Finance Manager Jobs in Glasgow

Regional Manager (RM) and Ofsted Responsible Individual (RI) - Remote

Employer - Kids

Location: Remote work involving regular travel to the South West and South East

Salary: £45k

Hours: Full-time, fixed term for 9 months

The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work for a well-established and respected organisation dedicated to improving the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families. You'll work with passionate colleagues who share your commitment to quality, inclusion, and equality. As a Regional Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving positive change, not only for the individuals and families we support but also for the organisation itself. As the Ofsted Responsible Individual you must have experience and specialist knowledge of running a children’s residential home and experience in children’s social care, understand effective practice in responding to the needs of looked-after children, local authority care planning duties, and how children’s homes are required to support these.

About the Role:
You'll be at the helm of delivering life-changing services across the South East and South West. You will spearhead a dedicated team, ensure the efficient management of services, and inspire continuous improvement to ensure children, young people, and their families receive the support they deserve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy:
  Lead the planning and delivery of services ensuring alignment with organisational goals and strategic plans. Provide leadership and support to a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement across services.
• Financial Management:
  Manage regional budgets ensuring that expenditure is within allocation and resources are utilised efficiently. Collaborate with coordinators and service managers to develop, monitor, and maintain financial plans.
• Service Development & Improvement:
  Drive service development initiatives, including identifying opportunities for growth, business development, and securing new contracts. Work closely with the Contracts and Tender Manager to submit compelling bids for services.
• Operational Management:
  Oversee day-to-day operations across a range of services, ensuring compliance with contractual and statutory standards. Conduct regular audits to ensure high standards of care and support, addressing issues as they arise.
• Partnership Building:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with public authorities, commissioners, and other key stakeholders, ensuring a proactive and collaborative approach to service delivery. Represent Kids at board meetings, when required, and promote the charity’s values across the region.
• Quality Assurance & Safeguarding:
  Ensure that all safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management procedures are rigorously followed. Regularly review safeguarding policies and ensure that any concerns are addressed in line with organisational policies.
• Team Development:
  Support, mentor, and develop colleagues to ensure high performance. Ensure colleagues are effectively trained, motivated, and aligned with the charity’s mission. Manage disciplinary and performance issues sensitively and professionally.

Person Specification:

Essential Skills, Experience & Attributes:

• Proven Leadership:
  Significant experience in leading, managing, and developing teams in a health, social care, or community-based setting. Proven ability to inspire, manage, and develop geographically dispersed teams.
• Service Planning & Compliance:
  Experience in planning, delivering, and monitoring services, ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual requirements. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Financial Management:
  Strong financial acumen with a proven track record of managing budgets, resources, and expenditure within comparable settings. Ability to plan and monitor finances effectively
• Strategic Thinking:
  Experience in strategic planning and service development, with the ability to influence and negotiate with commissioners, funders, and regulators.
• Relationship Building:
  Proven experience in building collaborative partnerships with public authorities, commissioners, and external stakeholders. Ability to represent the organisation effectively at a senior level.
• Commercial Awareness:
  Understanding of the commissioning and contracting environment, including the ability to identify growth opportunities and contribute to tender processes.
• Communication Skills:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and engaging manner. Strong interpersonal skills to influence and negotiate at a senior level.
• IT Proficiency:
  Highly competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages and able to utilise digital tools for managing services and communication.
• Self-motivated:
  Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and can work independently with minimal supervision, managing multiple priorities effectively.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in successful tender submissions and service expansion within the public sector.
• A deep understanding of services for disabled children and young people.
• Knowledge of sector-specific legislation, funding streams, and best practice.
• Experience of working within the children’s disability sector.

Qualifications:

• Educated to Degree or NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services.
• A qualification in management, finance, social work, or nursing is desirable. Evidence of continuous professional development is essential

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work for a well-established and respected organisation dedicated to improving the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families. You'll work with passionate colleagues who share your commitment to quality, inclusion, and equality. You’ll play a key role in driving positive change, not only for the individuals and families we support but also for the organisation itself.

For a more comprehensive look at this position, click on the documents attached.

Are you a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact? the3million is looking for a Finance Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting the operational and strategic financial management of our organisation. Your work will ensure we can continue to deliver vital services efficiently and sustainably at a critical time. 

the3million is a not-for-profit organisation established after the Brexit referendum to give EU citizens in the UK a voice. We work on social justice issues, providing a platform for EU citizens to become politically active and use their voices to advocate for a fair and compassionate immigration system.

Working conditions

Salary: From £33,000 - £35,900 FTE
Place of work: Remote, must be UK based. 
Duration of contract: 12 months contract 
Hours: Part-Time, between 2 and 3.5 days/week
Benefits: 28-days holiday pro-rata + bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, flexible working patterns.

Job Description 

The Finance Manager is responsible for the management and technical support of the Finance function and acts as advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and assists in the development of the organisation’s financial strategy, modelling new projects, preparing budgets and reporting on financial performance. 

