The Head of Finance role is pivotal to the success of the charity, ensuring all project, statutory and budget holder reporting is carried out to a high level of accuracy and timeliness.

The Head of Finance will work directly to the Chief Executive Officer as a key member of the senior management team. The postholder will have responsibility for strategic financial planning and for ensuring that the charity has robust financial management and oversight at all levels of the operation. The role requires a strategic, tactical and rigorous approach playing a pivotal role in ensuring the charity maintains a strong and credible position as we continue to grow.

This role will require a minimum of 2 days a week in the office, but flexibility on location on other days.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversight of the organisations daily financial operations and line-management of the finance team;
2. To keep abreast of all the charity accounting requirements and provide sound and timely financial advice and information to The Executive Team and Board, including monthly management information;
3. To ensure that key financial processes, systems and practices are in place to ensure robust financial decision-making, budget setting, resource allocation and financial performance monitoring at all levels of the charity. Review and update of financial procedures, with reference to Charity Commission checklists, and changing requirements, at least annually;
4. To advise the Executive and Board of Trustees on financial risk and to ensure that financial risk is mitigated through having robust financial practices and contingencies in place;
5. To work strategically with the Exec Team and the Development and Sustainability Team to drive all aspects of income generation;
6. To act as a spokesperson for the charity to funders and in other settings, as required;
7. To act as Company Secretary to the Charity and to ensure that the statutory requirements of this role are fulfilled;
8. Organisation and preparation of information for the charity’s annual audit, liaising with the charity’s appointed auditors;
9. Oversight of income funds to ensure correct use of funds and ease of reporting back to funders, and correct allocation between restricted and unrestricted funds. Provision of financial support to project teams in creating budgets, business partnering and reporting back to stakeholders;
10. Maintenance of monthly bookkeeping and running of management information on Xero, Approval Max, Salesforce and related financial systems;
11. Through supervision of finance staff to ensure that internal and external financial reporting requirements are met by the charity. This includes cash flow forecasting, VAT, tax and Gift Aid issues and routine financial monitoring and reporting at all levels of the charity;
12. Oversight of the monthly payroll & pensions;
13. To manage external relationships with finance-related partners including banks, auditors, pension funds, investment managers and relevant others.
14. To inform the financial aspects of grant and funding applications and business proposals to ensure that all delivery contracts are costed to reflect agreed levels of core business overheads and profit margins;
15. Maintaining a schedule of all contracts held by the charity. To include monitoring and review of contracts in a timely manner that secures the best value and impact for the charity from all contracted arrangements;
16. Work closely with other teams to ensure CRM is robust, up to date and operationalised;
17. To act as a positive representative for the charity and to model the values and principles of the charity in all dealings with funders, strategic partners, staff and service users;
18. To work in accordance with Best Beginnings’ policies, procedures and values;
19. To undertake such other duties as may be required that are commensurate with the scope and level of responsibilities of this post.

This is a key role in the leadership team and the post-holder will have accountability for accurately recording the charity’s financial transactions; preparing and presenting financial reports for colleagues, committee and Board meetings; preparing management accounts and preparing statutory year-end accounts and working with the auditors. It is an autonomous and hands-on role which requires self-reliance, good communication and diligence. 

GambleAware is a growing charity with a critically important public health agenda. This is a new role with the opportunity for the right candidate to influence the charities growth and help define the working of the financial function.

Key accountabilities:

• Ensure financial standards are adhered to.
• Manage the tax and indirect tax responsibilities for the charity.
• Work closely with functions and teams to ensure effective financial management.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to ensure a consistent approach to financial management to deliver organisational objectives.
• Accountable for delivering annual financial statements and quarterly updates to the Board.
• Effectively manage the financial cashflow of the organisation in accordance with governance procedures and in line with organisational strategic objectives. 
• Regularly report key financial information to support stakeholders in making key strategic decisions.
• Quickly establish strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders based on trust and confidence, work well within teams, and have the skills to engage, influence and negotiate with colleagues.
• Provide financial reports to colleagues, senior management and trustees, to provide pertinent information about the charity’s performance against budgets and strategic plans, including regular management accounts.
• Develop and enhance financial systems and ways of working, to drive efficiencies and improvements.

