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My client is a small but ambitious membership body working across the UK’s vibrant theatre sector. Currently in the early stages of embedding a new vision and mission, they are looking to their back office functions to ensure they are fit for the organisation’s exciting new strategy.

As such they are looking to recruit an interim Project Accountant to lead on a review of the organisation’s accounting processes and controls including financial accounting, management reporting, capital investment plans and pensions.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a track record of working in the Not-for-Profit space. Comfortable with working on a change programme, you will enjoy the variety of tasks outside of business as usual.

My client is a leading UK charity, supporting and empowering people fleeing from conflict and persecution to make new lives in the UK. Providing a range of critical services, they provide urgent practical support as well as looking to inspire a long term change in attitudes.

At present they are looking to appoint an interim Head of Transformation to oversee an organisational wide change programme providing clear oversight and ensuring accountability across all working groups.

Key responsibilities & objectives:

• Lead, drive and manage the organisation’s change programme, providing clear leadership and communication within the business.
• Manage all strategically identified transformation projects from inception through to closure, supporting across the lifecycle of project delivery.
• Responsible for providing portfolio management across all transformation change projects, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and to the satisfaction of key stakeholders.
• Challenge the status quo and provide specialist hands-on guidance and support to the Executive team.

The successful candidate will have previous experience of leading a significant change programme, ideally within a Not-for-Profit environment. Experience of working at a senior level and understanding financial and HR implications of projects are also key.

This role has been assessed as outside of IR35 and open to both remote and office-based candidates (London). My client is also open to candidates looking on both a part time and full-time basis.

Are you a seasoned finance professional with a passion for driving impactful change? My client is seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead their Financial Performance Team. As the Senior Strategic Finance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring their financial strategies align seamlessly with their mission-driven initiatives.

The main responsibilities of the interim Senior Strategic Finance Manager are:

• Lead, manage, and inspire a high-performing team to maximise their potential and drive results.
• Cultivate strong relationships with senior stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor to challenge and support strategic decision-making.
• Drive improvements in charitable funding strategies and financial performance across diverse initiatives and partnerships.
• Oversee the enhancement of financial reporting and planning processes to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Conduct thorough financial due diligence on funding applicants and monitor risk associated with existing awards, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.

My client is looking for:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or relevant qualification.
• Experience managing complex strategic projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in building and influencing relationships at the senior level.
• Strong people management skills with a focus on mentorship and development.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

My client can offer a flexible approach to working, with 2 days a week going into the office based in central London and the rest working remotely. There is also a strong opportunity for this role to get extended or go permanent.

Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.

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.

• Drive financial excellence in a dynamic £20m charity
• Shape strategic growth and robust finance controls in a leadership role

About Our Client

Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) is a charity that provides employment, support, housing and care to the British Armed Forces community.

There is a circa £20 million turnover and 300 employees spread over the UK and Scotland.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to

• This is an exciting opportunity to join this reputable British charity and optimise financial performance within the RBLI's finance function.
• Take a proactive approach, supporting colleagues to achieve budgets and performance targets across the charity.
• Contribute to the strategic and business planning process to ensure a strong financial future for the organisation.
• Ensure good finance controls are implemented and rigorous financial reporting is in place.
• Support the Heads of Finance to establish 'business partner' relationships with 4 Operational Divisions.

Finance

• Provide expertise to the Board of Trustees in all accounting and financial areas as part of a mutually supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Prepare and present finance Board papers on a quarterly basis.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure operational performance and financial targets are met.
• Lead on the monthly financial reviews to ensure we exercise rigorous financial control to optimise performance.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to push forward revenue opportunities and initiatives to drive cost efficiencies.
• Ensure the finance team has the right skills, processes, controls to ensure all aspects including purchase ledger, credit control, payroll and reporting work effectively.
• Overall responsibility for the preparation and completion of the annual budget for all divisions within the Company
• Control investment portfolio and short-term deposits and plan and manage the charity's tax liabilities under existing and proposed legislation. Evaluate the tax liability impact of contemplated courses of action
• Oversee the management of staff payroll and other benefits (Company Cars, private health scheme etc) including expenses
• Manage all pension activities
• Overall responsibility for the preparation of annual accounts. Ensure a satisfactory audit of these accounts and other interim accounts as may be required
• Analyse commercial elements of tenders and bids as required and advise on commercial viability of each proposal before tender or bid is submitted
• Overall responsibility for the procurement of goods and services across the organisation to achieve efficiencies.

Leadership and People Management

• Promote a highly visible leadership profile that incorporates our commitment to equality of opportunity, professionalism and quality standards
• Maintain an effective system of communication across the division, that ensures key information can be cascaded to staff effectively
• Together with the Senior Leadership Team ensure that business objectives are clearly understood across the organisation and that divisional activities support their achievement.
• Establish an effective methodology for managing performance of staff in order to support the achievement of business objectives
• Establish effective and productive relationships with all members of the Senior Leadership Team in order to deliver business excellence
• Encourage partnership working and cooperation pan RBLI.

