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We are pleased to introduce a redefined role within the Finance team at the Diocese of Southwark. The role arises out of a change to our accounting system, combined with new funding as part of the Diocesan Investment Programme.

The new accounting system has automated several processes, together with a paperless purchase ledger.  The focus of this position has shifted from traditional data entry to managing efficient, automated systems and ensuring their smooth operation.

Additionally, the Diocese has been awarded £29 million over nine years through the Diocesan Investment Programme, and this role will work on the financial management of this substantial grant programme.  The successful candidate will also collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Finance on broader management accounting and reporting responsibilities, contributing to the continued success and growth of the Diocese.

The main duties role include:

Management Accounting

Oversee financial reporting and cashflow forecasting for the Diocesan Investment Programme and other National Church-funded initiatives.

Purchase Ledger and Payments

Manage the purchase ledger process, supplier reconciliations, and act as the primary contact for invoice and payment queries.

Banking Responsibilities

Ensure accurate bank transaction postings and verify employee expense payments. 

About you

This role may suit someone looking for a new challenge in the charity sector or expand their finance and accounting management experience.

The ideal candiate will have:

• Experience of purchase ledger and bank management.
• High level of ability with excel, and ability to manipulate data from accounting systems.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, and managing restricted funds.
• Experience working closely with non-finance people and supporting them in their roles
• Enjoy working in a small team and keen to adapt to new responsibilities

Message from the CEO

Dear candidate,

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. We are at an exciting inflection point as an organisation. Currently, we are a £6m T/O organisation with ~75 staff educating ~650 students and apprentices across our two campuses alongside a variety of short course activity. In recent years we have focused on putting the systems, processes and improved physical and digital infrastructure in place to allow us to scale our business model, and therefore our impact, rapidly.

Core to these solid foundations has been a significant improvement in our financial health in the past year following the successful completion of our capital projects and the residual impact of the covid-era falling away. With no debt, growing reserves and strengthened philanthropy relationships, we can be confident in investing in the right strategies for further growth.

To ensure we are pursuing the right strategies, we are embarking on the formulation of our new strategy for the next 5 years in Spring 2025. We will be bringing together the college's internal and external stakeholders, alongside pro bono support from Bain&Co., to set bold new goals for the next decade and a detailed roadmap for how we will meet them, specifically how we will dramatically increase the number of learners we educate and empower to become the next generation of diverse digital talent.

The Director of Finance and Operations is a pivotal role in the realisation of our renewed and heightened ambitions. Growth is only sustainable and successful when built on solid foundations and scalable infrastructure. Your role will be to ensure this is in place and continues to grow to meet our current and future needs . You will articulate the College’s financial and infrastructure development strategies in conjunction with our expert Governors and your senior leadership peers. You will then be responsible for the effective implementation of these strategies and the management of a high-performing team to execute on them in line with the College's 5 values: Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, Resilience and Rigour.

I hope this sounds like an exciting challenge. If it does, please read on and I very much look forward to reading your application.

Mark

Welcome to Ada!
We are searching for a dynamic, new Director of Finance and Operations as the College enters an exciting new period of growth across our Greater London and Greater Manchester regions and beyond. Ada is a high-performing specialist technical College, the first brand new Further Education College  in England since 1993. We use our deep relationships with our learners and industry partners to deliver a transformative education experience and train the next generation of diverse digital talent. We achieve top tier results and outcomes for our learners with a particular focus on recruiting learners from less privileged circumstances, ethnically diverse backgrounds and young women who are particularly under represented in the tech sector. >90% of our alumni are in employment or further education. For those in employment, 67% earn greater than the median graduate salary and 97% earn greater than the local living wage.

All our sixth form students and apprentices are passionate about tech and we are committed to  supporting them to progress onto highly skilled roles in the digital sector. In London, our specialist sixth form students consistently achieve the best BTEC Computing results in England while completing award winning work experience and live brief projects with industry partners like King Games, Deloitte and Bank of America.

