Management accountant jobs near Reading, Berkshire

Allen Lane are delighted to have partnered with a well known not for profit organisation who have helped shape the lives of thousands of young people across the UK and now making a large global impact.

As Management Accountant, you will work closely with the Head of Finance Business Partnering and CFO  in the production of management reports, systems up keep and financial controls.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Produce the management reports for the organisation and for its departments, countries and regions.
• Lead on the budgeting and reforecasting process, providing leadership, guidance and assistance.
• Help produce the business plans for the organisation and distil out the financial information. Assist management in the interpretation of the plan and budget information.
• To monitor performance against budget, highlighting variances and support the management teams in the development of action plans to address these.
• Assist the CFO in the preparation of quarterly Committee / Trustee packs for the Board.
• To provide support to the Fundraising Team and Operations Teams in the development and submission of funding proposals.

The successful candidate will likely be fully qualified (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) although part qualified professionals with strong experience are also encouraged to apply, and would be a great fit for a candidate who is ambitious and proactive, with a key desire to learn and who wants a direct impact on an organisation. We are looking for someone who can work on their own initiative and thrives when thinking and acting proactively, with excellent communication and the ability to work collaboratively with teams outside of finance.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Project Accountant

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

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for business partnering with the finance and programme management teams; leading on project budgets and forecasts and producing accurate and timely financial reports for both income and expenditure and ad hoc financial analysis. Anticipated duration is for 3 months+. To start ASAP. Flexible working - open to hybrid and 100% remote.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with experience of project accounting for central government funded projects.

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

What you need to do now
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Senior Financial Accountant. Interim. £300 per day Ltd. (Outside IR35). Remote or Hybrid

For a large international organisation with presence in over 120 countries, we are recruiting an Interim Senior Financial Accountant to manage the end-to-end accounting processes across their largest business unit including month and year-end close. The Interim Senior Financial Accountant will ensure consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes in line with corporate policies. This role is outside the scope of IR35 and can be worked remotely, so would suit Ltd Co.

Main Duties:

• Manage the month-end process. Report to the UK Finance Controller for pre-closing and month-end closing steps
• Review and monitor all accounting transactions and adjustments
• Financial control for the UK region businesses including monthly invoicing and credit checks
• Management of global fee reconciliations and recharges
• Financial control for a smaller UK-based business
• Financial control for a global operations team including roll-out and re-charge processes
• Management of the Shared Service Centre relationships including management of 2 staff in the SSC
• Lead on corporate business processes
• Point of contact for Corporate Finance for Treasury and Tax
• Cash-flow forecasting and reporting
• Review reconciliations for all control accounts to balance sheet accounts
• Manage internal audit and NAO audit preparation
• Develop and roll-out effective finance processes, standards, templates, and systems
• Liaise with Risk and Compliance, SSC, Corporate Finance, Tax and Treasury and External Suppliers

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB)
• Experience in Financial Control and in meeting deadlines
• Experience of SAP financial control system
• Experience of managing a diverse group of stakeholders in multiple locations
• Experience of ERP systems
• Experience of MS tools including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Experience of working in international and multi-cultural organisations
• Experience of redesigning and automating processes

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As an employer, we are 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, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

We are looking for a part-time, UK-based Finance Manager who wants to work flexible hours from home and be a key member of a small, but influential, charity that helps museums work with the information that connects collections and audiences. This is an exciting time for Collections Trust, as we and our partners enter the detailed planning phase for a museum data service that will transform the way UK museums and their users work with the nation’s collections over coming years.

Aims and scope of the post

The aim of this post is to ensure sound financial management to support the organisation’s ongoing charitable work. The Finance Manager is responsible for CT’s financial strategy, timely and accurate financial administration, maintenance of financial and management accounts, as well as cash flow, stock control, payroll and pension.

Responsibilities and tasks

Budgeting and forecasting

• Produce annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario models for the organisation budget.
• Support budget forecasting for project tenders, ensuring due diligence and financial viability.

Reporting

• Produce quarterly management accounts, including variance reports, analysis by income streams, and cashflow forecasts.
• Prepare and present financial reports for the quarterly board meetings and biannual audit committee meeting.
• Produce minutes of the audit committee meetings and contribute to the minutes of board meetings.
• Complete statutory reporting to Companies House, the Charity Commission and HMRC.
• Submit the relevant reports to funders to ensure timely receipt of grant payments.

