Head of financial accounting jobs near Canary Wharf, Greater London

An extremely large Charity that operate in over 100 Countries are looking for an experienced Head of Financial Accounts to lead up their financial accounting, tax, and treasury functions. The postholder will report the Finance Director and be responsible to produce statutory accounts across several entities. They will be overseeing a team of 10 and will provide hands on support at all levels.

Your duties will include:

• Provide proactive management of the year end process to ensure timely preparation of the annual accounts in accordance with SORP, Financial Reporting Standards and best practice
• Oversee a large team of qualified and part qualified Accountants
• Present fully consolidated accounts and other relevant data for the Trusts and other relevant Boards
• Provide financial advice and direction for such areas as reporting to Local Authorities and Councils
• Develop reporting and KPIs for the financial accounting department to provide transparency in what is being delivered
• Ensure the production of the group VAT return in a timely and accurate manner every quarter and ensure the correct VAT and tax accounting is carried out across the different entities
• Manage the relationship with HMRC and be the senior contact for the tax authorities
• Ensure the preparation of reports for senior management as needed
• Ensure accurate bank reconciliations and balance sheet control account reconciliations
• Ensure timely payroll posting and reconciliation of all Payroll related control accounts
• Ensure the production of Gift Aid return in a timely manner

Our client will be interviewing candidates as soon as they apply so to avoid missing out please do not wait until the end of the advertisment. 

The successful candidate MUST HAVE:

• Accounting Qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Significant experience of statutory reporting (E)
• Advanced Excel knowledge (E)
• Staff management experience (E)
• Charity experience (D)

Haringey Education Partnership

Haringey Education Partnership is a not-for-profit, schools-led school improvement company established by Haringey and Enfield schools in partnership with Haringey Council from September 2018. We exist to improve outcomes for children and young people through delivering the best school improvement available anywhere in the country. We support all types and phases of schools in Haringey and Enfield who want to work with us and our family of 100+ schools.

Our vision is to inspire our schools so every child and young person is able to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our mission is to raise outcomes for all in HEP schools so achievement is as good as, or better than, anywhere in the country.

Role Profile

We are seeking to engage a highly motivated and experienced qualified accountant to lead the finance function following a period of set up and growth.

This is a hands on, top-table strategy role, and you will have the assistance of a part-time finance assistant. 

We are a small company and the post holder will be expected to contribute broadly across the business, particularly in identifying and delivering new commercial opportunities.

The role straddles financial and management accounting, and the post holder will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in being the chief financial advisor to the board, and in being a business partner to the leadership team and beyond.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that business processes, administration and financial management are as efficient as possible
• Assist the Chief Executive in the identification and delivery of business development opportunities
• Undertake and present the finance work associated with new services or products, ensuring that the associated commercial strategies (such as pricing) are appropriate
• Act as chief financial advisor to the board and the finance committee
• Act as business partner to company budget holders in the preparation and presentation of tailored financial management information
• Lead the maintenance of the accounting system (Quickbooks)
• Lead planning and forecasting activities with business partners to achieve business and company goals
• Prepare and present financial reports for the company’s finance committee and board
• Prepare and present financial forecasts by modelling scenarios
• Ensure legal compliance with respect to Insurance, Companies House and HMRC requirements
• Prepare revenue, expense, cash flow and balance sheet analysis as required
• Lead on the preparation of the annual budget
• Assist management to make better financial decisions to improve financial sustainability
• Provide the management and development of the financial assistant
• Review and process payments of creditors and employees (payroll is currently outsourced)
• Participate and, where appropriate, lead in the execution of changes to procedures, policies and systems to facilitate expansion, compliance and scaling of the business
• Prepare final accounts and lead the external audit
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and the annual corporation tax return
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with auditors, solicitors and the bank
• Oversee the correct accounting for the relationship with HEP’s charitable arm, HEP Horizons
• Any other duties commensurate with the role

Person Specification

• Qualifications
  • Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CPFA)
  • Demonstrable CPD
• Financial Accounting
  • Technical knowledge commensurate with a small business
  • Preparation of VAT and Corporation tax returns
  • Preparation of final accounts
  • Leading on annual audit
• Management accounting
  • Budget preparation and monitoring
  • Evidence of business partnering with non-finance managers
  • Preparation and presentation of financial management information to committee and board
• Business Development
  • Evidence of working commercially, preparing finance work for business development
  • Evidence of cross-organisation working
  • Evidence of commercial development aptitude
• Management
  • Evidence of managing and developing staff
  • Evidence of influencing skills

