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Financial Controller

ethex

Oxford, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)

£45,000 - £50,000 per year FTE

Part-time (Part-time 30-40% FTE)

Permanent

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

Ethex and our sister company Energise Africa, are two leading direct impact investing platforms for individual investors that want to invest in extraordinary organisations. Our award-winning crowd-funding platforms enable individuals to invest directly in businesses that support causes they believe in – whether it’s fighting climate change, reducing poverty or building resilient communities.

Since 2013 Ethex and Energise Africa have raised over £160 million of investment for over 100 impactful organisations from 20,000 impact investors. We are leading innovators in the field and this role provides the right candidate with an excellent opportunity to be part of a group at the cutting edge of impact investing.

Ethex is a 50% shareholder in Energise Africa and, although the two platforms offer different investment opportunities to individuals, there is very considerable overlap in their target market, proposition and opportunity. The two businesses share Marketing, Finance and Operations resources.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Ethex is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us and we believe that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company. Applications are welcome from all, regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socioeconomic background. We positively encourage applications from people from marginalised backgrounds.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Controller to oversee all financial aspects of both Ethex and Energise Africa. Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller will be a key member of the senior management teams, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of financial information for both entities. This role requires a good understanding of accounting standards, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to contribute strategically to the growth and sustainability of both Ethex and Energise Africa. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the missions and values of both organisations and comfortable working in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting:

Oversee financial accounting for both companies, working with our finance assistant, who is responsible for book-keeping, banking, AR and AP.
Prepare accurate and timely management accounts.
Manage the process for production of the annual report and accounts for both entities, liaising with external accountants / auditors and ensuring timely completion.
Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to the respective senior management teams, Boards of Directors and funders of Ethex and Energise Africa.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Lead the annual budgeting processes for both organisations, working collaboratively with departmental heads to develop realistic and achievable budgets.
Develop and maintain financial forecasting models to support strategic decision-making for both entities.
Monitor budget performance, analyse variances, and provide insightful commentary and recommendations for both Ethex and Energise Africa.

Cash Flow Management:

Manage the cash flow of both companies, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs and strategic objectives.
Develop and implement strategies for optimising cash flow and working capital across both entities, considering any intercompany transactions.

Tax & Compliance:

Stay up to date and ensure compliance with all relevant tax legislation and accounting standards.
Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
Check corporation tax returns prepared by external accountants.

Systems & Processes:

Continuously review and improve systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy and safeguard the assets of both entities.
When applicable, oversee the implementation accounting software and other relevant financial tools for both organisations.

Stakeholder Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including accountants, banks, non-executive directors and funders.
Provide financial information and support to teams within Ethex and Energise Africa.

Skills & Experience:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
Proven track record in a responsible finance role, ideally as a Financial Controller or similar, with experience managing finances for multiple entities or a group structure.
Strong technical accounting skills and a thorough understanding of relevant accounting standards and regulations.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insightful analysis for both organisations.
Strong budgeting, forecasting experience across multiple business units.
Experience managing cash flow and working capital effectively across multiple entities.
Proven ability to develop and implement robust financial controls and procedures for different operational contexts.
Experience managing the audit process and liaising with external accountants.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to different stakeholders across both organisations.
Strong IT and modelling skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
A proactive and results-oriented approach with strong attention to detail.
A genuine commitment to the missions and values of both Ethex and Energise Africa.

Personal Attributes:

Highly ethical and trustworthy.
Strong work ethic and a proactive approach.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage demands from two separate organisations.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Collaborative and team-oriented.
Passionate about positive impact, ethical finance, and renewable energy in Africa.

Application Instructions

Please apply with a cover letter discussing the following:

Describe your experience in building and managing financial models and budgets for multiple entities and departments. How would you approach the budgeting process for Ethex and Energise Africa, ensuring alignment with strategic goals?

What key performance indicators do you consider most important for tracking the financial health of organisations like Ethex and Energise Africa? How would you develop and present these to the board?

Based on your understanding, what are the key financial challenges and opportunities for Ethex and Energise Africa, given their mission to make money do good through impact investing?