Financial management

• Process supplier invoices and carry out twice-monthly payment runs.
• Raise customer invoices for consultancy work, licensing agreements, training, and other income due.
• Carry out credit control for overdue customer invoices.
• Manage payroll, including monthly payments to HMRC, payroll year end, and pension contributions.
• Manage CT bank accounts, including weekly monitoring of transactions and income matching, managing bank mandates and online access.
• Manage company credit cards, ensuring strong controls and adequate accounting for individual cardholders’ usage.
• Respond to financial queries from customers, suppliers, funders and staff members.
• Manage grant receipts.
• Oversee the retail function, responding to queries and issues regarding sales of items through the CT online shop.
• Oversee the purchase ordering system.

Accounting

• Carry out monthly bank account and credit card reconciliations.
• Complete month-end procedures, including processing accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and inventory list.
• Ensure accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns, ensuring the correct VAT treatment for all transactions (specifically regarding business/non business, and irrecoverable VAT designations).
• Complete year-end procedures and prepare draft statutory accounts for audit, together with schedules to support the figures and workings in the statutory accounts.
• Act as the main point of contact to external auditors, providing all required information.

Risk management

• Lead on maintaining the organisation’s strategic risk register.
• Ensure adequate annual insurance.
• Regularly review the reserves policy to ensure that it meets the needs of the organisation.
• Lead in liaising with the pension fund, actuary and trustees in the management of the (legacy) defined benefit pension scheme (now closed to new members).
• Carry out regular reviews of systems, procedures and financial controls to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Line management

• Management of the part-time Retail and Administration Officer (0.6 FTE).

General responsibilities

• Following the principles of Collections Trust’s policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

Line management

The Finance Manager reports directly to the Chief Executive, and is in turn responsible for the line management of the 0.6 FTE Retail and Administration Officer.

Person specification

Collections Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our sector, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Please note that the Finance Manager will need to have the right to work in the UK.

Essential knowledge, skills and qualities

• A part-qualified accountant or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience.
• Three years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in the charity sector.
• Strong ICT skills including relevant accounting software and Microsoft Office 365 (particularly Excel).
• Ability to write clear and concise board reports, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to a non-financial audience.
• An excellent eye for detail and consistency.

Desirable knowledge, skills and qualities

• Honesty and integrity.
• A working knowledge of Xero or comparable accounting software.
• Familiarity with appropriate charity accounting practices (SORP regulations).
• Autonomy and ability to work effectively under own initiative.
• Strong verbal communications skills, able to convey financial information to a non-financial audience.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and manage others effectively.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and proactive approach.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• An understanding of relevant retail and/or consultancy operations.

We are looking for an experienced Finance professional to support the work of our Head of Finance as well as to coordinate the day-to-day running of the department. This is a 35 hours per week contract. 

Are you interested in working for an organisation with Investors in People Platinum Award which makes a real difference through the provision of high quality care and support?  Would you like to work for a flexible, diverse, inclusive, not-for-profit organisation? With good training and benefits? This is a great opportunity for someone with the right values and experience in Finance to make a difference in our Company and the wider Community.

In this role, you will be jointly responsible for a range of tasks, including:

• The day-to-day management of the Finance department and efficient management of the accounting functions.
• The preparation of quarterly accounts.
• Supporting the organisation with the financial management of contracts, to maximise accuracy and income.
• The preparation of draft year-end accounts.
• Assisting with the development, improvement, and implementation of The Action Group’s quality system within the finance team.

Please read the job description and person specification for full details.

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail as well as a proactive attitude to work, great interpersonal skills and experience writing reports for senior managers. Experience in working in a charity or social care organisation would be an advantage, but it is not essential.  You will also need to empathise with The Action Group’s values and have respect for confidentiality.

Benefits include

• Pension
• 24/7 employee assistance programme, with access to free legal advice and counselling
• Good annual leave entitlements
• Ongoing support, training and development opportunities
• TAG Rewards – our exclusive discounts and savings programme
• Travel time payable where applicable
• Mileage allowance where applicable

To apply please go to our website, read the job description and send us your CV and covering letter explaining how you are a good fit for the job. 

The closing date for applications is 09:00 on August 24 2022. 

Interviews are expected to take place on week commencing the 29 August. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that we are only able to get in touch with candidates who we are able to invite for interview.