Key responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusivity and equal opportunity in working with colleagues and stakeholders with a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
2. Responsible for leading, planning, co-ordinating and managing all aspects of finance on a day-to-day basis, supporting the organisation in meeting key strategic business aims and goals.
3. Ensure financial business cases are defined and developed.
4. Define, write and implement the financial strategic framework including the financial reporting requirements.
5. Ensure the integrity of budgeting and forecasting, focusing on the internal consistency, its coherence with strategic planning and its interfaces.
6. Required to support the Chief Operating Officer with the production of Board, Committee and Leadership Team papers and reporting tools.
7. Promote and develop the culture of a learning organisation committed to high quality of care and continuous improvement.
8. Manage the annual audit.
9. Undertake any other tasks as reasonably directed by your line manager.
10. Adhere to GambleAware policies and procedures. 
11. Be a good team worker, demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organisation and team members.

GambleAware is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity, work-life balance and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all staff and job applicants.

Our partner is a leading global not for profit working to positively impact the lives of children and youth around the world. They are seeking a Head of Financial Accounting & Compliance to lead in the provision of accounting, tax and regulatory advice. This is a newly created position.

Responsibilities

• Develop guidance and operational procedures, and training for colleagues especially around understanding and adhering to accounting standards (IFRS & USGAAP).
• Reviewing potential impacts of new accounting standards/regulations and tax regulations, assess options and risks, recommend solutions to manage these changes and ensure that the accounting system is geared up to accommodate these changes.
• Work with the legal team to assess individual country tax regulations, ensure that appropriate procedures are created and implemented, and provide technical assistance.
• Provide technical accounting and tax guidance to the leadership team, working with the accounting, risk and legal teams to offer advice on major corporate issues and provide integrated solutions.
• Lead on the timely completion of key regulatory and compliance returns, and undertake a technical review of the IFRS and USGAPP financial statements prior to their submission and review by external auditors.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level, holding an accounting qualification
• Strong demonstrable background in audit, with knowledge of accounting standards (including IFRS & USGAAP), and understanding of compliance and tax regulations with an international/global charity.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing control environments, developing business processes, policies and standards, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills – able to communicate technical information and requirements to non-finance staff, and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership, auditors, regulatory bodies and the finance and audit committee.
• Able to work in a changing and ambiguous environment.

This is a permanent role. They are open to where the individual is based. If the individual is UK-based, they do hope that they will be able to be in the office on a part-time basis; they are quite flexible regarding this requirement.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant part in the strategic management and leadership of one of the most successful and well-known schools in the country. Tiffin School is a selective state secondary school with an excellent financial track record.  We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and talented financial leader to play a key role in delivering an outstanding finance and business function to our academy.

The postholder will work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team which meets regularly to set the strategic direction of the Academy Trust and plan, organise, monitor and evaluate its work. The postholder will also be the company secretary to the Academy Trust.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated individual who can lead by example and inspire others. You will:

• Be an experienced financial leader with established proven track record of financial management, risk management and financial operational leadership.

• Have excellent and successful leadership and management skills, and be used to working

with a number of diverse teams.

Some educational and or Charity background may be an advantage but we would welcome applicants from other sectors.

Tiffin School has a vibrant and friendly staff, with a diverse mix of teachers and support staff.  The location is close to Kingston town centre, with excellent public transport links to Central London.  We are close to Richmond and Bushy Parks, and the Surrey countryside.  Benefits include: season ticket loan/Cycle to Work scheme/salary advance scheme for a rental deposit/free on-site parking /childcare vouchers/enhanced maternity benefits/and Local Government Pension Scheme.  For a good feel of the School, please look at the Head’s Newsletters on the website. 

Please see our website for the Recruitment Brochure, including the Person Specification, Job Description and application form.  Only fully completed application forms sent to our vacanies email and received by the stated deadline for applications will be accepted as valid applications.

Safeguarding of Children

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 (EXCEPTIONS) ORDER 1974 (AS AMENDED IN 2013)

Tiffin School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The post you are applying for is subject to an order under Section 4(4) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Applicants must therefore provide information about all: convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, binding over or other orders, pending prosecutions, criminal investigations that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).  This particular post is also subject to a section 128 management check.

Equal Opportunities

Tiffin School is an equal opportunities employer and its policies, including the need to guard against false assumptions based on an applicant’s sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, religion, age, marital status, working pattern, sexual orientation or gender reassignment, are followed at all stages of the selection procedure.

