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Age UK is currently recruiting for a Finance Analyst to help provide high quality financial data analysis, business intelligence and modelling to our shared services division.

As a Finance Analyst at Age UK, you will support our FP&A Manager by creating insightful analysis and reporting, business intelligence and financial performance and risk reports. This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to gain experience within the charity sector, working for a national charity in an accomplished FP&A team.

If you have passion for the mission and values of Age UK, combined with a desire to contribute to positive social impact, this role may be for you. For an more extensive list of responsibilities, please review the job description below.

This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London and you would be expected to attend the office around once a month for team days and more often if necessary.

Age UK internal grade - 7L. This salary includes a market supplement due to the specialism of this position.

Must haves:

* High proficiency in financial modelling techniques.
* Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions.
* Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
* Experience of building detailed models within Power BI advantageous but not essential. Experience of working to deadlines.
* Communication: Ability to distill complex issues to understandable and actionable items.
* Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse financial data and create financial models for decision support.
* Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and accuracy.
* Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Systems: Aptitude for picking up new IT systems.
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Great to haves:
* 1-2 years of business finance or other relevant experience is advantageous but not essential.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Work setting: Mostly remote with occasional visits to the office

Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week over 3 days)

Location: London

Are you a Finance Director with solid experience within the charity sector? Do you hold strong knowledge of strategic financial planning including budget cashflow preparation? Are you a qualified chartered accountant or management accountant (FCA, ACCA, CIMA)?

TPP are recruiting a Finance Director on behalf of our client, a well-established National Charity.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave per annum (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service
• Employer's pension contribution - 5% salary
• Life insurance (3 x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and leave

The Role:

As the Finance Director, you will oversee the client's financial strategy and ensure full compliance with legal, financial, and governance standards. In this role, you will report to the Chief Executive and provide strategic financial oversight, ensuring the charity operates within agreed financial parameters. You will also act as Company Secretary, managing legal compliance and governance responsibilities.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage relationships with key financial partners and oversee payroll, audits, and financial systems.
• Act as Company Secretary, ensuring legal compliance with charity and company law.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making as part of the senior leadership team.
• Lead and develop the Finance Team, promoting diversity, inclusion, and well-being.

Essential requirements:

• Extensive experience as a Finance Director within the Charity Sector.
• Chartered accountant qualification (FCA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of charity finance regulations, including SORP and Charity Act compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a collaborative approach.
• A proactive and enthusiastic mindset.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Team: Corporate Services Team

Report to: Director

Purpose: To oversee the management of corporate services including responsibility for Governance, Finance, Grants and Funding, Contracts and Executive Support.

Location: Office – Caerphilly, CF82 7FQ + Travel

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Some weekend and evening work required. Flexible working arrangements available. Job-share considered. Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2025 with possibility of extension (pending annual funding approval).

Salary: £32,000 – £34,638 per annum

Key Information

Purpose: To oversee the management of corporate services including responsibility for Governance, Finance, Grants and Funding, Contracts and Executive Support.

Who are we?

Umbrella Cymru provides a range of services in relation to gender and sexual diversity, equality, and inclusion. We take great care and pride in the services we offer, and we aim to demonstrate this by giving people the best information and support we can.

We keep flexibility at the heart of everything we do and aim to provide support to people where they want it, how they want it and when they want it. As such, all staff and volunteers are required to provide flexible support and undertake a range of tasks.

As a service, we maintain a focus on achievable outcomes, supporting people as experts in their lives to reach their goals. Our practice follows a social model with a focus on rights, autonomy, and empowerment.

Umbrella Cymru has been awarded the contract to deliver support to anyone referred to the Welsh Gender Service and therefore work in partnership with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to provide a full bio-psycho-social support service to trans and non-binary people in Wales.

We have also been commissioned by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent to deliver a support service to any children and young people affected by any crime or antisocial behaviour in the Gwent area.

Who are you?

We are looking for a passionate, highly driven, and very organised person to join a fast-paced working environment. You will be self-motivating, positive and committed to delivering excellence.

You will embody the visions, and values of Umbrella Cymru.

You will be someone who can digest complex information and critically evaluate a range of options to determine the best course of action, ensuring you can plan, arrange and organise work effectively in a very busy setting. You will have a keen eye for detail and be able to identify patters and themes. You will be professionally curious and have a sound ability to problem solve.

You’ll be able to use IT equipment and systems and be able to learn to use new systems and technology quickly. You will be confident, enthusiastic, energetic, assertive and organised. You’ll reflect on your practice and performance and take charge of your own personal and professional development. There will be plenty of opportunities to learn new skills.

You will value improvements, welcome change, and relish the opportunities development brings. You’ll bring ideas and solutions to discussions, suggesting improvements in creative and innovative ways.

What will you get?

