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Location: Perry Green, Hertfordshire (with occasional travel to Leeds)
Contract Type: Full-time (35 hours/week) or Part-time (28 hours/week)
Flexible Working: Up to 2 days/week remote working after induction

The Henry Moore Foundation, established by one of the greatest sculptors of the twentieth century and the largest artist-endowed grant-giving foundation in Europe, is seeking a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to manage its day to day financial activities, lead its financial strategy and help to ensure long-term sustainability. This is a unique opportunity to combine accountancy expertise with the chance to work in an inspiring, creative organisation with an international reach—surrounded by the legacy of Henry Moore in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside.

As CFO, the successful candidate will manage all day-to-day financial operations, play an active role in the Senior Management Team, provide financial information and advice to the Board of Trustees, and lead the finance team of two direct reports. The role offers the opportunity to help shape the Foundation’s financial future while working in one of the UK's leading art institutions.

About the Role

The CFO will manage the day-to-day financial processes of the Foundation, including preparing budgets, management and annual accounts, drawing up VAT returns, payroll, and managing cash flow, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

•  Leading financial strategy and planning to support the Foundation’s ambitions.
• Ability to combine a broad vision with detailed financial controls and understanding, balancing financial strategy alongside day to day processing
• Provide Trustees with the information and advice required to ensure effective corporate governance and financial viability
• Managing financial risks and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Managing significant cash movements for optimum yield
• Handling the financial aspects of acquisitions and disposals
• Review and sanction all agreements relating to financial duties, such as contracts for services and information technology assets

What you will bring?

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least 3 years of senior management experience, ideally within the charity or cultural sector. You will have a strong understanding of charity finance regulations, VAT, Gift Aid, and financial reporting. Adaptability and flexibility are essential qualities in this role.

Key qualifications and experience include:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Minimum 3 years of senior management experience
• Expertise in charity finance regulations and VAT
• Experience in significant cash movements and cash flow forecasting
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, BrightPay)
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Understanding of investments and endowments is desirable

Why Join the Henry Moore Foundation?

• Inspiring Location: Work from Perry Green, a tranquil, creative environment surrounded by Henry Moore’s monumental sculptures, and where he created his iconic works.
• Impact: Contribute to the financial sustainability of a world-renowned cultural institution and be part of a dynamic, globally influential organisation.
• Flexibility: Up to 2 days of remote working per week after induction.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, pension (12.5%) contributions, and professional development opportunities.

This is a rare opportunity to combine day-to-day financial management with financial leadership and a passion for arts and culture. If you are an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact, if interested please apply below.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter (2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the ideal fit for the role.
 

Deadline for applications:

Closing Date: Sunday 8th December

Longlisting: 12th December

Shortlisting: w/c 6th January

1st stage interviews: Thursday 16th January

2nd stage interviews: TBC

Ivy Rock Partners is thrilled to be working with London South Bank University in recruiting a permanent Group Associate Director - Financial Services.

Purpose of the post:

Ensuring the delivery of high quality financial transactional services and operational reporting across the Group combining strong financial control with a service culture approach to delivery. This post will provide leadership of our key operational services across income and expenditure. In addition, this role oversees the procurement function at LSBU.

Increasingly these services will be provided across the LSBU Group, encompassing the University (LSBU), South Bank Colleges (SBC) and South Bank Academies (SBA) and this role will support the transition to more shared financial systems, policies, processes and services over the next few years.

Key Relationships:

1. The role holder will be expected to build close relationships with
2. the Group CFO and senior FMI colleagues
3. Group Executive and leadership at each of the Group entities
4. Academic and PS leadership
5. Directors of professional services including the Academic Registrar
6. External suppliers and software vendors

Under the leadership of the Group CFO and jointly with the other senior leadership roles within FMI, this role will:

• set the performance and service standards for FMI, role model the principles set out in the LSBU Group behavioural framework, deliver against agreed objectives and targets and deliver excellent customer service
• Establish and maintain effective senior team working within FMI, providing collective leadership, strategic direction and overall management of FMI
• Assist the LSBU Group Executive in the wider leadership, direction and management of the University and Group.