You will also be responsible for maintaining accounts on Xero and all related bookkeeping tasks.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Responsibility for bookkeeping on the organisation’s accounting system (Xero);

• Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts for the organisation and individual cost centres, including variance analysis and reports for the Board. This information should include a short narrative on the current position, future prospects, and financial risks and opportunities. The reports will be tailored as necessary for the Board and management; 

• Provide robust financial information including accurate balance sheets and a rolling cash flow forecast; 

• Act as key point of contact for project budget holders on financial matters;

• Carry out regular reviews of spending under various grants, alerting budget holders and CEO to any actual or potential over or underspend;

• Work with CEO and managers on fundraising bids and financial reports for funders;

• Produce statutory accounts, files and schedules, in partnership with the3million’s accounting firm; 

• Monitor records of all funding and funding sources and the appropriate allocation of incoming funding;

• Monitor monthly accrual of income and expenditure, deferral of income, maintenance of reconciliation to Xero, balance sheet changes and undertake bank reconciliations;

• Monitor the accounts mailbox and ensure invoices are included in the accounting system, answering internal and external queries as they arise;

• Act as main point of contact with banks, service providers, suppliers (when appropriate) and auditors;

• Other duties as requested by the CEO.

Person Specification

The post requires the holder to:

• Have an appropriate accounting qualification – in full or part (AAT, ICAEW, CIMA or ACCA);

• Have a minimum of three years of professional experience, including experience of operating within a not-for-profit organisation (managing accounts for restricted and unrestricted funds);

• Be proficient in Xero Online accounting software and Excel spreadsheets, including experience in using Power Query;

• Be comfortable with the financial systems typical of a small organisation, including financial monitoring and reporting to a range of different funding sources;

• Have some experience of projects finances and understand the financial implications behind an efficient delivery strategy;

• Be honest and reliable;

• Ability to work on own initiative when appropriate and seek guidance when necessary;

• Commitment to the values of a small organisation that works on social justice issues;

• In support of EU citizens in the UK;

• Have the right to work in the UK.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form to set out your motivation and suitability for the role.

Please also fill in the attached equality and diversity monitoring form. We only use this information to understand the demographics of people we are reaching and to guide us in making the3million fairer. This process is separate and confidential; this information is not reviewed or taken into account in the recruitment process. 

Please email all the above to us at recruitment[at]the3million[dot]org[dot]uk.

Application deadline: 07/10/2024

Please note: this is an open-ended recruitment process, so please apply promptly as we will interview candidates as we go along, and reserve the right to close the application process early if we find the right candidate.

Before you apply

One of the3million’s core values is inclusion - we are people led, we value diversity and are enriched by differences. We strive to listen to, engage with and represent the broadest range of people. 

We recognise our team is not currently representative of communities that experience racism and that our own ways of working may replicate wider societal oppression and injustices. We are actively working towards becoming an anti-oppressive organisation, including taking steps to create a more inclusive recruitment process.

You may not have worked in the migration sector before, or in an organisation whose focus is campaigning for migrants’ rights. Please still consider applying as many other sectors and settings offer transferable skills.

If you are from a background that is underrepresented in the migration sector - for example you are from a community that experiences racism, or you have lived experience of migration, or you are a disabled person, or you did not go to University or had free school meals as a child - we strongly encourage you to apply.

We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity. the3million welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique lens to what we do.

Location: Remote (based in England & Wales with occasional travel for biannual team days and biannual departmental team meetings in various locations)
Salary: £28,665 - £30,865 pro rata (£11,466 - £12,346 actual)
Hours of work: 2 days per week (14 hours)
Contract type: Permanent

Why work for Kids Matter?

• Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
• Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
• Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
• Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.

About us

Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.

Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.

Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.

We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.

About the role

The Finance Manager role involves:

• Overseeing day-to-day charity finance functions
• Managing expenses, payments and payroll processes
• Communicating and presenting financial reports and information

About you

Do you have accounting experience and strong numerical skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your financial expertise in a charity setting? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?

Then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

You can apply for the Finance Manager position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.

The deadline for applications is 10am Monday 23 September 2024. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.

We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.

If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Coordinator).

Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.

Finance Manager

£52,000

Fully remote or 1 day per week in London

Finance Manager required for an independent regulator who offer fantastic benefits such as 32 days holiday and highly flexible work pattern - either fully remote or 1 day per week in their central London office!

It's a great role that focuses on management accounting and business partnering activities, across 4 key directorates, managing a small team of one.

Key areas of responsibility will include;

• Leading on management accounting activities, with a particular focus on forecasting and risk. Undertaking an initial review of all budget heads, highlighting major variances, and ensuring no mis- postings have arisen
• Collect and collate commentaries from budget holders for the preparation of a monthly finance report for the management board, to include a commentary on cash and outstanding debtors and creditors
• Supporting budget managers, develop relationships and provide an effective business partnering service, responding promptly to queries
• Training budget holders on relevant financial matters and processes
• Develop systems and processes, enhancing the management accounts with meaningful and informative narratives on financial information for budget holders
• Develop/maintain the cashflow model ensuring projections are accurate
• Oversight of fee invoices ensuring payment received within established credit terms
• Update the fixed asset register on a monthly basis
• Line management of Finance Officer
• Adhoc project work for Head of Finance and Governance and the Director of Resources

In order to be successful in the role, we are looking for a qualified accountant or actively studying towards a financial qualification. You will be confident in preparing management accounts and working with budget holders to highlight risk/opportunities. Be proactive, able to identify and put forward ideas for improvements to systems.