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic condition and limits the life of people with cystic fibrosis (CF). The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is fighting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by the condition. Our mission is to create a world where everyone living with cystic fibrosis will be able to look forward to a long, healthy life.

An opportunity has arisen to join us as Head of Finance at an exciting point of our journey. By supporting the Director of Finance & Resources, wider Senior Leadership Team, and colleagues across the Trust with financial advice and analysis, you can help drive the organisation towards its goal of beating cystic fibrosis.

Your role will be to provide operational management of our finances. You will take the lead on the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, manage the year end accounts and external audit process. You will also be a key point of contact with our Trustees regarding financial performance and strategy, with regular reporting at a senior level, you will be a voice in implementing financial best practice.

You will manage the finance team and ensure processes are followed and any issues identified are dealt with in a timely manner. Being highly numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills you will have a track record of working to tight deadlines.

This role will require hands-on technical capabilities and the ability to quickly assess and apply financial best practice. The successful candidate will need to act as both a technical lead and provide operational leadership to the team.

Benefits include 30 days annual leave, flexible working and opportunities for learning and development.

We are taking a flexible approach to recruiting this role. As such, while this is currently a part-time role (28 hours per week/0.8 FTE), we are open to discussions regarding full time working (35 hours per week).  

We are also open to discussions regarding the working location, which could be either Head Office (London) based or home-based. Home-based candidates must be willing to travel into London according to business needs.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from people with cystic fibrosis, disabled people, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and LGBTQI candidates.

Please note: if you decide to apply for this role, you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work for us and we will need to check this.

Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 19 September 2021

Interviews to be held: week commencing 27 September 2021

Community Action Suffolk is a leading charity in Suffolk and are seeking an experienced and skilled finance professional, to join as the Head of Finance.  The Head of Finance will lead the day to day operational function of the finance team and provide strategic support to the senior management team and trustees. The role will directly report to the Chief Executive. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to further develop their career.

About you:

You will be a qualified accountant who has worked at senior finance level with drive and enthusiasm to further develop and implement effective finance systems and processes. You will have a crucial role in continuing the success of the organisation and be able to prepare high quality reliable and timely management information to the Executive and Board of Trustees.   Ideally you will have a good understanding of charity accounting and regulation as well as compliance and governance within charitable organisations. You will have strong leadership skills to motivate and develop the small finance team, helping individuals to fulfil their potential.

We are happy to be flexible about the spread of the hours across the week, and for there to be some flexibility that would allow for some home working in line with our blended working policy, although the main place of work would still be our office base in Ipswich.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post. 

If you wish to understand more about the role or to download an application pack please visit our website.

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 27th September 2021.

Interviews:  Thursday 30th September 2021

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.

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

Head of Finance required for leading Surrey based Charity

Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA Accountant required

Client Details

A rewarding and highly thought of Charity are looking for a dynamic Head of Finance to head up their Finance function to deliver extraordinary service to the charity. As a qualified accountant you will be able to lead and motivate a team of 10 including the Payroll function. As well as leading the production of key financial management information and transactional processing, you will be a key part of the organisation's Leadership Group and have a passion for improving the lives of the people we support. In a very busy and varied environment you will lead by example and support the Finance Director with corporate governance. This is a great opportunity to work and develop your skills in a fulfilling high impact and rewarding role.

Description

To lead and motivate the finance team and deliver a high quality service to tight deadlines. To undertake all aspects of financial management as well as development and maintenance of internal controls, policies, systems and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the charity's finances and assets and compliance with regulations and legislation. To be a key player in the wider Leadership Group.

Recruit, develop and motivate the Finance and Payroll Team (10 headcount) to achieve their objectives and support the organisation. Oversee the operations of the teams by setting goals and objectives to deliver an excellent service to the organisation in line with strategy.

Provide the lead in the development of statutory reporting, management/financial accounting and reporting and provide guidance and advice on all operational finance matters to colleagues across the organisation.

Prepare the operational budget timetable and work with managers to enable the business to meet agreed deadlines.

Lead the preparation of the detailed annual budget and forecasts.

Manage all accounting operations including Financial Reporting, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Payroll and other reimbursements, bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure quality control over financial transactions and lead on the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, completeness and compliance with best practice, policies, regulations and legislation including VAT, PAYE, Pensions and Government Statistical Returns

Perform cash and liquidity management to minimise the charity's probability of losses and maximise returns within agreed policies. Submit reports of present financial situation and forecasts

Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of charity finances is maintained.

Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities and support procurement activities.

Prepare relevant papers for Council and Committee meetings.

To undertake such other duties commensurate with the role of a Head of Finance in a small multi-site organisation including business partnering and special projects from time to time.

Profile

ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified Accountant

In depth knowledge of Financial and Management Accounting Systems

Charity SORP accounting

Social Care tendering and fee models (desirable but not essential)

A good communicator, capable of developing close and effective working relationships with a wide range of

non-finance and executive stakeholders

Job Offer

25 days holiday

Part remote/office-based job

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Pension

Life Assurance

Very friendly team

Response Organisation is the largest mental health charity in Oxfordshire that has expanded into Berkshire, and more recently into Buckinghamshire!

Financial Planning and Projects Accountant - £42,000 - £50,000 per annum  

Do you have the desire to help change lives and an interest in mental health? 

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. We are looking for a Financial Planning and Projects Accountant to join the Finance team at Response. The Finance team focuses on all financial management and information systems in a £15 million plus turnover organisation. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website:

Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day. Our clients are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such, this is also how we approach recruitment at Response. It is essential that you have significant experience in supporting the development of bids for new business with financial advice and modelling, experience of establishing appropriate reporting and pricing models for newly won business and experience of preparing budgets and financial plans. It is also essential that you are a qualified accountant, or qualified by experience, and you have up to date knowledge of UK GAAP, with demonstrable experience in application. Experience within housing, care or mental health settings is desirable, but not essential. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. 

The duties within any role vary from day to day. Some of the core duties within the role will include: Providing financial support, insight, challenge and partnership to managers preparing bids for new business/projects; working with the managers to develop a working understanding of bids, identifying risks and proposing mitigations as appropriate; financially analysing and interpreting bids and prepare detailed financial data/budgets to support the bids (to include review of existing budgets to ensure good fit); supporting the preparation of business cases for presentation to managers, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees; for winning bids, work with managers, Reporting Manager and the rest of the finance team to ensure new business budgets/contracts are integrated into “business as usual” for financial management, reporting and oversight purposes; working closely with the Reporting Manager to support the annual budget setting process, and to ensure that the building blocks for longer term financial planning are in place; manage and complete the annual business planning process and longer-term financial planning to agreed timescales, using the annual budget as baseline. Above all, we are looking for people that share our values, as set out below, and who want to make a real difference to people’s lives: 

Caring – Our clients are the heart and soul of all that we do, we provide person-centred care that enables them to live a life worth living. We believe that differences should be celebrated, and each client’s uniqueness enhances not only our community, but also the support we provide.

Safe – Honest and open relationships help to make all our clients feel safe, and we provide a safe place for recovery for as long as they may require.

Creative – Continuous learning from one another is key. When working with a client at their own pace there are many ways to get creative with how they are supported.

Aspirational – Recovery is focused on what a client can do, not what they can’t. 

You will be required to work 37 hours per week, standard hours are Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00 – flexible working opportunities are available. Salaries vary depending on the role and experiences. 

If this Financial Planning and Projects Accountant position sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK. 

Head of Finance required for leading East Surrey based Charity

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant

Client Details

Head of Finance required for a well-known Charity in East Surrey. The successful applicant will be expected to manage the finance team and to provide strategic and financial planning and guidance to ensure that the company's financial commitments are met. To develop all necessary policies, procedures and systems to ensure the sound financial management of the charity. The Head of Finance is a senior position with considerable levels of responsibility. You will work closely with the CEO, the Treasurer and the Board to provide financial information and guidance that can assist with strategic decisions