In addition, the Group Associate Director of Financial Services has responsibility for the following areas:

• overseeing aspects of Group financial service and control including Income, Fees & Collections, Payments, Payroll, Pensions, Procurement and Finance Systems
• maintaining Group Financial Regulations and relevant financial policies and procedures.
• ensuring efficient and accurate processing of all financial transactions in line with financial regulations, policies and procedures
• ensuring the full and efficient provision of fees and bursaries services are provided and that billing is accurate, prompt and supports effective collection of fees and accommodation payments
• ensuring that appropriate credit control reporting and activity is undertaken in order that all amounts owed to the Group are collected
• ensuring that payments to staff, suppliers and other payees are processed accurately and on time
• ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of financial systems across the Group, currently Unit4 Business World / Agresso and TM1. Ensure with IT that the environment is secure, available and well administered.
• investigating and reporting on cases of suspected fraud and financial irregularity
• overseeing the development and delivery of compliant, effective and flexible procurement processes and services across the Group
• preparing and presenting papers to the Group Executive and Governing Body/ Group Board Committees as required
• ensuring appropriate supervision, appraisal and learning and development throughout the Financial Services section
• undertaking any other appropriate duties as may be necessary in the interests of the Group or FMI as agreed with the group CFO.
• These responsibilities apply to all entities within the Group. For those entities which have local financial management and control arrangements which are not managed directly by this post the role holder is expected to work closely with those responsible e.g. the SBC/A Vice Principal (Finance & Performance).

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential selection criteria:

• A good honours degree or equivalent qualifications/experience
• Significant experience in the design and delivery of financial services at a large and complex organisation. Experience in HE or similar sector preferable but not essential
• Proven track record of service delivery and customer service excellence
• Strong understanding of credit control processes and commercial and more collegiate approaches to debtors and recovery of funds due
• Experience of commercial negotiations and delivery of change projects for the provision of new or improved financial services, finance partnerships and/or transactional assistance
• Strength and quality of leadership and the personal skills required to develop and lead an effective and well-motivated, professional and multi-disciplinary team through a period of change
• Demonstrable management skills, including the ability to set a clear direction; give positive and negative feedback constructively; delegate; and manage both teams and individuals
• Experienced in the use of automations, ticketing systems and other efficient means of providing and supporting high performing services
• Technically sound, including on current regulatory and financial reporting issues and developments including fraud, AML and KYC requirements and best practice
• Excellent oral and presentational skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly together with excellent written communication skills
• A personal commitment to diversity and equality.

Preferred selection criteria

• Awareness and experience of OfS/charities/ FCA regulations and reporting
• Experience of working with Unit4 Business World / Agresso
• A CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant
• Led or sponsored a significant integrations or process change project

Why work for us?

At CARE International UK, we stand for integrity, passion, and innovation. We are part of a global movement dedicated to creating lasting change. When you join our team, you become part of a dynamic community where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your potential is nurtured. Our inclusive workplace champions diversity and offers you the platform to lead, inspire, and be part of meaningful work that impacts lives worldwide.

About you

You are not just a finance professional; you are a leader who thrives on bringing clarity, structure, and vision to financial operations. You possess the expertise and strategic insight to steer a complex financial landscape with confidence and integrity. Your experience speaks of excellence in financial control, team leadership, and a commitment to building strong processes that empower others. Ideally, you bring sector experience, but more importantly, you are driven by the desire to contribute to a mission that changes lives globally.

About the role

As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing financial excellence at CARE International UK. This is more than a finance role—it’s your chance to influence the financial direction of a global charity and contribute to life-saving work around the world. You’ll lead a team that embodies a culture of innovation, continuously advancing how we manage and control financial processes. Your insights will drive key decisions and strengthen our ability to deliver impactful programmes globally.

At CARE, your leadership will extend beyond numbers; it will empower action, inspire growth, and leave a legacy of resilience and hope. Join us and transform your career while helping to transform the world.

About CARE

CARE International UK is part of a global confederation dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice. We work in over 100 countries, supporting life-saving programs and advocating for policy changes to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. Joining CARE means becoming part of a team that is passionate about making a tangible difference in the world.

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy and our Code of Conduct. They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:

- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR team.

We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date:  1 December 2024 at 11pm

Interview date:  Week commencing 9 December 2024

About the Role

Ivy Rock Partners is proud to partner with a leading London university to recruit an Interim Head of Management Reporting for a transformative six-month role. This is an exciting opportunity to take a strategic leadership position, driving improvements in management reporting and supporting key financial processes during a critical period of change. You’ll lead the corporate management accounts team, overseeing business-as-usual deliverables while also developing and implementing a new reporting framework. With a focus on driving efficiencies and creating impactful insights, this role is perfect for a seasoned finance professional ready to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Management Reporting Development: Design and implement a comprehensive management reporting framework, utilizing tools like Power BI and finance system-based solutions. Develop a standard suite of centrally produced month-end reporting products to support budget performance monitoring. Review and refine the Chart of Accounts to better reflect income and expenditure at corporate reporting levels.
• Process Improvement: Lead a review of the month-end timetable, identifying opportunities for process improvements and automation. o Optimize the month-end ledger adjustment process to enhance efficiency and timeliness.
• Team Leadership: Manage and support the existing corporate management accounts team (five members) during the transitional period. Ensure the delivery of in-year management accounting outputs, providing guidance and oversight. Support the recruitment and onboarding of a permanent post-holder, ensuring a seamless handover.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced finance leader with a strong track record in management reporting and process optimization. Key attributes include:

• Expertise in management accounting and reporting frameworks within complex organizations.
• A proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Experience with financial systems, reporting tools (e.g., Power BI), and process automation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.

Why Join?

This role provides a unique chance to influence the financial operations of a prestigious institution, creating lasting impact through innovation and leadership. You’ll work with a talented team, driving meaningful change during a transformative period for the university.

Please get in touch with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation about the role.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Accounts Payable Officer on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract in London (Hybrid)

• Position: 12-month fixed term contract
• Reports to: Head of Finance
• Salary: £27,500pa
• Hybrid Working: 2 days a week is required at their offices in London.
• Hours of work: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

The Accounts Payable Officer will work on purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit card management and maintaining the staff expenses.

You will cover the following:

• Maintain the purchase ledger, including processing purchase invoices and payments, dealing with queries, and ensuring all accounts are accurately reconciled.
• Maintain the sales ledger, including raising sales invoices, processing receipts, dealing with queries, and recovering debts

About the Role

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to support an outstanding London university in recruiting an FP&A Accountant for an interim position. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a period of transformation, shaping key financial processes and supporting strategic financial planning initiatives.

Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll help redesign financial planning processes, streamline reporting frameworks, and improve systems to deliver more efficient and insightful financial analysis. This is a hands-on role, ideal for a finance professional who thrives on solving complex problems and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning:

• Develop standardised financial planning templates to enhance consistency in budget-setting processes.
• Conduct quality assurance of financial planning returns and ensure alignment with strategic targets and priorities.
• Analyse financial data to identify key risks, opportunities, and budgetary developments across the organization.
• Support the integration of business cases and transformation initiatives into the university’s three-year financial plans.

Management Reporting:

• Assist in designing and implementing a new management reporting framework, including opportunities for automation.
• Contribute to the creation of high-quality, user-friendly budget reports for stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc reporting and analysis requirements.

Systems and Process Improvement:

• Collaborate with the Finance Systems Development Team and Analytics Team to explore enhancements in reporting and planning tools.
• Help optimize month-end processes, including ledger adjustments and automation of key tasks.
• Contribute to a review of the Chart of Accounts to better align with the organization’s activities and reporting needs.

About You

We’re seeking an experienced finance professional with a passion for delivering impactful solutions.

You’ll bring:

• A strong background in financial planning, analysis, and management reporting.
• Expertise in streamlining financial processes and implementing new systems or tools.
• The ability to analyse complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across diverse teams.
• Full CCAB qualification
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail.

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to work on transformative projects in a renowned institution. You’ll work alongside talented colleagues, helping to drive improvements that will leave a lasting impact on the university’s financial operations.

Please get in touch with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation about the role.

Are you a Management Accountant looking for your next opportunity? Do you have charity experience? Are you available immediately or on a short notice period? If so, read on…

My client, a well-known charity is seeking a Management Accountant to bolster their finance team on a permanent basis.

The main responsibilities of the Management Accountant are:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparation of the budget
• Support the Head of Finance to prepare for the annual audit work
• Line managing x2 finance assistants

My client is looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CCAB) or working towards qualification.
• Understand charity SORP reporting requirements
• Experience of working in the Non-Profit sector
• Experience of line managing a small team

This role offers hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office and 3 from home. Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.

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.

Your new company
This organisation is a community-focused international development and humanitarian charity based in North West London. It addresses poverty within the community and extends support beyond it. This organisation creates opportunities for unemployed individuals to achieve self-reliance, provides dignity for the elderly, assists refugees, and responds to international disasters. The charity is actively growing, so it needs extra support within the finance team. This is a hybrid role with 2 days required in the office per week. Working hours are 09:00 -17:30, with an early finish at 15:00 every Friday.
Your new role

• Reporting to the Finance Manager
• Invoice and payment processing - managing the entire invoice payment process, including receipt authorisation, and weekly payment runs in the finance system (Iplicit). Handle grant transfers to partners, setting up payments in Bankline.
• Expense management - Oversee staff expense payments and manage credit card processes, including monthly reconciliations for NatWest cards. Administer prepaid card processes, including requests, top-ups and reconciliations.
• Reconciliation tasks - Reconcile supplier payments and direct debits to the ledger. Ensure all bank accounts are reconciled against the cash book. Post monthly bank interest, charges, and fees to the ledger.
• Journal preparation - Prepare and post routine and month-end journals, including depreciation, accruals and prepayments. Ensure automated journals are run and posted correctly.
• Financial reporting and compliance - Complete month-end reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation. Maintain fixed assets and contract registers. Assist in preparing annual accounts and documentation for auditors.
• Cash management - Manage petty cash and foreign currency floats. Update the charity's monthly cash holding position as part of treasury management.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Studying / part-qualified in a recognised accountancy qualification.
• Proven bookkeeping and financial accounting skills.
• Previous Finance Officer / Assistant Accountant experience in a medium-sized organisation.
• Experience of preparing month-end close.
• Strong Excel skills with excellent attention to detail.

What you'll get in return

• 23 days of annual leave + bank holidays and other religious holidays. After 2 years' service, holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
• 5% contributory pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Season ticket loan.
• Health Cash plan
• + more

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

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

Salary: £21,200 (0.8) / 26,500 (FTE)

Hours: 29.5 hours a week

Benefits: Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro rata), including bank holidays

Some days need to be taken at specified times during the year, e.g. Christmas to New Year closure dates

Additional annual leave awarded for long service

Free tickets to selected shows

Birthday coffee and cake voucher

Staff discount in the café

A pension is offered to all employees

Key responsibilities of the Bookkeeper

Bookkeeping & Financial Transactions:

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records up to the trial balance stage.
• Assist with month-end tasks and processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Accounts Payable:

• Process supplier invoices (via Dext and QuickBooks) and reconcile supplier statements.
• Match supplier invoices with purchase orders and manage payment remittances.
• Handle supplier queries and staff expense claims efficiently.

Accounts Receivable:

• Raise sales invoices in accordance with the Sales Order master sheet.
• Assist with credit control by chasing late payments and reconciling income streams such as payments, donations, and grants in collaboration with the fundraising team.

Bank Reconciliation & Cash Handling:

• Reconcile bank accounts (volunteer and petty cash accounts).
• Handle cash transactions and ensure proper posting onto QB / Cash log spreadsheet
• Managing Petty Cash
• When required make card purchases and log in Purchase Order record

Payments & Salaries:

• Prepare and check fortnightly payment runs
• Upload salary payments to the online banking system
• Process payments and receipts into accounting software (QuickBooks)

Compliance & Financial Support:

• Ensure compliance with charity-specific accounting regulations
• Support budgeting and financial planning activities by working closely with the finance team and department managers
• Provide training and support to colleagues on finance procedures, such as sales orders, purchase orders, petty cash and expense claims.

Financial Processing for Hire and performances:

• Support the Head of Programming to ensure timely processes around ticket sales reports and payments to companies
• Support the Head of Programming to compile PPL and PRS reports to ensure music royalties are correctly recorded
• Support the Bookings Manager to create invoices for commercial hires, performance hires and monthly classes.

Additional responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for cash-related queries from staff, offering expert advice and support.
• Assist the Finance Manager with various accounting tasks and special projects as needed.
• Support the development and delivery of the organisation's Arts Training Scheme.
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Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting a leading not-for-profit organisation who are seeking an experienced and proactive Interim Financial Accountant to support the finance function of a dynamic organisation. This role will involve managing financial operations, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end closures. The successful candidate will also play a key role in supporting year-end audits and driving process improvements within the finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to make a significant impact on the financial operations of a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to streamline or automate reconciliation processes and collaborate with the finance team to implement improvements.

• Work closely with other finance team members to resolve reconciliation issues, ensuring accurate adjustments and maintaining integrity across financial accounts..

• Conduct variance analysis, identifying and investigating discrepancies within account balances, providing explanations, and implementing corrective actions where necessary.

• Provide necessary reconciliation documentation, explanations, and evidence for internal and external audits.

• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations for all assigned balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, intercompany accounts, and others, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved.

• Manage the closing of months and periods according to agreed timelines, reporting key financial data and insights to the Interim Head of Financial Accounting.

• Act as a point of contact for balance sheet reconciliation inquiries, providing clear, detailed reports to management and relevant departments.

• Ensure all reconciliation practices comply with company policies, accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS), and regulatory requirements, while maintaining strong internal controls.

About You:
We're looking for someone with a strong technical background in financial accounting and a hands-on approach to managing financial operations. You will have:

• Qualifications: Part-qualified or fully qualified in ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
• Experience: Significant experience in financial accounting roles, including balance sheet reconciliations, audit support, and month-end processes.
• Technical Knowledge: Advanced proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Process Improvement: Proven track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing process enhancements.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Sector: Open to sector, with experience in Charity sector desirable

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.

Summary

As Health Systems Manager, you will play a pivotal role in transforming diabetes care and prevention across the UK. Working with extraordinary professionals in the health sector, you'll drive meaningful improvements for people with, and at risk of, diabetes. Your work will help health systems unlock their potential by supporting healthcare teams to make impactful changes. This is a unique opportunity to build on areas of strength and create conditions for lasting, positive transformation in diabetes care across the nation.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Interview date : 12 December 2024

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of high-impact systems change and leadership programmes, that align with our strategic goals and support the NHS in achieving better health outcomes. You will work closely with national and regional colleagues to gather insights and shape our support offerings to meet the diverse needs of diabetes systems. As a strategic collaborator, you will build relationships with healthcare professionals, develop partnerships, and leverage insights to guide decision-making and program evaluation. Your leadership will empower teams to improve diabetes care, scaling the reach and impact of our work.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative individual with a deep understanding of healthcare systems and a passion for improving diabetes care. You bring robust facilitation and coaching skills, enabling others to drive change within complex systems. You're adept at building partnerships and are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive environments where everyone's voice is valued. You are solution-oriented, have a track record of achieving strategic goals, and possess excellent evaluation skills to measure the success of our initiatives. Your commitment to ongoing professional development and team growth is essential to advancing our mission.

About the Organisation

A global professional membership body. They are known for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and professional development within their community. The organisation fosters a collaborative and dynamic work environment, encouraging continuous learning and growth.

About the Job

The Systems & Management Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining and developing the finance system to ensure it is up-to-date and fit-for-purpose. This includes identifying improvements in structure, reporting, and overall data analysis. The current systems in use is OpenAccounts v.8 and a legacy CRM system. This is a hybrid role also involving supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in producing the annual budget, long-term financial business plans, monthly management accounts, and quarterly forecasts. The position is based in London with hybrid working options, offering flexibility and a balanced work-life environment.The split is likely to start as 50:50 between systems and supporting the Finance Business Partners, but it is likely to lean more towards systems with time, as the postholder puts in place elements such as automation. The organisation are considering their systems options currently and may look to change or upgrade their system so that the CRM, Finance system and HR system are more in line. The postholder will be heavily involved in this project.

Person Required

The ideal candidate will be a fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant experience in a Systems Accountant role or involvement with a systems implementation or upgrade (ideally OpenAccounts). They should have a strong background in management accounting, system upgrades, and financial reporting. Proficiency in OpenAccounts is very desirable. The candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to tailor reports to various audiences. Experience with overseeing system version upgrades, chart of accounts coding changes, and converting spreadsheet-based reporting to system-based reporting is highly desirable.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including an employer pension contribution of 8-12% of basic salary, determined by age and is double the employee contribution.
• 27 days annual leave plus Xmas closure days.
• Hybrid working model offers flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a prestigious institution.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the organisation's financial systems and processes.

Next Steps

If you are a proactive and experienced Systems & Management Accountant looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV.

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About the Role

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be working with a prestigious London-based university to recruit an Interim Head of Fees and Credit Control. This is a vital leadership role within the finance team, offering the opportunity to shape and oversee the university’s fees and bursaries operations. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of student financial records, spearheading income collection strategies, and managing a dedicated team to deliver a first-class service. This interim position is ideal for a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, someone who thrives in collaborative environments, and who is eager to drive improvements and embed robust processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Manage and lead the Fees and Bursaries team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy of student financial records, supporting statutory reporting and funding returns.
• Fee Strategy: Develop and implement tuition fee policies, collaborating with senior stakeholders to align with strategic objectives.
• Debt Management: Oversee the student debt collection process, ensuring timely income collection and maintaining strong relationships with external agencies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with ICT, Registry, and other departments to enhance systems and processes.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all procedures align with higher education regulations and best practices.
• Team Development: Support the professional growth of your team, ensuring they are equipped to adapt to evolving university needs.

About You

You will bring a proactive and forward-thinking approach to the role, coupled with the ability to lead through change. Key skills and attributes include:

• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams within a finance or education setting.
• Strong understanding of student financial processes, fee-setting strategies, and record systems (higher education sector experience is advantageous).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. · A track record of driving operational improvements and embedding change.
• Competency in IT systems, including Excel and student records platforms.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial operations of a leading university. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to ensure financial sustainability while delivering exceptional service to students and stakeholders.

Please get in touch with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation about the role.

Thera Trust has an exciting opportunity available for a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to join our team remotely, with the ability to travel to Grantham or wider national travel when required. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £68,237.00 per annum.

Who are we?

Thera is a unique group of companies led by its vision and leadership model. We have an excellent history of providing outstanding support to individuals with a learning disability, which spans over 25 years.

The social care sector is currently facing significant challenges which have in part, impacted upon Thera Trust. We are recruiting a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to further support and improve our business model and success moving forward.

About the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis role:

The successful applicant will be a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for implementing finance vision, creating a culture of collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organisation. In a financially challenged sector, as Head of Financial Planning & Analyst you will be a critical colleague in the creation of the short and long-term Thera Business Plans and forecasts.

We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of leading on large scale change management programmes.

You will be working with Senior leaders across the Thera group to transform the finance function. You will have previous experience at a senior level, in strategic transformation and reporting within a complex environment.

What are the Benefits available to our Head of Financial Planning and Analysis?

• 30 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
• Contributory pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee support line to support you
• Continuous on the job training is provided

What do you need to become our Head of Financial Planning and Analysis?

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with significant post qualification experience at a senior finance level.
• Experience of operating at a senior leadership level
• Proficient in the use of recognised financial accounting software.
• A proven track record of strong capable leadership, performance improvement and organisational change
• Successful track record of overseeing and delivering service improvements.
• Highly proficient in financial modelling using Excel and other modelling tools.
• Knowledge and experience of designing and delivering high quality financial information to aid business planning and decision making.
• Adept at preparing high level financial information and communicating complex matters to all stakeholders.

Closing Date: 29th November 2024

Assessment day/interviews will be on the 9th December 2024. Location TBC

Please click "apply" now to be considered as our Head of Financial Planning and Analysis - we would like to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.