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST
Support the Head of Finance & Operations in developing a small team of finance professionals. Be responsible for the day-to-day financial administration and information systems, in accordance with Women’s Aid’s financial procedures, control systems and other relevant policies and statutory requirements.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Financial Management
• Supporting the Head of Finance and Operations with implementing the finance strategy and assisting in new ventures
• Implementing and improving accounting procedures
• Produce monthly management accounts and reconciliations
• Preparing annual accounts
• Produce and take ownership of funders’ reports for donors and external parties
• Supporting the Head of Finance and Operations with the budget setting and reforecasting cycle
• Overseeing the sales and purchase ledger, including approving of payment runs
• Bank reconciliations
• Treasury management and Cashflow forecasting
• Supporting the Head of Finance and Operations to ensure there is an effective system of financial control to protect the charity from losses as a result of fraud and error
• Review monthly payroll from external bureau
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• Preparing and submitting VAT returns, and provide VAT advice as required
• Administration of Gift Aid and legacy income
• Completing statutory returns
• Participate in funding application bids
2. Line Management
• Carry out the management, supervision, and appraisal of staff in the finance department to ensure high quality services
• Proactively develop the other members of the team by coaching, mentoring, and sharing knowledge, as necessary
3. General Responsibilities
• Fostering relationships with external and internal stakeholder to help them understand budgets and financial statements
• Business partner and working collaboratively with other teams across the organisation
• Work with other members of the management team to provide leadership, guidance and support to the staff team
• Any other ad hoc duties as required
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PERSON SPECIFICATION: Finance Manager
EXPERIENCE
Essential:
• Experience of managing a small team
• Knowledge and experience of financial packages
• Experience in preparing monthly and annual accounts
• Have excellent business partner skills
• Be able to create relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable:
• Working in the not-for-profit sector
• Experience of Xero accounting, Receipt Bank and/or Approval Max
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential:
• Highly organised and methodical approach to work
• Superior command of Excel
• Ability to work across multiple teams with managers of differing finance abilities
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional people skills
• Develop and train team members
Desirable
• Exceptional negotiating and diplomacy skills
KNOWLEDGE
Essential:
• HMRC & VAT regulation
Desirable
• SORP and Charity commission protocols
• An understanding of Domestic Abuse and its impact
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential:
• Relevant continued professional development
• Part qualified accountancy qualification
Desirable
• Accountancy qualification (ACA. ACCA or CIMA)
• Degree in accountancy, or equivalent
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• Post qualification experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
• Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
• Willingness to work occasional unsocial hours as required.
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SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Terms of appointment: Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period. This will normally be of six months (less for short term contracts). During this time an employee will be expected to establish their suitability for the post. During the probationary period employment may be terminated in writing, giving one week's notice by either party (this may be waived by mutual agreement). Only any statutory dismissal procedure will apply during the probationary period. There is no probationary period for contracts of under 3 months.
Salary: Starting annual salary £41,110 + £4,389 MS + benefits. Salary is paid in arrears through bank credit by the 25th of each month. Part time staff receive pro-rata payment based on hours worked.
Working hours: The standard working hours for this post are 37 hours per week; benefits include a generous bank holiday and annual leave package and contributory pension scheme.
Support and supervision: Women’s Aid has a commitment to providing regular supervision and support to staff with annual appraisals forming a key part of staff development. We have a training policy in place and encourage staff to take an active role in their career development plan.
Pension: Women’s Aid is enrolled with the People’s Pension scheme. Women’s Aid normally contributes 7% of salary and the employee contributes 3% towards the group pension scheme. Eligible staff will be automatically enrolled on the scheme when they have successfully completed the 3-month interim probationary review.
Annual Leave: Women’s Aid offers an annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year rising by one day per year until 30 days annual leave per year is reached. In addition, we offer 8 days public holidays plus 2 additional days in March and August. All leave entitlement is calculated pro-rata for part time employees.
Other leave: Employees have contractual rights to time off for reasons of sickness, maternity and other circumstances.
Period of notice: 2 months after your probationary period has been completed.
Union: You have a right to membership of a trade union. Women’s Aid recognises Unison.
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Asylum and Immigration Act 1996: To confirm your right to work in the UK, Women’s Aid will need to see the original of at least one document from a specified list. Most commonly this is a British Passport.
Additional information is available on request

The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years.

Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. The postholder can be based at any of the GPA locations with Finance presence outside London with offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newport, Norwich, Nottingham and Swindon.

The role covers client financial reporting. The Senior Client Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial services delivery for existing and prospective Clients including budgets, forecasts and Client liaison. Key deliverables are: Producing high quality forecasts and reports for clients and securing timely receipt of income from GPA’s clients – £600m in 2020/21 rising to over £1bn by 2022/23. This will be achieved by ensuring timely and accurate forecasting, regular monthly scrutiny of income, costs & billing, reconciliations, client meetings and management of Client expectations.

The responsibilities of the Senior Client Finance Manager will include:

• Responsibility for delivery of budget & forecasts by Client, Property and tenancy, using complex data from MRI Horizon general ledger and using Hyperion and Excel tools. This will include leading staff in producing accurate income & expenditure budgets for our services for clients. Setting a forward budget in liaison with Clients taking into account service and affordability. Ensuring income and costs are correctly accounted for.
• Take accountability for financial control over property services accounting to ensure accurate cost allocation, billing and full cost recovery. This impacts the bottom line as all costs need to be recovered including fees for services. Client satisfaction is directly impacted by accurate forecasting, explanations and billing.
• Direct, plan, coordinate, and establish new systems and processes for quarterly financial reporting to customers that ensures they understand their costs and bills. Deliver an ongoing client reporting service that meets client expectations.
• Lead the interface with senior finance & property staff in Client meetings, for prospective and existing Clients. Understand customer needs and translate into action. Lead in preparing briefing and explaining financial reports clearly and succinctly. Be proactive in problem solving, resolving issues and finding solutions. Take responsibility for providing excellent client service.
• Lead and influence long term change through setting up new systems and processes and create high performing teams and continuous improvement.
• Lead in managing the service delivery with others in the team and 1-2 management accountants reporting to them. Managing the growth, matching resources to client demand. Integrate the efforts of others to support the implementation of improved financial systems to simplify and automate.  Developing those systems.

Key Skills & Experience

• A qualified CCAB (or CIMA) accountant, or part qualified actively studying towards qualification. (desirable)
• Must have experience in client finance, reporting to clients, managing systems and processes and working in partnership with others to deliver results.
• Ideally this should be in the property industry and in a medium to large organization of >£100m.
• Skills in MRI Horizon, Yardi Voyager or other property management systems. Skills in use of Excel Microsoft Power BI or Hyperion for financial reporting. (desirable)

To apply for this opportunity, you will be required to produce a supporting statement alongside your CV. For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Kerry Gashi at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

Finance Manager | £45,499 + Benefits | Permanent | Remote

On behalf of an important female-led charity providing vital services nationwide, we are recruiting a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Operations, the Finance Manager will develop a small team of 2 staff responsible for the day-to-day financial processing, management accounting and control systems.

Main Duties:

• Manage, supervise, and appraise small team of 2 staff to ensure high quality services
• Develop team by coaching, mentoring, and sharing knowledge
• Produce monthly management accounts and reconciliations
• Produce annual accounts
• Produce and take ownership of funders' reports for donors and external parties
• Support the Head of Finance with budget setting and forecasting
• Oversee the sales and purchase ledger, approve payment runs and oversee bank reconciliations
• Review monthly payroll from external bureau
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and provide VAT advise
• Complete statutory returns, Gift Aid, and legacy income administration
• Business partner with managers across the charity to help them understand budgets, financial statements, forecasting and other project work

Person Specification:

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Experience of managing a small team including development and training
• Experience in preparing monthly and annual accounts
• Excellent business partnering skills and the ability to form relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong experience of Excel and ideally Xero
• SORP and Charity Commission, HMRC and VAT experience
• Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

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As an employer, we are 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, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

The job of a Save the Children UK's Finance and Awards Manager (DEC Funding) is busy and varied.

• Do you have experience of managing award and financial aspects on large, complex donor awards and a strong understanding of the award (grant/contract) management processes from institutional donors?
• Are you experienced in partnerships management for Direct Spend awards, including proposal and budget development with partner agencies?
• Are you experienced of creating financial plans, budgets and reports with an understanding and experience of audit readiness/processes?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

 The number of children requiring humanitarian assistance is rising as the climate crisis, entrenched conflict, and fragility, forced migration and infectious diseases all lead to an increase in the frequency, duration, and severity of catastrophic events. With needs continuing to grow and rapidly outpacing available resources, humanitarians around the world are once more forced to do more with less. Recognising the changing humanitarian risk landscape, the need to stay relevant, and to step up for greater impact, Save the Children has adopted a bold vision for the future of its humanitarian work and as part of this, there is an important role for SCUK to play in identifying and supporting next-generation collaborative initiatives that will ultimately deliver impact for disaster-affected children and their families.

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) as part of SCUK's humanitarian department provides high-quality humanitarian capacity strengthening for the movement, as well as the wider sector, as part of our shifting the power agenda. The HLA's mission, as a team within the humanitarian department, is to enable people around the world to prepare for and respond to crises in their own countries, by providing quality learning opportunities.

The HLA's approach spans from focused needs-based learning in countries hit by crises to the huge international reach of our learning platform, Kaya.  They are a global team that has a full suite of in-house skills to provide and develop the offer; technical and learning experts, platform specialists, a digital and design studio, communications support and more.  The HLA enables SCUK to offer the most effective and impactful humanitarian capacity strengthening resource for both the Save the Children movement, the wider humanitarian sector and beyond. 

As part of Save the Children's regional response for Ukraine, HLA is leading SCUK's “Engine 2” response, funded through the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). 

Job Purpose

The role will sit within the Operations team within the HLA, which is responsible for ensuring operational excellence and high performance.  The Finance & Awards Manager will work closely with the Head of Operations, Operations Lead and HLA Finance Business Partner with finance and awards management responsibilities as part of SCUK's DEC funded response to the Ukraine crisis.

The purpose of this role is to ensure both financial and awards management compliance for HLA's DEC funding alongside the rapid implementation of our Engine 2 programming – which includes supporting delivery of quality programme implementation in accordance with the agreed donor budget, knowledge management and maintenance of all documentation audit trails, and oversight staff costs recovery.  

The Finance and Awards Manager will ensure that SCUK standards and processes are followed across the teams and acting as the focal point for the finance and awards management and compliance activities of the team.  You will also liaise regularly and consistently with HLA's Operations Lead and Finance Business Partner, keeping up-to-date on all SCUK finance and awards management processes.

Main Accountabilities

The Finance and Awards Manager's key duties will be to:

General and Award Management

• Lead on financial and award management for HLA's Engine 2 DEC funding – throughout the project cycle ensuring at all stages that the control framework of the funding is consistent with the situation.
• Ensure robust award management systems are in place for the DEC award funding (e.g. procurement, contract amendments, income processing, and reporting) and that all donor compliance and SCUK quality requirements are met fully.
• Provide advice on donor relations strategy with the DEC, leveraging on funding opportunities, and managing donor expectations.
• Manage and process monthly HLA DEC staff salary recharges and maintain current recharge information on HLA's recharge tracker.
• Ensure that awards management information systems are up-to-date and global and internal processes are followed.
• Ensuring that award risk assessments are completed and periodically reviewed, taking timely actions to mitigate risk when needed
• HLA DEC lead for both internal and external audits.
• Periodically run award reviews to ensure that audit documentation is being adequately maintained and that all awards are compliant in case of audit.
• Liaise with HLA's Operations Lead to address complex or systemic issues, coordinate communications to DEC stakeholders, and ensure needs and are effectively prioritised.

Finance

• Consolidate financial data across multiple HLA and SCUK stakeholders, plus external partners to deliver timely and accurate reporting to the DEC.
• Manage highly attentive and detailed monitoring of the DEC funding's budget vs. actuals (BVA) data, including thoroughly explaining variances to the Finance Business Partner for the purposes of financial month-end commentary to the senior leadership team, and flagging all key issues in a timely fashion as they arise.
• Partner with the relevant HLA DEC programme managers (PMs), to provide consistent BVA information and spending planning
• Work with the HLA Finance Business Partner and HLA team to ensure that the DEC budget is effectively re-phased as needed at the time of the quarterly organisational (re)forecasting process
• Develop HLA and partner SCUK teams proposal budgets for future DEC programme funding.
• Provide high quality donor financial reports, and respond to donor financial report queries.
• Consolidate financial data from with various stakeholders across HLA, SCUK and external partners to deliver timely and accurate reporting to the DEC.
• Work closely with the HLA Finance Business Partner to ensure that the DEC funding is correctly processed at SCUK financial year-end.

Person Profile

Experience and Skills

• Experience of working with aid agencies'(such as the Disasters Emergency Committee) projects and funding
• Experience of managing award and financial aspects on £10m+ donor awards with multiple departments, stakeholders, and sub-grantees / financially managing a consortium of multiple partners
• Demonstrated partnerships management for Direct Spend awards, including proposal and budget development with partner agencies, compiling and reviewing Sub-grant Agreements, monitoring partners' activities and creating donor financial reports.
• Demonstrated competency with financial plans, budgets and reporting including construction and monitoring of budgets.
• Project management experience and skills, with a knowledge of governance tools and techniques and experience of managing complex cross-organisational projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of audit readiness and experience of the audit process.
• Experience of managing award and financial aspects on a large donor award with multiple stakeholders

Abilities 

• Highly numerate with the ability to monitor and manage financial information.
• Excellent organisation and administration skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material or information.
• Professional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate to wide range of people at all levels of seniority from a variety of countries and backgrounds, partner organisations, donors and other external contacts.

Aptitude

• Strong understanding of the award (grant/contract) management including but not limited to institutional donors.
• Highly computer literate and confident with MS Office

Remote Working:

The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

To see our full statement please visit our website. 

We are excited to launch our search for our next Finance Manager. 

About Rethinking Economics International

Rethinking Economics (RE) is an international network working to build better Economics in society and the classroom. Our vision is of economies which serve people and the planet. Our purpose is to build a diverse movement of people who challenge, interrogate, and renew the practice, teaching and application of economics. 

We started as a student movement in 2012 and have since grown to become a registered charity with an eight-person staff team. Through a mixture of campaigning, events and projects, we support over 120 student groups in 30 countries around the world, who work alongside thousands of supportive members of the public.

Due to the nature of our network, the Finance Manager will be responsible for supporting our network team by making international payments to the 30 countries where we have student groups. We distribute funds to these groups for events, activities and general expenses.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone methodical, systematic, good at problem solving, and who has a high level of accuracy in their work. You will manage your time effectively and will work with team members in a way that is time efficient for both you and them.

You will be able to manage the day-to-day finances of the organisation through our Xero accountancy system. You will ensure payments are made promptly through our bank (Triodos) and our other platforms of payment (e.g., PayPal, Pleo virtual card system and international transfer platforms such as Wise and MoneyGram). You will also raise invoices and ensure all our payments from grant givers are paid promptly.

We also want someone who can look at our current processes to develop them, so they are more streamlined, effective and reflect good accounting practice.

In addition, we want someone who can create and interpret budgets, including the organisational budget, and manage the reporting for grant budgets.

You will be proactive and driven, with strong analytical, communication and skills as well as a desire to tackle new challenges.

You do not have to be based in the UK, but you do need to have a good understanding of UK accountancy, and what is expected for the Charity Commission with regards to the annual report and accounts. Our accounts are currently independently prepared by WYCAS, and we are not yet at te threshold for a full audit.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to providing equality and fairness for all and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, racialised identity, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We encourage and celebrate the different qualities that our colleagues, and others we work with, bring to our work. And we believe that seeing things from a wide range of different perspectives helps us to resolve problems, adapt our approaches and develop as an organisation. We want to bring greater diversity to our team and we’re keen to hear what you think you’ll bring from your own background and experience (beyond your professional skills and knowledge).

Before you apply, please visit our website for the full job role, and information about the key skills and experience we are looking for in our candidates for this role.

About BASIC:

BASIC is a think tank that takes an inclusive, hands-on approach to prevent great power conflict that could lead to nuclear weapons use, and facilitate transition towards a more secure and sustainable global security system.

We are recognised as a leading light in the nuclear threat reduction agenda, bringing together high-quality thinking and innovative research with internationally-trusted dialogue convening and inspiring facilitation that has measurable policy impact.

Role Description:

We are seeking an experienced finance professional who thrives in a high performance environment. The candidate must have a strong competency and confidence with financial systems and best practices, and have a track record as an agile and highly-organised team player who can stay on top of evolving tasks.

The successful candidate will become an important part of a vibrant and growing think tank team. This role offers the opportunity to improve, develop and implement systems to ensure the efficient running of the organisation. This includes reviewing existing systems in order to improve them and supporting BASIC’s performance and impact.

Main Duties:

Financial Management

• Manage and develop BASIC’s financial systems, working with BASIC’s Treasurer and Co-Directors
• Monitor grant spending and grant reporting deadlines and report proactively to Co-Directors and Programme Managers 
• Support grant application and reporting processes with financial reports and budgets
• Manage monthly payroll and expenses
• Oversee spend and payment of invoices to external suppliers
• Support the annual financial examination process

Role Requirements:

Essential Criteria: 

• Finance-related degree or studying towards a recognised professional finance qualification (e.g. CAT, AAT, ACCA)
• 2+ years of work experience in an finance administrator/manager role or similar previous financial administration experience
• Strong organisational skills and an eye for precision and detail
• Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Previous experience of working to tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team
• Comfortable working remotely
• Experience using standard Office suite software, particularly good knowledge of formatting documents and proficient using Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar software

Desirable criteria:

• Previous fundraising experience

Further information:

Interviews: week commencing 5 Semptember 2022 - it is expected that you will be available to interview during the week.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.

The role:  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and creative Finance professional to join and be part of our dynamic, labour rights focussed non-profit; supporting businesses to tackle labour exploitation and embed responsible recruitment and fair work.

This is a newly created position, leading our finance function to ensure the financial sustainability of our organisation, including developing and maintaining effective governance and controls and rigorous legal and ethical compliance alongside supporting the directors in developing and delivering strategic plans to achieve our organisational objectives in line with our values.

Together with one direct report, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the finance function, including management accounts, forecasts, board reports, preparation of budgets and annual accounts, cashflow, payments and banking.

You’ll also monitor our spending, support bids, contracts and tenders with budget preparation and provide professional advice and guidance to all areas of the business.

You’ll work from home in the UK, in close cooperation with the co-CEOs but with a high degree of autonomy, and will join a friendly, supportive and committed global team, contributing towards creating systemic change.

Who you are:

• A CIMA, CIPFA, ACA (or other relevant professional qualification) qualified accountant with relevant experience of working in a finance role at a management level for a multi-country organisation
• Comprehensive experience with accounts and budgetary software (preferably QuickBooks) and meticulous attention to detail
• A clear and confident communicator with excellent written and spoken English – spoken and written Spanish would be an added bonus!
• Motivated and enthusiastic, able to work independently and with remote colleagues/stakeholders, delivering day-to-day workload with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with colleagues across the UK and global teams
• A great organiser, with the ability to set and meet demanding targets and deadlines, and to hold others accountable to those
• UK-based with eligibility to work in the UK

What we can offer you

• A permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) contract with an initial six-month probationary period
• A competitive salary (salary band £23,625 - £29,925 gross annually pro-rata (£39,375 - £49,875 full-time equivalent) and enhanced employee benefits
• Being part of a growing, innovative, and exciting not for profit organisation
• A friendly global team which is passionate about and committed to fair work, ethical recruitment and systemic change
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
• Working remotely (UK-based), with regular in person and online meetings and social team gatherings
• Employer Pays Principle employer – the full costs of recruitment are covered by Stronger Together in accordance with the ILO Definition of Recruitment Fees and Related Costs.

How to apply

Please send us your CV and motivation letter (max. 2 pages of A4) outlining the skills and experience you have that meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the Job Description 

Details: Closing date: 21st August 2022 | Interviews w/c 29th August | Starting date: asap | Location: UK based but working from home| Contract: 0.6 FTE; permanent | Salary: £23,625 - £29,925 pro rata (equivalent of £39,375 - £49,875 for FTE)  

About LMK

Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK is a registered education charity (1191149) on a mission to change that. We run workshops educating young people about healthy and unhealthy behaviours, so that they can avoid abuse and thrive in relationships. 

Using film and guided discussions, our workshop leaders support teenagers in honest conversations about relationships and leave them better equipped to spot the early warning signs of abuse and inspire them to enjoy healthy, fulfilling relationships.We explore the 10 signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and include practical lessons young people want to learn about (covering topics like consent, pornography and sharing explicit images) and we practice scenarios in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. 

LMK is a fast-growing, exciting charity and in just two years since its founding has worked with over 3,000 teenagers across 10 London boroughs, successfully raising £300,000 to fund our workshops, principally through grants and trusts.

Job Description

LMK is looking for an organised, analytical and creative Research and Evaluation Manager to diversify and drive forward its evaluation activities. Reporting to the Co-Founders, the successful candidate will sit on the Senior Management Team, working closely with the Fundraising Manager, Programme Manager and Relationship Manager. 

The Research and Evaluation Manager will have a substantial, proven track record of designing, implementing,reporting on evaluation projects and generating data insights to guide our work. They will have experience using data to evidence demand for a service or offering, assessing the quality of its delivery and demonstrating its impact against intended outcomes. They will be experienced using both quantitative and qualitative methods to deliver insights, and comfortable presenting them to a range of stakeholders. They will bring excellent data analysis, data visualisation and written communication skills, as well as an ability to engage others in their work. 

Joining the team at a moment of expansion, the Research and Evaluation Manager will provide crucial evidence to make the case for LMK’s growth as well as valuable thought leadership to the charity’s senior managers and Board of Trustees, helping them expand into new areas, increase sustainability and deepen relationships with key stakeholders.Finally, the Research and Evaluation Manager will be passionate about the work that we do creating a prevention programme against domestic violence, relationship abuse and sexual assault for young people in London. Experience in the third sector is preferred but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for all evaluation activities at LMK; this includes monitoring the quality and impact of our services to others, collecting insights to drive improvement of our own internal processes and ensuring LMK remains up-to-date on the latest research and policy developments in our field.
• Survey stakeholders participating in LMK’s activities; this aspect of the role includes survey design, data collection and quality control, data analysis and reporting. Applicants should be familiar using online survey programs such a SurveyMonkey or Typeform and must have strong Excel skills. Experience using other analytical platforms (e.g. Google data studio, Microsoft Power BI) and/or CRM systems is preferrable.
• Supplement survey data with qualitative research initiatives, with a particular focus on gathering youth feedback and stories; support the Youth Advisory Board manager in capturing evidence of the positive impact of youth participation in the running of LMK
• Collaborate with other team members to support LMK’s fundraising, communications, programme management and program design functions; train and support LMK Leaders and Programme team to ensure effective implementation of evaluation activities; gather feedback on LMK’s own training and programme management activities to drive continuous improvement.
• Produce regular evaluation updates for the LMK board, the LMK team, and to share with partner organisations; contribute to LMK’s Annual report. Familiarity with a range of presentation platforms e.g. Tableau, Flourish, Piktochart etc. is desirable.
• Monitor emerging research in fields related to LMK’s work, including but not limited to VAWG, relationship violence, youth development and developments in PHSE and relationship education. Update the team on new research findings, changes in policy and legislation and developments in the media with relevance to LMK’s work. 
• Build actionable insights and make recommendations for future work streams.
• Contribute to the overall direction of LMK – take strategic responsibility for evidencing needs and demonstrating outcomes, and work with the charity’s co-founders and board to monitor performance against key indicators and set future targets.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities in line with LMK’s policies and procedures.

Essential Skills:

• A strong commitment to young people, and an appreciation of why relationship education is vital for health and happiness.
• A proven track record in a role focused on research and evaluation; experience designing and implementing research activities using a variety of methodologies and data types and reporting findings in a clear and compelling way.
• Excellent data management skills; experience organising and analysing quantitative and qualitative data sets.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to present findings clearly, succinctly and in an engaging manner, both in person and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
• A ‘start-up mentality’ – self-motivated, comfortable with change and collaborative.
• An ability to work flexibly, adapting to rapidly changing demands and opportunities while retaining clear strategic focus.
• Able to build meaningful relationships with a variety of people both internally and externally.
• Motivated by working for an organisation with a strong social purpose.
• Excellent team working, collaboration and people skills in particular the ability to articulate ideas to colleagues and senior management.
• Excited at the prospect of playing a vital role in LMK’s growth across London.
• A knowledge of the VAWG sector, Education sector or working with young people would be preferable, although not essential.
• Able to work in a way that celebrates diversity, upholds LMK values and respects everyone LMK interacts with (including: volunteers, staff members, stakeholders and workshop participants).

CPD and Safeguarding

• Hold a DBS certificate or be willing to let us run a check.
• Be willing to comply with our policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality and data protection.

To apply

To apply for this position, please forward a CV together with a one page covering letter.Deadline for application – 31st August 2022.

LMK strives to create a fair and healthy environment where all our colleagues feel valued and able to be their authentic selves at work. We understand that our people have commitments and personal interests outside of work and so we create a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best.

LMK values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity.We welcome applicants of any race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, sexuality or any other protected characteristic.

We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. Please let us know, by contacting us separately if you need any adjustments or changes to be made during the recruitment process because of a disability or long-term health condition

MLC Partners are working with a brand name children’s charity to recruit an Interim Head of Commercial Finance for an initial 12-month contract. The role is fully remote and following a minor restructure joins into a new role.

Main responsibilities include:

• Oversee the commercial arm of the charity comprising retail and innovation with an annual turnover of almost £100m.
• Manage and develop a wider team of seven with three direct reports covering both business partnering and operational finance.
• Business partner with the MD for Retail and the Director of Development and ensure good service from the team at the Area Manager level.
• Provide data driven insight across all commercial venture, challenging where necessary and contributing to business decision making.

The successful candidate will be:

• A fully qualified accountant or be qualified by experience with a wide range of experience.
• Able to challenge and critically evaluate requests and strategic decision making.
• A strong user of Excel able to carry out complex analysis.

This is a great opportunity to add a renowned name onto your CV and leave a lasting impact. For more information please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.