes across the UK and a Head Office based in Fenchurch Street, London.

BENEFITS

As part of Greensleeves Care, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, a generous company pension scheme as well life assurance and lifestyle benefits.

INTERESTED? APPLY NOW!

Further information and to apply please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is 8th November 2021.

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing NHS COVID PASS, ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Centre 404 is a prominent and successful charity with an excellent reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families.  Based in North London we currently work across 6 London boroughs. 

At this exciting time in the evolution of our charity, we have a brand new opportunity for an experienced, and solution-focused individual to join our Senior Management Team as Head of Finance and Digital Resources. This role leads the financial operations of Centre 404, and will work collaboratively with the Senior Management team on the continued development of our integrated digital strategy to ensure that all parts of the organisation enjoy a first-class service.

This crucial role will be responsible for the timely and accurate management and financial reporting across the organisation, fostering a culture of financial accountability and ensuring that all stakeholders have a sense of co-ownership of this; working closely with the senior management team you will support grant applications to ensure that the terms and conditions of these grants are understood and complied with.

Centre 404 has invested in external cloud based I.T services management to support the delivery of our strategic plan.  This role will take responsibility for ensuring the delivery of best value I.T services across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, with experience in a financial leadership position and working closely with other senior managers. They will have excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to a range of audiences and collaborate with key stakeholders in ensuring the financial sustainability of the organisation. Experience within the charity sector and of developing financial strategy are also desirable, although not essential.

In return, the post holder will benefit from being part of a well-established and supportive Finance function and Senior Leadership Team. 

Full details of the role are outlined in the job description and person specification. 

Closing date: 21st November 2021 at 9am

Please note, applications will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis and the closing date may be bought forward if a successful candidate is found prior to 21st November 2021

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

• Work for Hubbub, a fast-growing environmental charity
• Lead the finance function for the organisation

About Our Client

Hubbub, founded in 2014, is a fast-growing and award-winning environmental organisation that runs creative campaigns to encourage positive everyday actions.

These campaigns concentrate on things you're passionate about and are relevant day-to-day, like fashion, food, the homes we live in and the spaces around us. We keep things simple, offering practical and realistic solutions that help cut waste, make clothes last longer, save money and create cleaner spaces to live and work in, and more often than not bring people together.

We're a small, experienced team of doers. We have a diverse mix of backgrounds but all share a curiosity of the world and a desire to create change. We aim to empower the mainstream to take environmental action through powerful collaborations, promoting community-led action, using playful language and good design to change behaviours. We were recently awarded the Charity of the Year at The Charity Time Awards in 2020 for our work, and listed as the 28th best organisation to work at (in the world!) by Escape The City.

Job Description

Role Responsibilities

To lead on the budgeting for Hubbub, to oversee reforecasts and to present these budgets and reviews to the Directors.
Support development of financial strategy, including establishing and analysing key performance KPIs.
To provide broad expertise and advice to the Directors to enable them to make fully informed decisions. This includes insight on financial trends and legislative changes such as inflation forecasts or the impact of Brexit.
To oversee relationships with stakeholders who have an interest in the financial performance of the organisation including the bank and key funders.
To provide reports and management information which enable Directors to measure the financial performance and profitability of individual projects.
To actively participate in identifying financial risks, to work on mitigation plans with the Directors and Trustees, and to implement Financial Controls to reflect any changes. This may include ensuring value for money in procurement and reviewing costs and expenditure against budgets.

• To support funding bids for major contracts; to assist with pricing our work.
• To review key contracts to ensure that they are compliant and in the best interest of Hubbub.
• To recruit, manage and oversee the performance of the finance team and any contractors recruited to support the finance function.
• To ensure compliance around all financial reporting requirements, including the annual audit and accounts, all grant funding and all regulatory returns and compliance such as VAT

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) that has provided regular support to non-finance staff. In addition, you will have led teams and delivered excellent financial management and control for an organisation, including the preparation of statutory accounts.

