"Finance Manager" Jobs
Summary
This is an exciting time to join Diabetes UK as we have an increased focus on securing value for money in our contracts with key suppliers. You will be building on the work of the previous post holder who began to work across the organisation to educate and support colleagues in procurement. You will be reporting directly to the Head of Finance and will work with a team of Finance Business Partners to influence colleagues.
You will have lots of opportunity to influence our processes & procedures and develop the procurement process. You will have a role in developing policies and approaches, and working closely with the finance & legal team, will ensure the charity has the reporting, processes and controls it needs to drive best practice in this area.
You will offer procurement support across the charity, identifying opportunities, creating work plans and partnering with colleagues with the ultimate aim of reducing cost and managing risk through effective procurement.
This post holder will use their expert knowledge to ensure that Diabetes UK complies with relevant procurement legislation and guidance.
We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.
Interview Date: 17 April 2024
Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Package
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
- 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
- Discounts on gym membership
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
- Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
- Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.
Main Responsibilities
As the Procurement Partner, you will be responsible for helping Diabetes UK identify areas where there are opportunities to reduce cost, reduce risk, or increase value for the charity - and act on these. You will work closely with the finance business partnering team & individual budget holders to maximise value for money from our charitable spend.
This will be a very interesting role working across both the legal and finance teams and the right candidate will have scope to work across the organisation to promote the value of effective procurement.
We envisage this role will make a real difference to us as a organisation so welcome enthusiastic applicants who want to contribute to driving change to apply
Ideal Candidate
Utilise your experience of working in procurement (from either the charitable, public or commercial sector) to support Diabetes UK to achieve value for money through our procurement activities.
Take a partnership approach to supporting colleagues and work collaboratively. Be curious about the activities delivered through suppliers, and use data and evidence to make decisions on areas of focus for procurement.
An innovative thinker, able to spot opportunities and drive change based on findings, risks, incidents and changes of regulatory requirements.
Promote the value of effective procurement across the organisation
Be self-motivated and able to work both independently and in partnership with others.
Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (however, we will consider part-time 28 hours per week)
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: The successful candidate will either be posted at our office in London or Colchester: Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ or Colchester Wellington House, 4th Floor, 90-92 Butt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3DA
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
One of the nine members of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with bases in Colchester and Leeds. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Migrant Children’s Project promotes the rights of refugee and migrant children, young people and families through the delivery of advice, practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and systems change through research, policy and advocacy.
About the role
This role will provide financial and operational leadership and management for CCLC particularly focussed on the Legal Practice Unit and the Migrant Children’s Project but with support for the Child Law Advice Service and Coram International where required. Managing a small finance team, the role will hold primary responsibility for core financial functions within CCLC including legal aid billing and management and tracking of grant and other charitable funding. Through systematic and efficient financial management, the post holder will play a pivotal role in CCLC’s financial sustainability. The role will act as a key point of contact with Coram’s central finance team and a range of internal and external stakeholders on financial matters.
The role will also oversee the smooth running of the London and Colchester offices through line management of operations and administrative staff.
The role would suit a high organised and efficient business support professional with experience of financial management within the legal or charity sector. In particular, candidates with experience of legal billing and more specifically, civil legal aid billing, would be welcomed.
This is a largely office-based role in order to fully provide support to the finance and operations team. However, some remote / hybrid working may be possible depending the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period (to be negotiated with the successful candidate).The finance team are split between the London and Colchester offices and the post holder should expect some travel to both locations. The large majority of the legal and policy team are based in London and as such regular (at least twice weekly) presence in our London office will be expected. However, on other days the candidate could be based in the London or Colchester office.
Whilst this is a full-time position, we will consider requests for part-time working (28 hours per week minimum) and we will endeavour to offer some flexibility with days and hours to be agreed.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Wednesday 24th April 2024 at 23:59
Test and Interview date: Week commencing Monday 29th April 2024
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you detail-oriented, with a passion for animal welfare? Do you thrive in an environment where sensitivity and accuracy are paramount? If so, this Legacy Officer role at IFAW UK could be your calling.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is a global leader in animal welfare and conservation.
We work tirelessly to protect animals and their habitats around the world. We help animals and people thrive together. Our UK office works to tackle various animal welfare issues at home and abroad. Legacy gifts play a vital role in sustaining our critical work worldwide.
You would be responsible for your share of the legacy administration portfolio in the UK, using the FirstClass database and our donor CRM system. You would report to the Global Legacy Administration Manager on a day-to-day basis.
Role and Responsibilities
As our legacy officer, you will be responsible for:
· Managing a caseload of legacy gifts: This includes pecuniary, residuary and life interest legacies, ensuring IFAW receives its full entitlement in a timely manner. This may at times include a small selection of complex or contentious cases, to work on with support from your manager.
· Working closely with solicitors, executors, and beneficiaries: You’ll provide accurate and sensitive support throughout the probate process, building trust and ensuring a smooth experience for all parties involved.
· Maintaining meticulous records and reports: You’ll ensure accurate financial and contact records are kept, reports are generated on time, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements is met. You’ll raise data integrity or GDPR suggestions and take corrective action, as agreed.
· Providing recommendations for action: You’ll provide your suggestions to move forward any legacy case where action needs to be sanctioned by management or Trustees, or where there may be a risk to the charity's reputation.