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Refreshed on: Monday, 23 June 2025

Closing date: 11 July 2025 at 23:59

Tags: Administration, Communications, Finance, Accounting, Internal communication, Community Fundraising

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Head of Strategic Funding

The Scout Association

Gilwell Park, Essex, United Kingdom (On-site)

£61273.00-£61273.00 per year

Permanent

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Title: Head of Strategic Funding
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (1-2 days a week with hybrid working)
Salary: £61,273 per annum – Band H, Level 3 - Inclusive of Market Supplement and Outer London Weighting
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

About the role

At Scouts, we believe in building a brighter future for young people. Now we’re looking for a visionary fundraising leader to join our passionate team as Head of Strategic Funding, a pivotal role shaping how we secure major support from government, trusts, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.

You’ll lead a brilliant team, nurture high-value relationships, and oversee the full funding cycle, from bold pitches to powerful partnerships. With a multi-million-pound income target, your strategic mindset, creativity, and tenacity will help unlock the resources we need to extend our reach and deepen our impact.

As our Head of Strategic Funding, the Key responsibilities are:

Leading and evolving Scouts’ strategic funding strategy in collaboration with our Chief Fundraising Officer.
Securing five- to seven-figure gifts from key funders.
Managing and inspiring a high-performing team of four.
Creating compelling proposals that speak to hearts and minds, and drive change.
Developing innovative funding pipelines and fostering cross-organisational collaboration.
Engaging senior stakeholders and leveraging peer networks for new opportunities.

What we are looking for in our Head of Strategic Funding:

We’re looking for a confident, collaborative, and driven professional with:

A strong track record in securing significant funding from trusts, foundations, or government bodies.
Experience leading high-impact fundraising teams and strategies.
An ability to think big, communicate clearly, and influence at the highest levels.
Financial acumen, persuasive writing, and a passion for outcomes that change young lives.

Benefits:

We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
Flexible working hours
Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub

For a full list of our benefits click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Monday 21st July 2025

1st stage interviews (Teams): Tuesday 29th July 2025 - This will consist of a 50-minute video Q&A with the panel

2nd stage interviews (in person): Wednesday 6th August 2025 – This will consist of a 60 minute in person Q&A with the panel and a short presentation.

Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Posted on: Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Closing date: 21 July 2025 at 23:59

Job ref: VF1336102GilHOSF

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Head of Finance

St John Ambulance

Sheffield, South Yorkshire (Hybrid)

£85,000 - £95,000 per year

Full-time

Permanent

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Role: Head of Finance

Location:Hybrid (on-site 3 days per week in Sheffield)

Our offer to you

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

Competitive salary and pension scheme
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
Hybrid, Flexible working
Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response & Nighttime Economy) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.

Job Summary

We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking finance leader to play a central role in shaping the future of the finance team at St John Ambulance. Reporting to the Finance Director (who reports directly to the CEO), this is a high-impact position at the heart of our finance transformation journey—ideal for a self-motivated, qualified accountant who thrives on change and making an impact.

As a senior leader within the organisation, you’ll be instrumental in driving the evolution of our finance function, leading and developing a large, multi-disciplinary team. You'll bring deep expertise across a broad range of finance disciplines and be excited by the opportunity to embed best practices, streamline processes, and strengthen financial governance.

This is more than a technical role—it's a strategic leadership opportunity. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organisation and externally, using your communication and influencing skills to shape decision-making and support our charitable mission.

You’ll oversee the delivery of timely, accurate management accounts and play a key role in providing high-quality financial reporting to our Trustees and Finance Committee. You'll also take the lead on our statutory audited accounts, acting as the principal contact for both internal and external auditors.

With additional responsibility for cashflow forecasting, treasury management, tax compliance, VAT, and gift aid, this role ensures St John maintains robust financial governance. While charity sector experience is an advantage, it's your passion for making a difference and your leadership in finance that will set you apart.

About You

Educated to degree level with a full professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
Significant post-qualification experience (PQE) in senior financial accounting roles, with strong technical expertise.
Proven track record in producing annual statutory accounts and successfully managing external audit processes.
Extensive experience leading and developing large finance teams within complex organisations, driving performance and accountability.
Skilled in preparing management accounts, income and expenditure reports, and cash flow forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
Demonstrated success in finance team transformation, implementing process improvements, and enhancing financial controls.
Experienced in stakeholder engagement at all levels, including Board reporting, and providing expert technical accounting advice to support change and excellence.

