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Associate Director of Finance & Operations

Job title: Associate Director of Finance & Operations 

Purpose: Provide leadership to ensure the efficient and effective management of operations, people, finance, security, and compliance, ensuring excellence across these areas. 

Responsible to: CEO 

Responsible for: HR Business Partner, Operations Officer, Finance Officer (Part-time), Finance Lead (Part-time) 

Working with: Senior management team, programmes team, colleagues in other departments and stakeholders as necessary. 

Grade and Salary: GBP 65,000 

Location:  London, UK (Hybrid with at least 2 days in the London office) 

Post: Full-time 

Period: Permanent 

REDR UK AND THE WORK WE DO   

RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to natural and manmade disasters.    

We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard.   

RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. 

RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct.   

Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work.   

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director to join RedR and its Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to oversee the efficient and effective functioning of our organisation's key operational areas, including Operations, People Management, Finance, Security and Compliance. The Associate Director will play a pivotal role as part of the SLT in ensuring the smooth implementation of our humanitarian programmes while upholding the highest standards of excellence, accountability, integrity, collaboration and lifelong learning.

You will have a deep understanding of how to deliver programmes in a humanitarian context in a safe, secure and compliant manner. You will enhance delivery through standard operating procedures across the organisation and lead by doing.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Financial Management 

You will lead a finance team of 2 (both part-time), responsible for excellent financial management, controls, reporting, budgeting, and auditing (both internal and external) including: 

• Maintaining up-to-date financial records, including processing invoices, payments, and managing accounts payable and receivable. 
• Month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. 
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, managing cashflow. 
• Oversee payroll processing and reimbursement procedures. 
• Analysis of financial data and preparation of reports for leadership review. 
• Set standards for programme staff on financial budgeting and reporting 
• Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and best practices. 
• Lead the improvement of finance and accounting processes and systems. 
• Prepare consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with Charity SORP FRS 102. 
• Lead on external audits to ensure that all external audit requirements are met in the UK and Jordan and associated statutory reporting (e.g. to HMRC). 
• Lead on regular internal audits and apply learnings in improving systems. 
• Lead on fraud and corruption prevention and response, and cyber security. 
• Work with SLT and business teams to prepare UK and overseas regulatory annual reporting. 
• Actively engage in the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings, leading on behalf of the SLT. 

Operational Delivery

You will systematically enhance, streamline and optimise operational processes and systems to enhance delivery and security of people. You will lead on efficiency, quality, and scalability while availing technological advancement. This includes systems, IT, CRM, facilities and vendor management. You will be supported by an operations officer to deliver this role: 

• Provide administrative support to the Operations, IT functions of the organisation.
• Leading process improvement and renewals (e.g. insurance) across Operations, (e.g. IT, security).
• Enhancing adherence to organisational systems, e.g. Office 365, Sharepoint, Salesforce, ensuring the organisation becomes more efficient and effective in how it works. 
• Lead any country registration, reporting, resourcing requirements, ensuring compliance and adherence to RedR policies. 
• Lead on policy review, updates and roll out.
• Maintain RedR’s risk register and ensure its regular review throughout the organisation. 
• Leading a robust approach to data security. 
• Ensure the delivery of best practice security management through risk management, situational analysis, assessment, plan implementation, monitoring and evaluation, continuity and crisis planning and leadership. Lead the delivery of security management standard operating practice, protocols and procedures to support programmes and staff in the field. 
• Actively engage in the Senior Leadership Team. 
• Lead the preparation of monthly All Hands and Quarterly Team Meetings; and preparation for Board meetings. 

People & Culture

• You will lead the People & Culture function at RedR and be supported in that coordination by a HR business partner. 
• Implement HR policies and procedures to support a diverse workforce including employees, consultants and Associate trainers and members. 
• Supporting a positive and healthy working culture across the organisation.
• Enshrine best practice people processes including in recruitment, onboarding, professional development and performance management. 
• Manage any organisational change management processes and ensure that RedR UK’s culture and values are embedded across the organisation. 
• Analyse resource requirements and utilisation across programmes, providing insights and recommendations; collaborate with programmes to develop strategies for optimising resource allocation and utilisation. Establish mechanisms for ongoing monitoring of resource allocation and utilisation across programmes. 
• Foster collaboration across teams for effectiveness and efficiency, to avoid duplication, achieve a consistent approach and to improve quality. 