Experience working within an organisation that runs various projects, contracts or partnerships would be highly beneficial.

Not-for profit experience is not essential, but a passion for the environment and alignment with our values is crucial
 

What's on Offer

Salary circa £62,000 plus benefits including generous holiday and Christmas office closure.

We are open to discussing flexible working patterns, including four days a week. We do not have a set policy on time working from home or the office. While you will need to be able to come to our central London office on a regular basis, at the moment many of us are spending more time at home.

All applications will be reviewed by Joe Harris at Michael Page.

For more info you can also visit the Hubbub website.

Ref Code: MPCYJN102021-4503996Z

Open to flexible working arrangements (eg. Flexible hours, partial home working, or 4 days per week considered)

This is a fantastic role for someone seeking an overarching Head of Finance role who can offer both strategic and operational strengths.

Praxis is an award-winning, dynamic human rights charity supporting refugees and other migrants at-risk to overcome the barriers they face to integrate, develop, and thrive in the UK. This is a time of growth and transformational change for the charity.  You must have a passion for our work and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

The Head of Finance and Resources reports directly to the CEO- Sally Daghlian and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team alongside the Head of Services and Head of Fundraising and Communications. The role combines strategic thinking and operational activity, including management of all support services; premises, finance, policy, IT and HR. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing corporate services whilst playing a key role in moving forward several key projects. Managing a strong team of three, the Head of Finance and Resources will be passionate about supporting Praxis as it delivers on a new, ambitious strategy to further support communities across the UK.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant professional qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Line and project management skills with a proven track record  
• Ability to think strategically and create plans to deliver against the charity’s strategy
• Ability to communicate complex financial and legal issues clearly to non-finance experts and develop effective financial management systems
• Knowledge of charity accounting SORP and experience managing a finance function
• Experience working across corporate services, ideally with IT, premises or HR

If you are interested in this position, please contact Ivy Rock Partners for more information. To apply, please submit a CV and Covering Letter by the 14th of November

Praxis are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

Are you a Head of Finance seeking to work for a well-known Arts school in London? I am working closely with an arts school seeking an experienced Head of Finance such as yourself for a 6-month fixed term contract starting as soon as possible. You will be responsible for managing all the day to day financial administration, grant administration, and payroll activities. You will be reporting in to the Chief Operating Officer supporting with the strategic financial and operational functions of the school.

Job duties:

• Manage operational financial controls and implement changes where necessary
• Work closely with budget holders preparing the school's annual budget
• Support the COO with strategic plans and ensure all compliance is checked across all areas of the school
• Lead strategic financial planning, modelling and analysis, including developing a long term financial strategy with the senior leadership team
• Manage and monitor payroll system and cash flow
• Ensure key relationships are maintained with auditors and investors
• Review school spend and grant income
• Monitor the processing of donations to ensure Gift Aid claims are made accurately and promptly
• Prepare monthly management accounts and budget-holder reports

Skillset:

As the Head of Finance, you will be will be fully qualified or close to completion towards their ACCA or CIMA equivalent. Management experience is required as this position will have two direct reports. You will have worked in a similar organisation prior within a charity or not for profit organisation and a passion for the arts. You must be confident with strategic planning, producing budgets and forecasts as well as the ability to take a lead on the financial year end. To be considered for the Head of Finance position you will need to have proven track record of working within a strategic finance role.

This fixed term contract role is to start as soon as possible and financial modelling and budgeting experience is required. If you have the above background and skillset and keen to know more please apply to TPP Recruitment by sending your CV to [email protected]

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

The new Head of Finance will have autonomy over the whole fiance function, leading on month-end and statutory reporting. This is a permanent role for 21 hours per week.

Client Details

Our client is a small charity based in central London. They are an incredibly friendly and supportive team that pride themselves on being an inclusive employer who celebrate individuality. The working pattern is entirely flexible, so you can complete your 21 hours in a way that suits you best!

