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Are you an immediately available part time Finance Manager who is passionate about healthy food and our food system? If so, then this exciting part time Finance Manager is the right role for you.

Job title: Part time Finance Manager & Company Secretary

Duration: 6 months fixed term contract

Hours: 3 days a week

Pattern of work: Fully remote

Salary: £30k part time salary

Your role as part time Finance Manager, you will have sole responsibility for the day to day running of the finance function, including operations, financial reporting, and year end.

As part time Finance Manager your day to day duties will include;

• Overseeing finance operations including income, payable and receivables
• Completing monthly management accounts including commentary for the senior management team
• Working with budget holders to advise on programme budgets including income and expenditure
• Working on and delivering year end process including audit schedule
• Ensure the charity meets all of its regulatory compliance

This is a client facing role and you work with budget holders to help the charity deliver and meet its goals as well as advising the senior management group and CEO in strategic decision making.

The skills you will bring to the role part time Finance Manager will include;

• Relevant accounting qualifications
• Strong business partnering experience
• Experience completing financial reporting and planning including budgeting, actuals, income and expenditure
• Experience of completing year end audit process
• Knowledge of charity accounts including SORP and UKGAAP

This is a sole part time Finance Manager role working part time role working 3 days a week and reporting to the CEO. If you are interested in applying for this busy and exciting position through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to

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

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Finance & Shared Services to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. BSAVA is the professional body that serves veterinary surgeons and nurses who treat companion animals and it exists to enable the veterinary profession and professionals thrive.

Reporting into the CEO and as a key member of the Leadership Team, this critical role will be responsible for the development of effective financial strategy to deliver the organisations strategic ambitions, whilst also supporting the strategic development, performance measurement and the optimisation of the Charity’s income.

The organisation:

Founded in 1957, BSAVA has gone from strength to strength to enable the community of small animal veterinary professionals to develop their knowledge and skills through leading-edge education, scientific research and collaboration. BSAVA currently boasts over 10,000 members, the majority of whom work in practice as veterinary surgeons or veterinary nurses, and there are several exciting projects on the horizon as part of their new strategic plan, of which this Head of Finance and Shared Services will play a leading role.

The role offers a full-time opportunity with an excellent benefits package including 7% contribution towards Group Personal Pension, private medical insurance, free parking on site and 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days after three years). Furthermore, the charity’s beautiful offices in Quedgeley (Gloucestershire) were complete renovated in 2017 and the successful post holder will be offered the opportunity to work from home up to three days per week.

The key duties of this Head of Finance & Shared Services role are as follows:

• Ensure that the charity complies with statutory, funding and tax regulations, fulfilling its requirements as a charity, company and employer.
• Work with the CEO and Trustees to enhance and improve the organisations governance functions. 
• Lead the statutory audit process and production of the Annual Report, co-ordinating the completion of year end processes.
• Attend Board and Audit and Risk Committee meetings, providing clear and accurate reports to enable them to assess the associations financial, compliance and risk management situation. 
• Develop a long-term financial strategy that will support the charity’s ambition for growth.
• Support the Chief Executive and LT with new business development and change management initiatives. 
• Oversee the preparation of annual budgets and 3-year forecasts in accordance with the timescales laid down by the CEO.
• Make recommendations to further develop the Shared Services function in order to optimise resources and enhance the efficient running of the Association.
• Support the LT in development and review of business models, commercial proposals, optimising pricing strategies and analysis of potential revenue.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified as a finance professional or be qualified by demonstrable experience.
• Finance experience at a senior level, guiding executing and non-executive colleagues.
• Experience of producing and managing organisations budgets and forecasts.
• Experience of financial modelling and development of KPIs.
• Line management experience.
• Ideally, experience of charity accounting including preparing statutory accounts for audit.
• Experience of managing other business areas and support functions would also be an advantage.
• Ability to contribute effectively and constructively as a member of the Leadership Team

The closing date for applications is on Sunday 20^th October, but applications are under continuous review in advance of this date so apply today to make sure you are considered!

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance and Governance position for this Human Rights Charity based in London

• Location: London
• Salary: £80,000pa
• Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
• Type: Full-Time, 5 days a week

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage and monitor cash flow, forecasts by restricted causes, and the overall financial performance.
• Prepare accurate financial reports for the COO, Founders or Board of Trustees, including monthly management accounts, impact reports and reporting against the agreed KPIs

• Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, consolidating the UK and overseas budget, and provide financial analysis to support decision-making across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all tax, financial, and regulatory requirements relevant to a charitable organization.