Description

1. Develop, review and maintain financial systems, policies and procedures and monitor adherence to them
2. Oversee and be responsible for all financial business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes (including cash flow management) in order to deliver the overall strategy.
3. Liaise with the CEO and budget holders to prepare individual budgets and to monitor actual income and expenditure against these budgets.
4. Ensure budget holders are fully aware of their responsibilities in managing budgets and following financial control procedures.
5. To work with HCS to take responsibility for the Charities financial and IT systems, and any systems where financial information is fed into the accounting records.
6. Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts and other financial reports as required by the Finance and Resources Committee, Board of Management and CEO.
7. Monitor and control the financial risks to which the Charity is exposed and report on those risks to the Finance & Resources Committee and the Board.
8. Offer financial advice and strategic guidance to the CEO, Project Managers, Finance & Resources Committee and the Board of Management as required, and to attend and report at Senior Leadership Team and Managers meetings
9. Provide financial planning to help the Charity achieve its strategic objectives and to advise the Board on the Charities investment policy to ensure that maximum return is achieved with minimum risk.
10. Oversee the Charity bank accounts, and monthly bank reconciliations, including acting as a signatory to the accounts.
11. Organise the work of the finance team to ensure income and expenditure are accurately recorded and restricted fund transactions can be tracked and reported on individually.
12. Act as the focal point of liaison with the Charities auditors, bankers and pension advisors.
13. Prepare the Annual Report and Financial Statements and lead on the annual audit and filing of financial statements.
14. Advise of VAT, and refer to specialist VAT advisers to ensure that VAT regulations are complied with and VAT returns are accurately prepared and submitted electronically to HMRC as per regulations.
15. Manage the relationship with the external payroll bureau.
16. Review payroll returns prepared by the HR team and monthly payroll analysis for approval by the CEO and Chair of Finance & Resources Committee
17. Line manage the finance team, and to be responsible (with HR support) for their recruitment, training, development and appraisals
18. Support senior management and fundraisers by producing supporting information for fundraising bids and financial information for monitoring reports
19. Maintain liaison with the fundraising team and deal with the submission of gift aid claims to HMRC
20. Undertake any additional tasks commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, which may from time to time be required

Profile

• Accountancy qualifications i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA
• Knowledge of statutory financial regulations especially those relating to SORPS
• A sound knowledge of business control systems including audit procedure and financial planning
• Management experience within the voluntary/charitable sector
• Experience of accounting in a charitable organisation
• Experience of preparing monthly management accounts and annual accounts
• Ability to communicate clearly on financial matters to those who do not have specific finance skills
• Ability to train and support managers so they can better understand financial matters

Job Offer

35 hour working week

Salary of £45-50k

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined contribution scheme which includes an employer's contribution.

Free use of Fitness Centre

Half price childcare for dependants

Bike to Work Scheme

Head of Finance

£55,000

Hybrid Working

Office in SW London

Reporting into the Director of Finance & Resources

A Growing Charity, with income of £7 million is seeking a Qualified Accountant to lead its Day 2 Day finance function

Experience of working within a charitable organisation would be hugely beneficial.

Main Duties & Key Responsibilities:

The Head of Finance leads the Finance function and is responsible for finance operations, financial accounting and reporting, financial management and control, financial planning & analysis and Treasury.

Supported by a team of 4

You will be a qualified accountant, with excellent financial accounting skills and experience of providing support and collaborating with other teams. You will have sound knowledge and experience of statutory accounts preparation and ideally you will have experience with the charity sector

Responsibilities include:

Production of the Monthly Management Accounts.

Production of the Statutory Financial Accounts.

Balance Sheet Control.

Managing the payments and income processing

International Financial controls and procedures.

Reporting to the CEO this post is a senior role in the charity's management team that will lead the finance function and provide strategic finance support across the range of activities undertaken by the organisation.

The post holder must demonstrate excellent business partnering capability and be able to work effectively at all levels in a small organisation, from junior managers through to executive directors. You will lead on the year end accounting process and will be the point of contact for external stakeholders such as the auditors and other service providers for example the outsourced IT provider. This is a leadership role - you will manage a small team insuring that they have clear objectives in line with creating a great finance team capable of contributing to the strategic objectives of the organisation.

The post will suit a qualified accountant who is skilled in managing change and who can improve the the preparation, reporting and use management information. A key objective is to streamline processes, reduce the volume of paper records and increase the use of digital archiving - experience of doing this previously would be beneficial.

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Salary for this Role:

From £33,000 per annum.

Job Title:

Financial Analyst

Reports to:

George Bennett

Closing Date:

20/Sep/2021

Job Description:

This is a permanent, full time role on Crick terms and conditions.

ABOUT US

The Francis Crick Institute is a world-leading biomedical research centre and registered charity. Opening in 2016, the Crick is a partnership between the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK, the Wellcome Trust, University College London, Imperial College London, and King’s College London.