Description

• Production of the month-end accounts
• Line management
• Supporting key stakeholders to understand their actuals/ forecast
• Production of the annual budget
• Variance analysis
• Leading on year-end
• VAT

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Understanding of transactional finance
• Strong double entry accounting knowledge
• Good Excel skills
• Team player

Job Offer

• Full time equivalent salary of £46,041 - £54,943
• Incredibly supportive team
• Flexible employer

We need a talented, forward-thinking Head of Finance to support the Chief Executive Officer and work within the Senior Leadership Team to achieve the goals of our strategic plan and make QVT outstanding in every area. QVT is in a period of expansion and the next five years will see the organisation grow rapidly. As well as increasing our reach we want to increase the quality of the services we provide to our clients.

This is a hybrid role, and the successful applicant will need to be at head office in south east London up to 3 days a week, and must therefore live within an easily commutable distance.

Main Responsibilities

• Financial management – reporting, budgets, forecast, supporting the organisation in decision-making, annual accounts and audit
• Financial accounting – maintain accounting records, supplier payments and credit control
• Strategy – work with the SLT to produce and update strategy; specific responsibility for financial plan; prepare and maintain implementation plan
• Risk – own risk register
• Governance – work with trustees to ensure good governance utilising Charity Commission and NCVO tools
• Property leases – negotiate new leases with Head of Operations; renew existing leases; work with lawyers
• New business – work with CEO on new business opportunities; prepare proposals for trustees
• Client licenses – manage all aspects of client license documentation, to include communication with local authorities responsible for funding residents
• Pricing – set and maintain Housing Benefit, Service Charge and rents
• IT – manage all aspects of IT; work with third party support company
• Insurance – renew insurance; ensure adequate cover in place
• Trustees – present to trustees
• External relationships – maintain good relations with lawyers, auditors, bankers, insurance broker and all stakeholders, internal and external
• Manage the Finance Team, including all aspects of recruitment, supervision and learning and development

We are looking for a talented and qualified Head of Finance who will lead our finance team, shaping its work to respond to the changing needs of a dynamic organisation. 

Please note that for this role candidates from under represented groups (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

With a recognised finance qualification, you will be responsible for leading the function, ensuring it is a trusted partner delivering an exceptional financial service to internal and external stakeholders.  You will identify and adapt best practices and innovations from within the sector to enable the Start Network to meet its needs as it evolves. You will ensure that we are well positioned to take on more grant funding and develop new and innovative financial products. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone to shape and lead our finance function, making an important and lasting contribution to the sector.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy and leadership

• Provide robust, expert financial support and advice to the Chief Finance & Operations Officer (CFOO), leadership team and Finance and Audit Committee (FAC)
• Deputise for the Chief Finance Operating Officer on financial matters as required
• Lead on financial strategy and planning to enable us to become a major international grant recipient, including development and roll out of grant management systems and processes
• Work closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure that our financial systems and processes are agile, providing support and guidance to colleagues in using them
• Lead on specific and innovative finance projects to meet the changing needs of the organisation

Financial planning

• Lead on key aspects of financial planning across the organisation, including risk management and scenario planning, working closely with the CFOO.
• Create financial models to assist the organisation in managing financial sustainability as its operating model evolves.  This will also include monthly management of going concern forecasting.
• Provide financial modelling and impact analysis e.g., inflation, activity projections, workforce fluctuations or indirect cost recovery for the CFOO and FAC.
• Lead on monitoring and managing the annual budget delivery plan to inform business decisions.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports are provided to managers.
• Lead the statutory accounts process, ensuring relevant resourcing and processes are in place to meet our needs, acting as the main point of contact with the external auditors.
• Ensure that financial systems are robust (including those relating to the grant custodian and any other financial arrangements) and that adequate controls are in place to provide assurance that funds are applied appropriately.
• Ensure that all process and procedures and arrangements are in place for detecting and reporting fraud and support any investigative procedures as required.