Personal Qualities

You will:

• Have strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to build relationships quickly
• Be adaptable with good organisational skills
• Be a team player, with the confidence to lead, motivate and influence
• Have a commitment to customer-focussed working
• Have a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
• Have an understating of the issues around diversity and anti-discrimination and a commitment to both

Other information 

• Salary:£60-70k per annum + 30 days holiday + generous defined contribution pension scheme
• Full-time, 35 hours per week (will consider part-time for an exceptional candidate)
• The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

To apply

Please submit a comprehensive CV AND with a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 setting out your interest in the role along with details of how you would deliver on the responsibilities of the role and how you meet the skills and experience required.

Interviews:  HEP will commence interviews for this role w/c 22nd August

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial Accountant

Your new company
A high profile, London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting, you will be responsible for providing high quality statutory accounting. Duties will include the preparation of financial statements; monthly balance sheet reconciliations; cashflow forecasting and quarterly VAT returns. Anticipated duration is for 3-6 months. Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Financial Accountant with strong Excel.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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Head of FP&A for one of London's Universities

Client Details

This university is one of the leading institutions in the world and is made up of a number of academic areas that provide world class education to it's students. With growing student numbers and new enterprise activity, they are now looking to recruit a Head of FP&A to provide team leadership and commercial, decision making support to the executive team.

Description

• Lead a team of commerical finance individuals
• Lead on key budgeting and forecasting, as well as key commercial financial analysis
• Lead on key financial decision making support
• Drive business partnering and finance as a service across the organisation
• Key financial planning, short, medium and long term

Profile

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) that has delivered within a commercial finance role already, working with senior leadership to provide decision making support.

You will have led a team already, including all reviews and support.

Job Offer

Salary c£70,000 plus fantastic holiday and pension

The Royal Drawing School, an independent, not-for-profit charity aims to raise the standard and profile of drawing through teaching and practice. This prestigious School is regarded as the world's leading institution offering in-depth quality observational drawing tuition for adults and children of all ages and abilities. Founded by HRH the Prince of Wales in 2000, it now teaches over 3000 students a week in its studios in London, on international residencies and digitally in over 25 countries.

The School is looking to appoint a Head of Finance (PT) to drive the School’s financial operations so that revenue growth is promoted and compliance with accounting regulations is ensured. Working closely with the Principal and Trustees, this is a pivotal role in the organisation.

As an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Finance will provide strategic and financial guidance on all financial activities so that resources are managed in the most beneficial way. 

This role would be suitable for someone who has extensive knowledge and previous work experience as a Head of Finance or similar role now seeking flexibility in part-time hybrid or WFH setup.

The Royal Drawing School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.  For any queries about the role or how to apply, please email the HR Team. 

Southbank Centre is looking to recruit a Financial Controller to lead the financial accounting and transactional teams. You will develop, maintain and embed appropriate financial systems, processes, controls and policies across the organisation to ensure the department provides a first-class service and acts as a collaborative partner across the organisation

Southbank Centre is the UK’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying a 17-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.  The site has an extraordinary creative and architectural history stretching back to the 1951 festival of Britain.

The Financial Controller will report to the Finance Director, working in conjunction with the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead a co-ordinated finance department.

The role will focus on the statutory accounts, system and internal controls, payroll and audit whilst providing oversight on the wider areas of the financial accounting team. You will also monitor and manage Southbank Centre cash flow; ensure the balance sheet accurately reflects the company’s assets, liabilities and reserves; monitor compliance with and provide information in respect of ACE and other funding obligations.

This role is best suited to an ambitious financial accountant or auditor with experience of leadership seeking a progressive move; but the role is also suited perfectly for a proven financial controller seeking a flexible part-time (3 days a week) senior finance role. Southbank Centre is looking to implement a new system in the future and there is scope for the post-holder to lead on the system implementation if they join on a full-time basis.

Applications from those leaving practice and seeking to take a step up are actively encouraged.

Key criteria

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Understanding of charity accounting, including law, tax and VAT issues relevant to charities
• Experience leading a team (5+), with a collegiate management style and strong communication skills
• Experience of reviewing, implementing and improving financial controls

Southbank Centre is committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes you unique.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply regardless.  

Applying:

Please contact Jake Morrow at Ivy Rock Partners directly to find out more.

Timings:

• Application deadline – Sunday 21 August
• Interviews – week commencing 29 August

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Head of Finance

Your new company
A growing, medium-sized, London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, you will be responsible for ensuring effective financial management, sound statutory and regulatory compliance and a forward-looking view of financial operations. You will manage a team of three direct reports. Anticipated duration is for 6 months+. Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent experience as a Head of Finance within the charity sector.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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A not-for-profit organisation are recruiting for an Interim Financial/Year-end Accountant

Your new company
An influential not-for-profit organisation with international operations.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will work within the financial accounting team and support the team in preparing for the annual audit and production of the financial statements. Duties and responsibilities include the preparation of the audit working papers and schedules; attending to audit queries; balance sheet reconciliations and liaising with auditors. Anticipated duration is 4-5 months. Ideally hybrid working - 1 to 2 days per week in the office but also open to 100% remote.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Financial/Year-end Accountant, ideally with charity background.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller

Your new company
A large, high-profile, London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for leading the financial accounting team on the year-end process and helping to deliver a clean audit and accurate and timely annual accounts. Anticipated duration is for 6 months+. They are open to both hybrid and 100% remote options.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong financial accounting experience within the charity sector.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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A leading Jewish Charity supporting charitable projects are on the search for a Financial Controller to join their UK Finance team.

This organisation aims to relieve poverty; advance health; advance Jewish belief and faith; advance community development; relieve those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; advance education and training; provide youth projects; advance arts, culture, heritage; and advance environmental protection or improvement.

This role is a hybrid position, with 4 days a week working in their North London Offices.

Main purposes of the role:

• To ensure that proper and appropriate controls and procedures are in place inline with regulation and best practice
• Day-to-day of management of the Group's Finance function
• Provide regular financial information and advice to the Board and the Senior Management Team
• Ensure appropriate risk management techniques and financial controls are being implemented throughout the Group at the operational level
• Manage all accounting services e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cash, and bank

The successful candidate will:

• Be a Fully qualified accountant, (ACA, ACMA, ACCA).
• Have Good working knowledge of reporting requirements and regulations for Charity and Company accounts
• Be Experienced in Xero accounting package
• Have Good communication skills both written and verbal with good interpersonal skills
• Have Team management experience
• Have Previous experience working within a charity
• Have Experience of preparation of Group Statutory Accounts

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit to a Financial Controller role on a permanent, part-time (four days a week) basis. The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research (The Trust) is a long-established and successful charity that provides sustainable, long-term funding of world-class medical research into rheumatic and related musculoskeletal, immunological, and inflammatory diseases and has been at the forefront of discovering groundbreaking treatments for millions of people worldwide.

Responsible to the CEO, this Financial Controller will be a critical position with ownership of the Trust’s finance function as well as generating detailed, accurate and timely reports for stakeholders to ascertain the Trust’s financial standing. The role has sole charge of finance under the oversight of the Finance and Investment Committee, and the candidate must be able to work independently.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced individual to help shape the future of the Trust, ensuring the provision of sustainable and ambitious funding of medical research.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Preparation of annual statutory accounts including the primary statements, accounting policies and all notes to the accounts in accordance with UK Charities SORP and FRS 102 and relevant company and charities legislation.
• Co-ordinating completion of the Trustees’ Annual Report including drafting of Financial, Investments and Governance sections with review and input by Trustees and the CEO.
• Work closely with the chair of the Finance and Investment Committee as well as its members.
• Year End Audit: manage the year end audit process including liaising with auditors, timetable and planning, meeting auditors’ requirements and requests, running the fieldwork, reporting to the Trustees and implementing audit findings.
• Ownership and management of the general ledger including accounts payable and cash book
• Act as a primary point of contact and liaise with multiple investment managers primarily via a fiduciary manager.
• Co-ordinating and ensuring delivery of quarterly investment manager reports to Finance and Investment Committee.
• Preparation and presentation of quarterly management accounts to Trustees and preparation of the annual budget and cashflow forecast.
• Long Term Cashflow: Modelling of the Trust’s grants spend profile over the life of committed and forecast awards.
• Act as Company Secretary and complete statutory filings with Charities Commission and Companies House.
• Preparation of relevant Committee and Board meeting papers.
• Accounting for investments in the general ledger and Annual Accounts in accordance with Charities SORP and FRS-102.

The organisation:

The Trust supports work on a range of inflammatory conditions, with a focus on rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases at its flagship institute the Kennedy Institute for Rheumatology in Oxford, supporting scientists and their teams and grant funding to underpin and pump-prime new initiatives. The Trust also provides funding each year outside of the Institute to other universities, as part of its ongoing commitment to support the careers of researchers in the ?eld.

The Trust’s income is primarily derived from a significant investment portfolio and as part of its strategic plans, The Trust is seeking to further extend its ?nancial support to other institutions and programmes in the ?eld of in?ammatory diseases.

The successful candidate will:

Essential requirements

• Hold a CCAB accounting qualification (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/ACA or equivalent).
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing obligations to meet deadlines.
• Strong financial accounting skills including leading external audits.
• Proficiency in producing management accounts including budgeting and monthly reporting.
• Substantial experience of general ledger accounting systems particularly cloud based.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Have experience in working independently in a finance function in a self-sufficient manner
• Have an excellent communication style and ease with senior Trustees and other stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a small team, showing adaptability, flexibility, problem- solving skills and desire to benefit the whole team.

Desirable requirements

• Have previous knowledge and experience of working with Investment Managers.
• Knowledge and experience of the charity sector including Charities SORP and FRS 102.
• A sound working knowledge of the Charity Commission guidelines and requirements.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 Standard.

This opportunity will be based at offices in Hammersmith and will offer extremely flexible working arrangements.

The closing date for applications is 4th September with interviews taking place on the 15th of September.  Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial Accountant.

Your new company
A large, high-profile, London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support on all aspects of the year-end financial accounting process. Duties and responsibilities include the production of financial statements; liaising with auditors; various reconciliations and other ad hoc duties as required. Anticipated duration is for 6 months+. Hybrid working - 2 days in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Financial Accountant with recent charity background.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Title: Global Financial Planning and Analysis Manager 

Department: Finance 

Location:   London UK or Washington DC  Or this job can be based remotely in a RI country of  operation 

Reporting to: Financial Planning and Anylsis Director  

Direct reports: Not Applicable  

Budget responsibility: Not Applicable 

ABOUT Relief International. 

Relief International (RI) is a leading nonprofit organization working in 16 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty. 

Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach — which we call the RI Way—emphasizes local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships and a focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them. 

RI includes the four corporate members of the RI Alliance: RI-US, RI-UK, MRCA/RI-France and RI-Europe.  Under our alliance agreement, we operate as a single, shared management structure. 

About our Country Program/ Regional Programs. 

RI is active in 16 countries around the world, including some of the most fragile: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen.  Often, RI is the only organization providing assistance to highly vulnerable communities.  

RI employs 7,000+ staff and auxiliary workers 

97% of staff are local nationals 

We only have some 90 ex-pat staff out of 7,000+ 

RI spent $150 million in 2019 on our programs 

Often, RI is the only organization providing assistance to highly vulnerable communities.  

RI invests in four broad program sectors:  Economic Opportunity, Education, Health, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.  We design our programs to incorporate The RI Way:  local participation, integrated programming, the development of civic skills, and complementary partnerships including with local NGOs, governments, and the private sector.  RI supports solutions that reinforce and improve upon existing in-country systems. Where such systems do not exist or are chronically underperforming, RI’s crisis response lays the foundation for long-term, sustainable change.  

Position Summary. 

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) unit has the overall responsibility for the financial planning and reporting service supporting the growth and effective management of Relief International and its various business units.

The FP&A Manager works with Director of FP&A to support the global finance team by providing leadership and coordination in the accounting, reporting and compliance efforts of Relief International. 

Essential Responsiblities and Duties. 

Income & Expenditure Reporting and Budgeting 

• Preparing and maintaining budget models and forecasts;

• Reviewing project spend down plans to ensure accuracy of the projections;

• Reviewing Proposal budgets, ensuring compliance with RI common cost allocation policy and donor regulations;

• Preparing pipeline analysis based on data provided by Program development team;

• Reviewing Global department BVA details and ensure correct allocations;

• Reviewing transaction listing at month end closing to check the compliance of allocations; based on Relief international accounting guidelines. 

Financial Analysis and Management Reports 

• Supporting the director of FP&A in standardizing and automating Budget Variance Analysis; models at Country, Regional and Global levels; 

• Manage the process of reporting global monthly portfolio and project risk management reports; 

• Lead the standardizing and automating country master budgets in consultataion with the director of the FP&A 

• Analyzing financial and operational results to better understand business unit performance;

• Preparing and manage the information on project Exchange gain loss analysis and other Global summaries;

• Work with the director of FP&A to manage the  standardisation of  project set ups in NetSuite and ensuring accuracy of data based on donor contracts; 

• Support the implementation of Financial reporting software of Relief International; 

• Develop and design financial reports in financial reportig software.

• Managing the roll out of Financial Software.

• Other Financial Analysis and Management tasks as assigned by the FP&A Director. 

Compliance/Process Improvement 

• Drafting and developing policies, processes and forms for Global department costs;

• Manage or perform periodical or ad hoc financial data analysis, queries, reconciliations and reports as needed by the Senior Management team or to satisfy external audit requests; 

• Propose and support initiatives targeted at financial processes improvement and the implementation of changes to achieve efficiencies and RI objectives in the areas of program billing, contract compliance and reporting, indirect cost recovery, financial reporting and analysis

Other related tasks that may from time to time 

Safeguarding  

• Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve. 

• Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure that all HR activity and practice is compliant with safeguarding standards. 

Experience and qualifications required for the role. 

• Progressive finance and accounting experience with proven success with an INGO context; 

• Financial and accounting education background, CPA, ACCA and/or MBA preferred; 

• Solid understanding and knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS, Good understanding of UK GAAP

• Experience working with international donors such as USG, FCDO (previously DFID) and the EU; 

• Solid experience of financial planning and analysis in an INGO of comparable size and complexity to RI; must have INGO finance/accounting experience; preferably some field experience; 

• Knowledge of accounting and reporting software; Experience with NetSuite and QuickBooks is favorable. 

Skills and competencies 

• Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills, which allows for strategic data interpretation vs. simple reporting; 

• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers; 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to all levels of staff; 

• High proficiency in MS Excel (eg formulas, pivot tables and graph production), MS Word and PowerPoint, proficiency in Power BI preferred; 

• Ability to travel domestically or overseas as required by direct supervisor; 

RI Values. 

Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values:

We value: 

• Integrity 

• Adaptability

• Collaboration 

• Inclusivity

• Sustainability

How to apply. 

• To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.  The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages long and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing date. Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore may withdraw the position for the job board closing date. 

Please apply by uploading your cover letter and up-to-date CV on our website.  

Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  

Note to external agencies, we will not be accepting CVs from third parties. 

Relief International is committed to protecting our staff and the communities we work with from abuse and harm including sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment.  

All staff are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct.  

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks. 

A small neighbourhood based housing association in London is currently recruiting for a part time Director of Finance, approximately 3 days a week with very flexible working arrangements. The organisation is focused on building strong relationships with their residents, growing and developing communities and leading the way in having greener more energy efficient homes.

The Director of Finance will oversee the finance function to enable the delivery of the associations business objectives. As well as working closely with the leadership team and the Board, supporting decision making the role will be hands on in the delivery of the finances. Key responsibilities will include;

• Leading on Strategic Risk and performance monitoring
• Preparing monthly management accounts and budget reports
• Producing the annual Financial Statements, budget and 30-year business plan
• Leading on rent setting and service charge budgets

To be suitable for the role you need to be a qualified accountant with experience of working as part of a leadership team. An understanding of governance and regulations as well as strong financial accounting and management accounting experience is essential. An understanding of the housing or wider not for profit sector is highly desirable.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with the ability to have a high proportion of time spent working from home.

There are 10 evening meetings per year, normally held on a Thursday. 5 can be virtual and 5 will need to be in person.