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We are looking for a dynamic and forward-looking Executive Director to take over from our current Director who is retiring this year. Reporting to the Chair and Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will be responsible for delivering the strategic vision of the charity and have overall responsibility for the day-to-day senior leadership of the organisation, including: clinical service delivery, policy development, fundraising, finance, HR, external and internal communications and liaison between the management and the Board of Trustees.
The new Executive Director will join Blue Smile at an exciting time and will lead the charity through its next stage of development. The foundations are securely in place with a strong, experienced team of dedicated staff, trustees and volunteers who have a track record of delivering a high-quality and highly valued service to children and their families and schools across Cambridgeshire and neighbouring counties.
Blue Smile is an established charity dedicated to transforming the mental health and life chances of children across Cambridgeshire through expert arts-based therapies in schools. We are looking for a passionate leader to join us in our vision of a world where happier children have brighter futures.
Blue Smile's mission is to improve the mental wellbeing and prospects of Cambridgeshire children through expert arts-based therapies. The c... Read more
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The Finance Manager is responsible for the preparation, development and analysis of management accounting information, financial statements and the day-to-day management of the UK finance function for the charity.
Finance Function
- Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of finance data, including correct classification of income
- Lead the preparation and development of monthly Management Accounts
- Ensure purchase and sales ledger are maintained in line with the organisation’s policy
- Maintain appropriate and comprehensive finance and accounting policies and procedures including payment authorisations, etc.
- Ensure Trial Balance is reconciled and reviewed monthly, month end closure
- Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts for operations activity & investment proposals
- Co-ordinate the annual budget process with the Director of Finance (DoF) and relevant staff across the organisation
- Prepare the Annual Financial Statements and manage the External Audit
- Ensure timely recharges are made to CBM Federation and Member Associations
- Liaise with the DoF on all matters pertaining to Financial and Management Accounting
- Periodic consultation with the CBM federation, including monthly and quarterly returns
- Provide clear and accurate financial information and forecasts to the Leadership Team and other departments as required
- Work with Programme Finance Manager to ensure correct allocation of costs, cost recovery and annual programme budgets
- Facilitate the working relationship between Finance and the donation processing team and the desired targets
- Oversee payroll and pension process including HMRC returns.
Culture
- Helping to develop and promote a culture of enthusiasm and success which reflects the ambitions of CBM UK
- Play an active role across the CBM UK team, promoting positive working and innovation. And seek to improve working practice at all opportunities.
This job description does not provide an exhaustive list of tasks and activities, as all posts within the organisation are subject to evolution as the organisation develops and grows.
CBM is the largest charity focussed on transforming the lives of people affected by disability in the world’s poorest places, reaching ar... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.