The Brent Centre for Young People (BYCP) exists to improve young people’s lives so they can manage their challenges now and become happy and healthy adults. Set up 50 years ago to focus on preventing mental breakdown and suicide amongst adolescents, and working in the heart of the community, we expanded into schools in the 1990s, and work closely with the NHS and other partners to treat a wide range of young people. 

As part of an ambitious new plan the BCYP is enhancing its  leadership team to support the CEO and board of trustees in positioning the Centre to help many more young people struggling with mental health challenges.   

An experienced finance professional with a proven track record in financial leadership is needed to support the development and implementation of a new strategy and ensure robust and sustainable financial management. In this role you will provide finance leadership to existing and future in-house, outreach and private service areas, leverage existing assets, and work with clinical and non-clinical senior management colleagues to ensure our new strategy is informed by financial intelligence and analysis. The Head of Finance and Resources will have the professional and personal credibility to build confidence in the charity both internally and externally. 

The responsibilities of the Head of Finance and Resources will encompass oversight of HR and facilities as well as information systems. Excellent interpersonal and people management skills are essential as is the ability to play a key role supporting the trustees to deliver strong governance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a fully qualified accountant to join the leadership team of a well- respected charity at a time of not only change and growth, but when its work has never been in greater demand.  In addition to candidates with charity experience, we are interested to hear from accountants with commercial sector backgrounds seeking to work in the charity sector. 

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 for 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.

* Experiencing of preparing charitable accounts
* Experience of using Sage 200 and Sage 50 Payroll
* Experience of working in the charity sector and/or independent school (desirable)

Please apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be in the next couple of weeks.

My client is an ambitious Housing Association that supports people in the South of London and also has a large development programme. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housing experienced Head of Finance to join them on a interim basis during a period of change.

Responsibilities:

- To lead the team of 8 finance staff; ensuring that high quality management and financial information is provided for the Association.

- To be responsible for operating efficiently and effectively the Treasury Management function, including liquidity, covenants compliance, debt, interest rates and investment management and bank accounts.

- To ensure effective cashflow forecasts are prepared and monitored.

- To manage the preparation of the annual budget within the agreed timetable, and update the long-term Financial Plan in accordance with changes.

- To assist budget holders in managing their budgets and provide them with the necessary financial services to ensure expenditure is monitored on a regular basis.

- To prepare the year-end statutory accounts and working papers satisfying all legislative and administrative requirements

- To manage the tax affairs of the association and to lead the service charge accounting process.

The successful candidate will be CCAB qualified with a proven track record of successfully managing a Finance team in a Housing Association. They will have the ability to write and present reports to the Executive Management Team and the Board and will be comfortable leading the year end process and yearly budget. Most importantly they will have a strong treasury background and will drive improvements and efficiencies within the function.

Our partner, a leading INGO, has been working to improve health outcomes and strengthen healthcare infrastructure for a number of years. What started off as an initiative to reach, improve health outcomes and offer treatment to remote communities, has grown to an organisation that is focussed on community health development. Their approach is multiple-pronged, training local healthcare workers and community representatives on issues related to hygiene, sanitation, basic healthcare and maternal healthcare, to working with health ministries, strengthening national systems to take into account needs of the communities.

They are seeking a Interim Head of Finance [6 months] to offer strategic oversight and management of their global finances, and importantly to help them prepare for the year-end (financial statements and audit).

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility and oversight of the finance function in the UK and in the overseas offices – ensuring proper administration and a robust control environment, and managing financial risks
• Oversight of all strategic finance, including budgeting, financial planning, cashflow management & forecasting, and provide strategic advice to the senior management team and board of trustees.
• Oversight and responsibility for the financial management and reporting on all grants, especially institutional grants and commercial contracts.
• Lead in preparing the annual consolidated financial statements, audit and budgeting process.
• Management of finance staff in the UK.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant with experience leading the finance function of a small international NGO; experience of advising on financial strategy, and leading on budget preparation.
• Experience of working in an organisation with a complex grant portfolio, including grants  from commercial as well as donor agencies is essential. Experience in managing institutional grants is essential.
• Strong technical skills, including preparing consolidated year-end accounts and preparing for the annual audit.
• Strong analytical & IT skills.
• Excellent finance business partner, able to build effective relationship with peers remotely, developing tools and coaching them as required, but also being able to question figures.
• Flexible, approachable and a good communicator

This role is part-time [4 days/week].

*Please note, this role is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. 

The client is considering candidates on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly recommended. An immediate start is preferred. 