RedR UK Leadership 

• Provide direction and leadership to the organisation's finance, operational and people functions, aligning them with the overall mission and objectives. 
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team in delivering RedR UK’s 2025-27 strategy. 
• Lead on change management and strategic initiatives for RedR. 
• Manage a process of regular and effective communication and reporting across RedR, where lessons are learned, analysed, and applied. 
• Work with other RedR organisations to develop the RedR family as a global brand, investigating synergies and economies of scale between the organisations. 
• Foster a positive and resilient team culture that embraces and adapts to change, promoting innovation and continuous improvement. 

Key competencies 

Achieving Results: 

• Operationalises strategy decisions to make significant gains.  
• Leads major initiatives to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and ensure best practice. 
• Drives the adoption of best practices, constantly seeking ways to improve operational excellence. 
• Considers wider implications of decisions to ensure comprehensive results. 

Engaging with Stakeholders: 

• Cultivates strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to achieve shared goals and foster a culture of cooperation. 
• Manages stakeholder expectations effectively, resolving conflicts and building consensus around operational changes. 
• Senior representation of the organisation with stakeholders. 

Humanitarian Learning Principles and Practices: 

• Advocates for the importance of key humanitarian principles within the organisation and among stakeholders.  
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning and adaptation within the organisation. 
• Promotes a culture of well-being and duty of care. 

Managing Projects: 

• Thinks ahead to long-term goals while maintaining focus on present tasks. 
• Leads the planning, analyses, implementation, and evaluation of projects and initiatives. 
• Creates and supports flexibility through quick adaptation to change. 

Demonstrating Leadership: 

• Inspires and motivates staff to perform at their best, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, accountability, and integrity. 
• Leads by example, demonstrating ethical leadership and a commitment to the organisation's mission and values. 
• Provides mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to staff, empowering them to grow and succeed. 

Technical Expertise: 

• Masters comprehensive technical expertise. 
• Directs integration of technical skills. 
• Applies rigorous technical standards ensuring exceptional quality. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

Essential  

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of RedR UK and a deep understanding of key humanitarian principles. 
• Proven track record of senior management expertise in a humanitarian context specific to finance, operations, and people. 
• Proficiency in data analysis with a keen understanding of performance and operational metrics. 
• Extensive experience in and security management within the humanitarian sector across fragile and conflict affected states. 
• Experience with procurement, contracting and compliance requirements of key donors including USAID, FCDO and UN agencies. 
• Familiarity with systems including Salesforce, QuickBooks, Dext, Sharepoint, and Excel. 
• Ability to navigate and thrive within a dynamic environment, exhibiting flexibility and resilience within a small organisation.
• Exceptional people management skills in international contexts. 

Expected Interview Dates 

First Interview: Week of 25 November 2024 

Second Interview: Week of 2 December 2024 

What We Offer: Your well-being, our priority 

At RedR UK, we are dedicated to creating a supportive work environment that values and nurtures our team. Our benefits package is designed to foster a balanced and fulfilling career, supporting both your professional growth and personal well-being. Benefits include: 

• 23 days annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to 28 days (excluding public holidays). Plus, one day birthday leave. 

• 5% employer pension contribution involving dependants 
• 3 paid days annually to volunteer for causes you care about 
• 5 days of paid study leave 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental Pay at 100% for 12 weeks for employees with over two years of service. 
• Life assurance coverage equalling four times your salary. 
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave for family emergencies, 5 days dependent leave. 

Our benefits are integral to RedR UK’s commitment to valuing, developing, and caring for our people as we work together to make an impact in the humanitarian sector. If you believe you can make difference, please join us. 

Could this be you?

Please send your CV and one-page cover letter. We will be hiring on rolling basis.

Finance Director

Permanent

Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits

London N1

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and either Wednesday or Thursday.

Closing date: 5pm, 14th November 2024

First Interviews: 21st/22nd November 2024

Second interviews: 26th/28th November 2024

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic and internationally minded individual to lead the finance function at World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF Intl).

WCRF Intl is a not-for-profit organisation that leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities. These charities are based in Europe, the Americas and Asia, giving us a global voice to inform people about cancer prevention. The finance function, International Financial Services (IFS), is a central service, split across the London and Arlington, VA office and is the hub for supporting the charities in all areas of financial processing and management.

The Finance Director will be responsible for the oversight of all financial aspects of the network charities, including strategic financial planning, managing financial risks, financial reporting, and ensuring sustainable economic health.

