Finance Manager Jobs in Ealing

About Kinship

We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to. 

Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.

About the role

We’re seeking an exceptional and experienced project manager to deliver a pivotal role within our ground-breaking national Kinship Training and Support Service, funded by the Department for Education.

This is our largest contract, and this role is key to enabling our organisational activity. The service offers over 300 online and in-person training events and workshops per year, tailored to meet the specific needs of kinship carers. We need to ensure at least 4,600 kinship carers attend.

You’ll be accountable for successful project delivery, working with executive project sponsors (Chief Operating Officer and Services and Digital Director) and workstream leads (Associate Directors and Heads of departments) to deliver KPI’s to deadlines, escalating and managing risks early.

The type of person we're looking for

You’ll have extensive experience in successful delivery of complex projects that include multiple workstreams and a range of internal and external stakeholders, with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Through your experience of planning, monitoring and controlling project delivery, you’ll quickly set up the necessary systems and processes for success.

You’ll bring strong leadership and communication skills to designing and implementing integrated plans, agreeing deliverables and ensuring accountability. You will need to own this programme of work, and you will need to move at pace.  You’ll interpret needs effectively, ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities and build project management capability. You’ll have a solutions-focused approach and naturally motivate and inspire others to get things done.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work closely with project sponsors, steering group and core team to be accountable for delivery of the programme project KPIs.
• Use a flexible and collaborative approach to set up, deliver and mobilise projects ensuring delivery of vision, aims and objectives.
• Ensure full project documentation, robust project initiation and effective project management and processes ensuring key activity is on track.
• Quickly build detailed project and workstream plans on our project management tool (Asana), ensuring clear roles and responsibilities and supporting colleagues to use the tool effectively.
• Manage multi-department core team including consultants and agencies ensuring they are motivated and working well.
• Set up and implement processes and procedures for successful delivery.
• Support and work with all the workstream leads and deliver integrated plans across the service, focusing teams on what is most important for delivery to meet targets.
• Effectively manage internal and external project communications.
• Establish project documentation across initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure

Essential knowledge, abilities, skills and experience include:

Project Management qualification or commensurate experience.

• Extensive project management experience in planning, documenting and managing complex project set-up and execution and monitoring performance through the project lifecycle.
• Significant working experience of successful project delivery through effective management of risks, costs, time and milestones.
• Ability to influence others, communicate effectively and build collaborative and productive relationships, internally and externally.
• Proven ability to interpret and transmit the needs of the technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to solve issues quickly, efficiently and creatively.
• Self-starter who can take the initiative and shape project
• Impressive time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Kinship are an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity. 

What we’ll offer you 

Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) as well as a generous pension scheme. This fixed-term role is open to flexible working (school hours would be considered). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.

Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.  We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams.  We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us. 

This is a fantastic time to join a supportive and well-established team within an organisation with rapid growth ambitions. This role will be what you make it and we’re looking for someone to seize this opportunity!

How to apply

Please apply via Charity Job with your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages. Please include your notice period and earliest availability to start in your cover letter.

• Application opens: Friday 14 March  
• Application deadline: Monday 31 March, 10 AM. 
• First interview: Online - starting from Thursday 24 March 
• Second interview: In person - starting from Monday 31 March

Some tips for your application: 

• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your answer reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.

• Really tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above. 

• Keep your response clear – use bullet points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your answer.

• Don’t go over 2 pages on your covering letter.

• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check and your application will be rejected if you do.

We will shortlist for this role on a rolling basis, so encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Kinship reserves the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised where we have received sufficient applications.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate recording and management reporting of the Association's debt portfolio, ensuring that all interest and other fee payments are correctly paid on time.

What you will be doing:

• Support the Head of Treasury in arranging and renegotiating loans and capital market borrowings, providing all required information for loan applications and capital market issues.

• Maintain records of the Association’s portfolio of bank loans and capital borrowings, ensuring accurate and up to date records are correctly reflected in the treasury records and finance system.
  
  
• Manage all loan rollover notices and loan drawdown documentation ensuring that information is reported to the Head of Treasury in a timely manner to allow decisions to be made.

• Responsible for all loan trade and derivative confirmations including: on-boarding counterparties for new derivative transactions; maintaining database of all financial loans and products; providing confirmation of financial hedges to relevant counterparties; reporting of mark to market valuation of derivatives and trades.

• Process all treasury invoices and interest and fee payments for authorisation on time as due, ensuring they are correctly calculated to the treasury trade and in accordance with the loan agreements.

• Regularly monitor and forecast cash flow requirements. Retain a weekly overview of development financing activity and future funding requirements.

• Provide all treasury information necessary for completion of the returns to the Regulator of Social Housing eg Quarterly Finance Survey (QFS) and Future Financial Return (FFR).

• Ensure the delivery of lenders’ information requirements in compliance with loan agreements.

What you need:

• Professional Accountancy Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Association of Corporate Treasurers qualification or actively studying for Certificate in Treasury or Diploma or Advanced Diploma

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Treasury management technical knowledge

• Experience of computerised accounting systems

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Competitive salary of £60,753 per annum (35-hour week)
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Life assurance cover (three times your annual salary)
• Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas
• Ongoing training opportunities to develop your career
• Employee support and health & wellbeing services

• Free access to fully equipped on-site gym

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.

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Job Title: Assistant Manager, Weybridge

Salary: £23,400 FTE, £18,720 pro-rata

Team: Retail

Hours: 30 hours

Location: Weybridge Shop

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager, Weybridge Shop to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.                                         It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we are looking to expand our retail portfolio over the next few years.

About the role

Your key purpose will be in the absence of and alongside the Shop Manager, to manage a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures

About you

This role requires experience of working in retail and preferably of managing a team.  You will have excellent customer service skills and be sales focussed and target driven. You will have cash handling and excellent administrative skills.  You will also be willing and able to work flexibly across 7 days.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Please apply online or send a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

Closing Date:06/04/2025

**To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.**

The Head of Finance at IAPB will act as a business partner to the organisation, be a key member of our leadership team and will lead on:

• all aspects of financial and resource planning and reporting
• ensuring effective financial processes, business partnering, analysis and decision support, and
• ensuring that the finance team works as a valued business partner across the organisation in support of our work.

They will provide leadership to the small Finance team and work to ensure the team is an enabler to the organisation, through ensuring effective practice in all areas based on our values.

This role will help develop financial strategy and policies, and work to further develop and embed a robust financial management culture that provides a sustainable model for the future of IAPB.

Hours of Work: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)

Location: Hybrid (1 day central London office, 4 days home based) with some travel

Scope and accountability

Reporting to the Director of Development and Operations, the post holder will:

1. Lead the finance team to deliver business information and provide decision support to the whole organisation through:

• Accurate, informative and timely monthly reporting and analysis to a range of audiences from the Trustees to individual project leads, encompassing income and expenditure and balance sheet reporting, ensuring that reports are tailored to the relevant audience.
• Financial forecasting for the current and following financial years.
• Preparation of regular, timely and informative committee and board papers
• Close business partnering with budget holders and project leads, based on effective working relationships.
• Involvement in programmes and projects from planning through to completion
• Horizon scanning, particularly of future income streams, working closely with the Fundraising and Business Development Team
• A programme of review and continuous improvement of appropriate end to end business processes.
• Working with a consultant Finance Director as and when required.

2. Manage the payables process to ensure liabilities are settled in an accurate and timely fashion.

3. Ensure receivables process is effective.

4. Prepare year-end statutory accounts for the charity and its subsidiary companies. Coordinate the preparation across teams as required. Liaise with auditors and Board. Ensure statutory obligations and deadlines are met.

5. Lead the budget setting process, working across the whole organisation. Maintain formal budget delegations on behalf of the CEO and keep them under review.

6. Lead on preparation and arrangements for the Audit Committee.

7. Prepare and maintain rolling cashflow forecasts to support financial and resource planning and investment/treasury management. Ensure cashflow monitoring and forecasting distinguishes unrestricted, designated, and restricted charity funds and reflects the requirements and terms of individual restricted funds.

8. Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures appropriate to the organisation. Contribute to wider organisational policies and procedures as a key member of the leadership team.

9. Oversee the development and work of the finance team, ensuring appropriate systems, processes and internal controls are in place to support effective delivery of operations and safeguarding of assets.

10. Build on and embed a robust financial management culture across the organisation based on a focus on impact, value for money, effective procurement and contracting, and appropriate grant terms.

11. Actively contribute to risk management, leading on risk for the finance team and supporting the wider organisation in risk management.

12. Preparation and submission of reporting information and returns as required, including but not limited to: VAT; other taxes; Gift Aid; accounts; confirmation statements; reports to funders.

13. Work closely with HR in terms of people planning and oversee the monthly payroll.

General 

•  The post holder will be an enabler for other members of the team, supporting, upskilling, and coaching other team members to enable them to provide effective business partnership, guidance, and support across IAPB.
• To be an ambassador for IAPB and contribute to IAPB’s public profile and influence / foster good relations with statutory and voluntary bodies.
• To respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues those with whom we come into contact, ensuring that equal opportunity principles are applied at all times.
• To always work within the philosophy and policies of IAPB.
• To follow IAPB organisational values, which include Global, Diverse & Inclusive, Passionate, Team Workers, Engaging, Positive and Integrity.
• To demonstrate our behaviours in day to day work: Ambitious, Collaborative, Inclusive and Strategic.
• To have a commitment to developing quality by the implementation of IAPB quality evaluation tools along with any other standards set by IAPB.
• To undertake any other duties that may be considered commensurate with the level of the post.

Team members are encouraged and supported to see their work in terms of goals and desired outcomes and not just performing the prescribed tasks. The role profile is a broad description of the duties that the post holder will be expected to perform with some examples given. The exact duties to be carried out are not limited to those examples.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current role the organisation reserves the right to revise the role or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

• Strategic understanding and operational delivery of good practice in financial management
• Strong leadership and management experience of a finance team, with a collaborative and flexible approach
• Strong experience of financial reporting and preparation of year end accounts
• Experience in developing and overseeing the operation of finance systems.
• Experience of working in a complex environment and sector
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK accounting requirements including under FRS102.
• Knowledge of VAT, payroll and other taxes.
• Making payments to suppliers and staff
• Excellent ability to plan, monitor and implement projects to agreed deadlines often with conflicting priorities.
• Recognised qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, with significant post-qualification experience.
• Excellent technical and analysis skills, including advanced Excel modelling and analysis.
• A practical and innovative thinker who is able to translate strategy into operational and project plans and business and commercial goals into robust financial objectives and plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; able to tailor information to different audiences, including the ability to interpret and present complex topics in a way that is accessible.
• Strong ability to establish business partnership relations and lead a team of people towards common purpose.
• A role model and ambassador of collaborative working, valuing, and developing employees to reach their potential.
• Strong support for IAPB’s purpose, vision, and values.
• Proven ability to constructively challenge, influence and do things differently with positive organisational benefits.
• Strong ability to prioritise, work at pace, and under pressure.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly in terms of hours and travel, due to the various time zones our staff work in.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of building personal and professional credibility with budget holders, senior managers, and wider teams
• Experience of leading initiatives/projects working with cross-functional teams
• Experience of working in partnership with teams to deliver organisational objectives and shared goals.
• Experience of driving and achieving organisational financial sustainability
• Experience of reviewing and recommending options to achieve best value for money
• Xero and ApprovalMax
• Knowledge of the Charity SORP
• Knowledge of the Charity Commission requirements and guidance
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and compliance in finance / accounting, company / charity and data protection / GDPR. 

Why work with us?  

• Work for purpose, know that your work contributes to creating a world where no one is needlessly visually impaired, where everyone has access to the best possible standard of eye health; and where those with irreparable vision loss achieve their full potential.  
• IAPB is an equal opportunity employer with a candidate selection policy that encourages diversity and inclusion.  
• Benefits include 30 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays and 10% employer contribution to pension scheme. 

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to everyone.

If you have not heard from us within 28 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

The role

We’re seeking a Head of Finance to join our fantastic Finance team! 

This is an exciting role to help us continue the transformation of our finance function and financial understanding across the charity. 

You will be elevating our financial reporting and business planning to ensure we’re proactive and forward-looking in our approach.  

In support of the transformation, you will have responsibility for embedding Financial Business Partnering across the charity to provide essential support to colleagues, and ensuring the financial lens is applied to decision making, whilst being conscious of wider considerations and needs of the organisation. 

About You 

•  We’re looking for an individual with excellent communications skills and a strong Finance business partnering approach.
• You will have a continuous improvement mindset, with the drive to make a difference, and a proven track record of bringing people on a finance transformation journey.  
• You are also a strong technical accountant, who is solution focused and sufficiently self-motivated to learn and improve systems and processes. 

If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!

About working for us 

This is a fast-paced and growing organisation that is really committed to making a difference. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters. 

About us  

Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we're taking it on. It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat, and tough to research. For too long this disease has been side-lined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. Underpinning this vision are our three values: 

• Courageous
• Collaborative 
• Compassion

We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values. 

At Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported.  We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices. 

We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background. We can think of no better way to do this than by making sure this role fully represents our intent; therefore, we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector. 

Safeguarding

PCUK is committed to safe and fair recruitment processes that safeguard and protect those we work with, support and serve. We make sure all our staff are selected, vetted (DBS/Criminal record checks where appropriate), trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Where we work with volunteers, we extend the same support in order to ensure that they are working within our ethos and standards.

Hybrid-working

Our London office is a place to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. We are currently working hybrid with a minimum of 2-3 days in the office. This is an office based role where you may be required to be in the office more frequently to attend activities and meetings depending on the needs of the role. 

How to apply 

• You can download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. If you have any questions about this role that we’ve not answered, please get in touch with Joan Prendergast, Director of Finance, Planning, and Resources (contact details are on our website's advert).
• To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews. 
• You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
• Please note that this is a 2 stage interview process, the first around interviews will be held in our office on 31 March 25 and the second-round interviews will be confirmed shortly after the first-round interview.

About Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) 

GLAN is a unique non-profit organisation that pursues innovative legal actions across borders, challenging states and other powerful actors involved with human rights violations. Our vision is to challenge injustice through legal action. We believe that more can be done to challenge serious human rights violations by transcending borders, working transnationally, and giving a voice to the disempowered. Not only do we mobilise law across borders, we bridge disciplines by bringing together experts from different areas of law and professional perspectives (practice/academia) to unlock the potential of foreign courts and legal mechanisms to secure change. 

The Role 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Assistant to join our team. The Finance Assistant will support our Manager by managing daily accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all financial transactions.

Responsibilities

Support the Finance Manager (80% of time)

· Daily posting of bank account transactions into Xero.

· Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.

· Preparation of monthly credit card reconciliations.

· Preparation of monthly purchase ledger reconciliations.

· Maintain supplier details in the purchase ledger.

· Log all incoming invoices.

· Process invoices, payments and expenses and follow up with clients, suppliers, and partners as needed.

· Reconcile supplier statements.

· Manage records and receipts in Xero.

· Provide administrative support during quarterly management reporting, annual budget preparation, and annual audit.

Support the Operations Manager (20% of time)

· Book travel on behalf of GLAN staff (typically transport and accommodation) where needed

· Organise travel insurance for staff

· Purchase DSE related equipment for staff

· Monitor and prioritise the info@mailbox

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

- GCSE 5 A-C or equivalent

Desirable

- Studying towards an Accountancy qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Proven work experience as a Finance Assistant, Finance Officer, or similar role.

Desirable

Experience of using Xero or similar finance software

SKILLS

Essential

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, with enhanced skills in Excel.

· A high level of attention to detail and precision.

· Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a small team.

· Self-motivated with a can-do attitude and the initiative to anticipate and meet needs and identify ways to improve processes.

· Strong organisational and time-management skills.

· Attention to detail and ability to spot numerical errors

Special requirements

GLAN is a homebased organisation. It is expected you will have an appropriate space, free from distraction, to carry out your duties.

I am excited to be working with an amazing homelessness charity in search of an temporary Finance Assistant. This is an immediate start, London based hybrid role for 3-months. We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Administrator to support the finance team with invoice processing, payments, rent income recording, and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process invoices, payments, and rent receipts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain financial records, ensuring accurate data entry and filing.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Respond to internal and external queries related to finance processes.
• Assist with banking tasks and ensure compliance with financial policies.

About You:

• Experience in finance administration or bookkeeping.
• Strong numeracy skills and familiarity with accounting systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial data management.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Experience in a charity or housing sector is desirable but not essential.

If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience please apply online today, we would love to hear from you!

Message from the CEO

Dear candidate,

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

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

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

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

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

Mark

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

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

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

Role information 

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

* Other options may become available in the near future

About You

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

A successful candidate will be able to evidence:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Maintaining and developing key relationships with all relevant external bodies

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

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

Legislation and Compliance

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

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

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

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

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

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

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

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

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

Desirable Experience:

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

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

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

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

Safeguarding

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

Equal Opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

Applicants with disabilities

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

Sponsorship 

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

How to Apply

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

Job Title:        Interim Financial Controller

Location:                 London (Hybrid)

Duration:          6 months fixed term (maternity cover)

Reporting to:Chief Operating Officer 

Responsible for:  Two Finance Officers directly and a finance assistant indirectly

Salary: c. £56,700 Gross per annum

Deadline: 5pm UK time Wednesday 26 March 2025

Conciliation Resources

Conflict is difficult, complex and political. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond. Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. For 30 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 70 full and part-time staff members, working mainly out of the London and Australian offices. We work with over 70 locally-based and international partners worldwide. Conciliation Resources is deeply committed to keeping people safe from harm, whether they are personnel or those who come into contact with our work.

Job Overview  

Finance Team  

The Interim Financial Controller sits within a Finance Team, which provides the full range of financial support, reporting and services across Conciliation Resources to support the efficient and effective running of the organisation and the delivery of its work.  
Other senior finance team roles include an Income & Treasury Accountant, as well as a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.

Job Purpose  

The Financial Controller has responsibility for the maintenance of business processes and controls, expenditure and balance sheet transactions. They also works with the rest of the Finance Team and other teams to ensure smooth and timely project and statutory audits. The Interim Financial Controller will provide cover for this role while the postholder is on maternity leave. 

Scope and Accountability  

The Organisational Support team provides support to all parts of Conciliation Resources in the areas of financial management, personnel (HR) management, fundraising, information and communications technology, facilities and organisational communications.  
The post-holder works closely with others in the Finance Team and other staff across Conciliation Resources as well as our organisational partners. This is a key role in both delivering and developing our financial controls framework, processes and procedures and being able to respond to and resolve problems. The Interim Financial Controller will also have line management responsibilities.

Person Specification  

Essential 

 
•Qualified Accountant (CCAB) with substantial experience of working in an accounting function  
•In-depth knowledge and understanding of internal controls and finance & accounting processes  
•Proven experience of managing month end and year end processes including audits  
•Substantial experience of balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules for audits  
•Experience of managing a purchase ledger and payments function within a busy finance function  
•Good working knowledge of tax and VAT in the Charity context  
•Meticulous and good attention to detail  
•Good communication skills  
•Determined and assertive, prepared to get into the detail to understand the complex issues and find solutions
•Proficiency in the use of Excel and major financial accounting packages  
•Good time management skills, ability to prioritise workload and ability to work to strict reporting deadlines  

Desirable

•Experience of working in a grant-funded environment
•Experience of using SunSystems and Infor Q&A

I am excited to be working with a fantstic children's charity in search of a Finance Assistant. This is a full-time, London based hybrid (1 day a week in office) role for 4 weeks. We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant with NetSuite experience to join the team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience using NetSuite and a strong focus on transaction processing, including sales invoices and purchase invoices. While experience in reconciling sales and purchase ledger accounts and bank accounts is a bonus, our primary need is for someone who can efficiently handle high-volume invoice processing and support our finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
•  Process sales invoices and purchase invoices accurately and efficiently in NetSuite.
•  Maintain sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.
•  Support the finance team with manual data entry and invoice processing.
•  Assist in reconciling ledger accounts and bank transactions when required.
•  Ensure financial records are up-to-date, accurate, and compliant with internal processes.
•  Work closely with other finance team members to support month-end and year-end processes.
•  Identify and resolve any discrepancies in invoice and transaction records.
Qualifications & Skills
•  Experience using NetSuite for transaction processing.
•  Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle repetitive tasks with accuracy.
•  Knowledge of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.
•  Ability to work efficiently with high-volume invoice processing.
•  Experience in reconciling sales and purchase ledger accounts (bonus).
•  Good understanding of basic accounting principles.

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

Senior Global Fundraising Manager

Contract type: Permanent, part or full time (4-5 days a week)

Location: The role offers flexible location options; however, candidates must align with UK working hours as the hiring manager is based in the UK, while also maintaining flexibility to accommodate global time zones.

This role may be based in one of our WaterAid member offices (applicants would need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the respective country): United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, United States, Canada, Australia, India

*Each WaterAid office has its own local hybrid working requirements

UK Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face in the London office. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below for some of the countries:

• UK: GBP 56,249-59,602 per year
• Sweden: SEK 38,000-50,000 per month
• Canada: CAD 73,000-83,000 per year
• USA: Competitive Salary with excellent benefits
• India: Competitive Salary with Excellent benefits
• Australia: Competitive Salary with excellent benefit

About WaterAid

Want to use your skills in fundraising strategy and global coordination to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as Senior Global Fundraising Manager to help lead to change for for millions of people.

About the Team

The Senior Global Fundraising Manager will report into the Global Lead for Communications and Fundraising (Executive Director), currently based in WaterAid UK. They will be an integral member of the Global Communications and Fundraising Executive made up of senior colleagues from across the WaterAid federation.

The WaterAid Federation consists of the International Secretariate, 7 members - Canada, USA, UK, Sweden, India, Japan and Australia, 3 Regional hubs and 22 country programme offices.

This role will work closely with colleagues within the secretariate to ensure alignment and collaboration with other global functions and work closely with fundraising leads across the organisation – predominantly at member level but also within regional and country offices as required.

The role is also required to work with global communications colleagues to ensure these important functions are aligned and supportive of each other.

About the Role

Our Global Strategy sets greater ambitions than ever before. While we remain determined to reach everyone everywhere with safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) we aim to scale up our impact significantly through our influencing work as well as via direct delivery, and we will need to raise even more funds, and drive greater awareness, in order to do this. We will only be able to achieve the impact we aim to deliver by working as one WaterAid right across the global federation.

This role will play an important part in achieving substantial and sustained growth in fundraising income across WaterAid – improving our fundraising impact, monitoring our performance and identifying new opportunities.

The role holder will work closely with the Executive Director who is the Global Lead for Communications and Fundraising, in overseeing and driving action through the Global Communications and Fundraising Executive (GCFE) made up of communications and fundraising leaders across the federation; and leading key initiatives identified by this group.

You’ll also: 

• Lead the process for the development of a long-term global income generation plan/strategy which maps WaterAid’s growth trajectory, income stream balance, and required enablers and dependencies.

• Takes a lead role in global fundraising projects which address the enablers and dependencies identified in the plan for multiple markets. This could include identifying new approaches such as emergency fundraising; addressing processes and ways of working holding us back; driving efficiencies through centralised procurement.
• Lead on quarterly global performance monitoring and trend analysis – ensuring and supporting all members to provide a qualitative and quantitative overview which enables us to identify trends, opportunities and threats and act upon them. Reporting key findings to WaterAid International where required
• Drive improvement in global processes and ways of working in relation to income generating activities.

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need: 

• Demonstrable experience in working on global initiatives with globally dispersed teams
• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills with the ability to drive integration and alignment. 
• Proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders from across a range of cultures, locations and backgrounds
• Experience of developing complex plans and strategies - monitoring and reporting against them
• Strong knowledge of fundraising practices and experience delivering fundraising campaigns (restricted or unrestricted income generation)
• Ability to prioritise work across multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, listening and relationship building skills
• Experience of setting targets and Key Performance Indicator’s, measuring and reporting against them
• Strong decision maker with the ability to assess opportunities and make decisions based on information and data

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Knowledge of all fundraising streams – public fundraising, philanthropy and trusts, corporate and institutional
• Knowledge of different fundraising markets
• Ability to flex working hours to ease time zone challenges
• Experience working on global marketing or fundraising activities
• Experience working in International Fundraising Teams

Closing Date: Applications will close at 12:00pm UK Time on 26 March 2025. Availability for interview is required for w/c 3 April 2025

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing.

Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.  

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for your next challenge? Do you have a successful track record in building relationships and experience in fundraising across a range of income streams?

London School of Theology is looking for a Fundraising Manager to join us in an exciting role and contribute to, implement and deliver the School’s fundraising activities.

About The Role

The successful postholder will be responsible for ensuring that our fundraising strategy enables the School to meet its ambitious income targets in line with our strategic plan and budget. They will have overall responsibility for the performance, day to day management and delivery of all London School of Theology’s fundraising activities across a range of income streams including charitable trusts, individual giving and legacies.

The postholder will work alongside the Director of Finance and Administration, Executive Team, Principal, Marketing and Admissions teams and external stakeholders. They will liaise widely across departments, including Finance and Communications, and have responsibility for gift administration and prospect research, as well as providing general support where required for the department

A full and comprehensive job description, person specification and application details for the role can be found on our website.

Application Details

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon submission.

Interested applicants are welcome to have a conversation with the Director of Finance and Administration or HR Manager prior to applying.

London School of Theology is a Christian college and, as such, it is a requirement of the Person Specification that the postholder must be in sympathy with the Christian ethos, aims and objectives of the School.

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Our partner is seeking an Interim Director of Finance to offer a 12 month maternity cover. Your appointment will come at an interesting time, and your leadership will support their expansion plans and new projects, whilst leading on business as usual activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s scale and income-generation strategy. This includes developing flexible cost models, developing budgets for pilot projects and new projects, and identifying alternate funding opportunities.
• Lead in the development of the organisational wide budget, and budgets for donor/funder proposals.
• Provide oversight on the organisation’s systems, controls, procedures and policies; ensuring these are robust and strengthening them as required.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function, and the production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for the management team, donors and the board.  
• Lead on full grants cycle management from developing budgets for proposals, grants management and compliance, and reporting. This also includes supporting country offices and implementing partners in strengthening their processes and controls, and grants requirements.
• Lead in the preparation of statutory accounts for the UK and overseas entities; and lead in the organisational and project audits.
• Ensure that the UK and overseas offices remain compliant with tax, legal and regulatory compliance.
• Attend trustee and board meetings .

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with at least 5 years post qualification experience. Finance leader, with a strong all-round technical background in developing and strengthening controls, financial accounting, management accounting & reporting, forecasting/modelling and offering financial advisory support to the senior leadership team and board of trustees.
• Experience in managing a complex multi-currency, muti-year, multi-country grants portfolio and in fund accounting for charities.
• Experience of leading the finance function of a charity working internationally.
• Advanced MSExcel skills, including a high proficiency in financial modelling.
• Wiling to be hands on, working effectively with staff based in overseas and offering guidance and mentoring as required.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) catering to a range of finance and non-finance audiences.
• Willing to travel to the overseas offices; there will be at least 2 trips a year.

This is a 12 month fixed-term contract that offers remote working from anywhere in the UK. Please note, that the successful candidate will need to be based in the UK and work from the UK for the duration of the contract, and therefore would need the right to work in the UK.

Risk & Compliance Manager

Salary: Crica £48, 000 per annum

Contract status: Full time/Permanent

 ***Please download the job description for full details***

We have entered a new and exciting strategic period at the DEC and are seeking a Risk and Compliance Manger to ensure we are completing all the necessary checks and balances as our engagement with partners and stakeholders, increases.  

To be successful in this role, you must have proven experience in risk management, compliance, or a similar role, preferably within the non-profit sector. Additionally, you will need proven experience in mitigating legal risks and liabilities, identifying contractual hazards to reduce or eliminate their financial impact, and have guided colleagues to negotiate contractual matters in a legal and ethical manner.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

•  Develop and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks and strategies, both in and out of appeals.
• Manage the process of risk assessments (including data protection impact assessments) and internal audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Manage the organisation’s insurance policies and ensure adequate coverage for all potential risks.
• Oversee travel risk management to ensure the safety and security of staff traveling to high-risk areas.
• Report and manage serious incidents, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Manage the internal reporting of personal data breaches and support the Data Protection Steering Group with reporting to data subjects and the Information Commissioner’s Office, where required. 
•  Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements, and codes of practice including data protection, safeguarding, and governance standards.
•   Review and negotiate contracts and grants to ensure they meet legal and organisational standards.
•   Oversee procurement processes to ensure they are ethical, transparent, and compliant with organisational policies
•  Promote and oversee ESG initiatives within the organisation.
•   Conduct regular reviews of financial controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity

You will be expected to demonstrate high levels of competence in the following areas:
Delivering quality results

Planning

Analytical & Innovative thinking

Communication

Team working and collaboration

The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.

How to apply

If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter [i.e. please state your initials only, not your full name].

by 9am, Monday 24th March 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they arrive and may hold initial interviews before the application deadline.

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and 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. 

By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.