Are you a dynamic financial leader looking for a role at a developing and fast paced charity? Breast cancer charity CoppaFeel! Is recruiting for a Director of Finance to cover maternity leave.  Responsible for finance and operations of the charity, the successful candidate will take a key role in the SMT and support the organisation to make strategic decisions as we navigate the next period of the pandemic and onward. 

This varied role will suit a good communicator who can work across an organisation , with both finance and operational experience as well as prior experience reporting at  board level. 

Benefits include, a friendly, working environment, monthly exercise bursary and flexible working. Be part of an ever evolving charity, one where you will have impact and help to drive change and ultimately, save lives.

Full JD  below

Applications via our website 

Applications close Monday 6th July at 10am 

CoppaFeel! welcomes applications from black, asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity. 

London (although open to remote working and flexible arrangements)

Fixed term: 1 year (parental cover starting August/September 2020)

This is a great role for a proven finance leader with international charity sector experience.

Background

The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, now in its 15th year, connects 96 of the world’s greatest cities which have committed to tackling climate change. We bring mayors from around the world together to learn from each other in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating resilient, sustainable and low carbon cities. C40 cities represent more than 700 million urban citizens and their economies account for 25% of the global GDP. C40’s ‘Deadline 2020’ report sets out the critical role that the world’s major cities have to play in delivering the historic Paris Agreement to prevent catastrophic climate change.

C40’s team of 200+ staff is headquartered in New York, with offices in London, Rio de Janeiro, Copenhagen, Beijing and Paris, and individual staff based across 25+ different locations, with the Office of the Chair based in Los Angeles.

The strategic direction of the organization is determined by an elected Steering Committee of C40 mayors which is chaired by the Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti. Three-term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the C40 Board of Directors, which is responsible for operational oversight. An eight-person management team, led by Executive Director, Mark Watts, leads the day-to-day management of C40. C40’s three core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and Realdania.

Corporate Services

The C40 Corporate Services function, under the Director of Corporate Services, is the support mechanism to the global organisation ensuring day-to-day business operates efficiently. The team comprises finance, HR, IT, grant management and legal. The Finance team members are all based in the UK.

Position Description

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing C40’s global finance function – currently a US 501(c)(3) non-profit, UK registered charity, South Africa entity, Denmark entity and a China Representative office, with further expansion anticipated. With a team of five, including a qualified Financial Controller, the Director of Finance oversees the management of the accounting processes, procedures and reporting for all C40 entities, and is responsible for delivering short-term and long-term budget planning for each entity to meet C40’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial matters of the C40 group, including accounting and tax, and reporting and Compliance
• Manage the finance team, motivating the team and ensuring they are delivering the most effective and efficient services. Oversee the production of monthly and quarterly financial reports and guidance to managers responsible for the implementation of budgets and their programme
• Advise the Director of Corporate Services and the Management Team on financial matters to support strategic decision-making through the provision of timely analysis and information
• Produce written reports for the US, UK, South Africa and Denmark Boards, including the quarterly finance reports, budget papers, policies, regulatory and company secretarial
• Oversee the annual statutory accounts preparation for each entity and representative office, along with tax form preparation to ensure C40 meets its filing requirements in each territory; oversee the approval and filing of accounts, annual returns and tax forms
• Manage the audit relationships, lead on audit planning, review working papers and oversee the appointment of auditors in new territories
• Oversee the financial management of a large number of restricted grants, large and small, from a variety of funders, including project budgets, grant agreements, forecasts, payment requests and funder financial reporting and audits
• Oversee the work of external bookkeepers in South Africa and China, and ensure that transactions in these territories are included in C40’s consolidated management reporting and group statutory accounts
• Direct the finance team in the management of the general ledger system (chart of accounts & cost centres) and provide top line review of the month end close process
• Oversee the company secretarial function for the organisation, in particular the UK Charity, ensuring regulatory filings are completed accurately and efficiently
• Ensure the reserves management of the organisation is appropriate and robust in each entity, including cash collection and cash flow forecasting, and ensuring that each entity has been granted sufficient funds from C40 Inc. for its operations
• Prepare the organisation’s financial plans, including long-range plans, annual budgets and monthly reforecasts
• As required, improve accounting procedures and financial controls and processes to support high quality bookkeeping and accurate reporting, ensuring they are robust and adaptable to the organisation’s needs
• Other assignments as requested by the Director of Corporate Service

Person specification

• Qualified Accountant CCAB/ CIMA with a strength and interest in financial planning
• Proven track record in working collaboratively and effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Extensive senior level experience post-qualification in not-for-profit, public sector or commercial organisations – demonstrable experience of a political environment would be desirable
• Proven track record of working in an international organisation and ideally with exposure to working with the US
• Proven experience of managing a finance department
• Experience of navigating varied international legal and tax regimes
• Strategic insight and experience in solving issues related to varied and often competing operational, statutory, and funding requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoys working in a dynamic international environment where there is rapid growth and change
• Possesses a positive, driven and outgoing approach

Application Process:

Please submit your application or contact Michael Quest from Ivy Rock Partners at your earliest convenience – we are planning shortlisting early on 9th July and interviews TBC for weeks commencing 13th and 20th July. 

Are you interested in working within a vibrant social care sector ensuring service user finances are appropriately managed to allow for maximum quality of life?

Do you have an excellent eye for detail and a high level of competence in numeracy?

At Creative Support, we are reforming our Internal audit team to oversee good practice in managing client finances across our service user group. We are recruiting two new roles within an established department structure. This is an exciting time to join the team, full training will be provided.

The Internal (Finance) Audit team is responsible for the auditing of our services for finance policy compliance, and to provide good practice in dealing with Client finances and offer policy guidance.

The team also leads on policy and practice review for Client finances, and the improvement of systems related to safeguarding service user finances, and the security of cash held at services. Additionally the team support our head office functions with some basic monthly auditing and to appropriately manage financial investigations should these be required. The Finance audits roles work within a larger Quality team and support our achievement of high quality standards.

We are looking for candidates who have a high level of self-motivation, a high level of numeracy, ability to carry out on site audits and also undertake remote audits. You will have a sensitive approach to providing feedback and excellent organisational skills. The successful candidate will have good report writing skills and be able to carry out basic training to small groups. Flexible and willingness to undertake national travel essential.

Actual hours offered are 37.5 hours. We are open to considering Part time hours for the right candidate but no less than 22.5. The role is Head office Stockport with extensive national travel.

Please note: There are two salary scales depending on relevant experience.

Interview Date: 16 July 2020

My client is a London housing association that requires immediate assistance in its finance team. 

Key duties:

Income invoicing, including raising credit notes, refunds and reconciliations.
Invoices filing
Payment and expenses run processing
Support to the rest of the finance team

The successful candidate will have a strong track record as an Accounts Payable Clerk or Accounts Assistant, comfortable with managing the end to end function of the ledger. Previous experience of working within the housing sector an advantage.

Due to the current Coronovirus crisis, this role will be home based.

Looking for a varied Head of Finance role? Would you like to work for an organisation with an impressive history of really making a difference? Are you a qualified Accountant with experience in housing associations? If yes, please read on!

Robertson Bell are currently working with an inspirational housing association to help them recruit a new and permanent Head of Finance. Reporting into the Finance Director you would be fully responsible for all aspects of financial management, the treasury function, statutory accounting and overseeing all policies and procedures. Responsibilities for this role will also include:

* Develop finance processes and ensure systems are performing to the required standard at all times.
* Lead on the budgeting and forecasting process.
* Suggest improvements to enable accounting development and provide training to relevant staff.
* Submit annual and monthly returns and deal with all tax and VAT queries.
* Measure the treasury function and develop the long-term cash flow.
* Oversee the fixed asset register.
* Lead on the preparation of year end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
* Oversee the compliance function and liaise with regulators.
* Support the production of the management accounts.
* Management of a small team, providing training, leadership and motivation.

This organisation operates across 16 London Boroughs and is devoted to providing first class housing services whilst developing the potential of these customers. This role would eventually be based at the organisations head office in Stratford. This opportunity would best suit someone with previous experience in a small sized housing association.

This successful candidate will be:

* A qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA).
* Experienced in the social housing sector.
* Experienced leading on the year end process.
* Experienced leading on the budgeting and forecasting process.
* Confident suggesting process improvements.
* An excellent communicator.

If interested, please do not delay in applying as CV's will be reviewed daily.

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