The successful candidate will be a highly strategic thinker with a passion for finance, and the drive and commitment to make a positive impact on WCRF Intl’s long-term financial sustainability. They will inspire confidence and motivate others with strong interpersonal skills and effective team leadership aimed at delivering an outstanding service. With exceptional communication skills and the capability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, they will maintain high levels of integrity and attention to detail in all they do.

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Financial Controller

We are seeking a qualified / part-qualified accountant for an exciting Financial Controller position working with an important international charity

Position: Financial Controller

Location: Remote – may require some international travel

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience

Closing Date: 17th November 2024

Please note that candidates for this role must have the right to work in the UK, and will be asked to provide evidence of this, we are unable to sponsor people who do not currently have the right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this is a dynamic and varied role that involves working directly with country offices as well as with the Central Team.

The position may require some international travel. As this is a relatively small and close-knit organisation, the Financial Controller will be expected to have a flexible, practical, and ‘hands on’ approach to getting tasks completed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Book-keeping and Accounting
• Financial Reports
• Annual Statutory Audit
• Grants and Funds Management
• Payroll & Employee Benefits
• Bank / Cash Management
• Group Accounting Oversight

About You

Working on both charity and commercial finances, as Financial Controller you will be a resourceful and entrepreneurial problem solver with a strong attention detail and able to build positive and productive working relationships with a variety of different stakeholders.

Key skills required for this role:

Have excellent financial analysis and reporting skills, with ability to produce and present concise financial reports

• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience in managing and developing teams
• Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or part qualified and in final stages of completion
• Proven experience gained in the International NGO sector
• Experience of producing year end consolidated statutory accounts in Charity UK SORP format and managing year end audits in a complex, multi-site, international organization
• Experience of multi-currency accounting and grant accounting
• Extensive experience of financial processes, procedures and related systems
• Experience of leading a month end process, including preparation and presentation of monthly management a/cs
• Understanding of commercial accounting and Gift Aid
• Experience of using cloud-based accounting system software, preferably QuickBooks and/or Xero

About the Organisation

The employer is a British charity that was founded in 2006. They believe artisanal heritage matters and has the power to transform lives. The charity supports artisans to thrive and to revitalise traditions in regions of the world where artisanal heritage is endangered, and to connect people through heritage.

A fast-growing organisation with offices in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the Levant, and with over 400 international and local staff members worldwide. They combine a cultural heritage focus with a wide scope of activities.

You may have experience in areas such as: Group Financial Controller, Financial Controller/Senior Manager, Management Accountant, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, Accountant, Divisional Financial Controller, Chartered Accountant, Assistant Group Financial Controller etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Westminster School is an esteemed institution with a rich heritage, who is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead and inspire its finance team. This role offers an opportunity to oversee financial operations and drive excellence within a collaborative environment one where you can make real impact.

Why Westminster School?

Westminster School values educational excellence and personal growth. Joining the team means becoming part of a vibrant community that prioritises integrity and innovation valuing all staff and pupils across the school.

Employee Benefits Include:

• 25 days of holiday plus a discretionary Christmas closure
• Complimentary school lunches on-site
• A robust pension plan
• Access to a private health scheme (opt-in)
• Use of the on-site gym
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Season ticket loans and tickets to school concerts and events
• Fee remission for pupils awarded places through the admission process

As Senior Financial Controller your responsibilities will be:-

• Lead the finance team in managing day-to-day operations, including month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee the accuracy of the Trial Balance and deliver responsive transaction processing services.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor the team, embedding the newly implemented iFinance system and promoting a customer-focused approach.

Key Relationships:

This role involves close collaboration with key internal stakeholders, including the Finance Bursar, COO, and school leadership teams, as well as external partners such as HMRC and auditors. Strong communication and rapport-building skills are essential for success.

Key strengths include:

• Strong technical accounting skills
• Excellent leadership and team development capabilities
• A proactive approach to process improvement
• Ability to maintain a strong control environment

Why apply?

If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment where your contributions are truly valued, this is your opportunity to help shape the school’s ongoing success while becoming a part of its rich legacy.

Apply below or contact Rosemary Pini at Allen Lane who is leading the recruitment campaign on behalf of Westminster School.

Mind in Enfield and Barnet is a fast-growing charity in North London providing much needed therapy, wellbeing support and advocacy services to people with mental health problems. 

 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Accountant to strategically lead and develop the finance team of Mind in Enfield and Barnet.