In London and Manchester, we train almost 500 Higher Level and Degree Apprentices digital apprentices for 30+ companies ranging from Just Eat and Salesforce through to Deloitte and PwC as junior developers, data analysts and tech consultants. We use innovative Foundation and BSc.programmes that are developed with our employer partners and validated by the Open University with 98% of our apprentices passing and graduating successfully and progressing into permanent employment in tech.
At present, we operate from our new campuses in London in Pimlico and Manchester in Ancoats, opened in August 2023 and February 2024 respectively.

Role information 

Nature of the Role:                  0.8 or1.0 FTE. Hybrid working
Reporting to:                             Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for:                       Finance and Operations (inc. Premises, IT, Data and Impact)
Annual Salary:                           £competitive
Pension:                                      Workplace pension, employer contribution @ 10%*
Holidays:                                    30 days per annum
Location:                                     London (Pimlico) or Manchester (Ancoats)
Closing Date:                              25 March 2024. (Candidates' applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are advised.)

* Other options may become available in the near future

About You

Ada is looking for a talented Education Finance professional with experience of managing wider operational functions such as Data & Information, IT and premises. Leading a committed and growing team, you will be a key member of the College’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and work closely with Board Members. You will be laser focused on effectively managing Ada’s financial performance alongside the delivery of our digital transformation strategy and oversight of our MIS systems and data returns, ensuring our premises and IT deliver staff and students the resources they need. You will ensure our systems, processes and premises remain fit for purpose and focused on staff usability as the College grows and scales its learner volumes and impact. Our board is clear that with our fantastic new campuses delivered and improved financial health, we need to urgently grow our learner volumes and impact to realise our ambition of being a truly National College.
Experience and Ambition

A successful candidate will be able to evidence:

- An excitement for being part of the Ada’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the opportunity to be a senior leader in a small, fast-growing College with ambitious plans, enviable industry links and a high performance, can-do culture. 

- A track record of successful financial management and leadership in the FE sector, or significant compensatory experience, which is easily translatable to the role 

- A track record for leading, building and managing high-performing teams

- High ethical standards and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with all staff across the College, the governing body, EFSA, DfE and Employer/Philanthropy partners

- Good knowledge and instincts for the basics of effective information and data management, compliance and impact measurement

- The ability to lead college-wide projects to improve our IT and digital capabilities

- A focus on being able to deliver the key resources – physical and digital – to enable our learners and staff to excel

- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and be involved in resolving operational issues where needed.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of a robust financial, physical and digital management infrastructure for the College

- Be a collaborative, enthusiastic member of the College’s ELT, working closely with staff and Governors to help deliver our ambitious strategy

- Lead the Finance, Data, Impact, IT and Premises teams, driving high performance and effectiveness.

- Work with your team, providing timely finance and data analysis to the Board of Governors, CEO and ELT to aid strategic decision making

- Lead on effective risk management and mitigation at the College working with the Director of Operations and other relevant team members

- Working with auditors on the production of statutory accounts and oversee and effective internal audit cycle (currently outsourced). With the Audit Committee Chair and Board Clerk, lead the organisation of the Audit Committee. 

- Lead on iteratively updating and effectively implement the organisation’s digital transformation strategy

- Support the college’s emerging impact function in the delivery of cutting-edge analysis and information on our performance and how we impact the lives of our students

- Lead on strategic risk management, working with other senior leaders to maintain accurate registers and reporting regularly to the Board of Governors. 

- Lead the finance team to ensure effective treasury management, including annual budgeting, effective cash flow management and short and long term forecasting

- Maintaining and developing key relationships with all relevant external bodies

- Providing leadership to our new Impact function, ensuring that we accurately identify how we change the lives of our students and feed this back into the improvement of our offer.

- Undertaking other duties commensurate with the role as directed by the Chief Executive Officer or as delegated by the Chair of the Board.

