Head of Finance for a leading arts organisation in London

Client Details

Head of Finance role for an internationally recognised arts organisation. The organisation holds exhibitions and events that are widely acclaimed within the sector. Having gone through a number of years of growth, the organisation is in a strong place and is looking to bring someone in to manage and develop a high performing team and take ownership for the organisation's financial management.

Description

• Manage a finance team of 3

• Overall day to day financial management for the organisation

• Working across the organisation with senior stakeholders to provide excellent financial information delivery

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Production of year-end financial statements with the Senior Financial Accountant

Profile

You will be a CCAB qualified accountant that has experience of managing a team and working directly with senior stakeholders. This role will include knowledge of charity SORP accounting and practical experience of the preparation of statutory and management reporting to a high level is essential. An understanding of how to interrogate systems to develop and build strong reporting would be highly beneficial.

Job Offer

up to £70,000

Pension

Good holiday and benefits, including flexible working

• Charity - leading national charity
• London and flexible working offered
• Head of Finance
• £65-70,000 plus benefits

This is a fantastic role for a proven Head of Financial Accounting/Finance Controller/Head of FP&A seeking their first overarching role in a leading charity in London.

You will need to possess post-qualified experience of leading the Financial and/or Management Accounting for a large and complex charity. You will ideally have an audit background and be ACA (or equivalent) qualified.

The charity is going through an exciting strategic transformation and this role is a key member of the SLT.

For more information, please contact Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners directly or apply now with your cv attached.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Head of Finance to join one of London's most prestigious Housing Associations on an Interim basis.

Following an internal restructure, this ambitious non-for-profit organisation is looking for a Head of Finance to oversee business as usual across the entire finance function. Reporting to the Chief Executive you will bring commerciality to the team and will play a critical role in its development through this period of change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, communicate and continually review the financial plan; enabling the association to deliver a strong financial performance
• Manage the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts working closely with the Executive Directions and Heads of Service
• Support quality improvements and service developments
• Working with the Operational Managers to continually improve financial performance
• Continually review and develop internal systems and processes
• Identify and enable organisational learning opportunities in support of good practice, compliance, service improvements and the management of risk

Key Skills:

• You will be a fully qualified (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA) with experience of strategic decision making
• Previous experience working within a housing association is essential
• The ability to think logically or laterally, and using ingenuity to remove or get around difficulties
• Proven history in managing and developing a successful finance functions within the social housing sector is essential
• Extensive experience of Audit, VAT and Internal Controls
• An experienced operator at board level
• A natural leadership style and strong people management skills that will help motivate, increase performance and capability

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Head of Finance for this international Independent School with Charitable status based in London
This is the most Senior Finance position that reports into the COO of the School

Head of Finance - Job Description

Overview

The Head of Finance is accountable for management of the finances of the School and its compliance with Charity Commission guidelines.The role also has accountability for ensuring that the finances of the School's trading subsidiaries, notably its international franchises, are managed tightly.

This is an exciting time to be joining the School as it embarks on a new site master-plan, whilst at the same time maintaining fee affordability and growing an increasingly complex international business. We are seeking an experienced, qualified professional, who enjoys financial detail and systems, to lead a finance team of two.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

- Experiencing of preparing charitable accounts
- Experience of using Sage 200 and Sage 50 Payroll is advantageous
- Experience of working in the charity sector and/or independent school is essential

• Work for a fantastic, growing charity
• Lead a finance team and take ownership of the function

About Our Client

FareShare is the largest food redistribution charity in the UK. We believe that no good food should go to waste. We take an environmental problem, good food that is surplus, and divert it to feed people in need.

FareShare operate 22 Regional Centres around the UK, giving FareShare a national reach alongside an ability to deliver locally. Over the past year 20,838 tonnes of food were redistributed by these Regional Centres, feeding 924,000 people every week. We work closely with other charities and community groups to deliver this redistribution and we save these partners more than £33 million per year.

Hunger is a growing issue in the UK and while there is surplus food that is otherwise going to waste, we believe that this food should be used to feed people first. Demand far outstrips supply.