The role will:

• lead on managing financial sustainability and the assets of the organisation
• ensure compliance to all law and regulation relating to charity finance
• support the CEO in ensuring the effective governance of the organisation 

Duties will include working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team on developing the organisation and managing change to sustain and grow the organisation. The successful candidate will also work with the team on potential new funded projects, inputting into proposal/bids. They will provide financial oversight of bid preparation and business development opportunities, and have a strategic overview and management of the finances for all service projects and levels of staffing to sustain projects and growth for the organisation.

Finance duties

• Work with the CEO to ensure good financial practices in place and bring to the immediate attention of the CEO, SLT, the Finance & HR Committee (FHRC) and Trustees, as appropriate, any and all areas of financial and risk control.
• Manage the overall financial strategy, preparing 3-year plans, budgets, forecasts & monthly management accounts which are prepared accurately and delivered in a timely manner.
• Produce and monitor a cash flow forecast and highlight any risks to the organisation.
• Monitor and explain variances and ensure timely action to correct any issues.
• Together with HR, prepare monthly payroll instruction, check payroll and organise timely payment. Work with HR, to ensure HR documentation is consistent with payroll and forecast.
• Ensure all sales and purchase transactions are processed in a timely and accurate manner. Work with SLT to ensure necessary  in place contractual and purchase order documentation  in place for income.  
• Maintain accounting controls and implement policies and procedures which meet the requirements of SORP and ensure a secure and confidential financial system with appropriate backups. 
• Manage financial audits including all necessary preparatory work and interface with auditors.
• Identify areas for financial process improvement and streamlining.

Education & Qualification

•  Educated to at least degree
• Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA or CIMA)

This is a part time position, (14 hours per week), based remotely. You will be expected to attend Barnet (N12) and Enfield (N9) offices when necessary.

Candidates must have a minimum of eight years’ experience of working as a qualified accountant

Please apply with your CV and covering letter.

The Head of Finance is a pivotal role for the Trust, providing leadership in financial management and planning. You’ll also play a leading role in strategy and policy setting as part of the Senior Management Team and will lead a small team of staff and volunteers. You will work closely with our Honorary Treasurer, leading the Trust’s Finance & Resources Committee for the executive team. Ideally you will have experience in charity financial management.

You will be responsible for delivering the accounting and controls and the budgeting, forecasting, planning and analysis for the business. This role will have significant interaction with non-finance staff providing support and guidance.

We are looking for a qualified accountant with 5+ years PQE, who will lead the Finance Team. You will combine this with a positive and innovative attitude, constantly looking to improve performance and support our teams across the Trust. This a perfect role for someone who is excited by an opportunity to have the autonomy and breadth of role and to work with a team of staff and volunteers committed to nature’s recovery.

We are looking for a leader with a high technical knowledge and who is solutions-focussed and who has the desire and ability to inspire and guide colleagues across the Trust.

This role is for someone who wants to have a positive impact on the natural world and help drive the Trust forward.  If you feel you have the knowledge and experience we need and would like to be part of a team of staff and volunteers who care passionately about the future of wildlife, please do apply.

You can find a lot more information about the role in the Recruitment Pack, including details of our benefits package, and information on how to apply.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Friday 8 November.

Finance Manager | £50,000 - £55,725 | Permanent | Fully Remote / Home Based

For the UKs largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment and social mobility sector, we are recruiting a Finance Manager. This role will provide high quality financial information and analysis to stakeholders, supporting decision-making. This is a highly commercial role and will ensure service quality is maximised, and financial performance targets are achieved. The Finance Manager will manage a Management Accountant and will suit someone happy to work fully remotely whilst developing excellent relationships across a large, multi-location organisation.

Main Duties:

• Partner with stakeholders ensuring robust business plans and financial targets are achieved
• Work with Senior Finance Managers to identify risks and opportunities impacting the delivery of business plan performance
• Partner with stakeholders to present and interpret financial and non-financial analysis, assisting in decision-making
• Support the business in planning and implementing cost and performance improvements
• Review, assess and report on performance to budget and forecast and provide monthly key variances in budget, actual and forecast and key KPI variances for consolidation
• Support and lead annual divisional budget setting process and the production of annual forecasts
• Support year-end close-down processes, supporting the annual report and accounts
• Work with external commissioners and funders in providing reporting and financial returns
• Drive continuous improvements to processes, automation and financial controls
• Line manage and develop the Management Accountant

Person Specification:

• CCAB Qualified with substantial experience of working in financial management across a complex organisation
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Experience supporting annual accounting cycle and longer-term financial planning requirements
• Experience of financial planning, costing, and option / investment appraisals
• Experience of planning, reporting, and supporting budget holders
• Ability to work proactively in a fully remote / home working environment
• Experience supervising or managing staff
• Excellent Excel and ideally Agresso BW experience

________

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.