Legislation and Compliance

• To provide leadership on ensuring that all statutory returns are accurately prepared and submitted in a timely fashion. These include the FE sector annual ESFA and ILR returns. 

• Ensure the College has adequate insurance cover at all times including employer’s liability, buildings and equipment cover, personal accident, travel insurance and other relevant cover.

• Acting as Chief Data Officer in response to GDPR requirements.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• A demonstrable track record of successful financial management in an Education and Skills context

• Demonstrable experience of board-level interactions, external stakeholder management and leading and managing high-performing teams in line with Ada’s five values.

• Good working knowledge of effective: data management systems and practices, financial and management information systems, GDPR and compliance matters in a regulated organisation

• The ability to provide leadership and drive improvement across a broad range oforganisational services

• Demonstrable evidence of embedding and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Desirable Experience:

• Accountancy Qualification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA.

• An understanding of the funding, regulatory and legislative environment of Colleges.

• Delivery of, or strong involvement in, organisational digital transformation.

Note: The job description is designed to provide an overview of the main duties related to the role. It is not an exhaustive list and can be varied in consultation with the post holder.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to the interview day. 

Equal Opportunities

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;

•To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;

• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;

• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If there is anything in this regard that you would like to discuss in relation to your application please contact us.

Sponsorship 

Sadly, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.

How to Apply

Please complete send a CV and brief Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to us. If you have any queries in advance of applying then please also direct them to this email address.

Inter Mediate is one of the world’s leading independent peacemaking organisations. Operating out of London, we work in conflict zones around the world to support peace negotiations and advise on strategies to stop and prevent wars. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, expert projects team as a Projects Director, with a special focus on conflicts in Africa.  

Key responsibilities

The Projects Director reports to the Senior Conflict Advisor and is responsible for:  

• Developing and sustaining relationships with parties to negotiations and/or key actors, both directly and remotely; 
• Preparing and supporting the Senior Conflict Advisor and other senior colleagues in relevant negotiations and, as appropriate, leading negotiation sessions and providing advice;
• Preparing fully costed project proposals, in conjunction with Projects and Finance and Operations staff and consultant experts; 
• Developing, managing and delivering existing Inter Mediate projects;

Specific Responsibilities 

• Developing, managing and delivering existing Inter Mediate conflict resolution and dialogue projects, with a geographic focus on Africa and a thematic focus on conflicts in the wider Muslim world;
• Developing and sustaining relationships with parties to negotiations and/or key actors, both directly and remotely, travelling frequently to project locations; 
• Supporting external consultants and negotiators in the field and at home;
• Leading research necessary to deliver projects
• Preparing and supporting the Projects Team and Executive Director in relevant negotiations and, as appropriate, supporting negotiation sessions and providing advice;
• Ensuring the appropriate allocation of project finances, producing project reports in line with donor requirements, and managing relationships with key project donors;
• Scoping opportunities for Inter Mediate to develop new projects, based on sound analysis of the context and of Inter Mediate’s unique ability to contribute;
• Updating donors on relevant projects, and maintaining and developing the relationship with the donors working with the Operations team; 
• Preparation of fully costed project proposals and project reports;
• Compiling project progress reports for senior management/trustees’ meetings; 
• Representation of Inter Mediate in external forums where appropriate. 

Experience, skills and qualifications

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:

-  A masters degree in politics, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, international affairs, public policy or an equivalent subject. Relevant work experience (with a preferred focus on Africa) may be accepted in lieu;

- 7-10 years of work experience in conflict resolution or peace process support for a governmental, non-governmental or inter-governmental organisation, or an equivalent field such as diplomacy, humanitarian access, political risk advisory services, conflict journalism or conflict analysis;

- Deep expertise in the dynamics and stakeholders shaping African politics and conflicts, including with non-state armed groups;

- Excellent written English, and evidence of ability to produce high-quality written work to deadline;

- A strong general understanding of political and conflict dynamics and the ability to produce well-structured and concise analysis;

- Ability to operate successfully in high pressure, sensitive political environments and provide support to high-level leaders;

- Evidence of strong cross-cultural interpersonal skills including managing a range of stakeholders;

- Flexibility and adaptability to support the smooth running of a small team, and willingness to take an “all-hands-on-deck” approach when required;

- French fluency is highly desirable and will be an advantage for candidates

Inter Mediate particularly welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds

Working at Inter Mediate

A normal working week consists of 35 hours. Our office operates between 8am and 6.30pm with core hours from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Inter Mediate operates a hybrid working model, with at least 2 set days per week in the office in London.

Benefits include: 25 days holiday, pension contribution and private health insurance (following successful completion of the 6-month probationary period).

IM is unable to currently sponsor working visas. All applicants must have the right of employment within the UK. 

About the role

The Director of Finance and Resource works collaboratively across the whole of Plantlife Group, leading, developing and delivering a highly effective and strategically aligned support service.

The role is responsible for all support services including finance, IT and digital services, HR, facilities, procurement as well as governance across the Group.

You will ensure financial integrity, as well as formulating strategies for growth and sustainability across the Group.

Alongside your financial expertise you must have an understanding of best practice in HR and IT management and strategy development.

We currently have almost 100 staff located across the UK, mostly working remotely. Our support services need to be positioned to provide our growing staff base with the tools and resources to do their jobs efficiently and effectively in order to deliver for nature and ensure the Plantlife Group is a place people want to work.

As Director of Finance and Resource you are instrumental in a number of Board interface capacities and will be a director of at least one of the fully owned subsidiary companies

To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note we do not accept CV's.

Your new company
A well established, medium-sized London charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for managing a team of six with two direct reports and leading the management of the Finance and IT functions. Duties and responsibilities include ensuring the efficiency and compliance of all finance and IT processes and advising the SMT and Board on the financial position of the organisation. The anticipated duration is 3 months+. To start ASAP. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant and an Interim Finance Director with recent experience in the not-for-profit sector.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Goodman Masson are delighted to have partnered with Ambition Institute, who are currently recruiting for a new Finance Director.

At Ambition, their vision is an education system where every child can thrive, no matter what their background. They do this by supporting teachers at every stage of their careers through evidence-based professional development.

You will be a qualified accountant with strong experience in a senior financial leadership role and exposure to working at board level.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Lead on financial strategy, engaging with the CEO, COO and Executive Committee (ExCo)
• Work with leaders to enable them to make informed decisions in line with overall financial strategy
• Engage with the Board of Trustees, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary data and analysis
• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Lead financial modelling and projections across the short, medium, and long-term
• Develop competitive and compelling financial proposals that align with Ambition's goals
• Provide strategic guidance on the financial viability of new products
• Lead financial aspects of bidding processes
• Ensure the integrity of financial records and that the charity's financial operations are compliant

Essentials:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified
• Experience in a senior financial leadership role
• Experience operating at board level
• Track record of strategic financial planning and management
• Strong leadership and team management skills

Desirable:

• Financial modelling associated with product development and bidding processes (highly desirable)
• Experience working within the charity sector or mission-driven organisation

Salary is £80,000 + Excellent Benefits including generous employer pension contribution of 11%.

Candidates can be based in London, Birmingham or Manchester. Very flexible, hybrid working on offer.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a visionary, mission-driven leader to join Mary’s Meals UK, as Executive Director. Reporting to our Board of Trustees and Chief Growth Officer – MMI, you will provide inspirational strategic and operational leadership to Mary’s Meals UK (MMUK), to drive and lead ongoing growth and innovation, as we strive to grow our movement and raise awareness and funds, on a national scale. With an entrepreneurial approach to growth, you will be bold and brave, seeking new opportunities and partnerships to foster growth, whilst nurturing our existing, deeply committed supporters.

As Executive Director, you will demonstrate strong leadership and bring proven experience of engaging and leading a leadership team through periods of growth and change, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Strategy development, implementation and execution will be key to success, and you will demonstrate service, simplicity and stewardship to support agile growth across a variety of sectors and regions.

MMUK is the largest and longest established National Affiliate in the Mary’s Meals network, currently raising c.£20M to support global school feeding programmes, reaching children living some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.

Key responsibilities:

· Collaborate with the MMUK Board of Trustees and MMI to lead the design and execution of an ambitious growth strategy, to ensure the organisation can achieve its mission and stays true to our values.

· In collaboration with our Director of Supporter Engagement & Income, develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy for MMUK, focused on growing our supporter base, developing new partnerships and nurturing existing partnerships with various networks and other grassroots communities.

· Work with our Director of Communications to develop and implement an ambitious media and communications strategy to drive growth.

· Manage, monitor and report on the progress against organisational goals and objectives, in collaboration with our Director of Finance & Operations.

· Serve as the primary liaison to our Board of Trustees: manage, inspire and cultivate the board relationships.

Mission-driven, with extensive experience of leading a high performing non-profit or profit-making entity, on a similar scale. You will have experience across a broad range of strategic and operational functions and will combine your proven ability to drive growth, develop and nurture productive relationships and inspire our movement. Strategic in outlook, you will role model our dearly held values, inspiring and engaging everyone involved in our movement and representing MMUK to key supporters, donors and stakeholders.

You will also need:

· Significant experience of providing inspirational leadership to a senior management team and a wider organisation, with the ability to develop and live organisational culture.

· Strong experience of developing and executing strategies to drive revenue generation or fundraising.

· Experience of representing an organisation to key supporters, donors and stakeholders.

· Deep commitment to Mary’s Meals’ vision and mission and reaching the next child waiting.

· Familiarity with Churches and Christian networks would be advantageous but certainly not essential, as would the ability to represent MMUK in faith-based networks with confidence and credibility.

We are a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. As an organisation, named after Mary the mother of Jesus and shaped by Christian values, we feel that the way we do things is as important as the result and we welcome all who wish to play their part in our important work. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We are a values-driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.

We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We have an office in Glasgow and London for those who would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. Some travel across the UK and to countries where Mary’s Meals operates will be required.

If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision, mission and values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. Please click Apply and include your CV and a succinct covering letter, of no more than two A4 pages, telling us why you want to join Mary’s Meals UK and why your skills and experience would make you a great Executive Director.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd March. We 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

Applicants must reside and hold full right to work in the UK.

Goodman Masson are currently partnered with Crisis Action to recruit for their new Finance and Operations Director!

Crisis Action is a pioneering and award-winning organisation whose aim is to prevent human suffering caused by armed conflict. With a unique model of working behind the scenes to catalyse joint action, Crisis Action brings together its global network of civil society organisations to leverage their respective skills, expertise, and resources and increase their collective impact in changing the calculations of the world's most powerful decision makers to take meaningful action to protect civilians from war and violence.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing financial management and reporting strategies as well as ensuring strong financial control processes across the team. You will also oversee the IT team, ensuring the development of strong IT policies.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Support the Senior Management Team to shape long-term organisational strategy
• Lead on organisational strategies and plans encompassing finance, operations, IT and risk management
• Offer expert financial advice and analysis to aid management teams in strategic decision making
• Support the CEO in risk management
• Provide overall leadership to the finance function, ensuring strong finance systems are in place
• Lead the relationship with Crisis Action's auditors
• Ensure the funds of Crisis Action are invested to achieve maximum returns
• Oversee organisational security systems and processes
• Ensure the development of a strong IT policy

Essential:

• CCAB Qualified Accountant
• Experience leading finance teams within a human rights or international development organisation
• Strong understanding of Charity SORP
• Knowledge of IT and infrastructure

Salary is £70,000- £80,000 (Subject to experience) + Excellent Benefits.

Applications are being reviewed as and when they are received, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure you do not miss out.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded charity dedicated to making life-changing wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. As the new Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy and performance of the organisation, contributing to the leadership team, and ensuring the charity's financial sustainability and growth.

Director of Finance
Remote working with minimum 1 day per month in Reading Office
£96,000 per annum
Flexible working options (including 4-day working week and compressed hours available)

You’ll be joining a dedicated and dynamic Senior Leadership Team that thrives on collaboration and growth. The ideal candidate will be someone who is not only financially qualified and detail-oriented but also a people-focused leader who can enhance the team dynamic, inspire development, and support the wider organisational strategy.

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Passionate about developing people and fostering positive team culture
• Resilient and adaptable in the face of challenges
• Strong strategic leaders, both across finance but also the wider organisation
• Experienced in building and presenting robust financial strategies to boards and stakeholders 
• Experienced leaders in the charity sector

For more information, please see the dedicated microsite here: h

Deadline for applications: 23rd February 2025            
First interviews with Prospectus: 26th February – 5th March
Panel interviews with Make-A-Wish: w/c 10th March onwards

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The Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) are pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Finance Manager to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis, in this newly revamped role. The Holocaust Educational Trust’s mission is to ensure that people from every background are educated about the Holocaust and the important lessons to be learned for today.

They are seeking an organised, diligent accounting professional to work with the Finance Director to support the finance team in its delivery of high-quality, timely, and insightful financial information. You will work closely with budget holders, enabling data-led decision-making and supporting donor and committee reporting. As a key member of a small, collaborative team, you will be hands-on managing day-to-day operations, proactive in ensuring a strong internal control environment and keen to drive operational and cost efficiencies.

The Organisation:

HET work to make sure that the millions who were murdered in this dark period of history are remembered, and honour those who survived and continue to tell the world of their experiences. Since 1988, the Holocaust Educational Trust has worked with schools, universities and communities around the UK to raise awareness and understanding of the Holocaust.

Through their flagship programme, the Lessons from Auschwitz Project, tens of thousands of young people have had the opportunity to see for themselves the site of the former Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. They return inspired and passionate about ensuring that the legacy of the Holocaust continues for generations to come.

The key duties of the Finance Manager are as follows:

• Support in the creation of department budgets.
• Engage with wider team to produce forecast information.
• Preparation of timely, accurate financial information including monthly management accounts, cash flow, forecasts.
• Responsible for all balance sheet reconciliations including creditor and debtor controls.
• Assisting managers and project coordinators in preparation of financial reports to funders
• Timely provision of information for the annual audit.
• Interpreting variances against budgets and helping to produce informative commentary.
• Maintain fixed asset register and undertake regular review
• Responsible for month end close, ensuring high quality, efficient transactional processing.
• Support the finance team in its implementation of Access Dimensions.
• Supervise and develop the finance team, ensuring high levels of performance, motivation, and professional development.
• Support the Finance Director to develop and implement HET’s finance strategy, driving long-term financial sustainability

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong financial management skills, inclusive of budgeting, financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience of working within the charity sector including working knowledge of charity SORP.
• Experience of supervising and mentoring colleagues.
• Experience of providing training and support to both finance orientated and non-financial colleagues.
• At least a part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure.
• Experience of Access Dimensions (desirable) with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders and work effectively across departments.
• The ability to work on own initiative, as well as in a collaborative team.

Company Benefits

• Flexible working – staff have the flexibility to work their contracted hours around the core hours of 10am – 4pm and can make flexible working requests that will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Annual leave - 22 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays. This increases by one day after 2 years continuous service and is capped at 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. This doesn’t include a maximum of 8 closure days per year.

This is a hybrid role based in London, offering opportunities to work from home up to three days per week. The closing date for applications is on Sunday 9^th March with first stage interviews taking place the week commencing the 17^th March.

Applications will be under continuous review before then so please don’t delay in submitting your CV for consideration!

I am excited to be working with an amazing children's charity in search of an Interim Director of Finance. This is a full-time (will consider 4-days a week), London based hybrid role on a 6-month FTC. As Interim Director of Finance your role will be to lead the organisations financial strategy and operations during a key period of transition. Reporting to the COO, you’ll oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and compliance, ensuring strong governance and sustainability. You will manage a small finance team and work closely with senior leadership and trustees to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead financial strategy, management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
Oversee financial controls, audits, and risk management
Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, HMRC & Companies House
Support funding proposals with financial modelling and cost analysis
Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders

About You:

? Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA) with senior finance leadership experience (charity sector preferred)
? Strong knowledge of Charities SORP (FRS 102) and financial governance
? Proven ability to improve financial systems, reporting, and processes
? Skilled in financial modelling, risk management, and business planning
? A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, resilience, and adaptability

If you are immediately available and interested in this role, please apply online today, I woudl love to have a conversation with you!

Our partner, seeks an empathetic finance leader to lead the finance function, to offer strategic advisory support to the senior leadership during a period of change and support to the finance team to navigate the transition. This includes reviewing their processes and systems, and recommending improvements in these in light of the changes, advise on what the finance team looks like and how it is staffed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global finance function. This includes leading on developing and overseeing a strong compliance framework; risk management; budgeting and forecasting; and reporting.
• Work with the senior leadership team, advising them on the financial implications of the change process, resourcing requirements and structure of the finance team, and overseeing organisational progress towards the financial strategies.
• Develop a globally integrated finance team, coaching them and supporting them through the change process.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant, senior finance leader with experience leading and supporting senior leadership through change within an international charity, with multiple entities and a global finance function, and empathetically managing change amongst the team.
• Excellent leadership skills, with demonstrable experience of coaching and developing a team, and able to communicate effectively.

This is a 9 month fixed-term contract; there is an opportunity for the contract to be extended, or the candidate to be considered for a permanent position in the new senior leadership structure. This role is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsoring. This is a mainly remote role (working from the UK), with some time required in-person for meetings.

Centre 404 is a leading charity with an excellent strong reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families.  Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs.

Following expert consultation, we are now seeking an experienced, solution-focussed Head of Finance and IT to join our Senior Management Team. This role oversees the financial operations and drives the development of our integrated IT strategy, ensuring first-class financial and IT service across the organisation.

In this role you will ensure timely and accurate management and financial reporting across the organisation, fostering a culture of financial accountability and ensuring that all stakeholders have a sense of co-ownership of this; working closely with the senior management team you will support grant applications to ensure that the terms and conditions of these grants are understood and complied with. You will also manage our cloud-based IT services to support the delivery of our strategic plan, ensuring best value IT across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with a solid understanding of IT systems management. They will have proven experience in both financial and IT leadership roles, working closely with senior managers and collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences to ensure the organisation's financial sustainability. Experience in the charity sector and in developing financial strategy is essential for this role.

In return, the post holder will benefit from being part of a well-established and supportive finance function and Senior Leadership Team. 

Full details of the role are outlined in the job description and background information. 

Closing date: Please note, applications will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and the children we support, and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

We are looking for a Co-Director to lead the financial and strategic aspects of our small and successful charity. 

Hackney Playbus believes that all children under five living in East London should have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and reach their potential. Our mission is to provide play, learning, and support to socially excluded families in East London, to encourage children’s early years development, and to strengthen families and communities.

We do this by:

• Making play and learning opportunities accessible to children aged 0-4 years old - we bring play out into the community!

• Providing a welcoming and relaxed setting where families can come together in their local community 

• Supporting parents and carers to feel confident in their knowledge and skills as a parent or carer

• Connecting families to support services

• Dedicating time and resources to outreach and community engagement

All our services are delivered in a way that is inclusive, friendly and welcoming. All services are free to attend.

Our Services

We run stay and play sessions from a bright and beautiful double-decker bus that has been converted into a mobile early years community play space for families. Our sessions take place both inside and outside the Playbus in different locations across Hackney, providing a rich play and learning environment for children aged 0-4yrs old and a welcoming space for their parents and carers. We listen to the needs of parents and carers and help families to access support services where needed. 

As well as our Playbus sessions, we bring our informal, welcoming approach to baby groups that we run in community settings.

Our Team and Our Approach 

We value the positive impact of difference within our organisation and want our team to reflect the diverse cultures, ethnicities, languages and experiences of the families who participate in our activities. We particularly encourage applications from people from Global Majority backgrounds, those who speak a language spoken by local communities in Hackney, and those with lived experience of bringing up children in challenging circumstances. 

We work collaboratively at Hackney Playbus, recognising that every team member has valuable life experiences, skills and interests to contribute to the project. We learn from one another and value each other’s insights and opinions. We work collectively as far as possible to share decision-making as well as the workload, supporting each other to develop and grow within our roles, wherever our role sits within the organisation. 

Leadership Approach

At Hackney Playbus, we believe decisions should be driven by those closest to the issues we aim to address. This community-focused approach is central to our success. Children and families are integral to shaping our Theory of Change and Strategic Plan, and the involvement of staff and volunteers in planning, decision-making, and service delivery adds value, diversity and strength to our organisation. 

Our leadership structure reflects this collaborative approach. The Co-Directors share responsibility for the organisation,with the Co-Director for Operations taking responsibility for service delivery, the early years staff team, monitoring and evaluating the service and safeguarding, while the Co-Director for Strategy & Finance leads on strategy, partnerships, policies, asset management, and finances. We believe that both of these aspects of the organisation’s directorship are equally important and work together in co-operation and healthy tension to deliver the co-produced Strategic Plan alongside staff, volunteers, families and partners. Both Co-Directors report regularly and work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees.

Co-Director - Strategy & Finance

Job Purpose

To work closely with the Co-Director (Operations) to co-lead Hackney Playbus, implementing the charity’s Strategic Plan to ensure financial sustainability, strong governance, and operational success in delivering on Hackney Playbus’s vision and mission. To act as an ambassador in public forums, safeguard the charity’s assets, and ensure that families remain at the heart of everything the charity does. 

Key Responsibilities

Governance

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including Charity Commission requirements

• Ensure systems are in place for the Board of Trustee to fulfil its statutory responsibilities

• Work together with the Board of Trustees in policy development, governance, and strategic planning

• Report on performance against strategic objectives 

• Support the process of Trustee selection and recruitment 

Strategic Leadership and Organisational Development

• Work with Trustees to ensure the charity’s vision, mission and strategic plans are reviewed in conjunction with key stakeholders including Hackney Playbus staff, volunteers and families

• Support and guide team members on the development and implementation of strategic plans to meet short and long term goals

• Take joint responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of charity’s activities

• Be open to feedback and ideas for innovation and change while delivering consistent and reliable services

Financial Management

• Develop and oversee budgets, financial controls, and risk management

• Work with the bookkeeper to manage payments, invoicing, and financial records

• Oversee contracts, funding applications, and grant compliance

Income Generation

• Develop strategies to sustain and grow funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams

• Support the Fundraising Officer in securing grants and donations

• Ensure funder reports are completed as required

HR & Operations

• Recruit staff as required, ensuring HR policies and contracts are up to date

• Provide supervision for Administration and Fundraising Officers

• Oversee asset management, including vehicles, premises, and IT infrastructure

Stakeholder Engagement & Promotion

• Build partnerships and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to improve impact and sustainability

• Represent Hackney Playbus in public forums

Other

• Participate in internal/external meetings and training

• Participate in annual appraisal by appointed Trustee from the Board of Trustees

• To uphold Hackney Playbus safeguarding policies and procedures