Job Description

• Leading the finance team of 5
• Planning and scheduling the workload of the finance team
• Building and maintaining good relationships with other members of the Senior Management Team across the organisation and ensuring finance support for non-finance is of high quality
• Prepare monthly management accounts for the organisation, for projects and to individual budget holders
• Discuss the results from monthly reporting with budget holders and project sponsors to encourage their interest in them and to understand variances.
• Support implementation of a new accounting system, including improvement of reporting and data that can be used to support decision making
• Preparing yearly budgets and cash flow forecasts
• Preparing draft year-end financial accounts prior to audit
• Prepare complex quarterly VAT returns (with non-business and partial-exemption issues)
• Maintain and develop sound accounting controls and systems
• Ad hoc reporting and other exercises as required

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or Equivalent) with strong team management and finance leadership skills that can be evidenced through experience. In particular, you will have previously lead and managed a team to deliver excellent results. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to liaise effectively with non-finance stakeholders to build relationships and drive a sense of ownership from budget holders. In addition, you should be able to lead on the year-end cycle, including working closely with auditors.

What's on Offer

Salary £50,000 to £58,000 plus benefits.

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: MPCY14059966Z

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will provide vital interim cover to the financial leadership post whilst a thorough permanent recruitment campaign is concluded.

Key duties include;

• Manage the day to day activities of the finance department and be responsible for its reporting systems and accounting controls.
• Review internal controls and update financial policies and procedures manual accordingly
• Manage month-end procedures and ensure all monthly management accounts and reports are accurately prepared on time including commentary and variance analysis
• Lead the year-end statutory accounts preparation and audit, including liaison with auditors
• Oversee the timely production of audited annual accounts in SORP format.

Key person specification;

• Fully qualified Accountant
• Demonstrable experience delivering a set of SORP accounts
• Demonstrable experience leading the finance function of a £10m> organisation.
• If you can display the above aptitudes and characteristics we would love to hear from you.

Please note applications will be reviewed prior to closing date and as such immediate application is recommended.

We are looking for a Head of Finance to lead the day to day planning, implementation, management and control of all financial related activities of The Serpentine Galleries.  Reporting to the Chief Operating and Financial Officer, this is a key, hands on role with overall responsibility for the integrity of the Trust’s accounting, and reporting processes, overseeing all financial controls, cash management and leading on the annual budgeting process.

You will add value by providing accurate and timely financial analysis and insight into the operational activities of the business to influence and contribute to decision making and business planning throughout the organisation whist ensuring robust control environment and balance sheet integrity.

You will be a qualified accountant, with excellent financial accounting skills and experience of successful delivery by leading and developing a small Finance team.  You will have sound knowledge and experience of statutory accounts preparation and ideally you will have experience with the Charity sector.

About Serpentine Galleries

The Serpentine Galleries inspires the widest audiences with the ideas of our time by championing the possibilities of art, architecture and design. Our aim is to ensure that visitors experience the transformative power of the arts by providing the greatest possible range of free programming.

The Serpentine Galleries is an equal opportunities employer.  Our aim is to make sure that you are not treated more or less favourably on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

St Christopher’s Fellowship is a charity founded in 1870 to create brighter futures for children and young people.

We work across the UK and Isle of Man providing children’s homes, supported housing, fostering and specialist support services, all designed for young people in care, on the edge of care, or leaving care. We work alongside young people to support their development, grow their confidence and reach their full potential.

We have ambitions to grow our income and extend our reach in the coming years and have created a new role of Head of Finance in order to help us meet our goals.  The role will provide effective leadership of the finance function, including all management & financial reporting, transactions and strategic finance.

This role will be pivotal in working with the Finance Director in the development of improved business partnering across the organisation to support budget holders in delivering on strategic goals and value for money objectives.

We are looking for a fully qualified (UK recognised) accountant with relevant PQE, ideally gained within a charitable and/or housing organisation.  With a strong technical background, you will also have a proven ability to build strong working relationships with non-finance stakeholders and add value through strategic accounts.

Whilst this role manages a small team, we are open to an individual looking to make their first step into management and will support career development.

Interviews will be held w/c 6th and 13th January 2020.  This recruitment is being handled by our retained partner, MLC Partners.  All third-party applications will be forwarded to them.