· Assisting with monthly/annual reconciliation and audit: This includes following our financial rules to make appropriate accruals, adjustments, and provide audit-ready case files.
· Liasing with other teams within IFAW: When appropriate, you’ll work collaboratively with other teams, such as Finance, Donor Relations or the Legal team, to ensure a seamless process for legacy gifts, and to promote the legacy team’s recognition and standing in the organisation through internal communication.
· Staying up to date on relevant legislation and best practices: You’ll be a member of the ILM and regularly keep abreast of changes in the world on legacy case management, to ensure IFAW’s legacy administration remains efficient and compliant
Qualifications and Education Requirements
· 1+ years of experience in legacy administration: You’ll have a strong understanding of probate laws, Wills, trust, and estate administration. Experience of using FirstClass is desirable.
· Achieved or willing to work towards certification: You have or will work towards gaining the ILM’s Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration (CiCLA).
Core Competencies
· Excellent attention to detail: You’re numerate, meticulous and ensure accuracy in all your work.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills: You can build rapport with solicitors, executors, and bereaved families, providing sensitive and clear communication.
· Proactive and organized: You can manage multiple tasks effectively and keep up with work and deadlines without compromising quality.
· Know when to ask for help: You’re comfortable working unsupervised and as part of a team and you can identify when cases are complex and when you should consult with your manager.
· IT proficiency: You’re comfortable using CRM’s like FirstClass and other relevant software for record-keeping and reporting. You understand Microsoft 365 software like Word and Excel.
· Passion for animal welfare: You understand the impact of IFAW’s work and are motivated to contribute to our mission.
UK Office Benefits
- 8 % employer pension contribution
- 25 days’ holiday + public holidays + 5 discretionary days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Newly renovated, modern office
- Dog friendly office
Closing date for receipt of applications is 01 April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Description
The Peter Sowerby Foundation is a significant, charitable grant-maker, supporting work in the fields of health, education and community, the arts and the environment.
Registered with the Charity Commission in 2011, the Foundation aims to fulfil the charitable aims of its late settlor, Dr Peter Sowerby, who was a retired GP from rural North Yorkshire and founding partner in Egton Medical Information Systems (EMIS), which now provides database and records management software for over 10,000 healthcare organisations in the UK.
The Foundation is currently managed by a board of four Trustees. These include David Aspinall, Chair of Trustees; Dr David Stables, Peter Sowerby’s former GP partner and an expert in management information systems; Sara Siegel Poulios, lead partner in Deloitte’s Healthcare Strategy who has been seconded to senior positions in the Department of Health and NHS, and Dr Carole Longson, Chief Scientific Officer at the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI).
Since it was established in 2013, the Foundation has awarded hundreds of grants. Some of these have been small grants to local, grass-roots organisations, whilst others have been to large, well-established charities and educational institutions. In total, the Foundation has awarded c. £15 million in grants since inception.
The Foundation currently receives grant solicitation and directorial support, under contract, from Cause4 and an outsourced finance function provided by FLB Accountants.
The Foundation is currently seeking a new Administrator to the Board.
The Administrator will provide an efficient support and administrative service to the Board (especially the Chair) by providing co-ordination for grant execution, board administration and governance compliance.
Other duties will include supporting administrative duties as required by the Trustees and their advisers.
Specific Responsibilities:
Governance
· Supporting the Chair and trustees in ensuring that the charity law and regulatory requirements of reporting and public accountability are complied with.
· Ensuring that the Foundation’s internal governance policies are comprehensive and regularly reviewed in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines.
Administration
· Coordinating Board meetings.
· Liaising with the Chair/Grant Manager to plan, arrange agendas and support the development of papers for trustee meetings, along with the preparation of the subsequent minutes.
· Providing secretarial support to the Chair and trustees – for example, note taking at meetings or arranging additional meetings and visits to grantees.
· Providing the Foundation’s advisors with administrative support as required, for example, related to grant calls generating large numbers of applications.
· Supporting the sourcing of other external contractors – for example, expert evaluators.
· Providing systems support to Trustees and Advisers (remote systems) and liaising with external IT consultants to ensure the good maintenance and operation of the IT network and website.
· Supporting the development of the Foundation’s external communications – for example, implementing agreed changes to the Foundation’s website.
· Undertaking other administrative duties as required.
Financial support
· Liaising with accountants and auditors, especially in the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
· Supporting the Chair in ensuring that grant payments/invoices are paid.
· Supporting the Chair in liaising with outsourced banking and investment management functions.
Person Specification
Administration skills
· Excellent administration and organisational skills.
· Previous experience in a charity or grant making organisation and/or an understanding and experience of the processes of grant-making and monitoring of impact.
· Strong project management skills and experience of successful project delivery including managing outsourced contractors.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and work with a range of different stakeholders, both within and outside of the organisation.
· An understanding of, or experience in, using CRM or grant management systems.
Governance skills
· A good working knowledge of charitable governance in the UK and the Charity Commission regulatory framework and direct experience of supporting Trustees to achieve good governance.
Financial skills
· An excellent understanding of budgets and financial processes.
· A good working knowledge of the input and analysis of financial information using Microsoft Excel and related software.
General
· An alignment with the objectives of the Foundation.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our definition of diversity encompasses responding to issues around race, ethnicity, faith, disability, age, gender, sexuality, class and economic disadvantage and any social and institutional barriers.