Compliance and Governance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to manage risk and ensure strong governance across UK and Overseas
• Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring timely submission of audited accounts and submissions to charities commission
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the charity sector, advising senior management on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Act as the main point of contact for legal matters and ensure that contracts and agreements are legally sound.

Risk Management:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify and mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks.
• Conduct regular audits of internal systems and processes to identify areas of improvement.
• Implement safeguards to protect the charity’s assets and reputation.

Key Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or other relevant professional qualification.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of senior financial management experience, preferably in the charity, non-profit, or social enterprise sector.
• Strong understanding of financial management, charity governance, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in managing external audits and working with auditors, legal professionals, and regulatory bodies.

A well-known and beloved healthcare charity, undertaking vital healthcare research, as well as providing treatment and support for their beneficiaries, is currently seeking a permanent Finance Business Partner to join their team. Working in a wider team of finance business partners, this is an important role within the charity, supporting key directorates across corporate services (including People, IT, as well as the CEO directorate).

As Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for producing management accounts and leading on developing long-term professional relationships with a range of budget-holders. A key summary of duties is as below:

- Acting as finance lead for directorates across corporate services and being the main point of contact for a range of budget-holders up to and including Director level.

- Deliver accurate and timely management accounts, ensuring the provision of additional commentary and analysis to help inform of financial progress

- Lead financial planning processes for your directorates, including providing key guidance on upcoming projects.

- Work within the wider finance business partnering team to identify areas for improvement on month end, report generation and use of PowerBI.

What’s in it for you?

· Hybrid and flexible working policies – 1 day per week in the central London office and the remainder up to you.

· Flexible working hours are available (please enquire for further details)

· 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

· Gym membership discounts and healthcare plans to claim back certain expenses

About You

· You will be part-qualified, finalist or fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

· You will have core experience of management reporting and the ability to liaise with a range of budget-holders to talk them through the numbers

· Ability to work self-sufficiently, analysing and assessing problems and proactively coming up with solutions.

· We encourage applicants from all sectors, though an interest in working for a charity is a must.

For more information about this role, please contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners.

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Finance and Support Services Officer

Location: Benin

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Principle Accountabilities

• Support financial control and manage risk.
• Ensure conformity to the organisational Financial Framework.
• Implement Financial Management & Controls.
• Oversee Financial Planning and Budgeting.
• Conduct Financial Monitoring & Audits.
• Maintain and monitor financial records.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and governance requirements.
• Manage logistics, supplies, and purchases according to procurement policy and procedures.
• Ensure IT equipment and connectivity for office functionaries in line with ICT policies.
• Support, administer, and strengthen financial management, accountability, and capacities of partners.
• Facilitate collaboration between finance and programme teams for joint review of project/programme reports, planning, and analysis.
• Develop and provide grant management support for both restricted and unrestricted funding.
• Support proper financial monitoring of projects, including auditing of funds provided.
• Implement HR policies and procedures, such as payroll and training.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

About you

The Finance and Support Services Manager will be a highly skilled professional with a strong background in financial management, risk control, and compliance. They will ensure adherence to the organisational Financial Framework, including implementing financial management and controls, planning and budgeting, monitoring and audits, and maintaining financial records. The manager will also ensure compliance with local regulations and governance requirements.

The ideal candidate will support and strengthen financial management, accountability, and capacities of partners, fostering collaboration between finance and programme teams for joint project/programme reviews, planning, and analysis. They will develop and provide grant management support for both restricted and unrestricted funding, and ensure proper financial monitoring of projects, including auditing of funds.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant professional accounting qualification or a bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or relevant volunteering or work experience.
• Demonstratable working experience, ideally in an INGO environment, but experience in audit and government organisations would also be advantageous.
• Experience in financial management, programme and project management, and administration.
• Project financial management and data analysis skills.
• Ability to represent Sightsavers with key external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including Excel, MS Word, an accounting package, and emailing.
• Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts, and reports.
• Knowledge of SYCEBNL.

Desirable:

• Speaking French would be desirable.
• Experience in supporting financial control and managing risk.
• Familiarity with organisational Financial Frameworks and financial management controls.

Closing date: 27 October 2024

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Working with the Trust Lead (CEO), our Director of Finance and Operations will lead on all areas of finance and operations to help move the Trust and each school forward.

We have an annual income of just over £10,000,000.

Every day will be different. You will lead and be supported by a motivated and industrious team.

Our ideal candidate will inspire confidence and motivate others with strong interpersonal skills and effective team leadership. You will have ambition and drive. You will maintain high levels of integrity and attention to detail in all you do.

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) and you will share The Corinium Education Trust’s values. You will bring a passion for improving the learning and life chances of children and young people in the South Cotswolds and a determination to be the best we can be every day.

Key skills needed:

· Experience in financial and operational leadership;

· Adept at building strong, positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders;

· Able to foster respect and trust easily;

· Responsive and proactive in the context of our strategic priorities;

· Commercially astute and have excellent communication and negotiation skills;

· Able to present complex information succinctly to a variety of audiences;

· Able to adapt to new areas, multi-task and work flexibly;

· Able to help our Trust operate with tight budgets, navigating polices to ensure adherence to legislation and regulation.

Owing to the complexities of this sector, it would be beneficial if you have worked in the education sector or a similarly regulated environment.

As Director of Finance and Operations, you will

· Provide clear financial and commercial strategy and direction; 

· Embed all the relevant business, operational and legislative frameworks, policies and working practices necessary for our Trust to thrive, including those associated with compliance, HR, IT, estates, health and safety, marketing and development;  

· Ensure sound and appropriate financial governance and risk management arrangements are in place, prepare forecasts and monitor budgets and deliver annual accounts in accordance with the Academies Handbook, ESFA guidelines and all statutory requirements;

· Be responsible for the statutory accounts, financial returns and reports to the Trust board, ESFA, DfE and other statutory bodies in line with guidance and externally determined deadlines;

· Advise our Trust Lead (CEO), Trust Board on strategic financial information and school leaders on all matters relating to the Trust’s resources and assets to enable informed decision making;

· Be responsible and accountable for the delivery of our financial and other operational support services, including the management of the Trust’s finance system and internal controls;

· Provide strategic leadership and management of the Trust’s finance and operations teams, including HR, IT, Estates and governance;

· Be the primary point of contact for all aspects of funding and financial returns, HR, IT and Estates;

· Keep up to date with all funding and legislative changes that apply to the education sector, specifically multi academy trusts;

· Provide the Trust board with regular updates pertaining to the responsibilities of the role.

Our benefits package includes:

· Enrolment on the LGPS pension scheme;

· A holiday entitlement that starts at 6.4 weeks (32 days holiday including Bank Holidays rising to 7.4 weeks after 5 years’ service;

· The reassurance of generous sick pay;

· The offer of adjusted working hours to accommodate your day-to-day life and continuing professional development.

Closing date: Monday 20 October 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 5 November 2024

In their search for two new Finance Business Partners on a permanent basis The National Archives are partnering with Roberson Bell. The National Archives are a non-ministerial department, and the official archive and publisher for the UK Government, and for England and Wales. We are the guardians of over 1,000 years of iconic national documents.

Operating within the management accounting team, as a Finance Business Partner, you will act as the link between finance and the business, using your expertise to support, advise and challenge stakeholders on issues such as affordability, risk and compliance with government standards

The organisation:

We are expert advisers in information and records management and we work with partner across the cultural, academic and heritage sectors. We fulfil a leadership role for the archive sector and work to secure the future of physical and digital records. We collect and secure the future of the government record, from Shakespeare's will to tweets from Downing Street, to preserve it for generations to come.

The role:

• Providing sound financial advice and management to the Directorates. Including reviewing business cases, papers to Governance Committees and policy proposals, to ensure that the financial implications have been properly considered, are affordable and recommendations reflect good Value for Money.
• Presenting financial information to Senior Management Teams on a regular basis. Communicating complex financial issues to internal and external stakeholders, enabling individuals with little financial knowledge to understand key messages.
• Understanding the business - Developing a full understanding of the policies and cost drivers of the Directorates' spend ensuring they are managed and monitored effectively to meet business plans and objectives.
• Leading on month-end and year-end activities, working autonomously to ensure that the management information for your area of responsibility is accurate and correct.
• Challenging and supporting Directors and Budget Managers in managing spend on a portfolio basis. Recognising potential risk and opportunities and identifying solutions to manage them.
• Leading on financial planning and forecasting exercises, supporting and providing constructive challenge to business areas when identifying their funding requirements in-year and going forward. This will include working on significant fiscal events such as Spending Reviews.
• Building relationships with stakeholders across the business and in other support functions e.g. HR, commercial, to understand their needs and priorities.
• You will work with your Directorates and the wider finance team to promote and realise the benefits of our new ERP system.
• Managing two Management Accountants, with responsibility for leading, motivating and developing them.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified Accountant.
• You'll be highly motivated and an effective organiser, which will allow you to work fluidly in a fast paced environment, remaining flexible at all times.
• Significant experience in communicating complex financial issues to enable individuals with little financial knowledge to understand the key messages.
• Significant experience of leading on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Extensive experience of maintaining effective relationships to understand senior stakeholder/colleagues' needs and priorities
• Demonstrable experience of reviewing business cases and/or investment appraisal.
• Be a team player, with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to work with a diverse and broad range of stakeholders across the organisation. Demonstrable ability to influence.
• Have good written and oral communication skills, able to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding but stands ground when needed

Desirable criteria:

• An understanding of accounting policy and an appreciation of the implications for an organisation of Government legislation and accounting standards

This position will be based officially at the head office in Kew and will require the postholder to work from the office three days a week.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please apply via the link or contact  Katie Moore at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell. Please note the closing date for applications is 27^th October 2024.

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CDS UK (Clinic for Dissociative Studies) is a small psychotherapy clinic, offering assessment and long-term specialist outpatient treatment to people with dissociative disorders. CDS UK is a charity and an approved supplier for the NHS and is subcontracted by NHS CCGs nationally on a per-patient basis, where local mental health services are unable to provide appropriate treatment.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with CDS UK to recruit a Finance Officer to join its team on a part-time (3 days per week) basis, based in North London.

The Role:

This role will support the Head of Finance in all aspects of accounting and financial management responsibilities including bookkeeping, processing and approving supplier invoices, issuing monthly sales invoices, reconciling bank accounts, supporting preparation of managements accounts, budget and year end accounts. The role will also be liaising with the admin team, as well as suppliers and customers.

You will also oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial management tasks to ensure that CDS accounts are accurate and up to date and ensure that the various tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

The Person:

The successful candidate will have substantial experience as a book-keeper/finance assistant ideally in the charity sector but not essentially. This person will also be qualified to AAT level 3 or the equivalent, practiced in VAT returns and familiar with UK Charity sector finance governance and compliance. Experienced with major financial platforms, ideally Liberty Accounts or something similar and a sound handling of Excel. A real team player, this person will be able to work on their own initiative and be a collaborative and supportive member of staff.

Join Community Transport as Chief Executive and Finance Officer as they continue to transform lives and build better communities.

Location: Office in Byker, with some home working

Salary: c.£90,000

Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 11th November

Who we are.

Community Transport has been working in local communities since 1964, helping to transform lives and build better communities.

Today, Community Transport operates from three sites across the Northeast, operating a fleet of over 20 vehicles, employing just over 40 staff and works with more than 20 volunteers and placements to deliver services in two strands – accessible passenger services and provision of affordable furniture.

About the role.

As Chief Executive and Finance Officer (CEFO), you will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and governance for the entire organisation. Reporting to the Chair of Trustees, this combined role will ensure high leadership in charity compliance, meet the needs of the services across transportation and retail, and be accountable for all financial aspects across the organisation.

The CEFO will be responsible for auditing, reviewing monthly management accounts, planning the business annually, budget setting, financial analysis, trajectory tracking, strategy development, and delivering the strategy and key objectives agreed upon with the Chair of Trustees annually.

Focusing on Community Transport's mission, vision, and values, you will empower and motivate a skilled and high-performing staff and senior management team and foster external partnerships to enhance services. The CEFO will also manage organisational assets, implement marketing strategies, and cultivate a positive workplace culture for staff and volunteers.

Who we are looking for.

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative leader with a track record of success in senior leadership within the non-profit or social impact sector in an organisation of similar scale and complexity. You will be ambitious and keen to use your strategic vision to translate passion into measurable impact and ultimately ensure the charity succeeds in the future.

You will have demonstrable experience in developing strategies, target-orientated plans and policies and controls that have delivered long-term financial sustainability, value for money, commercial acumen, and clear ambition for an organisation.

You will also have strong financial acumen alongside a proven track record in change management and transformation, as well as experience in strategic charity management, governance, and business growth.

Critically, you will be able to take people and teams with you on the journey through a supportive and approachable leadership style.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 11th November.

A leading Multi-Academy Trust comprised of 11 primary and secondary schools in the East Midlands is seeking a minimum of 2 Strategic Finance Business Partners for full-time, permanent roles.

With a salary of £54,939 per annum plus an excellent local government pension scheme, the roles will be largely onsite at the Trust’s Head Office in Kettering and onsite at the schools – either in Kettering, Corby or Wisbech.

The roles will involve producing management accounts and genuine strategic finance business partnering to a range of budget holders in schools – headteachers, senior leadership team members, catering and IT Managers etc. There may also be some budgeting and analysis at central Trust level in addition to working with the schools.

The role also involves costing and cost analysis, interpreting complex financial data, journal postings and assisting with year-end close.

Being a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) is an essential criteria for these roles. Prior experience within a Multi-Academy Trust or from within the Education sector would be advantageous. Experience working with facilities, catering or IT budgets and departments would also be of interest – but not essential.

The roles are responsible for enhancing strategic financial analysis and insight to enable the understanding, of financial reporting on Trust performance to key stakeholders, including the Trust Executive Team, Heads of Professions and school leadership teams. The roles will ensure the efficient and effective allocation of resource, integrating finance and curriculum planning, allocating and managing finance in line with ESFA and academy handbook financial requirements.

The positions report to the Head of Finance Business Partnering and do not line manage anyone.

Duties will include:

-Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders across the Trust, ensuring KPIS, professional strategic financial advice and guidance is provided and applied effectively

-Ensure monthly reporting is accurate, fit for purpose and facilitates effective decision making at school and Trust level in conjunction with the requirements of the CFO and best practice

-Provide analysis and insight, linking financial reports to School and Trust strategies

-Provide ongoing higher-level support and guidance on financial matters to relevant stakeholders

-Support and advise budget holders on the development and submission of business cases as and when required, maximising the link and priority of good financial stewardship and front-line education delivery

-To undertake project- based work for specific projects and programmes

-Provide quality information as required for external bodies for example to the ESFA or the external auditors

-To undertake any other duties, commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required from time to time.

Candidate requirements:

-Fully-qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA accountant essential

-Demonstrable experience in a similar Senior/Strategic Finance Business Partnering role – ideally dealing with multiple cost-centres and a diverse range of budget holders

-The ability to be hands-on and produce management accounts, journal entries etc

-Experience with costing / cost analysis

-Creative and pragmatic problem solver with the ability to interpret and present back on complex financial data

-The ability to work onsite at the Trust’s Head Office in Kettering on a Wednesday, and spend the rest of the week onsite at the allocated schools in Kettering, Corby or Wisbech (it may be possible to work from home 1 day per week)

-An interest in the Education sector is highly desirable

Closing date: Ongoing / ASAP

The roles represent a chance to join a fantastic Trust, in a busy-faced paced environment and to work alongside some high calibre finance professionals.

Please send your CV for further consideration.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Join The Prince's Trust Business Partnering team as a Finance Business Partner and be part of our mission to empower young people across the UK.

The key aspects of this role:

• Work closely with Country Directors to shape, develop and implement country specific strategies that maximise the impact for Young People.
• Advise, challenge, support and connect with senior stakeholders in the organisation.
• Provide valuable financial and commercial advice and strategic insights and solutions to directors and budget holders, influencing decision making.
• Manage performance through regular forecasting, budgeting, and business planning.

You’ll be a key player in our Business Partnering team, working collaboratively with the delivery directorate as well as the wider Finance directorate. We're seeking an individual with a background in business partnering, ideally within the charity sector. You should ideally be a qualified accountant or qualified by experience, brimming with proactivity and have strong communication skills to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the organisation.

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

Salary range £47,000 – £52,000 per annum (£28,200 – £31,200 per annum pro-rated) | 21 hours per week (over 4 days) | Permanent

Hybrid working pattern

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) was established in 1987 and has spent over 30 years supporting women and girls across London affected by gendered violence. This includes childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called ‘honour’ based crimes such as forced marriage.

Our goal is to promote, preserve, and restore the mental health and wellbeing of women and girls, to empower them to make a total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence. VAWG crimes, which include domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault, stalking, and harassment, accounted for 20% of total police recorded crime in England and Wales between 2022 and 2023.

Do you want to make an impact? If so, please read on!

About the role

We are excited to be advertising this newly created role as part of WGN’s recent growth. Reporting into the Financial Controller, the Finance Business Partner works closely with stakeholders across the organisation, including Executive Leadership, with a specific focus on working closely with the project leads for all our funded services. Although the organisation is well established, this is a growing sector, and the organisation has gone through rapid change over the past few years and is therefore offering the right candidate a great opportunity to deliver change and make a real difference to WGN’s staff and clients.

About you

If you are someone who thrives on supporting service teams in ensuring their budgets are on track, enjoys liaising with funders, including reporting, wants exposure and wants to make a real difference, this could be the role for you!

The ideal candidate will have experience in working within the charity sector in a similar role, a commitment to WGN’s goals is key requirement, as well as a proactive and collaborative working approach. It is essential that the candidate has strong relationships management skills as well as a passion for financial analysis and reporting.  

Interview details

Interview dates will be confirmed in due course, but it is anticipated that first stage interviews will be held remotely within a week of the closing date.

Further information

Employee benefits are competitive for our sector and size, details of this can be requested from our HR team.

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic communities.

This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS check, and social media check.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Director of Finance & Operations

Job Title: Director of Finance & Operations

Salary: Circa £85,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time with hybrid working arrangement; flexible working options available (minimum 4 days per week, 40% in the office).

Location: Hybrid working blending home working with our locations in Chelsea or Harefield Hospital, with a minimum of 40% time spent in the office.

Are you an experienced senior leader, passionate about finance and operations, eager to drive strategic success and make a real impact? Do you want to help advance care for people with heart and lung diseases? If so, you could be the perfect candidate for our Director of Finance & Operations role.

This is a pivotal role within our charity, leading the finance and operations teams and supporting the Charity’s strategic direction. Reporting directly to our CEO, the Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for overseeing our finances and core services, including HR and IT, and acting as Company Secretary. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Board of Trustees, and external stakeholders to ensure the charity is well-run, financially resilient, and operationally effective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Oversight: Develop and execute strategies for Finance & Operations to ensure the charity’s assets and infrastructure provide maximum impact for beneficiaries.

• Senior Leadership Contribution: Play an active role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing collective leadership, contributing to strategic decision-making, and supporting the CEO in leading the organisation.

• Financial Management: Lead the finance function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and statutory accounts for an annual income of around £11m.

• Governance: Act as Company Secretary, supporting the Board of Trustees and ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.

• Investments: Monitor and report on the charity’s investments, working closely with investment advisors and providing strategic recommendations (strategic reserves of £130m+).

• Operational Oversight: Lead the development of a technology strategy, ensuring IT infrastructure via our outsourced provider supports the charity’s needs and enhances user experience.

• People & Culture: Collaborate with our HR Business Partner to develop a People Strategy that fosters a culture of ambition, agility, and continuous learning, whilst ensuring operational HR support and systems are effective.

A summary of what we’re looking for:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CCAB, or CIMA) with significant experience in leading finance functions, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.

• Proven track record of managing financial and operational teams, with expertise in charity governance and accounting, investments, and strategic planning.

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise complex data to inform decision-making.

• A deep understanding of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements within the charity sector. 

The ideal candidate will have experience within a charity finance & operational role, with the corresponding knowledge and understanding of investment oversight, charity governance, and the HR & IT functions. An understanding of the healthcare context is also beneficial.

About the Organisation:

Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of people with serious heart and lung disease. We fund life-changing projects, support cutting-edge research, and enhance the hospital environment for patients and staff. Our team is passionate, skilled, and committed to making a difference.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should click through to the application page to download the full job description and person specification. We will be using anonymised CV technology to support an inclusive recruitment process – full details on the process are included on the job description.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 21st October 2024.

Interview Dates: First round interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 4th November, with final interviews taking place towards mid-November.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthens our work and helps us better serve our patients, families, and communities. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those who bring unique insights through lived experiences of disability, neurodiversity, diverse cultural or socio-economic backgrounds, or a deep understanding of the communities we serve. We strive to create a supportive and accessible environment where all staff can thrive and make a meaningful impact. You can read more about our approach to inclusive recruitment in the full job description.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

(Click the document in the box on the right-hand side of the screen for the full details of the role and application process.)

REF-216 995 

We’re delighted to offer the opportunity to lead our finance and operations functions. The Head of Operations and Finance will support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to implement effective management systems across the charity. This includes responsibilities across financial management, governance, human resources, programme operations and data management. 

This role has exciting scope to drive strategic operational thinking as we grow and establish new working practices.
 

ABOUT US

We’re a small, creative and fast-growing charity that was established from inside The Economist in 2012. We support children, aged 10 to 16, from under-served backgrounds to develop essential skills for the modern world. We do this by enabling them to join inspiring discussions about the news, which teaches them to think critically, communicate effectively and understand global issues.

OPPORTUNITIES WE CAN OFFER YOU

● Real impact: you’ll support the team to make a real difference to children’s ability to think critically, listen well, express themselves and understand the big issues of our time

● Growth and development: you’ll join a fast-growing charity with opportunities to grow your skills and responsibility as the organisation takes on bigger challenges. We invest in training and development and will support you to build the skills and experience as you need, for example, working with you to find expert mentors within The Economist Group

● A friendly, driven and highly-effective team: we are deeply committed to being an inspiring, happy place to work, where we learn and achieve things that matter together. We work collaboratively and supportively, with the freedom to use our own judgement and be creative

● Flexible working: our core hours are from 10am to 4pm with a minimum of two days spent in the office each week (Wednesdays and Thursdays)

● Other benefits: Economist Group benefits include a great central-London office (The Adelphi Building near Charing Cross), private medical insurance, a cycle to work scheme and more
 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial management

● Lead the setting, tracking and reporting of budgets and fundraising targets

● Maintain accurate records of income and expenditure on a cash and accrual basis

● Manage bookkeeping for the charity, including invoicing and bank reconciliations

● Keep accurate records of funding allocations, especially restricted and unrestricted income

● Work with our accountant to produce end-of-year accounts and prepare for audit

● Build strong relationships within The Economist Group finance team to support with financial management and compliance

● Ensure the charity remains tax compliant, including managing quarterly VAT returns and reviewing funding contracts

Operations, people and governance

● Build and maintain operational processes across the organisation which support the successful delivery of our work globally

● Support the team to accurately monitor and evaluate their progress towards targets

● Work with senior leadership and hiring managers to continually improve the recruitment and onboarding process

● Line manage the Programme Officer and support them to deliver programme and admin support

● Work with our company secretary to prepare annual accounts

Data management

● Manage GDPR-compliant data collection and storage, with accurate and up-to-date data to report on key targets

● Manage the presentation of data so that it is clear and accessible

● Build strong relationships across departments in The Economist Group to support with data management and legal contracts

● Work with team members to create and deliver comprehensive data metrics and collection plans and track progress towards KPIs on projects

● Work with our Head of Design and Product to lead on an upcoming digital transformation project including choosing an appropriate Customer Relationship Management system (CRM)

REQUIRED SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Skills and attributes
 

A clear and compelling communicator: you’re able to effectively engage different stakeholders verbally, in writing and using numbers

A creative problem-solver: you generate solutions to complex problems by listening to the needs of the team, conducting your own research and analysing solutions

Meticulous in your work: you have exceptional attention to detail and take pride in your work

Goal-oriented and driven: you use your initiative and are motivated by targets

Highly organised: you are able to manage competing priorities and have excellent time management

Adaptable: You are flexible to changing circumstances and handle unexpected challenges with resilience and flexibility

Leadership and Management: you are able to lead and embed cross-organisational change and manage individuals

Advanced data skills: you are confident in working with large data sets

Experience

You must have…

● A proven track record of developing and implementing operational policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and best practice

● Experience managing charity finances – you are confident with managing charity finances including managing restricted funding, reporting on fundraising pipeline status and preparing financial accounts

● Knowledge of charity tax law – you have experience managing VAT on donations, managing tax returns and have some understanding of corporation tax

You might have…

● Relevant professional qualifications in business administration, accounting or a related field

● Experience of implementing a CRM system

● Experience of working for an organisation operating globally

We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.

If you require any adjustments for your interview, just let us know.