An SME sized housing charity based in south London (Zone 2) is seeking an experienced Head of Finance & Resources for a permanent role.

The organisation is only a few years old and is looking to grow over the next few years. They are based in new offices and have a dynamic and forward thinking culture.

The charity manages around 1800 properties & community houses on behalf of a larger parent organisation.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the role involves managing a team of 4 and sits on the senior leadership team, and will involve a mixture of hands-on and strategic finance duties, plus a small amount of other corporate resources responsibilities (HR, Governance, Compliance).

The organisation has a turnover of around £7.5 million and has 40 staff. The role would best suit someone with experience in a senior finance role in a similar sized organisation rather than a very large or very small organisation.

A qualified accountant with experience in the housing sector is preferred, but the organisation welcomes applicants from other sectors, and from part-qualified or QBE applicants.

Specific duties include:

-Work with the Executive Director as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team to help drive the strategic direction of the organisation

-Oversee the timely delivery of high-quality management and statutory accounts and commentaries making effective presentation of these to all audiences as required

-Devise and implement improved formats and substance of financial management reports in line with the demands of users, management, and external requirements

-Manage the budgeting process in an efficient and consultative manner and deliver the operational budgets on time, presenting this to managers, committees and board as required

-Lead in the implementation and operation of financial management contracts for third parties including delivery within Service Level Agreements.

-Management of the audit

-Oversee the efficient delivery of all services under delegated authority including:  Service Charges Accounting, Purchase Ledger and Payments, Payroll and Pensions, Governance and Compliance

-Oversee the optimum operation and where necessary, upgrade, of all financial and HR system applications and deal with any issues in liaison with the IT Provider

-Prepare and provide periodic regulatory information/returns to government agencies, Charities Commission and/or other regulatory bodies

-Provide oversight of the HR services function, ensuring the HR Adviser and information systems are managed efficiently

-Provide an oversight of the governance and compliance function ensuring risks are kept to a minimum

-Attending board meetings

-Managing a team of 4 finance and resources staff

Requirements:

-CCAB Fully Qualified Accountant or QBE

-A minimum of five years post qualification experience of financial management in an organisation of a similar size

-Good leadership skills including ability to motivate and develop staff in a challenging and pressurised environment

-At least two years’ experience of preparation of final accounts including compilation of appropriate working papers and dealing with external auditors

-At least three years’ experience of successful leadership and management of a high performing team

-A clear understanding of Charity SORP and other accounting and regulatory standards in relation to charities

Initial closing date: Tuesday 19th November, although applications may be considered after this date

Interviews: 29th November

Please send your CV for immediate consideration

Head of Finance - Arts Charity - Central London

A world renowned arts institution based in West Central London are currently looking for a Head of Finance to run their finance function. Reporting into the COO, we are looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) who will be:

• Responsible for overall day to day management of the finance function
• Responsible for managing the finance team - 2 qualified direct reports
• Producing the year-end financial statements and lead on the annual audit
• Providing senior stakeholders across the organisation with excellent management information
• Work with the COO on ad hoc project work to improve the overall running and efficiency of the organisation

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast paced, not for profit organisation who are at the start of a very exciting period of growth. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates from a commercial background who are looking for that first position in the not for profit sector.

This position will be paying between £65,000 and £70,000 (dependent upon experience) with a great benefits package.

If you have a keen interest in the Arts and would like to discuss the vacancy further please do apply now. If not, but you are looking for a new position in the charity sector please send your CV to [email protected] and I will be in touch.

Head of Finance - Arts Charity - Central London

• Head of Finance role, working across the senior management team
• Fantastic housing organisation based in South West London

About Our Client

RHP Group is an innovative housing organisation based in the London Borough of Richmond. RHP are driven by an ambition to be one of the best service providers in the UK as well as an excellent employer and have won multiple awards to highlight success in these areas. The group currently own and manage around 10,000 homes and in addition hold a strong development pipeline.

RHP are always looking to lead the way in the sector and see our people as our most valuable asset. Our employees love working for us and we've been recognised as an excellent employer through several prestigious awards, including ranking number 7 in the 2018 Great Place to Work list and achieving Investors in People Platinum status.