The Successful Applicant

• Experienced Financial Director
• Significant experience at senior management level, with substantial budgetary responsibility and a proven track record of achievement in at least two relevant service areas
• Fully CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified
• Financial accounting experience of financial management in a commercial or not for profit organisation
• Solution oriented with a proven ability to successfully deliver in a complex environment
• Exceptional people leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, develop and inspire people to deliver outstanding performance
• Experience of successfully working at senior level with Boards and Committees
• Up-to-date knowledge of legislative frameworks, regulatory requirements and key issues relevant to the post
• IT literate (Microsoft Office)

What's on Offer

This role is based in Aylesford in Kent.

Salary will be £100K - £120k plus benefits.

Closing date 26th April 2024.

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

• Contribute to high-profile OTS project in a pivotal year
• Work closely with the CEO and Chair

About Our Client

Established by the telecoms industry in June 2022, TOTSCo (The One Touch Switching Company Ltd) is a member-owned company whose goal is the introduction, in line with new regulations, of switching processes for broadband and voice services in the home and for businesses. The planned date for the implementation of the corresponding One Touch Switch process and technology is 12 September 2024 and is likely to be headline news in the consumer press. Given its unique position in the industry, the governance of TOTSCo is key to its legitimacy and effective operation. TOTSCo is looking for a Chief of Staff to drive the development of its governance and strategy.

Job Description

Reporting to the CEO, the job holder will work closely with the CEO, the executive team and the board on a variety of tasks to help TOTSCo achieve maturity in its governance, decision making and strategy and more generally as an organisation. Tasks include:

• Forward-planning board agendas in the light of strategic and operational priorities
• Preparing papers for board consideration under direction, including appropriate analysis and recommendations
• Support strategic development and implementation
• Preparing periodic board off-site strategy meetings
• Support board committees (e.g. Remco, ARC) in meeting preparation
• Development, management and review of organisational policies, including development of the staff handbook
• Support the board in implementation of Wates code of corporate governance
• Support the executive in preparation and analysis of consultation exercises with stakeholders
• Ad-hoc operational, strategic and organisational projects

Should time allow, additional tasks may extend to a variety of projects such as:

• Assist in analytical tasks such as the interpretation of OTS data
• Compliance analysis (in association with external advisers)
• Development with SMEs of TOTSCo's operations procedures manual

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate experience in such tasks and that could add value in TOTSCo's journey to maturity.

To be successful, candidate will need to demonstrate the following qualities and experience:

• Analytical thinker, also delivery focused
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Numerate
• Policy and process mindset
• Programme and planning management
• Experience of governance processes
• Self-motivated and organised

What's on Offer

This role is homeworking and can be performed from anywhere in the UK.

There will be travel to London approximately twice a month and this will be paid for. 

Salary - £80-£100K

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

MLC Partners are partnering with a prestigious Charity based in South-East London, to recruit an experienced Finance Systems Consultant (interim).

This position will play a pivotal role in researching and implementing a new financial system, working closely with the Finance Director and team to automate and modernize internal controls and processes.

This is a full-time position, working hybrid (3days/week in the office), and will be an initial 6month interim position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the charities current finance system, and internal controls and processes
• Research, develop and implement a new finance system, with a strong focus on optimising finance operations, streamline processes, and enhance overall efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the finance system with other business functions, ensuring seamless operations and data integrity

Key criteria:

• Professional Finance qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
• Proven experience and success in finance systems implementation and process improvement
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

This role is due to commence at the end of April. Applications will be reviewed daily, and the role may close before this advert. Please contact Annabelle at MLC Partners to discuss further.

What does a perfect country for everybody with sight loss look like? Everyday 250 people begin to lose their sight. RNIB is driving the creation of a world where there are no barriers for people with sight loss. We believe standards for design of mainstream environments and solutions should be accessible by default.

With a new purpose of building the perfect country for everybody with sight loss and refreshed leadership team, we are now primed and ready for an innovative leader to grow our income and engagement results to serve more individuals across the UK. To achieve this, we will appoint a new Chief Income and Engagement Officer.

RNIB
Chief Income and Engagement Officer
Permanent
Flexible location, with a requirement of 2 days per week in the London office
£125,000

The new Chief Income and Engagement Officer will provide leadership and direction on all aspects of RNIB's fundraising strategy, creating innovative, sustainable fundraising programmes and initiatives. You'll empower the effective income and engagement team to grow our restricted and unrestricted income, ensure our income targets are delivered while developing positive and lasting relationships with donors and partners. Reporting to the CEO and as part of our senior leadership team, you will lead the income and engagement department to embrace ambition and celebrate success, while maintaining excellent relationships across other departments.

As the Chief Income and Engagement Officer, you will lead a fantastic team of income and engagement individuals across all disciplines, contributing nearly £70m of fundraised income to RNIB each year. You will harness the power of effective storytelling and fundraising technology while ensuring the incredible portfolio of current fundraising activity is effectively stewarded and celebrated. The ideal candidate will enjoy driving forward new strategic fundraising ideas and will have led fundraising strategy in previous positions. They will also have substantial senior management experience and be dedicated to delivering successful change to support more individuals with sight loss.

Application information 
Closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 21st April 2024.
Interviews with Prospectus will take place week commencing Monday 29th April 2024 and interviews with RNIB the week commencing Monday 6th May 2024.

To apply: 
Working for RNIB means working towards a world where there are no barriers to people with sight loss. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus. You can download the pack in word text format at the bottom of this page too.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.