Finance Manager | £300 - 350 per day | 6 months + | Fully Remote / Home Based

For the UKs largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment and social mobility sector, we are recruiting an Interim Finance Manager for 6 months +. This role will provide high quality financial information and analysis to stakeholders, supporting decision-making. This is a highly commercial role and will ensure service quality is maximised, and financial performance targets are achieved. The Finance Manager will manage a Management Accountant and will suit someone happy to work fully remotely whilst developing excellent relationships across a large, multi-location organisation.

Main Duties:

• Partner with stakeholders ensuring robust business plans and financial targets are achieved
• Work with Senior Finance Managers to identify risks and opportunities impacting the delivery of business plan performance
• Partner with stakeholders to present and interpret financial and non-financial analysis, assisting in decision-making
• Support the business in planning and implementing cost and performance improvements
• Review, assess and report on performance to budget and forecast and provide monthly key variances in budget, actual and forecast and key KPI variances for consolidation
• Support and lead annual divisional budget setting process and the production of annual forecasts
• Support year-end closedown processes, supporting the annual report and accounts
• Work with external commissioners and funders in providing reporting and financial returns
• Drive continuous improvements to processes, automation and financial controls
• Line manage and develop the Management Accountant

Person Specification:

• CCAB Qualified with substantial experience of working in financial management across a complex organisation
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Experience supporting annual accounting cycle and longer-term financial planning requirements
• Experience of financial planning, costing, and option / investment appraisals
• Experience of planning, reporting, and supporting budget holders
• Ability to work proactively in a fully remote / home working environment
• Experience supervising or managing staff
• Excellent Excel and ideally Agresso BW experience

________

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 seeking an Interim Financial Controller to join a leading charity operating in the heritage sector for a period of 9-12 months. Reporting to the CFO, this role manages a team of 4 and has responsibility for the day-to-day finance operations ensuring financial compliance with regulations and maintaining internal controls.

Key responsibilities include: Preparation of the statutory accounts and liaising with auditors, managing the organisations balance sheet, and ensuring the accuracy of payroll, capital accounts and investments.

Essential Criteria:

• Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with experience in financial control within the charity sector
• Line management Experience 
• Strong knowledge of Charities SORP
• Experience in managing year-end audits and producing statutory accounts.
• Strong proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools.

What’s in it for you:

• Day rate: £350pd - £425pd (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working: 1 day required in Central London Office

You may have heard of our special charity already. We are Brandon Centre, a long-established charity, 55 years in fact, based in Kentish Town with a history of supporting young people under the age of 25 in the Islington and Camden areas of London.

In everything we do, we live by the very meaning of what we stand for; we are ‘Here for Young People’. We firmly believe that all young people should be able to access the highest quality care and support in a safe and welcoming environment. We have an amazing team, we challenge the status quo when it comes to giving young people a chance to be the best version of themselves, often in challenging circumstances. We are supported by fantastic Trustees and generous funders who we have the privilege to work with and who support us to help even more young people.

Our services encompass many facets of Mental Health (psychological, medical, sexual and social needs of young people) including individual Counselling & Psychotherapy, Systemic Integrative Treatment using a range of evidence-based therapies and a variety of outreach professionals in community settings. Also Clinical Training and Consultancy including healthy living, parent programmes and other aligned group work.

To continue our fantastic journey, we are looking for a new Head of Finance. Someone who is aligned to our own core values – maybe you have worked for a similar organisation or you relish the opportunity to work for us – a special place to bring your skills to a new role.

You will work closely with our CEO and Treasurer to take responsibility for the overall financial sustainability of the organisation. This means focusing on accurate and timely accounting of our charity’s finances, the delivery of actual results in line with budget, timely identification of financial risks and proper financial procedures. Moreover, you will have the opportunity of working with our CEO and Senior Leadership Team to develop an overall strategy for the organisation with a corresponding financial plan.

Is this part-time, permanent role the kind of position you are seeking? If so, we would love to receive your application. Further details can be found on the attached Job Description.

Job Purpose

This is a senior management position, working closely with the joint CEOs and the Board to ensure Graeae prospers artistically and financially.

