A well-known international development organisation is currently seeking a Head of Financial Analysis to join their global hub in London. This is a key position within the central finance team. In close liaison with a variety of stakeholders across all areas of corporate services, you will be developing key processes and templates to inform on strategic and commercial decisions. 

• Developing complex multi-year forecasts & templates
• Develop a robust in-year forecasting process to subsequently roll-out across global platforms
• Provide key analysis on forecast submissions for SMT and Board level members
• Support & advise SMT members on annual budget submissions
  Direct line management of 1 newly qualified Financial Analyst

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Analyst / Commercial Finance professional to join a fantastic organisation going through a period of significant change and transformation. 

You will be CCAB qualified or equivalent with at least 3 years post-qualification experience. Knowledge of or experience in the international development sector is highly desirable. 

This is a very exciting time for Keychange. Following the strategic remodelling and disposal of some of our property portfolio we will be in receipt of a capital sum for the re-development, purchase and build of new care and support communities.

Our mission is to Create Caring Communities, which demonstrate our Christian Values, Ethos and Behaviours.

Keychange currently operate eleven care home communities for older people and two housing communities for homeless young people. These communities are located across England.

In addition Keychange has recently adopted a new strategic action plan which sets out a clear direction for growth, expansion, improving quality and sustainability. New opportunities will include acquiring new properties and partners, expanding our services into outreach and community programmes, as well as celebrating the charity’s 100 years of operating in 2020. Established in 1920 Keychange is a charity and company limited by guarantee and is led by a Board of Trustees, who govern the Charity in terms of strategy, policies, legal duties, quality and sustainability.

Head of Finance, Keychange is a Christian Charity, Creating Caring Communities.

This is a Senior Leadership role to develop and lead our Finance Strategy for day to day operations as well as our mission and business expansion and sustainability.

Keychange currently provides eleven Care Communities for older people and two Housing Communities for Homeless younger people, all across England.

We are looking for an experienced finance lead to work closely with the CEO, senior colleagues, finance team, managers and trustees to strengthen our existing financial processes and to develop new business plans and opportunities.

This post has an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal, active Christian faith

For full Role Description and Person Specification and Application form please email us as below

Closing Date for applications 12noon Monday 22nd June 2020

Initial Date for Interviews 1st and 2nd July 2020.

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives.

Saferworld has undergone rapid change in the last 6 years, over doubling in size, and our global finance team has expanded to fit this new challenge. We have recently completed the introduction of a global financial system and are funded by a range of donor contracts from governments, the EC, trusts and other entities. 

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to develop and work with our London and global teams, play a central role in developing procedures and systems, and advance effective financial management performance across the organisation.

Our client, which is a leading professional association based in Central London, is looking for a Financial Controller to be responsible for all aspects of the organisation’s finances ensuring that they are used as efficiently as possible.

This opportunity is potentially suitable for someone looking for the next step in their finance career. You should have the management skills to support a small finance team and the ability to undertake the financial management of the organisation in support of the Director of Finance.  You should have a can-do attitude and must be happy to take on small tasks as well as big financial responsibilities.

Degree qualified and with a qualification from one of the Chartered Institutes of Accountancy, you should have a background either in practice or in commerce and have experience of producing statutory accounts.

With all audited accounts signed off for 2018/19, the professional association is in robust financial health, despite the current COVID19 situation. On the contrary to many organisations, there has been an upturn in its work and the output for its members has considerably increased. 

The impact of COVID19 has not negatively affected the organisation to a great extent and no staff have been furloughed nor is our client anticipating any changes to the staff establishment of 75 at this present time. 

At present all staff are being supported to work from home, but this role is ultimately an office-based role.

To discuss this unique opportunity in more detail please contact Julian Smith from memcom recruitment.

To apply, please send ypur CV to Julian Smith at memcom recruitment via the application link on CharityJob.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified financial accountant with aspirations to become the Finance Controller of a large organisation.

The Senior Financial Accountant role will offer oversight and understanding of a large and complex university (£130m+ T/O) and you will be given valuable support in developing. The University of Roehampton was ranked ‘best modern university in London’ in recent years and boasts a vibrant and welcoming community.  The University is an equal opportunity and ‘disability confident’ employer; and is a place where students thrive, whatever their background. Despite the challenging global context, this is an exciting time for the University, having opened a new £35m state-of-the art library and further developing external global partnerships. 