About the Role

Lead statutory and management reporting: Oversee the production of audited statutory financial statements and timely completion of the external audit. Ensure best practice in external financial reporting and take full responsibility for the accuracy and delivery of monthly management accounts.
Own cash flow and balance sheet management: Lead the preparation of the charity’s monthly rolling cash flow forecast and ensure full ownership of the balance sheet, including timely and accurate reconciliations.
Strengthen financial controls and working capital: Ensure effective financial processes and controls within transactional teams to manage working capital and drive continuous improvement in financial operations.
Oversee compliance and tax: Identify, manage and control financial risks, including tax compliance. Provide expert technical accounting advice and ensure the charity remains fully compliant in all taxation matters, including VAT and gift aid.
Drive counter fraud and governance improvements: Act as the financial lead for the charity’s control environment and counter fraud framework. Champion improvements in fraud awareness, culture, and control.
Manage key external relationships: Serve as the main contact for the charity’s bankers and investment managers, and act as secretary to the Finance Committee and Investment Advisory Group.
Optimise treasury and investment performance: Lead treasury activities to maximise returns on working capital and investments, ensuring alignment with the charity’s strategic objectives.
Develop team and performance culture: Foster a high-performing finance team through regular 1-1s, development reviews, and team meetings. Embed a strong performance management culture in line with St John Ambulance policies.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

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Posted on: Friday, 4 July 2025

Closing date: 31 July 2025 at 23:30

Job ref: 282046CHJ

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Legal Advisor (Estates)

The Royal Parks

Greater London (On-site)

£70,000 - £75,000 per year

Full-time or part-time

Permanent

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The Organisation

The Royal Parks Limited is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.

We are now looking for a Legal Advisor to join us on a permanent basis. There is an option to either work to a part-time contract, with a minimum of 21.6 hours per week or to work to a full-time contract, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

£70,000- £75,000 full time equivalent, per annum, depending on experience
26 days' annual leave, plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service (pro rated if part -time)
Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
Hybrid/agile working options
Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
Learning and development opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Offices in a beautiful location

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified lawyer with experience in commercial property transactions to join our iconic organisation in our historic setting.

You’ll have the chance to leverage your legal expertise in a uniquely varied estate, helping safeguard the integrity, accessibility, and future of The Royal Parks.

What’s more, you will enjoy working in beautiful surroundings with scenic landscapes, historic landmarks and green open spaces right on your doorstep – a truly inspiring environment to work in every day.

So, if you want to help protect and shape some of London’s most treasured public spaces, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Legal Advisor, you will provide legal support on a wide range of property-related matters across The Royal Parks estate. We have a number of residential and commercial properties that are under licence to third-parties, many of whom in the commercial forum are charities and entities that support The Royal Parks’ objectives, as well as licences for sports grounds, car parks and other properties on Crown land.

Working closely with our Principal Legal Advisor Estates and the Estates and Parks Teams, you will ensure our properties are managed in line with our charitable obligations.

On a day-to-day basis, your work will span the creation, review and negotiation of licences for commercial and residential properties, whilst assisting the Estates and Parks Teams in the management of the estate from a legal perspective.

Your licensing work will also involve works licences within the Parks and in relation to adjoining land where in order to carry out the works access to the Parks is required with resultant retention licences for example, where utility pipes ducts and cables are retained or encroachment licences where there are encroachments from adjoining properties, on under or over the Parks. You will also deal with freebord licences for garden use in connection with adjoining land.

Additionally, you will:

Interpret legislation and policy, offering clear legal guidance
Manage external counsel to ensure knowledge is retained internally
Draft and review legal documents to complete transactions
Ensure necessary consents, filings and registrations are completed

About You

To be considered as a Legal Advisor, you will need:

To be a qualified lawyer
Experience specialising in commercial property transactional work, including freehold and leasehold conveyancing
The ability to build strong relationships with legal and non-legal professionals
The ability to manage legal aspects of multiple projects simultaneously
Strong drafting and negotiation skills
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Evidence of continual professional development
A degree in law (LLB or equivalent) and a valid practising certificate

Other organisations may call this role Property Lawyer, Commercial Property Solicitor, Legal Officer, Conveyancing Solicitor, Estates Legal Advisor, or Real Estate Legal Advisor.

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The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Legal Adviser, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

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