Job Description

• Lead and motivate the RHP finance team.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team and RHP board, ensuring provision of accurate and timely reporting and decision-making information
• Ensuring the RHP financial strength strategy is delivered including our challenging targets on operating cost per unit.
• Drive effective finance business partnering across the organisation
• Ensuring financial controls are in place and compliance with them is effectively monitored and reported on.
• Leading financial year-end process, including liaison with external auditors.
• Drive continuous change and improvement in service provision, financial analysis, systems and people.
• Oversee excellent month end processes with timely analysis of results, risks and opportunities.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong leadership capabilities that can be evidenced through experience. You will be able to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance at all levels within an organisation, with experience of driving excellent finance business partnering. Alongside this you will hold strong technical finance understanding and be able to support improvement and development of processes, controls and systems.

What's on Offer

Salary £80,000 to £90,000 plus sector leading exceptional benefits

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: MPCY14043092Z

A charity are recruiting for an Interim part-time Head of Finance.

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

Your new role
As Interim Head of Finance, you will manage three staff and take responsibility for the production of the statutory accounts as well as the management reporting and financial planning. The role is part-time and four days per week.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent experience of working as a Head of Finance within the charity sector. You will also have a genuine desire to work on a part-time basis - four days per week.

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

What you need to do now
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If you want your next role to be with a prestigious international charity who are a household name, in a role with a remit to effect global change, this Finance Controller position might be the right next step in your career.

This is a pivotal role for a large INGO, who are looking for a technically strong financial accountant to lead a high performing team and oversee the financial operations function for the charity, working closely with the Director of Finance on of financial strategy.

The Financial Controller will report to the Director of Finance and will be responsible for overseeing the production of the full statutory accounts for the charity. Leading a team of accountants (two qualified), the Financial Controller will take on global oversight of the financial accounting function. This position will take a lead on implementing and updating controls as necessary across the organisation and will work with a number of regional finance staff to help standardise procedures across international sites.

The ideal candidate will have a strong financial accounting background and will have worked in an international environment. This position would suit a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIFPA) who can confidently manage a team and who has a strong technical skillset, ideally with strong systems knowledge. Good communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex financial information to non-finance partners.

If you are interested in this position, please apply early as applications are being reviewed continuously and this role is likely to be filled before the closing date.

If you are looking to join a fast growing INGO in a pivotal role, responsible for financially managing a portfolio of programmes that impact the lives of millions globally, this Head of UK and Programme Finance position could be the best next step you'll take in your career. Not only is this organisation growing rapidly, it has substantial investment from some of the largest institutional donors and an innovative energy unique to itself.

With a few international trips per year to overseas offices, this is an exciting chance for someone with strong grants experience to join an impressive INGO with a strong reputation and a network spanning over many countries.

The Head of UK and Programme Finance will be responsible for:

• Producing management reports for Project Managers for four major programmes ranging in size from £200,000 - £3m
• Setting up guidelines for grant reporting to multiple donors including DFID and the EC.
• Ensuring that donor expenditure and reporting requirements are being met
• Working closely with country offices to improve the integrity of financial information and streamline reporting processe
• Developing budgets for grant proposals, playing a significant role in further growing the grant portfolio.
• Preparing statutory accounts for the UK office.

As this position will oversee the statutory accounting for the UK function, although this is a relatively small part of the role, this will offer the successful candidate to develop reporting skills and develop this aspect of their CV, preparing them well for further development either within the organisation, or externally.

We are looking for ambitious, qualified accountants (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA) who have a strong background in international programme finance, who also have experience working with complex grants. It is also essential that this candidate has strong technical finance skills, either developed in a UK accounting function, or in audit. Candidates operating at a senior level in practice, who have had exposure to donor assurance are also encouraged to apply. This position requires someone credible, who can build rapport and influence senior stakeholders across the globe, who is looking for a position that they can make their own. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the desire to work for an INGO and travel occasionally. French fluency is required.

If you are interested in this position, please get in touch early as applications are reviewed daily and candidates are being shortlisted for interview regularly, this position may be filled before the closing date.