Robertson Bell are recruiting an adaptable and enthusiastic Head of Finance for a not for profit organisation based in Central London. This role is a very varied and people orientated position that is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to manage all elements of finance.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Head of Finance will be managing the operational elements of the business finance function, support the Director in managing the organisation's governance strategy and ensuring the business plan is delivered, and co-ordinating all corporate office support functions.

Main responsibilities will include;

• Prepare financial statements whilst adhering to the Government Financial Reporting Manual (FReM) requirements
• Lead on all accounting and financial operations
• Attend quarterly board meetings to present financial information
• Manage a small finance team, providing support, leadership and training when necessary
• Be responsible for all bank accounts and ensure all income streams are accurately recorded
• Review and maintain risk registers

The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA) and will have strong communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Ideally, you will have worked in a small organisation or have the right mindset to be hands-on, as well as having the interest and experience to pick up the strategic side as there is a good balance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a wide-ranging role who likes to be involved in the centre of an organisation.

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Head of Finance on a 9 month fixed Term Contract for this international development charity based in London.

This position is a hands-on role which offers Senior Management exposure, working alongside the CEO and the Head of Programmes and very closely with the Treasurer on the Board of Trustees.

Key Responsibilities

To create and implement a financial reporting system that satisfies both internal and external stakeholders ready for the new financial year on January 1st;

Take overall responsibility for the development and successful delivery of the Finance function and providing successful leadership across the organisation;

Lead the annual budget setting process, working with budget holders to produce detailed budget analysis for the Senior Management Team, the Finance Risk and Governance Committee and Board of Trustees;

Be responsible for the development and evolution of a small team.

The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant with a driven and proactive approach and robust technical skills from the international development sector

We are delighted to be partnering with Working Chance to recruit their new Head of Finance and Resources. This is an exciting opportunity for you to bring your knowledge and skills to the not-for profit sector to support the overall delivery of the charity's mission.

Working Chance is an award-winning charity supporting women with convictions and care leavers into sustainable employment. Working with employers across all sectors, the charity provides a bespoke service helping women to turn their lives around. Working Chance also works to change the attitudes of employers, tackling prejudice about hiring staff with a conviction.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, your regular duties will include preparation of monthly management accounts, supporting the fundraisers with the budgetary aspects of funding bids and reports, as well as preparation of the annual budget and annual accounts. Acting as the Company Secretary, you will lead on governance duties alongside strategic business planning. As well as line managing one direct report, the placed candidate will oversee the development of overall office systems including HR, facilities and IT.

To be considered for this role, it is essential to have substantial experience across all aspects of finance such as budgeting, reporting, cash flow and management accounts. The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of charity accounting including SORP, accompanied with good understanding of charity governance, HR and IT. You'll be highly adept with accounting software. As an experienced line manager, you are also required to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

Please apply with a Word Document version of your CV. Cover letters are not required at this stage. A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

Are you an experienced Head of Finance who enjoys change management roles? Have you worked with an INGO before and therefore understand the challenges they face? If so, please read on!

Robertson Bell Finance are working with a growing charity who punch above their weight in the international development sector to recruit an Interim Head of Finance for a period of 3-6 months.

Reporting into the CEO, the main responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Oversee a major change programme, focussing on updating finance manuals and increasing team coherence across the global team.
• Lead a strong team of three, all of which are relatively new in the organisation and need guidance in the charity specific areas of finance.
• Ensure tighter controls are rolled out regarding the management of restricted and unrestricted income.
• Play a key role in the project management team for the procurement of a new finance system and the subsequent future roll-out.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant or be extensively qualified by experience with strong knowledge of the international development sector. In order to hit the ground running, you must have demonstrable experience of having worked in similar charities and be able to advise this organisation of the best course of action on various issues. Finally, you must be available immediately or with a short notice period as my client are looking to move as quickly as possible.

This is an excellent role for someone who relishes change and wants to leave a lasting impact, as such the role will likely close early so please do not delay in applying.

About the role

The International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) exists to advance psychoanalysis and is the world’s primary accrediting and regulatory body for the profession. Our mission is to ensure the continued vigour and development of the science of psychoanalysis globally.

Psychoanalysis is both a theory of the human mind and a therapeutic practice. It was founded by Sigmund Freud between 1885-1939 and continues to be developed by psychoanalysts all over the world today. The future of psychoanalysis is widely debated, and the IPA has an important role to play in its continued relevance and success.

On the ground in consulting rooms across the world, our members are achieving huge success by working with the unconscious mind and through therapeutic practice supporting people with mental health challenges to improve their lives. We have a role to support members by fostering and enhancing their sense of participation and belonging to the psychoanalytic community, which is a fascinating and complex challenge given the cultural differences that exist from South America to Europe and North America to Asia.

The culture in our peaceful London office is highly international and multicultural, and people who enjoy working here tend to be interested in the work of psychoanalysts and enjoy working in a diverse culture.

Who we're looking for

As the lead finance professional for the IPA, you’ll be providing advice and information to the Treasurer, Budget and Finance Committee and Board. The role can be transactional and hands-on at times as you must ensure that the IPA meets its financial accountabilities for two incorporations; an English non-profit and a US not-for-profit in Delaware. Working closely with our newly elected Treasurer, who is based in Holland, and supporting the President in South America, you will need to be attentive to their needs and able to operate in service orientated way with people from a range of cultures.

It’s important that you’re a qualified accountant, experienced in managing finance operations including budgeting, income, financial control, governance, people/supplier management and IT.

You’ll also have the ability to think creatively whilst remaining ‘hands on’ and be able to flex between the detail and a medium-term financial perspective.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Peridot Partners' website via the application method.

Closing date for applications: Monday 4th November 2019

For those looking for a strategic full-time role in a growing, ambitious multi-academy trust, this Head of Finance and Operations position might be the next step for you. Leading on the financial and people management of this South London MAT, this is an opportunity within the sector to play a key strategic role.

The Head of Finance and Operations will work closely with the CEO and Trust Board and will be responsible for overseeing the finance function, producing the compliant statutory accounts, annual budgets and working closely with senior colleagues across the schools on performance tracking. Managing a team, this role will ensure the timely and accurate provision of financial information across the Trust. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong finance and compliance experience who, is looking to develop experience running operations within a growing Trust. 

This position is based at the Cirrus Primary Academy Trust offices at Kingsley Primary Academy, Thomson Crescent, Croydon CR0 3JT

Hours: Full time, all year round.

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.

Start date: negotiable.

Applications...

If you are interested in this position please submit your completed application form online via the link below. 

Closing date for applications:  Friday 1st November at 12 Noon

Every employee is personally responsible for being vigilant and carrying out their responsibilities under our Safeguarding, Child Protection and Health and Safety Policies. Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding our children.  This post is subject to enhanced checks carried out by the DBS.

Interim Head of FinanceLocation: Central LondonSalary: up to £500 + day rate (LTD)Contract: 6 month initially although may go on for longer (no of days the consultant can commit to per week is also flexible)Start Date: Immediately or on short notice The Executive Housing Team at Badenoch + Clark are proud to be partnering with a Medium sized Housing Association to recruit for their Head of Finance on an interim basis. The Association is possibly moving back in-house to the council and this role would suit a hands on Finance Director who is available on short notice. The client are really flexible with the number of days the consultant can commit to on a weekly basis.The Role:*The role will be reporting directly into the board ensuring that all finances from the bank reconciliations to the management accounts are produced.*Undertake / assess routine processes *Preparing financial reports to the Board - reporting from GP*Purchase ledger payment with *Bank reconciliations*VAT return - through GP / define processSystem migration *Review any outstanding issues from migration Skills, Knowledge and Experience*Have demonstrable experience of statutory financial reporting and audit *Experienced in reviewing and analysing financial information and reporting results*Experience in intercompany accounting and reconciliation*Knowledge of Great Plains*CCAB or CIMA qualified*Experience in social housing sector desirableIf you are Financial professional considering your next interim role we are keen to hear from you. Please do get in touch with your most recent CV for immediate consideration. Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: https://www.badenochandclark.com/en-gb/candidate-privacy

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 27th October

Shortlisting: week of 4th November

First stage interviews: 11th November

Second stage interviews: 18th November

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter via the link by Sunday 27th October. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please don't hesitate to contact Bryony Feeney at Allen Lane via the agency website.

ABOUT US

Our purpose is to build a movement for responsible leadership. The Institute was set up in response to growing concern about the deficit of public trust in large organisations. We believe that if we can help create more sustainable, open and fair organisations, we will all win.

We work closely with 25 major organisations from the private, public and social sectors; ranging from the Civil Service, Met Police and British Army to Tesco, easyJet, Visa, Fidelity and Save the Children.

Our annual Fellowship programme brings together some of the most talented leaders in our partner organisations to collectively explore the practices of responsible leadership and the challenges facing business and society. Our ambition goes beyond most leadership programmes - we aim for organisational, not just individual, impact. We work with our growing network of 250+ Fellows to lead change in and across their organisations and society.