The Crick promotes connections between researchers and disciplines, and between academic institutions, healthcare organisations, and businesses. Dedicated to research excellence, the Crick has the scale, vision and expertise to tackle the most challenging scientific questions underpinning health and disease. The Crick is currently growing in size, as world-class scientists are recruited – at full capacity, the organisation will be home to over 1,500 employees. Annual revenue exceeds £160million per annum and is expected to grow as the Crick reaches full capacity.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst will support the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Manager in business partnering the Research Groups, and Scientific Support functions; and in the implementation of the Crick’s model of Resource Allocation. Maintenance and development of the Crick’s models and mechanisms of cost recharging are a key element of this role. A proficiency for ad hoc reporting and analysis is required, in tandem with the reporting specialist FP&A Manager.

The Analyst will be given the opportunity to develop their career by completing an accounting qualification in their time at the Crick. In line with our commitment to continuous improvement, the Crick will provide leave for exams; in addition to standard the allocation of annual leave.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

These include but are not limited to:

Business Partnering

• Support the FP&A managers in communicating and explaining budgets, forecasts, and monthly figures to the budget holders throughout the organisation.
• Obtaining information from budget holders to deliver the Crick’s budgets and forecasts.
• Support the grants management team with systematic and ad hoc requests; and collaborate to ensure robust financial management of externally funded science research programmes.

Costing and Re-charges

• Partner with the function heads to develop and refine cost models, considering the maintenance and potential grant recovery.
• Ensure that data pertaining to recharges is collected and validated in a timely manner.
• Investigate the recharge data to gain business insights relating to usage of support functions, and consider how this relates to actual expenditure within those functions.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Working with the FP&A team, senior management, and budget holders to consolidate and deliver the Crick’s annual budget and financial outlook; including gathering, analysing, and consolidating relevant financial and usage information.

Financial Operations and Control

• Supporting processes leading to smooth month-end reporting.
• Investigation of key budget variances, and reporting to budget holders, both through systematic reports and face-to-face conversations.

The Analyst will deputise for the Senior Manager as needed, as well as completing ad hoc tasks as required. As the Analyst’s abilities develop alongside the Crick’s needs, additional responsibilities will be conferred.

KEY EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

The Analyst should demonstrate the core Crick values: Bold, Imaginative, Open, Dynamic and Collegial; in addition to the following experience and competencies:

Required

Teamwork and Communication

• Proven ability to work within a broad and diverse team.
• Confidence in communication with stakeholders, including senior members of an organisation, within and outside finance.

Flexibility and Dynamism

• Capacity to manage multiple deadlines and discrete pieces of work simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to change direction on a piece of work and/or priorities at short notice.
• Ability to efficiently adapt existing work/processes to a new purpose.
• Willingness to work both independently and collaboratively on projects, as best suits the task.

Problem Solving & Reporting

• Significant and creative problem-solving skills, based on the analysis of complex data, and with a focus on driving value.
• Maintenance of attention to detail within complex pieces of work.
• Experience designing and creating system-based and driven financial reports.

Financial Experience

• For example, a university degree in an area related to finance, and/or relevant work experience.
• An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and functional knowledge of other Office products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Desirable

• Progress towards a relevant accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
• Experience planning and documenting progress against a medium to long-term project.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced finance professional to join an organisation, whose main focus is to look after the vulnerable and disadvantaged.

As the Head of Finance you will be responsible for accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting and the day-to-day management of the finance team. You will also contribute to the overall management and strategic development of the business.

You will lead a small finance team and Business Unit, ensuring all financial information is produced accurately in line with Company deadlines and to help senior management in all aspects of financial strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Co-ordinate and review Management accounts and ensure that the transactions of the business are conducted in accordance with the relevant accounting standards, procedures and controls. Preparing financial statements attributable to cost centre/divisional managers.
• Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts inline with overall business strategy
• Analyse variances to budget/forecasts prior to submission of management accounts to relevant stakeholders
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and be able to identify potentials risks, ensuring business unit awareness on a monthly basis
• Responsible for the management, leadership, performance management, development and recruitment of any direct reports
• To be able to support both financial and business specific projects, providing relevant information to allow stakeholders to make proactive decisions.
• Take an active role in specific project initiation, planning, and execution.
• Any additional reasonable duties requested or delegated by your line manager

Ideal candidate:

• Qualified Accountant
• Commercially astute, with exposure to business processes and an understanding of the relationship between operations and P&L
• Strong IT skills, particularly accounting systems and high level excel skills, including data manipulation and interrogation

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