The Finance Director will be responsible for implementing Graeae’s vision as laid out in the company’s business plan and to achieve artistic excellence, effective development of the company and financial stability. The Finance Director has overall responsibility for the financial management of the company, in liaison with the CEO, and the development and maintenance of financial controls, systems and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Financial management

1. Lead the financial management and the development and maintenance of financial controls, systems and procedures

1. Lead the preparation for annual budgets and project budgets in liaison with the joint CEOs
2. Establish and monitor key performance indicators in liaison with the joint CEOs
3. Manage the company's overall expenditure, ensuring it is in line with budgets
4. Monitor grants alongside the joint CEOs ensuring that all funds are received when due
5. Liaise with funders and service partners on the submission of reports on financial and other matters as required
6. Ensure Graeae fulfils its legal and funding agreement obligations, including writing and updating franchise applications and business plans.
7. Manage the company's payroll and pension scheme
8. Manage and review “Access to Work” claims in consultation with the Access Manager
9. Prepare papers for Finance Sub Committee and take minutes
10. Act as lead officer with the company's auditors, bankers and lawyers and HMRC
11. Act as Company Secretary to the Board of Directors and to service the Board and Finance Sub Committee in particular through the provision of clear and accurate financial information to ensure their informed policy and decision-making

Financial reporting

1. Prepare quarterly management accounts for presentation to the Finance Sub Committee and Board
2. Lead the preparation and filing of annual statutory accounts in consultation with the joint CEOs
3. Prepare monthly reconciliations including bank and control accounts, business charge cards and petty cash
4. Prepare quarterly VAT returns
5. Prepare monthly and annual PAYE/NI returns
6. Prepare annual cash flow forecasts and update quarterly.

Other duties

1. Line manage the Finance Assistant, delegating all appropriate areas of financial administration
2. Provide in-house training for non-financial staff members in budget preparation and monitoring

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

1. Professional qualification or proven significant experience of financial management

2. Experience of software packages, including Word, Excel, Access and a computerised accounts package, preferably Sage 50 Accounts and Sage Payroll.

3. High level numeracy skills and attention to detail

4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. (NB Graeae recognises that this can be achieved by various means, e.g. through a third party communicator)

5. Excellent time management and strong organisational skills

6. Line management skills

7. Ability to contribute as part of a small team

8. Experience of developing and maintaining financial systems and controls

9. Commitment to the implementation of Graeae’s Equal Opportunities & Diversity policies within the areas relevant to the post.

10.  Willingness to undertake training.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of current disability issues

2. Interest in/experience of theatre/Arts/Voluntary Sector

British Sign Language skills

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate processing and recording in accounts and administrative matters, processing invoices and performing bank reconciliations. You will also work with colleagues in The King’s Foundation ensuring compliance with policies and procedures of The King’s Foundation.

This role offers the opportunity to grow and develop within The King’s Foundation. As you become more familiar with our financial processes and systems, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility, including involvement in more complex financial tasks and projects. You will have the chance to work closely with senior members of the finance team, gaining valuable experience and insights into the wider financial operations of the organization.

About us

SOAS Students’ Union (SU) is a charity run independently from the University. The students of SOAS are our members, this is who we ultimately work with and for. 

The trustee board delegate the running of the Students' Union to the CEO and senior leadership team, who manage the full and part-time staff, their role is to ensure the SU is running effectively, to role model its culture and deliver the organisational strategy. In other words, it’s a great place to work, with a vibrant community where people share the same values and care about each other

Students are at the heart of what we do and we are ambitious to be the best we can be and support others to do the same. It’s an exciting time to join SOAS SU and have the opportunity to shape what our future will look like.

The role

As the Head of Finance and Governance, you will oversee the day-to-day financial activities, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, while also providing strategic oversight to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of SOAS SU and driving system, quality and process improvements.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial and strategic direction of a growing organisation that is at the heart of student life on campus. 

Key details:

Salary: £50,850 per year (inc London weighting) – This is the full-time salary, and the salary will be pro rata based

Location: Hybrid (1 day a week on-site in Central London)

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract with the opportunity for a permanent role

Closing date for applications is Monday 4th November 5pm 2024.

Interviews will take place W/C Monday 11th November at the Students Union in Central London 

Please note that SOAS Students Union reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible .

Join Our Team as our new Finance Manager!   

Are you a talented and motivated qualified accountant looking to make a meaningful impact? 