Donor Grant Management

• Monitor donor grant pipeline to ensure future funding targets are met
• Monitor donor income against budgets and manage recoveries and fund balances
• Oversee donor financial reporting and compliance to donor T&Cs, and manage risk of disallowances
• Support the Resource Mobilisation Team in negotiating donor T&Cs for new grants

Line Management

• Line manage and support the growth and development of the finance team members currently including Finance Manager, Finance Officer & Controller, International Grants and Finance Officer.
• Monitor performance and ensure financial KPI’s and targets are met or exceeded.
• Manage consultants and other third-party contractors as required.
• Provide team leadership to enhance ways of working as a team, providing high quality advice and levels of service to the organisation.

PERSON PROFILE

Experience

• Track record of leading a successful financial partnering service, managing a high-calibre, multi-disciplinary team to deliver against demanding timescales.
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.
• Proven experience of developing financial models, operating principles, and managing complex budgeting and reporting processes.
• Demonstrable experience of working at a strategic level and being responsive to change.
• Experience of developing finance practice and making improvements to service provision.
• Proven project and team management capability.

Professional skills

• Qualified Finance professional: ACCA, ACA or CIMA.

 Key Competencies

• Flex communication style to convey complex information concisely to different audiences, avoiding jargon and using simple language.
• Hold both a strategic perspective and enough detail to work with one part of the organisation whilst understanding the impact on other parts of the organisation and network through listening and engaging with other teams.
• Provide hands on support when required to the finance function of the organisation as a recognised need in a start-up business.
• Provide leadership by inspiring and unlocking motivation in others across the network to lead and hold them accountable for the results.
• Develop teams by creating safe spaces for them to be challenged and supported to try new things and learn from one another.
• Anticipate the ‘what ifs’ and actively plan to navigate them together with the team, seeking collaborative solutions and drawing on those with relevant expertise.
• Balance the need to follow systems and processes with the courage, identifying when systems and processes do not align with the mission, suggesting alternatives.
• Enable others to deliver results by setting direction, providing clarity around roles and responsibilities, and creating a positive culture.
• Provide an enabling environment for the organisation to try out new approaches to technology, financial and people management through openness to experimentation and learning from outside the sector.

Start Network culture

• Carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children.
• Show a commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach.
• We are an agile group of individuals who use our experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.

ABOUT START NETWORK

Start Network is made up of more than 50 aid agencies across five continents. Together, our aim is to transform humanitarian action through innovation, fast funding, early action, and localisation.  We're tackling what we believe are the biggest systemic problems that the sector faces. Problems including slow and reactive funding, centralised decision-making, and an aversion to change mean that people affected by crises around the world do not receive the best help fast enough, and needless suffering results. Our work focuses on three areas to change the system:

The Start Network is at a critical point in its journey. We are looking for people to join us who are committed to our vision of system change. People with open mind-sets and approaches that are innovative, collaborative, and receptive to change. Start Network is a dynamic, exciting, and forward-thinking organisation and we need diverse opinions and views to effect system change. We are therefore looking for people who are open to thinking differently, are prepared to challenge, and be challenged and can experiment. People who put the individuals and communities we serve at the heart of all their work and want to work towards creating a different humanitarian aid sector”

We have grown and diversified our membership over the past 10 years. We are now set to evolve into a decentralised “network of networks” by 2025. We are currently working with five national and regional networks (hubs) in Pakistan, DRC, Guatemala, India, and the Pacific. They are developing locally owned ways of anticipating and responding to humanitarian crises. We aim to support the emergence and development of further Hubs in the coming years.  Our ultimate ambition is to devolve leadership, membership, programming, and decision making to the hubs, while the UK team transitions to provide services of support.

We are committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm that may be caused due to their encountering the Start Network as well as responding effectively should any harm occur.  We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy. 

We embrace diversity, promote equality of opportunity and eliminate unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone.  We particularly welcome applications from disabled, black, indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC), and LGBT+ and non-binary candidates.  We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria (see person profile).

Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working.  While our team is office based, home working is part of our culture.  For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us for a conversation about possibilities for this particular role.

For more information about our values and startegic priorities please visit our website.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

• Flexible working with options to work from home and remotely some of the time.
• Note: all staff have been working from home under COVID restrictions, and we are currently transitioning to a hybrid working model which for this role will likely be 2 days per week in the office.
• Centrally located office with onsite drinks available free of charge.
• Access to cultural talks, events, pop-up sales, and a place to meet and socialise after work
• Discounts at local cafes and restaurants in association with WeWork.
• Family friendly policies and approached, particularly maternity pay (21 weeks full pay).
• Equity support groups and safe spaces – currently BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and open to others with budget and support from a cross-organisation Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Group.
• Wellbeing initiatives responding to the needs of the organisation eg additional days of leave given under COVID and regular activities initiated through Wellbeing Peer Supporters.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Access to counselling services provided by Thrive International.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Contributory pension.
• Life assurance equivalent of three times your salary
• 25 days holiday, bank holidays plus 2 paid company days over the year end closure period.

APPLICATION

We work with Applied, an online recruitment platform designed to allow teams to measure candidates on what actually matters. Rather than relying on CVs and cover letters, Applied allows you to demonstrate your skills and abilities through competency-based questions which are blind- reviewed by our team to avoid personal bias.

Any offer of employment is subject to relevant checks. Please refer to our privacy statement and candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data.

For further information about this role, please see the full job specification attached.

A leading charity is now seeking an interim International Head of Finance with extensive financial experience. The charity's ethos is aimed to provide individuals with freedom globally and to create more inclusive cultures. The postholder will have key responsibilities in overseeing the Finance Team to achieve these goals.

The job role entails:

- Liaising with CEO, Director of Programmes and Corporate budget holders

- Communicating with and overseeing teams internationally

- Providing direction to ensure budgets are utilised effectively

- Maintaining grant management and proposals

- Monitoring quality and consistency of financial reports to funders and donors

- Producing statutory accounts and leading yearend

- Preparing annual budget and forecast in consultation with the finance director

- Ensuring high performance through effective coaching and development

The successful candidate MUST:

- Have Finance experience in the Public sector

- Have line management experience

- Have working experience of grant management internationally

- Be able to work part-time and remotely

Agency Reference Number: 7104350

Salary: £250- £300 daily

Length: 6-month Contract (0.5 FTE)

To apply for this role or to find out about other Public sector Finance roles, please contact Tiana Thomas or Myles Argent on our London Finance Education team.

Charity People are proud to be partnering with one of the most prestigious organisations based in London assisting them to recruit an Interim Head of Finance.

This is a six months contract role offering a salary between £60,000 - £70,000 per annum based on your experience and skills.

You will be working as Head of Finance reporting to the COO and with four direct reports.

Candidates applying for this role must be available to start on a short notice.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a £10million turnover organisation where you will bring your expertise, commercial acumen, charity SORP experience, leadership skills and solid financial experience to the table.

This is a London based organisation working 35 hours per week. You will be required to come to the office based in Central London three - four days a week due to the nature of this organisation and role.

The main duties and responsibilities:
- Preparation of the annual statutory accounts according to Charity SORP
- Support the preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecasts
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Managing cashflow and preparing forecasts
- Dealing with complex income streams from multiple projects
- Assist the COO in the preparation of papers and attend meeting for the Finance Committee and Endowment Fund
- Leading and managing a team
- Liaising with the auditors, HMRC, banks and other partners

Candidates applying for this role must have the following skills:
- Recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
- Experience of at least three years in a similar capacity
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work closely with budget holders
- Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Charity VAT, Charity SORP
- Leading and managing a team and bring extremely hands on
- Experience preparing accounts according to Charity SORP
- Available to start immediately

Candidates applying for this role should be available to start on a short notice.

First stage interview will be held w/c 8th November, 2021.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Part Time Head of Finance for this medical charity based in London.

* Days a week: 3.5 days a week with some flexible working
* Flexible working: 1 day a week will be expected in their Central London offices
* Salary: 42,000pa - 50,000pa FTE
* Holiday: 27 days per annum

Job Details

Responsible for the organisation's accounting function, to enable the senior management team and the Board of Trustees to make informed, strategic decisions, and ensure the organisation complies with statutory and corporate regulation and requirements.

The Head of Finance will help to facilitate the organisation's future growth. You will work closely with the treasurer, directors and managers to enable them to manage their programme finances, reporting to donors and to devise sound plans for growth and sustainability.

You will provide input from a financial and management perspective on strategic development being part of the senior management team.

The position

* Act as the lead of Finance Team and lead finance and administration staff and volunteers in their work, to ensure that services provided across the organisation meet the expectations of SMT and external stakeholders.
* Lead the production of accurate monthly management accounts and supporting schedules. This includes review of national and international programmes with relevant heads of departments.
* Prepare and present financial information to France
* International Network on a quarterly basis.
* Be an active participant in senior management team meetings, presenting financial results, and raising relevant finance matters that require attention.
* Regularly meet with the Treasurer in order to prepare and present financial information to the Board of Trustees on a regular basis.
* Ensure the systems for managing and analysing restricted and unrestricted income are adapted, maintained and comparisons/reviews to budgets are available on a timely basis, including the monitoring of admin (overhead) costs.
* Ensure that all field accounting for International programmes through UK donors is compliant with both internal and donor requirements. Conduct due diligence reviews of any partners implementing programmes.
* Act as a business partner for the operations teams. Assist them with budget and grant application builds, and track actuals to budget.

Location: Office (London) / hybrid working (at least two days in the office per week)

We are working in partnership with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the UK's pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, which was established in 1986, following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh. The Trust is widely regarded as a field expert in lone-working and personal safety training, stalking training, as well as consultancy. It has a long history in robust campaigning and ground-breaking research, as well as offering life changing support services to victims of Stalking. The National Stalking Helpline was set up by the Trust in 2010, it has helped over 45,000 victims since its inception, and is the only service of its kind globally. In recent years the Trust has also launched specialist advocacy services, stalking perpetrator management programmes and specialist trauma informed programmes for victims of stalking.

They are now seeking a new Head of Finance and Administration to lead the Trust’s accounting, financial management and financial reporting, ensuring the provision of timely financial information to enable the Board, Chief Executive and wider leadership team to fulfil their duties. The postholder will play a key role in managing financial risk, be a core member of the Trust’s leadership team, working closely with the Chief Executive to implement a robust financial strategy, and be responsible for key administration duties, including the maintenance of the Trust’s HR policies and procedures, GDPR compliance, managing relationships with key suppliers and maintaining communication with Trust’s landlord.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• At least five years’ experience in a financial management role (CCAB qualified, or part-qualified, depending on experience).
• Proven experience of budget setting, financial procedures, management accounting, and risk management.
• Sound working knowledge of UK GAAP, Charity SORP and FRS 102.
• Experience of using Sage Line50 or similar.
• Experience of crisis and change management.
• Experience of working with a trading arm or with a social enterprise is advantageous.

We are seeking a strategic and practical individual, who is results driven, calm under pressure, proactive and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills. Collaboration and teamwork will be key in this role, as will the ability to present and explain complex financial and other management information to a varied audience. The post holder will also be expected to deputise for the Chief Executive as required.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting reference JO2927.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 10 November 2021, however applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment. 

Would you like to work for a national organisation that campaigns for change, provides a platform for the voices of women in the criminal justice system and plays a leading role in providing support services for women in prison and in the community?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join Women in Prison as we develop our services across the country. There has never been a more challenging and exciting time to join us as we seek to diversify our funding base and demonstrate that community alternatives to prison are cost effective and sustainable. You will take the lead on financial management, technology system developments and innovation as we move to an agile working model.

If you are interested in this opportunity please review the job description to see if you have got what it takes for this leading role in Women in Prison.

We actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minoritised women and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.