• We offer a challenging and supportive environment where you will develop and learn at pace. We keep wellbeing, support, and development at the heart of everything we do, and this begins with staff and volunteers.
• We are a friendly team who love to help each other. We like to hold team building days and events to strengthen our relationships, knowledge, skills, and spirit.
• Working with us will no doubt give you a strong sense of purpose and pride.
• You will receive regular supervision from your manager, as well as plenty of opportunities to be involved in group supervisions, discussions, and debates.
• We hold regular CPD events and we’re always keen to offer further learning and development opportunities.
• We offer flexible working wherever possible with an ability to work from our offices and from home.
• You will get 22 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Umbrella Cymru will also contribute to a workplace pension scheme. You can also contribute to this if you wish.

Key tasks / responsibilities

Umbrella Cymru provides a range of services including:

• Triage and Assessment
• Information and Signposting
• Advice and guidance
• Advocacy
• Practical Support
• Listening and Befriending
• Emotional Support
• Professional and Corporate Support
• Education input sessions
• Awareness raising and events

You will:

• Manage the corporate services functions of the organisation
• Provide executive support to the Director and board of Trustees.
• Produce high quality minutes of internal, external and board meetings
• Manage Director's schedule of appointments, meeting and events.
• Manage official correspondence and communication
• Manage purchasing, invoicing, and financial record keeping
• Produce and present financial reports
• Manage performance reporting, grants and funding contracts
• Develop, maintain and implement policies and procedures
• Develop bids, proposals and applications for funding
• Arrange and attend events to publicise Umbrella Cymru's services.
• Provide administrative support for local and national projects
• Act as a point of contact for team members.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential records
• Undertaking other tasks as necessary.

Role specific criteria

Evidence of meeting the specific requirements of the role will be assessed from your application form and interview.

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to quickly establish rapport and positive relationships.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt and embrace change, taking a positive and proactive approach to development and improvements, including personal and professional development.
• Excellent computer / ICT skills, with an ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to use new technology.
• Ability to understand and accurately record comprehensive information.
• Effective ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Knowldege of gender and sexual diversity / transitioning processes.
• Experience of project management.
• Experience of accountancy / boookkeeping.
• Experience of providing administrative support to senior staff (EA / PA).
• Experience of writing funding bids.
• Experience of wring policies / procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak welsh.

Application deadline:

Applications must be received by 23:59 on Sunday 29 September 2024

Interviews will be held on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 September 2024.

To read the full details of the role and submit your application, you must visit the site by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

Bedford Foodbank has an exciting opportunity for a new position as a Senior Finance Officer. This is a highly responsible role operating and developing all financial workflows required to enable the charity to function and remain compliant.

Bedford Foodbank is an independent charity, operating as a member of the Trussell Trust network.Over recent years, we have seen client numbers rise significantly but thankfully, the extraordinary generosity of donors has also risen to meet the growing demand for our services. In 2023, we moved premises to a larger warehouse which is enabling our fantastic team of staff and volunteers to work in a better, safer environment, and our day to day opertion can run more effciently.

Bedford Foodbank is committed to deliving a high standard of service to anyone who engages with our work. We operate our services with a Christian ethos, supported by local churches. You don't need to be an active Christian to be part of the team, but understanding these values are important. 

We are pleased to have an opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer to join our Executive Board.

As one of two new permanent Executive Director appointments, this role will be reporting to our Director General and will see you accountable for developing and delivering RBLs financial strategy and performance.

RBL is a leading UK charity with income of c.£150m and a strong Balance sheet with investments and property holdings. You will be responsible for all financial policy and practice and for providing expertise and assurance to the Board of Trustees on financial management and compliance. You will lead and develop our teams across Finance, Property, Procurement, Legal, Risk and Assurance.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

· Champion and enact RBL values, through dynamic and effective leadership

· Contribute to the development and delivery of our strategy, annual business plan and the associated performance objectives for all Executive Directors

· Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive long term financial strategy and model that ensure the sustainability of the charity and its subsidiaries

· Provide comprehensive financial services to the charity, including provision of budget proposals, development of Finance systems, provision of accurate and timely information/advice and compilation of monthly management returns, and end of year accounts for statutory and/or regulatory purposes

· Manage the development of the purchasing and supply chain activities, delivery of a Group-level property strategy, be accountable for our Legal and Risk management services and take ownership of our Insurance renewal and Data Protection compliance

· Represent RBL nationally and internationally as and when required

Why Apply?

RBL employs c2,000 people across the country campaigning on behalf of the Armed Forces community, delivering support services to them, leading Remembrance on behalf of the nation, raising funds to support our work and developing and running the organisation and our network of membership branches.

We are modernising, and we are ambitious to deliver more for the communities we support. It’s therefore an exciting time to be part of both changing the lives of our customers and changing the organisation and its future capacity and capability.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London Haig House Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Closing Date: 22nd September 2024

Interview Dates (1st stage virtual): week commencing 7th October 2024

Interview Dates (2nd stage face to face): 23rd October 2024