Based in Eastcote, our charity provides crucial support to ADHD/autistic individuals, their families, and professionals, fostering neurodiverse-aware communities.

About the Role:

As Finance Manager, you will be at the heart of our charity’s operations, ensuring the smooth delivery of finance, resource, monitoring, HR, and contracting functions. Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in our management team, supporting over 30 staff and managing the Finance and Monitoring Assistant and Office Assistant. Your work will underpin the 11,000+ instances of support we provide each year.

What You’ll Do:

Lead Financial Operations: Prepare and present monthly and quarterly accounts, support annual budgeting and audits, and manage day-to-day financial activities.

Enhance Resource Management: Oversee IT and phone systems, provide first-line IT support, and manage charity assets and resources.

Drive Monitoring and Reporting: Ensure accurate data, produce insightful monitoring reports, and support impact evaluation for fundraising.

Streamline HR and Payroll: Manage onboarding/offboarding processes, ensure compliance with recruitment policies, and oversee the monthly payroll.

Why Join Us?

Make a Difference: Contribute to the well-being of neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative and dedicated team that is passionate about our cause.

Professional Growth: Opportunity to advance your career in a senior finance role within a dynamic charity.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to a role where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Terms

The role will be based in our office in Eastcote for 3 days per week, with the possibility for home working for the remainder of the time.

Salary:  c. £41k FTE.  Note the salary listed is a full time equivalent salary based on 35hrs per week, so actual salary will vary depending on hours agreed.

Hours: Part time 21-28hours per week to suit the candidate. Reduced hours available in the school holidays if desired

Terms: Permanent role

Additional project work may be available on an ad-hoc basis. Flexible hours, evening and weekend work may be required, and the work pattern may vary each week.

Job Summary

CAAS provide an ADHD and Autism Support Service for the 8 boroughs of NW London, from our base in Eastcote, with a team of Support Workers. Our work includes offering information, advice, and support to ADHD / autistic people, their families, and professionals in NW London, with the aim of improving quality of life and developing neurodiverse-aware communities. Some of the support is offered through one2one meetings, some of the support is provided through groups and courses which aim to increase understanding and awareness, and provide opportunities for peer support, and some of the support is offered through training and workshops to educate professionals and drive for accommodations to be made to services to allow greater access for our client group.

As Finance Manager you will report to and work closely with the Finance Director and have responsibility for the operational delivery of the finance, resource, monitoring, HR and contracting work streams within the charity. The role sits within the management group at CAAS, alongside the Youth, Adult and Family Service managers and the Client Programmes Director and manages the Finance and Monitoring Assistant and the Office Assistant.

The Finance Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the infrastructure and operational delivery at the charity are effective for the more than 30 staff we employ, and the more than 11,000 instances of support we provide each year. Therefore, we are looking for a capable, calm, self-motivated, organised and hard-working accountant who is looking to move into a senior finance role, from any commercial, statutory or charitable background.

The role requires strong organisation skills, excellent communication skills, experience of management accounting and reporting, and an understanding of HR and payroll operations. You will ideally have some line management or project management experience to draw on in this role. Ultimately you will have the drive to ensure that everyone who works for us, and everyone who seeks support from us, has the best possible experience.

There is no requirement for any experience of, or understanding of ADHD / autistic individuals, as we will provide training on the conditions. A genuine acceptance of diversity and a keenness to make an impact are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Management and Reporting

· Prepare accurate, timely and well controlled and documented monthly and quarterly accounts. Share the outcomes of your reviews with the Finance Director, and ensure the accounts are reported in an meaningful way.

· Support in the preparation of Trustee reporting

· Support in the preparation and audit of the annual statutory accounts.

· Support with the annual budget and periodic reforecast processes to ensure the timely and appropriate provision of information to facilitate necessary adjustments to operational activity and appropriate decision making around cash investments.

· Ensure processes and procedures are carried out on a timely and effective basis to ensure financial policies and procedures are adhered to, and any control weaknesses mitigated and improvement plans in place

· Maintain records to ensure accurate restricted and unrestricted fund allocation.

· Be accountable for operating effective controls and oversight regarding contracts with freelancers, volunteers or other suppliers

· Deliver all day-to-day finance and cash management operations, scheduling, tracking and fulfilling invoices and payments, providing accurate bookkeeping, approving payment runs and reconciled balance sheets, detailed records re credit card and other payment platforms, and generally work to use and improve the financial systems in place to ensure the charity’s overall stability and sustainability.