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance and leading a team of 5, you will be responsible for delivering Financial Accounting services for the University and its subsidiaries - making sure that compliance with the University’s accounting policies and accounting standards is maintained. As a key member of the Finance team – you will be driving continuous improvement in the month end reporting processes and handling complex technical financial accounting issues.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA) with strong post qualification and relevant financial accounting experience
• Higher Education sector experience is highly desirable, but also wider not for profit/public sector work is also helpful
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel.
• Strong management skills, with excellent written & verbal communications skills.

Ivy Rock Partners have been engaged on an exclusive basis to recruit this role – for more information and to request the candidate pack, please contact Michael Quest at Ivy Rock Partners Directly or apply via this advert.

Key Timings:

• Sunday 14th June - Application deadline
• Week commencing 22nd June- 1st stage Interviews
• Week commencing 29th June- 2nd stage Interviews

My client is looking for a Head of Finance for a period of 12 months.
Ideally you will have experience of working in the Charity sector at this level and be able to hit the ground running immediately.
The role will cover a vast amounts of duties and projects from getting involved  in accounts preparation and detailed management accounts to also attending Board meetings and the SMT forum on a weekly basis

Reporting into the CEO of the group you will have a lot of autonomy to run the finance team as you see fit contributing fully to all financial performance and financial control issues and helping the CEO on any high level strategic plans and developments

Any experiences of systems implementation would also be of great value

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with an ambitious and dynamic Islamic charity to help source their new Head of Finance. The charity collects charitable financial donations and distributes them for the purposes of hardship alleviation and education in the UK. This is an exciting time to join the charity as it embarks on a period of positive change. The Head of Finance will be responsible for ensuring that the charity develops robust financial reporting and governance procedures. Although this is a hands-on operational role, it also has scope to contribute to the wider commercial decision-making process. This is post is available as either a full time 5-day role or a 4-day role on a pro rata basis. Flexible home working is also available.

*Please note that we are open to candidates of all backgrounds/faiths.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will be qualified in a relevant accounting qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with at least three years post- qualified experience. You will be confident in both financial accounting as well as management reporting tasks. You will be a self-starter who is able to work with a range of stakeholders and collaborate on system designs and upgrades. You will be personable, have excellent attention to detail and be able to communicate effectively with finance and non-financial people. In addition to the above, you will naturally have a strong desire to work in the not for profit sector.  

Please apply directly for this Head of Finance post or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an informal discussion and full JD.  

• Head of Financial services working for Poplar Harca
• An industry leading housing association focusing on rejuvenating the Poplar area

About Our Client

Poplar Harca, based by All Saints on the DLR, is a community focused housing association. Over the years they have regenerated thousands of homes. They have and continue to partner with private property investors to help develop the area and have attracted over £2.5 billion worth of investment to build and create opportunities in the community.

Poplar Harca are about more than just building houses, they are passionate about providing homes for people whether it is social or private rent, shared ownership or right to buy. They aim to build community in everything they do and focus on how to extend this community through local events and welcoming centres that host a range of clubs and activities. Partnership is key to their mission, whether it is with their residents, private investors or supporting local business owners to help see the area of Poplar thrive.

Job Description

The Head of Financial Services will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead responsibility for the timely completion of the Group's statutory accounts, ensuring that the quality of preparations minimises the process, and that the Audit & Risk Committee are involved as appropriate.
• Lead the accounts payable team ensuring accurate, efficient and timely processing of purchase orders, invoices and supplier payments.
• Ensure that accounting practice and record-keeping evolves as necessary to comply with the prevailing reporting standards; guide the team in these matters, providing training as necessary, to ensure good accounting practice throughout the finance team.
• Working alongside the Assistant Director of Finance - Accounting and Controls to implement a cross-function training plan to drive efficiencies.
• Lead the team in relation to all tax matters, setting policy and standards to ensure compliance; ensure formal tax advice is taken as needed and that it informs and influences decision-making and accounting practice.
• Responsible for the accurate completion of the Group's VAT return/s in compliance with the statutory deadlines and to maximise VAT recovery within the legislative framework.
• Contribute to internal and external audit activities ensuring that any associated recommendations influence practice and are implemented as appropriate.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified, chartered accountant (ACA or equivalent) with strong reporting and technical finance understanding that can be evidenced through experience. In addition, you will have a track record of working closely with key stakeholders to deliver excellent financial reporting and decision-making support.

Furthermore you will have led and managed teams successfully. It is paramount that the successful candidate has an understanding of VAT and is able to lead on all tax matters including creating policy and setting standards to ensure compliance. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome.

What's on Offer

Circa. £55,000 - £60,000. Benefits include: bonus scheme, 27 days annual leave and pension contributions. Flexible working and option to work from home available.

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: MPCY14088015Z

My client is an international brand with one simple aim; to transform lives. By informing and empowering people in the choices they have and can make, they work across the globe to fundamentally change the conversations going on at the very top levels of government and grass roots of society. This role would work within the UK business.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the donor finance team in supporting all financial aspects of a project’s life-cycle.
• Act as key business partner to the SLT on donor compliance, new business and international operations.
• Oversee the cost proposal development process, ensuring competitive and sustainable cost proposals are submitted.
• Oversee all areas of donor compliance including procurement, legal, expenses and asset management.
• Provide training and support to a team of 9.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of donor regulations, including DFID, EU and private foundation grants. With a strong understanding of compliance, contracts and governance you will be a fully qualified accountant with an INGO background. A proven decision maker, you will be able to take the initiative on identifying problems and coming up with creative solutions. Excellent inter-personal skills are essential for this role.

This small, ambitious and well networked charity based in the centre of Exeter is looking to recruit a permanent Head of Finance.

Reporting into the Director of Finance and Operations you will actively contribute to the strategic priorities, financial integrity and sustainability of the organisations as well as be a member of the Leadership team. 

This role will also be responsible for timely and quality information to the Board, ensuring strong controls and compliance are maintained as well as overseeing the book stock and processing arrangements.

Key experience required:

• Qualified accountant or equivalent with broad Finance experience, including budgeting, monitoring, management accounting, statutory accounts, operational processing and purchasing

• Managing, developing and motivating a team, having excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt to differing audiences and situations 

• Experience of working within a dynamic, growing organisation implementing best practice, systems developments and process improvements where needed 

• Robust knowledge of financial controls, risk management and  dealing with third parties, including customers, suppliers, banks and auditors

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice in relation to charities accounting would be beneficial.

Our partner is a ground-breaking healthcare organisation, looking to inform & educate communities and influence changes in behaviour to improve health & wellbeing outcomes. They are seeking an Interim Head of Finance to oversee the integrity of the finance function, in the UK and overseas, and ensure their programmes deliver maximum impact.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the accounting systems, in the UK and overseas, ensuring that the organisation meets all its compliance and reporting requirements.
• Lead on financial management – including working with the new business development team on budget proposal developments, managing project budgets, producing management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and reports.
• Leading on preparing of the year-end group financial statements, and preparing for the audit.
• Finance business partner to donors & funders, and responsible for grants compliance & reporting.
• Providing financial analysis, commentary and advice to the senior management team, board members, and other stakeholders.
• Responsibility of junior finance staff.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant, with broad accounting, financial management, and reporting in an international organisation.
• Experience of budget proposal development and managing a budget in a complex, multi-currency environment.
• Understanding of UK tax & statutory reporting requirements.
• Excellent IT and systems skills; advanced Excel and Quickbooks experience.
• Strong finance business partner with experience of effectively working with colleagues in person and remotely.
• Fluency in French and/or Portuguese is desirable

Sentebale is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Finance and Compliance on a permanent, full time basis. Sentebale was founded in 2006 by The Duke of Sussex from the British Royal family and Prince Seeiso from the Lesotho Royal family. This brilliant and inspiring charity works with vulnerable children and young people from Lesotho and Botswana.

The Head of Finance and Compliance will be responsible for global oversight of finance and compliance functions in London, Lesotho and Botswana, including day to day finance, financial reporting to senior management and the UK Board, financial governance and risk management.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Contribute to the charity's strategy and policy development (working closely with other members of the finance team, the CEO, Lesotho and Botswana office and the Board of Trustees).
• Ensure regular reports are submitted from the Lesotho and Botswana office, including all relevant management information and donor reports Assess suitability and effectiveness of financial controls and oversee a programme of continuous improvement.
• Support programmes, fundraising and finance staff in Lesotho, Botswana and London to create accurate and equitable donor budgets.
• Work with the COO to design and implement an internal audit function which is appropriate to the organisation and establishes a culture of minimum standards and continuous improvement.
• Draft detailed annual budgets and consolidated cash flow statements for review by the COO.
• Consolidate financials from Lesotho, Botswana and US, reporting to the COO.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasts
• Draft statutory financial statements, annual returns and liaise with auditors (UK, US, Lesotho, Botswana).
• Monitor and implement general statutory requirements (e.g. risk assessments, reserves policies etc).
• Maintain all tax registrations and submissions.
• Work with the Finance leads in Lesotho and Botswana to ensure that financial processes are followed and accurate monthly reports are received.
• Maintain up-to-date records of legal compliance in Lesotho, Botswana and UK.

The organisation:

The Sentebale London team is hosted in the offices of The & Partnership in the Fitzrovia District. It is a small, friendly team committed to flexible and family friendly working - all staff contribute to the overall goals of the charity and support each other as best they can. The Head of Finance and Compliance needs to be willing to work across a wide range of tasks. They will work in a dynamic environment to enable the charity to achieve its wide-ranging goals.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have experience of managing financial systems, including setting and managing budgets, management accounts and cash flow, etc.
• Have charity experience (ideally within international development) preferred.
• Have a strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory environment for UK charities.
• Have strong analysis and report-writing skills
• Have the experience of the long-term financial and business planning, strategic planning and development of an organisation.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate staff.
• Have a first-class ability to prepare year-end accounts and annual budgets.

The closing date for applications is 14^th June with first stage interviews taking place on the 23^rd June . Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Are you looking to join and international development charity as their newly created Head of Finance?

Do you want to develop your career with the view to progress into a Director of Finance position in the next few years?

Does having autonomy and oversight of a full finance function interest you?

The Role

• Work towards the budget and financial planning processes including acting as an effective business partner to budget holders
• Lead a small finance team and manage all aspects of ongoing financial operations of the organisation
• Forecast and manage cash flow to optimise between investment returns and operational needs
• Work towards the production of annual statutory accounts and works as a key contact for external auditors
• Implement and improve financial processes across the function including supporting the Director of Finance with advancing management reporting and an upcoming system upgrade
• Oversee transactional elements of the function including expenses, purchase ledger and petty cash

The Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Over 30 days annual leave
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Brilliant opportunities for progression

The Candidate

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Be a confident communicator and able to work positively with a diverse range of staff members and external partners
• Take the initiative to provide pragmatic solutions to improve finance functions without compromising efficiency
• Ideally have a background within the charity sector however other backgrounds will be considered
• Ideally have experience of working in a finance function within industry, however, newly qualified accountants will be considered also

As a newly created opportunity, there is substantial scope to mould this role around the successful candidate's strongest qualities in order to add significant value to the team. Also, the successful candidate will receive direct and supportive management internally from an experienced senior team who are committed to investing in staff development.

Please apply now as applications are being considered on a daily basis.

The BBRS is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Finance on a part-time, permanent basis. The BBRS is establishing an industry funded dispute resolution service to resolve historic and future disputes between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and participating providers of banking services. It will do this in a transparent, timely and accessible manner and without the need for litigation. It is currently running a Live Pilot in order to finalise its policies in readiness for Go-Live operation.

Background of the role

As the Head of Finance you will be responsible for delivering the organisation's financial strategy in alignment with the overall mission of the BBRS whilst ensuring an environment of tight financial control. You will take full responsibility for the finance function and will report to the Director of Operations; however you will have an important direct relationship with the Chief Executive Officer to whom you will also provide advice on all key financial issues. The outsourced accounting and payroll service providers will report directly to you. This role may be performed on a part-time basis or alongside another job task(s) or role.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Strategy, preparation and controlling of the annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Scenario modelling based on key assumptions and cashflow forecasts to assist with decision making
• Implementing and integrating new scheme agreements with participating member banks into the financial structures and reporting systems
• Ensuring effective development, implementation and evaluation of financial policies and procedures including controls over expenditure
• Evaluating and managing risk
• Coordinating audit processes
• Attending management committee and Board meetings, producing and presenting papers where applicable
• Providing relevant information to management to assist with decision making
• Providing effective management of the funding contracts with the existing and new member banks, including the management of exit mechanisms
• Liaising and effectively communicating with banks, suppliers and other key stakeholder groups
• Building and maintaining good working relationships, collaborating with a wide range of people to progress financial strategy
• Working with outsourced accounting and payroll service providers, providing day to day oversight

This part-time role comes with a highly competitive salary alongside other generous employee benefits and is based at the BBRS central London offices near Chancery Lane and Blackfriars Tube stations. This position will best suit someone with strong strategic thinking, planning and creative problem-solving skills and exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).

• Post qualification experience in a financial leadership role
• Sound knowledge of relevant legal, contractual and funding issues
• Compliance oriented
• Experience of working with outsourced finance providers desirable but not essential
• Experience working with complex stakeholders

It is anticipated that the BBRS will operate for around three years. More information on The BBRS can be found at:

BBRS are guided by the commitment to do and be seen to do what is right, fair, and reasonable at all times.

The closing date for applications is 10^th June with first stage interviews taking place on the 17^th June. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!