We look after our team well and in the last few months have been awarded as an Escape top 100 companies to work for, and as a B Corp best for the world honoree in the workers category.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the team for 10 months from February to provide maternity cover. The role will have two main areas of focus:

Finance

• Manage the budgeting process for the organisation as a whole, and for individual projects
• Oversee our day to day finances including approval of payments, reconciliations and invoices, providing management accounts and appropriate analysis for the Board, liquidity management and VAT returns
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting is completed accurately and submitted on time
• Internal management of our external audit process
• Ensure financial controls are effective
• Ad hoc analysis and modelling of new projects and products
• Work with our external accountants on a regular basis to oversee the transactional process
• Management of payroll and pensions
• Line management of Finance and Operations Administrator

Operations

• Management of our people function including effective recruitment, on- boarding and retention processes
• Management of our performance management processes, ensuring they are well communicated and effective
• Helping us become more of a learning organisation
• Management of our pay and promotion policies, including our annual pay review, ensuring that they remain fair and transparent
• Keep on top of our B Corp status; continually looking for ways we can improve across all B Corp categories; responsibility for the annual B Corp report
• Continually improve our environmental processes to support our goal of being carbon neutral
• Oversight of risk register, cybersecurity policies and insurance requirement

ABOUT YOU

Apply if...

• You’re a natural numbers person, preferably a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) and with at least 5 years working in a financial role
• You’re a good communicator; comfortable working with everyone across our team and Board. You can clearly disseminate and communicate financial insight
• You are strategic and can think on your feet, with strong organisational skills that help you manage and achieve competing priorities
• You understand what it takes to really make things happen in a small but ambitious and growing organisation
• You enjoy developing a team focused culture, where the emphasis is on building a team that enjoys work and wants to perform to achieve what we are trying to do
• You are passionate about what we are trying to do and you see this as an opportunity to align your values and purpose with a successful social enterprise with big ambitions
• You have an aversion to jargon, you provide clarity in complex situations and have the ability to focus on what really matters

You'll love it here if you...

• Are optimistic, bring warmth and good humour to work, have a strong collaborative work ethic and bring positive intent to every situation
• Are fascinated by different organisations and sectors – and would appreciate the responsibility of having access to some of the UK’s most influential institutions
• Have a curious mind and are always open to the insights and perspectives of others
• Love the idea of working somewhere people share your values and are fully focused on making a meaningful impact on the world
• Would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are happy to work without a big support structure around you

BENEFITS

• The opportunity to shape the activity of a high profile initiative, and to work closely with a wide range of leading thinkers on responsible business, leadership and public service
• Working for an organisation where we take our values and purpose seriously – and work hard to practice what we ‘preach’
• An intense but fun working environment, where everyone is enthusiastic about their job (as well as things outside it)
• Join a talented, diverse team with lots of opportunities to learn. We’ll surround you with smart and driven people who have a vested interest in your development.
• Private health insurance with Vitality (which also provides discounted gym membership)
• Pension allowance (5% matched contribution)
• A book allowance to build the Forward Institute library
• Generous holiday allowance – and a sensible approach to flexible working

It is envisaged that this will be a full-time role, but it would be possible to structure it as 3 or 4 days a week for the right candidate

INTERVIEWS

First round interviews will be held on 4th and 5th November; second round interviews will be held on 8th November.

• Work for a prestigious art institution
• Leading role within the finance team

About Our Client

The Courtauld Institute of Art is the UK's leading institution for teaching and research into the History of Art and the conservation of paintings, and is also home to one of the finest small art museums in the world. The Courtauld is currently undergoing a capital transformation project that will make The Courtauld's world-class artworks, research and teaching accessible to more people - in the UK and internationally.

The Finance Department provides a full management accounting and financial information service to the Courtauld group, which consists of the Courtauld Institute of Art and Samuel Courtauld Trust Enterprises Ltd (SCTE). We also provide a similar service to the Friends of the Courtauld (FOCI) and the Courtauld Institute of Art Fund (the Fund).

Job Description

The Deputy Head of Finance is a broad role in a small but busy Finance department. You will directly line manage three members of the team and be the lead expert for Agresso, VAT and tax matters. You will also be responsible for the accuracy of the financial ledgers, financial control and support in financial reporting for the Courtauld Institute of Art.

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for someone with a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA), excellent interpersonal skills and strong accounting experience who is ready to take on a leadership role.

What's on Offer

• £45140 - £51728
• Excellent USS pension scheme
• Excellent holiday

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

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

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