· Review and update funder schedule allocations, ensuring invoices raised on time and costs allocated correctly.

· Review and approve Customer and Supplier invoices, review of month end information from finance team. Creation and posting of month end journals, reviewing the month end accounts to budget and analysing any discrepancies.

· Supporting the Finance Director and CEO on adhoc reports or analysis

· As a member of the management group participate in cross team working meetings and management meetings, and build relationships with the other members of the management group such that you become an integral support resource to them as they deliver for our clients.

Resource & IT Management

· Hold responsibility for arranging and maintaining the charity IT and phone hardware and software

· Act as first line IT support for charity staff

· Hold the relationship with the external IT provider and liaise to ensure appropriate on and off boarding and security arrangements.

· Manage our internal personnel and H&S support programmes, such as our EAP provider, our training providers and our office maintenance systems.

· Maintain the charity asset register, and complete the necessary operational tasks to ensure the charity is appropriately resourced to provide effective infrastructure backdrop for our staff.

Monitoring Management, Reporting and Impact Evaluation

· Carry out the necessary regular reviews and support so that our CRM records are complete and accurate in respect of work performed, and prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly and annual monitoring reports internally.

· Prepare monitoring reports for funders on quarterly basis as and when required

· Ensure best practice in monitoring collection and evaluation, including managing GDPR processes, creating appropriate forms, and communicating deadlines and requirements to all staff.

· Operate as the internal first line of support for our CRM system and consequent monitoring reporting tools, to ensure they are accurate, regularly reviewed and procedures documented and continuously improved.

· Prepare impact and distance travelled statistics for our external communications, to support our fundraising efforts.

HR and Payroll Operations

· Deliver on the necessary onboarding and offboarding processes for staff, including complying with on our safer recruitment requirements, creating contracts and contract variation letters, supporting staff with timesheets and other records of work, carrying out pension operations and supporting with interview arrangements.

· Carry out the delivery of the monthly payroll process, including preparation and review of the payroll files, carrying out calculations around overtime pay etc, providing an accurate and well controlled process, and enabling payments to be made on the pay date each month. Processing the payroll journals on a monthly basis

Other Responsibilities

To carry out other tasks appropriate to the post and as agreed with the CEO

To actively participate and undertake training and development of self and others.

To comply with the H&S, EDI, data protection and code of conduct standards expected within the organisation

Please note job descriptions only reflect 80% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of duties. You are expected to carry out other activities within the scope of the role.

Person Specification - Essential

· Fully qualified accountant: eg ACA, ACCA, CIMA, with proven financial management knowledge and experience

· Strong business acumen: with the ability to analyse and drive the performance of commercial, operational and income generation functions

· Excellent Organisational and Leadership Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with high attention to detail, crucial for handling a demanding workload and managing a busy team

· Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of representing the organisation effectively both internally and externally, at all levels including developing a close relationship with the management group, preparing reports for the SLT, communicating financial and monitoring information to staff and offering insights to the finance and admin team.

· Tech Proficiency: Skilled in using computer software such as CRM systems, Finance systems, Microsoft Office Suite and Phone Management Systems as well as be able to manage IT onboarding and admin requirements around computer hardware

· Adaptability and Probity: Capable of adjusting to changing priorities and managing a variety of tasks efficiently. High level of personal integrity and commitment to ‘doing the right thing’.

· Interpersonal Skills: Warm and welcoming demeanour, capable of active listening and using neuro-affirmative language to support inclusive communication.

Person Specification - Desirable

· Natural Leader: experience of working as a team leader, with responsibility for more junior staff, or for managing complex projects

· Knowledge of Charity accounting: previous experience of working in a charity, or with restricted income streams or under FRS102

· Training in GDPR and Data Protection: Formal training or certification in data protection and GDPR.

· Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours if required to meet organisational needs.

· Commitment to Continuous Learning: Demonstrated interest in personal and professional development, particularly in areas relevant to the role.

Equal Opportunities

CAAS recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, including applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities, people who identify as having a disability, and LGB+, Trans and non-binary candidates.

We also recognise the value of flexible working, so will consider different types of flexibility (such as term time, annualised or compressed hours, and a minimum requirement of 60% working in the office for all staff), as well as the possibility of offering the role on a job share basis.

CAAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.

To Apply

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOT ACCEPT CVS INSTEAD OF APPLICATION FORMS. TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORM ON THE VACANCIES PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE BY 10AM ON MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER