Finance Director Jobs

We are recruiting for an exceptional Director of Fundraising to drive forward a comprehensive fundraising strategy, build relationships with our warm supporters, and inspire our fundraising team of paid staff and volunteers.

You will need a strong track record in fundraising, be a naturally good communicator and a motivational manager. You’ll lead a team which is raising money across all income streams, and will be expected to provide clear strategic direction, as well as take an active role in some areas of fundraising. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious fundraising leader to make a significant impact on income generation for Wessex Cancer Support, in turn helping us to reach more people affected by cancer in the Wessex region.

The full job description and required skills/experience can be found in our Job Pack attached.

Ideally, we are looking for the role to be filled on a full-time basis, but will consider part-time as an option.
 

Do you share our passion and commitment to empowering communities to create permanently affordable homes? 

Would you be interested in joining a not-for-profit developer of community-led affordable homes working to ensure that people are no longer priced out of the neighbourhood they grew up in? 

Do you have the necessary expertise in financial management and accountancy to serve as our Finance Manager?

If the answer to these questions is YES, we would love to hear from you.

Decent, secure, and affordable homes are getting harder to come by, and there is widespread recognition and an acceptance that London needs more affordable homes.

What remains is a gulf between those who are attempting to deliver affordable housing and the communities that need these homes. This is the gap that London CLT successfully bridges, working with local communities to create truly affordable homes that are owned by local people, and which puts Londoners in charge of how their neighbourhoods develop.

Proud to be at the forefront of developments in this space, we were the first to develop and sell homes, starting with our flagship project at St Clement’s in Mile End. 

Finance Manager

Up to £42,000 per annum (part-time, 3/4 days per week)

Spitalfields, London

Hybrid Working

Our expectations are high. As our new Finance Manager, you will be joining London CLT at a particularly exciting time as we enter a period of significant growth, with several projects under development and with the potential to do so much more.

You will be responsible for preparing our quarterly management accounts and annual accounts, annual budgets, and our five-year projections, and for managing the monitoring, processing, reporting and forecasting on all of our finances. For monitoring and reporting on the expenditure of grants to London CLT from our funders, managing applications for loans and for ad-hoc financial analysis. You will also work to ensure that our financial systems and processes keep pace so that we can continue to manage our finances confidently and proactively. 

Reporting to our Executive Director with the support of our Treasurer, and part of a small, friendly and growing team. This position offers a real opportunity to contribute to the future direction of London CLT and as such, we seek to attract candidates with a strong financial management and accounting background, ideally gained within housing, development, or grant-funded organisations, who can ably balance competing priorities, and make decisions under pressure, and possess good interpersonal skills and the confidence to work well with a wide range of partners and team members.

If this appeals to you and you would welcome the opportunity to play your part in the achievement of our future ambitions, we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: Sunday, 1st September

Final round Interviews: Thursday, 5th September

For an informal and confidential discussion please contact our advising consultant.

London Community Land Trust is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sections of society irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or religious belief.

Do you have a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to be part of a supportive and energetic head office team? If you answered YES, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

We are a leading multi-academy trust focused on primary education, with a network of successful academies across London, East Anglia, and the West Midlands. We are dedicated to serving the needs of the children and communities we represent.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Finance and Operations Business Partner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial processes, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation.

In this role, you will become an integral part of our central team, working in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development. The position is based primarily at one of our West Midlands school, with flexibility for some regular home working if desired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meeting month and year end deadlines

• Fully considered and robust budgets submitted on time to TEFAT

• Looking for ways to improve value for money in schools and central processes

• Returns to ESFA delivered accurately and on time

• Accounts submitted on deadline with clean audit

• Successful completion of assigned projects

• Successful feedback from key stakeholders including and not limited to Principals, SBM’s, Finance Managers, TEFAT Directors

• Successfully meeting all of the relevant job description requirements

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please review our job pack, which includes the job description and person specification. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the requirements before applying.

We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team!

If you’re interested in this role, please take a look at our job pack, which includes the job description and person specification for the position that you will need to familiarise yourself with before applying for the job.

Closing Date: 9am, 16th September 2024

Interview Date: 20th September 2024

The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including a Barred List and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Anti-oppressive statement: Feedback is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.

ABOUT US

Feedback is a UK- and Netherlands-based campaign group working for food that is good for people and planet. We want a world where:

• All people have secure access to delicious, culturally appropriate food that is nutritious and does not cause environmental harm

• Global supply chains, farming and fishing contribute to food sovereignty, good livelihoods, mitigate climate change and enable nature to thrive

• Communities have agency to create food economies that are inclusive, equitable, resilient and celebratory

To meet these objectives, we carry out the following activities:

• We delegitimize corporations

• We ideate and advocate for policy change and regulation

• We nurture community agency

• We widen our circle of allies

• We change culture and public discourse

Our current strategy framework can be found here: https://shorturl.at/19VLV

ABOUT THE ROLE

Exciting opportunity reporting directly to the Executive Director, responsible for all financial management of the organisation. Accountable for quality and reliability of finance reporting, management and controls, and for their support of the other parts of the organisation.

Advising and support Feedback EU and our associated Community Interest Companies (Sussex Surplus CIC and Alchemic Kitchen CIC) and partners on financial activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance Strategy

• financial planning and direction
• protection of financial position
• reporting to SMT
• development and management of control procedures
• cash management

Finance Team

• to ensure team aligned to organisational goals
• to manage and develop Trainee accountant
• to create a safe, supportive, collaborative, strong team environment

Financial accounting

• to develop and maintain accurate, efficient financial accounting processes
• to ensure accounting transactions are suitably approved and are in line with contracts
• to ensure timely, quality, relevant management information and reporting
• to prepare project reports for funders
• to ensure all external reporting requirements and filings are satisfied
• to create and manage annual organisational budget
• to liaise with project managers to ensure project funding is managed appropriately
• to liaise with and maintain effective working relationships with external parties
• to manage Unrestricted reserves

Innovation

• to provide fresh eyes and innovation to our financial ways and methods
• to streamline our processes wherever possible

Contracting

• responsible for reviewing and agreeing Funder contracts
• responsible for managing and developing contracts to be used with sub-grantees and consultants
• making the funding process as easy and supportive as possible

Governance

• responsible for annual audit and funder audit requirements
• responsible for maintaining strong relationships with auditors and bank
• to ensure compliance with all statutory and legal reporting and management requirements
• responsible for convening quarterly Finance Committee meetings and required reporting
• to manage financial risks appropriately and with care

All other reasonable tasks requested by the leadership team

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential skills:

• Qualified/part qualified accountant with good financial systems knowledge and understanding
• Proven ability to maintain effective policies, procedures and controls across an organisation
• Experience of using Xero or other cloud-based accounting software
• Ability to view organisational finances as a whole and as an enabler of the organisation’s goals
• Good communication skills and able to discuss financial matters with all team members
• Ability to prioritise under pressure, identify routes to maximum impact and work efficiently.
• A can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability recognising that Feedback is a small, nimble organisation with fast-changing priorities.
• Senior level experience in previous finance roles.
• Shares Feedback’s values: audacity, collaboration, impact, celebration, solidarity.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn the principles of anti-oppressive practice and their application to financial processes.

For any questions, access requirements, or if you require the job description in a different format, please contact us.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply via Charity Jobs with a CV and cover letter (no longer than 1 A4 page) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback. Please view the full job description and person specification for more information.

Deadline to apply: 9am, Monday 16th September 2024

Successful candidates for interview will be notified by Friday 20th September 2024.

Interviews and a written task will be held on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th September 2024.

Provisional dates for potential second round interviews on Monday 30th September 2024.

 Saferworld is an independent international organisation working in partnership to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work in solidarity with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security and we conduct wider research and analysis to contribute to local, national and international policies and practices that help foster lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives free from fear and insecurity. We operate on a not-for-profit basis with partners in Africa, Asia and the Middle East and policy centres in Beijing, Brussels, London and Washington DC. Saferworld is registered separately in Belgium, the USA and China as strategically aligned affiliate organisations.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of Director of Finance and Operations. This is a pivotal position within our organisation, offering the unique opportunity to shape and drive the financial and operational strategies that will propel our peacebuilding and partnership efforts forward over the next several years to deliver on its 2021-2031 strategy.

As the Director of Finance and Operations, you will guide the development and implementation of our financial plans and operational initiatives. The post holder will model and ensure the embedding a business partnering approach, to support a working environment and internal operating systems that deliver for our programme and our partners. You will join a dynamic senior leadership team that fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence in all aspects of our work.

We are looking for a visionary leader with a proven track record of strategic financial management, business partnering experience and a passion for making a positive impact in the world. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and across a range of contexts, a keen eye for detail, a strategic mindset, and a desire to drive meaningful change

Saferworld is committed to providing a safe trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners and communities. Our organisational integrity is derived from the values and principles that underpin and guide our work.

Job purpose:

As a key member of Saferworld's senior leadership team, the Director of Finance and Operations will be instrumental in helping to shape the organisation's strategic direction. The role will strive to ensure financial sustainability, and the embedding of a business partnering approach to achieve Saferworld’s mission. This post-holder will provide strategic guidance and hands-on oversight of all critical financial and contractual aspects of our operations, and lead other key organisational functions, such as security and IT systems, enhancing resource management efficiency and organisational effectiveness. The Director will assess and optimise business processes and controls ensuring they are rooted in our strategy, identify and mitigate risks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability.

Key responsibilities:

· Provide strategic leadership on financial strategy and management.

· Advise and support the CEO and Board on all financial matters, including risk management

· Oversee the organisation’s finance systems (including SUN), policies, and processes.

· Oversee global operational activities, such as insurance, procurement, ICT systems and relevant policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and maintaining global impact.

· Oversee global security efforts, encompassing physical and cyber aspects, to safeguard organisational assets and data.

· Provide inspirational leadership to foster the development of high-performing teams guided by strategic objectives and a shared sense of purpose.

· Manage a team of approximately 7 staff, providing managerial support and guidance to the team.

· Contribute to the organisation's overall development and operational management as an integral member of the Senior Management Team.

Person specification

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

• Accountancy qualifications, preferably CIMA, ACA and ACCA, and a clear understanding of Charity Fund accounting (SORP 2008 and the Charities Act 2003)
• Extensive experience in financial management and interdepartmental budgeting in a senior leadership position in an international organisation (preferable and international charity/non-for-profit).
• In-depth understanding of the complexity of overseeing and managing finances in an international context, particularly in contexts of conflict and/or war, including complexities of banking, tax, cash-flow management, exchange rate fluctuations and impact on budgets and forecasts, financial reporting, legal compliance, and transferring of funds to civil society and community-based organisation within different contexts, including conflict-affected areas.
• Senior leadership experience within the charity/not-for-profit sector and an understanding of costing funding bids and ensuring financial reporting systems meet funder requirements
• Experience of engaging and working with diverse funding streams including institutional donors, commercial contracts and Trust and Foundations and multiple currencies and geographic jurisdictions,
• Experience of working with a business partnering approach to achieve with others joint goals.
• An understanding and experience of project management delivery across an organisation, including an ability and willingness to undertake 'hands-on' tasks, such as preparing budgets, cash flows and other financial planning, management and control processes if required
• Operational experience in overseeing and supporting IT systems, especially in financial systems development – experience with the SUN system is especially desirable
• Experience working with a Board of Trustees and other governance levels of an organisation
• A track record in proven line and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others to deliver shared results
• Experience in communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing

Skills and abilities

· Excellent strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to support the smooth running of finance within a complex organisation

· An entrepreneurial mindset focused on influencing organisational development and change and raising team performance in pursuit of Saferworld’s organisational strategic objectives

· Proven ability to lead, manage, inspire and motivate staff at all levels, including motivating technical staff within a matrix structure

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience in communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences

· Fluency in written and spoken English

· Ability to cope with a rapidly changing environment and handle high levels of pressure and multi-tasking

Personal qualities

· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Saferworld

· Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles

· Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity and understanding of how this applies to own area of work

· Active listening and effective communication with colleagues working in diverse contexts

· Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development

Other requirements

·Some international travel will be required – not more than 4 times a year – to conflict-affected contexts

We are looking for an experienced Partnerships Manager to join the team. You will be responsible for the upkeep of the Foundation’s Partnerships Grants Recipients, as well as oversight of the Community Grants, Match-Funding Grants and Staff Hardship Fund. You will also be secretary to the Board of Trustees. We are looking for someone with good organisational skills, strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

About the CareTech Foundation

Our purpose

The CareTech Foundation delivers meaningful impact to communities in the UK and overseas by supporting and championing the social care sector, carers and those living in care.

Our focus

For the social care sector, we:

· support improved recruitment and retention to the UK social care sector, particularly for those from deprived and disadvantaged backgrounds, with a particular focus on improving leadership and career pathways

· champion the contribution of the UK social care sector to wider society

· support the local communities of which social care services are a vital part

For carers, we:

· invest in skills development for care professionals in the UK

· support unpaid carers, particularly internationally

· support the family and friends of CareTech Ltd employees facing significant financial hardship

For those living in care, we:

· support disabled people and those with long-term health difficulties, including those with mental health conditions, complex physical and learning disabilities, and issues related to neurodiversity

· invest in action-based research and innovation to better understand the early identification, treatment and/or management of care-related conditions.

Key responsibilities

A. Programme development and delivery

· To develop, resource and implement programmes aligned to the Foundation’s strategic priorities, with lead responsibility for developing and managing:

o the Foundation’s partnership programmes, including providing day-to-day oversight of grant fund relationships and all necessary reporting arrangements

o the Foundation’s Match-Funding Grants

o the Foundation’s Community Grants

o the Foundation’s Staff Hardship Fund

· Building strong relationships with the Foundation’s partners and prospective partners.

· Lead responsibility for supporting the Grants Committee

B. Strategy and reporting

· To support the Executive Director in the development of the long-term strategy and to drive the growth and expansion of the Foundation and its programmes.

· To oversee the Foundation’s Impact Assessment Framework in respect of the Foundation’s grant-funding programmes, developing robust reporting arrangements with partners

· To have lead responsibility for production of all internal reporting, minutes of meetings and support the production of all external reports

C. Governance

Support the Executive Director:

· To ensure the Foundation develops and adheres to the correct processes, procedures, and policies.

· To ensure fiscal probity and transparency.

· To act as Secretary to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and committees

D. Leadership

· To line manage the Team Administrator and Grants and Finance Officer

· To ensure grant processes are monitored and regularly reported on

· Collaborate with the Communications Manager to raise awareness and promote the Foundation’s work, its grants and partners.

E. Financial Management

To work closely with the Grants and Finance Officer:

· On reviewing of recommendations

· To process payment requests of Partnership Grants recipients in a timely manner

· To ensure compliance with fiscal policies.

Skills and Experience

· A proven background in CSR or/and the charitable sector

· Grant-making and grant processing experience

· Experience in stakeholder and relationships management

· Line management experience

· Confidence in communicating and generating rapport with supporters, both orally and in writing

· Comfortable working across departments and coordinating planning to achieve successful delivery.

· Ability to make sense of data and communicate this in a way that is engaging to the wider audience.

· Experience of managing time-sensitive projects with an ability to work under pressure.

· Forward thinking: scheduling, activity planning and task delegation is critical to the success of this role.

· Proven digital literacy expertise

· Good level of numeracy.

Benefits

The Foundation is a Real Living Wage Employer.  The salary for this role is £40,000 p.a..  Other benefits include:

· 25 days holiday leave plus Bank Holidays.

· Flexible working options.

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· The Foundation contributes to a stakeholder pension for all staff unless you choose to opt out

· Single health insurance is available upon successful completion of probation period

· Ongoing training and personal development

Applicants must have a current right to work in the UK.

If you have a disability and/or would prefer to apply in a different format and/or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact usand we will talk this through with you. Please note that our offices are fully accessible.

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to assume the role of Director of Finance and Governance.

This is your opportunity to be at the heart of NZF, driving our financial strategy and ensuring robust governance that aligns with our mission to empower the UK’s Muslim community.

As part of our senior leadership team, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding NZF towards its strategic goals with financial integrity, outstanding governance, and effective resource management.

Your work will be crucial in ensuring we continue delivering impactful programs that transform lives.

Join us to support people-led change across the UK

The Churchill Fellowship is a community of changemakers whose mission is to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK.

We support outstanding individuals pursuing their own vision for change in an issue where they have first-hand experience. They are driven by a personal commitment to tackle today’s key issues, to develop new solutions for their communities and sectors, and to exchange ideas throughout the UK and beyond. They work across all of today’s most pressing challenges, from protecting the environment to preventing domestic abuse, from increasing youth employment to enriching urban spaces and much more.

Collectively, they create change that reaches across the country. Every year we select over 100 new Fellows and fund them to spend up to two months discovering new approaches around the world for practical issues they care passionately about. Fellowships cover every aspect of UK life because our approach is universal, responsive and inclusive. We respond to emerging trends and challenges and our Fellowships are open to all UK adults regardless of qualifications, background or age. Fellows propose their own programmes of research and action and bring their lived or learned experience of their chosen subject.

We believe in the power and potential of individuals and prioritise people and topics that would not be funded elsewhere.

This inclusive approach gives the Fellowship a unique range and authority and has created a powerful model for change, based on real needs, frontline insight and personal dedication. It offers dynamic individuals the recognition, funding and support to pursue what is often their mission of a lifetime.

The Fellowship was created by public subscription in 1965 as the living legacy of Sir Winston Churchill. Since then we have made almost 6000 grants to inspiring individuals who possess the passion and commitment to make a real difference. Many Fellows become knowledge leaders and influencers for the long term and continue to feel the beneficial effects of the Fellowship decades after being awarded.

The Churchill Fellowship is a community of changemakers whose mission is to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK.

The Landscape

As we approach our 60th anniversary we have been going through a period of strategic and organisational development, expanding our ambitions to create and demonstrate impact, not just for the Fellows themselves but also at a local community and UK-wide level. This will require a phased transition from the current model and we are in the process of defining and internalising this new approach within the organisation.

Following an in-depth strategic and operational review, the new Finance and Operations Director was appointed in July 2023 and was established as our first step in refreshing the staffing structure. We're looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join her team, at this exciting moment and to be a key part of the team as we build on the successes of the last 6 decades and position ourselves for the future.

As part of our strategic review, we've highlighted Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as a core principles to invest in and as a result of this we are looking for an experienced HR professional with a high level of emotional intelligence, coaching skills and experience working with a diverse team.

The Role

The People & Culture Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the human resources function, ensuring that the organisation attracts, develops, and retains high-quality staff. This role  supports the Finance & Operations Director in fostering a positive and inclusive working culture, whilst ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development

• Support the development of TCF’s approach to effective methods of working and inclusive organisational culture, drawing upon best practice from across the sector and ensuring alignment with organisational values.

• Support the annual planning cycle, working with the Finance & Operations Director to develop and implement the annual and quarterly rhythm of team meetings, workshops and opportunities for team gatherings.

• Support the Finance & Operations Director through developing guidance for line managers to support the annual rhythm of 1:1 meetings and quarterly reviews supporting team members to meeting their operational objectives and personal development goals.

• Support the ongoing development of HR policies and processes, including the newly developed Staff Handbook, recruitment, staff onboarding, probation, annual reviews and professional development, as well as regularly reviewing staff benefits and ensuring they are in line with good practice.

Employee Relations and HR Management

• Maintain elements of the employee database (BambooHR), to support staff with administrative requests relating to annual leave calculations, signing documentation and updating personal information.

• Supporting the recruitment process by creating new roles on BambooHR, arranging the advertising on appropriate websites and working with line managers to initially triage and longlist applications.

• Develop onboarding processes to ensure new team members have the information they need to thrive in the organisation.

• Prepare offers of employment, change of terms letters and other standard employment documentation, with support from external HR Advisors, and the Finance & Operations Director.

• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures, with support from external HR Advisors, and the Finance & Operations Director.

• Manage the relationship with the appointed EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) including regularly reviewing the support available to ensure it offers the right level of support for team members in line with our values and aspirations as an good employer.

• Develop and build the process for employee objective-setting in BambooHR, and how this then links to the wider organisational strategy, ensuring line managers are equipped to utilize this tool effectively.

• Support the appointed Data Officer (Finance & Operations Director) by managing the organisation’s approach to GDPR and data protection with respect to HR specific processes, overseeing HR systems and records, ensuring data integrity and security.

Learning and Development

• Support the design of a learning and development plan for all teams, identifying potential training options for individuals and teams as needed, working with Directors to identify key learning needs and either develop learning offers to meet those needs or source relevant and high impact external training, for both hard and soft skills.

• Organise and facilitate workshops, seminars, and training sessions to support professional development of all staff.

Team Facilitation & Engagement

• Play a lead role in facilitating and organising team meetings and workshops.

• Proactively developing agendas in advance to ensure staff are kept informed.

• Develop and manage a monthly internal staff update, with contributions from the team.

• Develop and plan team lunches and group activities, with the support of the Operations Co-Ordinator

Line Management

• Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Operations Co-ordinator, supporting in a line management capacity to encourage and develop organisational skills and personal development goals.

In addition to the responsibilities detailed above, the People & Culture Manager will also undertake any new and additional projects at the discretion of the Finance & Operations Director.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent working experience
• HR Management skills training
• Accredited Coaching skills or equivalent training

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar role, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, preferable within the non-profit sector.
• Experience in change management and organisational development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for communicating face-to-face, in writing and by telephone with individuals at all levels
• High standard of written English
• Strong IT skills, including high levels of proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational, and time management skills with an ability to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to think analytically and empathetically and make balanced judgements
• Confident and calm crisis management 
• Evidence of working in a team and contributing to a culture of a diverse and collaborative working environment
• Experience of liaising with, negotiating and managing relationships with external organisations, teams, and individuals
• Experience using and interacting with Salesforce (Customer Relationship Management) Database

Personality Characteristics

• A great team player with a pro-active, confident, and positive approach and the ability to contribute to a culture of collaborative working
• High emotional intelligence, with the ability to work with good humour, tact, and diplomacy and to maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• To have a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of the Churchill Fellowship
• Positive attitude
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and able to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Passionate about achieving excellence through personal development and continual learning

Working for The Churchill Fellowship

Detailed package, benefits and wellbeing package:

• Salary c. £42,000 – 46,000 per annum (pro-rata for 3 days per week / 22.5 hours)
• Hybrid working policy (4-6 days per month in the office)
• 5 weeks holiday a year, with additional paid leave if the office closes over the Christmas Break (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 6 days a year paid leave for volunteering (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Bike purchase salary sacrifice scheme (Cycle2Work)

Standard working hours are 36.5 hours a week 9.30am until 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday and from 9.30am until 4.00pm on Friday, including a paid lunch break of one hour.

We have embraced the benefits of working from home and at the same time, we value the contribution of face-to-face contact in building teamwork, collaborating with your colleagues, exchanging ideas and know-how, and for work efficiency. We therefore operate a hybrid working policy, where staff can work from home if they wish, however everyone is required to work in the office a minimum of 4 to 6 days a month with Tuesdays as the core day for regular whole team meetings.

Note: unfortunately, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship for visas and all applicants will need to have, and be able to prove, the right to work in the UK.

How to apply

Please use your CV and cover letter as an opportunity to tell us a bit more about who you are as a person. We want to understand how you as an individual are going to be a great fit for this role.

We will be scheduling first round interviews as candidates apply, we will then complete a round of second interviews with a shortlist of candidates once the advertising has closed, with the view to appointing the People & Culture Manager as soon as possible after that.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to the values and ethos of the charity’s work across all activities. The Churchill Fellowship is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.  Our office accommodation is accessible throughout

**Hybrid / Remote**

A Bit about Us:

WellChild is the national charity for seriously ill children and their families. We fund programmes and services to help children and young people living with complex medical needs to live and thrive at home instead of hospital whenever possible.

About the role:

As our Finance Manager you will be at the heart of the charity’s operations and play a vital role in helping us embark on a new 3-year strategy. Working closely with the Director of Operations and CEO your role and expertise will be pivotal in driving excellence and integrity in financial management and strategic financial decisions.

Your responsibilities will span the entire financial lifecycle, including budgeting, forecasting and meticulous reporting. You will also lead on management reporting, cashflow planning and the delivery of WellChild’s audit, Annual Report & Accounts.

What are we looking for:

You will have a detailed knowledge of accounting principles (ideally from within the charity sector), strong analytical skills; be able to demonstrate both operational and strategic thinking and have a proficiency in accounting alongside a relevant finance qualification; ACA, ACCA, ACMA (qualification by experience maybe considered).

As the main finance role for the charity ( supported by the Operations Team) you w ill be an excellent communicator, unflappable and diligent individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys a diverse workload.

Have advanced excel skills, experience of charity accounts, SORP and charity VAT and be able to plan, prioritise and organise your work with impeccable attention to detail.

What we can offer:

■ Salary circa £41,000.(pro rata)

■ 23 days holiday on appointment rising to 27 days plus 8 bank holidays.

■ Stakeholder Pension Scheme from appointment.

■ Employee Assistance Programme.

■ TOIL for out of hours work.

At WellChild we work in a really flexible way, this is a hybrid role with approx one day per week in the Cheltenham office and we are happy to consider a variety of working patterns.

For full details of the role please see the enclosed documents and we look forward to receiving your applications!

Finance Manager | August 2024

Charity Registered in England and Wales 289600 and Scotland SC045010. Company Number 1815689.

Head of Finance

We are looking for a Head of Finance, in this is a newly created post, following a period of review within Finance and Systems. Set within an innovative, young-person centred charity and the wider network, this role is ideal for an individual who is an experienced charity accountant and loves improving finance systems and processes, with a desire to lead an enthusiastic Finance Team.

This is a permanent role offering hybrid working.

Position: Head of Finance

Location: Hybrid working: two days a week in either the Bolton or London offices (based in White City) combined with home-working and travel across our Youth Zone network as required.

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week 

Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts.

Closing Date: Monday 2 September 2024

First Stage Interviews: Wednesday 11 September - online

Second Stage Interviews: Thursday 19 September at a Youth Zone (tbc location)

About the Role

We are looking for someone who has the ambition to strive for the very best in all areas of finance, who is able to drive innovative systems developments and inspire others to adopt new ways of working, across a growing network of youth charities. 

We are looking for an individual who has sound technical knowledge of current accounting regulations, combined with the ability to communicate financial information to a wide variety of people, some with no financial background and others who are experienced professionals. 

As a growing and ambitious charity, you will have responsibility, variety and the chance to work with a team wholly invested in providing young people the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

About You

You will have accounting experience at management level within a charity setting and full working knowledge of preparing management accounts, budget setting and forecasting.

You will also have significant experience of the maintenance and administration of financial and reporting systems including identifying improvements to processes and managing system updates.  Knowledge of Sage and Xero software, Excel and other appropriate financial packages are essential.

Conversant with the requirements of SORP 2015, and other relevant legislation, when preparing charity accounts (training can be provided), you will have experience in annual audits, within either a company or charity setting (guidance can be provided).

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than one page), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role, and answering ALL points as outlined on the role profile.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the experience, skills, knowledge and aptitudes listed below throughout the recruitment process. However, if you don’t meet every single requirement but feel you have strong and relevant transferrable skills or lived experience to draw from, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Why? Studies have shown that women and Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria/competency. The team are dedicated to driving change and to building diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplaces, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly please tell us how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate!

About the Organisation

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities,

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Finance Manager, Accounts and Finance, Accountant, Business Accountant, Finance and Operations Director, Director of Finance and Operations, Head of Finance and Operations.

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

We are looking for a highly motivated, detail oriented and flexible team player, for this varied and exciting role. In this role, you will provide finance, bookkeeping, and administration support to MD, processing and maintaining all financial records, data and payroll, helping us grow as an organisation while maintaining the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

You will also work closely with the Grants Team to provide support in reviewing financial reports and documents from partners.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working across teams and can prioritise work while keeping a professional manner and working to meet deadlines.

This role represents an unparalleled opportunity to use your strategic and operational expertise within an impactful and driven organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for ensuring that Conciliation Resources’ finances, governance and operational support services across its six offices are compliant and meet the needs of the organisation.

Would you like to use your financial expertise to make a difference? Here at Princess Alice Hospice, you’ll be able to see the difference your work makes to the care we give every day. 

About the role:

We are looking for a Head of Finance to join us at a very exciting time for the Hospice. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will have responsibility for the smooth running of the finance function, supported by an experienced Finance Manager.

With a new Chief Executive and Chair of Trustees in 2024, we are looking at how we can reach our vision of bringing hospice care to more people by 2030. To do this we need to be as efficient and effective as we can and make sure that our managers and senior leaders have the financial information they need to inform decision-making and drive success.

In addition to this, as part of the drive for efficiency, we need to replace our ageing finance system and introduce new processes to streamline information flows by integrating with other key systems across the business. This new role will lead that project and ensure its successful implementation.

About you:

As well as being a qualified accountant, you’ll be creative and curious, with a desire to get involved in the wider leadership of the Hospice, and have experience of implementing and developing finance systems and processes to drive efficiency.

The ability to develop effective relationships, lead and motivate your team and work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues from other disciplines is key.

If you are a flexible thinker, share our values, and are looking for a dynamic role in a supportive and inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you!

As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference for our patients and their families, we also offer a range of great benefits, which include:

• 27 days' annual leave, plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service (pro rata for part time)
• Training support and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised meals at onsite canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme – promoting staff wellbeing
• Access to blue light card discount
• Access to Pension Scheme
• In – house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (with showers)
• Wellbeing - We provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work

Note: this vacancy will be predominantly based in our offices at Esher, with some opportunity for hybrid working

At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.

We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you.

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All of our vacancies except from retail are subject to a relevant DBS check.

Alexandra Palace is a major event, heritage and cultural destination and Park in North London.

The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational advice to the Director of Finance and Resources alongside championing continuous improvement of financial management across Alexandra Palace. The role spans financial management, strategic finance & business planning, and leadership.

This is a full time, permanent role.

The salary is £70,000 pa

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Financial Management

• Develop the annual budget strategy with the Director of Finance and Resources
• Provide an expert, long term view on all areas of finance
• Oversee the preparation of annual statutory accounts

2. Strategic Finance and Business Planning

• Develop the organisation’s financial strategy in support of the Vision
• Lead the review of finance systems, processes and procedures
• Support the implementation and reporting of the organisation’s strategic risk framework

3. Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to the finance team
• Develop financial awareness across the organisation

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent)
• Membership of a recognized professional accountancy body
• Proven experience in a similar finance role at a senior level
• Experience motivating, leading and developing a team
• Ability to influence and build credibility with colleagues and senior leadership

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of: Charity Accounting, Managing CAPEX budgets, managing fundraised income, business planning processes

This is not an exhaustive list. Please see the JOB PACK for further information

To apply please send a CV and a cover letter summarizing how you meet the requirements of the role

The closing date for application is 9am on Monday 16 September