Furthermore, you will have excellent communication skills, and be able to develop strong relationships with your budget holders.

We welcome applications from the wider public and not-for-profit sectors. In particular, this may appeal to candidates from healthcare, regulatory or arms length bodies.

Benefits include fully remote working or 1 day per week in London, 32 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, NHS pension scheme, study support for those not yet qualified.

Due to the anticipated interest in the role, we are interviewing candidates on a rolling basis and therefore you are encouraged to apply at your earliest opportunity.

In this role you’ll be both strategic and hands-on, solely managing the financial controls for this small charity with a £350k annual turnover.  You will support the Director and senior management team through your management of financial processes, policy and planning.

This will include using accountancy software to process income and expenditure, producing management accounts for the senior management team and Board, and ensuring the charity reports to its key funders, including Arts Council England. 

You’ll process payroll for our small team of 6 employees, taking care of liaison with HMRC as well as handling external audit and company filing.

Who are we looking for? 

We’re looking for someone with focus, efficiency and precision to take responsibility of our company finances.

Unfazed by working mostly alone, you’ll be incredibly organised with your time and workload to ensure processes are handled in a timely and accurate fashion. Ideally, you’ll be passionate about the work that we do both as a professional arts organisation and also as a small charity based in Bedfordshire with altruistic values.

You’ll have experience of working with small organisations and charities, knowledgeable about the areas of financial control that you will be our expert on.

The role is an employee position for one day per week, however we are open to discuss flexibility of working hours and the possibility of freelance working with the successful candidate.

We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence our working practice. We are particularly keen to hear from people from backgrounds that are currently under-represented on our staff team including people from UK minority ethnic backgrounds and candidates who self-identify as disabled, male, non-binary or trans and/or LGBTQ+.

Application deadline: 9am, Mon 30th Sept 2024

Interviews: Thurs 3rd October 2024

Terms and Conditions   

Hours of Work: 7.5 hours per week (1 day).  These hours can be worked flexibly.      

Contract: This is a permanent employment contract with a 3 month probationary period.    

Salary: The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £40,000 – 45,000 per annum (pro rata to 7.5 hours per week).        

Location: Home-working.

Benefits:  

BCA offers 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).   

We offer a NEST pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.   

Access to IT & equipment to enable efficient home-working can be provided.      

Proof of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment.     

Regional Finance Manager (Fixed term for 12 months – secondment cover)

Location: UK/Remote

Starting salary for this position is £40,416 per annum (plus contributory pension)

About MAG:

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

About the role:

The Regional Finance Manager will deliver strategic financial business partnering services in support of a portfolio of our Middle East country programmes. The aim of the role is to proactively manage accounting tasks to ensure compliance with both internal and donor requirements, optimise financial efficiency, and ultimately support the regions programmatic goals. You will be instrumental in providing financial analysis, strategic guidance, and technical support to the region, promoting transparency, integrity, accountability, and effective financial management practices.

About you:

You will:

- Have significant financial experience in either commercial or NGO sectors;

- Be minimum part qualified(ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent);

- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across diverse teams and cultures.

Additionally, you will have advanced proficiency in Excel to add value to business processes and reporting. You will have exceptional analytical skills, including interpreting complex financial data and communicate findings clearly to both finance and non-finance personnel. You will be skilled in proactive problem-solving, and have an innovative and solution-oriented approach, along with the flexibility to travel to remote and insecure locations at short notice. If you are committed to maintaining high-quality standards, thrive in a fast-paced environment[MM1] [RN2] , and excel at prioritising tasks to meet deadlines, we encourage you to apply!

Further information and how to apply:

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 15th September 2024. 

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

Location: Remote (UK based) 

Salary: £42,750.00 (Grade 5) per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible)

Length of contract: Permanent 

Hours: 37 hours per week 

Closing date: Rolling 

Interviews: TBC 

Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please apply as soon as possible. 

Who are Women’s Aid?   

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.    

Purpose of the Management Accountant role:   

As Management Accountant, the successful candidate will play an integral role in sure the accurate reporting of all financial information with systems and processes operating effectively. Responsible for the preparation of management accounts and other reports, the Management Accountant will oversee general accounting procedures and practices, combining financial, analytical and management skills to aid our managers with decision-making and promoting long-term financial success in order to meet our organisational goals.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Management Accountant: 

• Prepare timely and accurate financial management information including regular management accounts and forecasts to be provided to the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). 

• Support the Head of Finance in the preparation of budgets and forecasts. 

• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, members of the SLT and team managers in order to aid in their understanding of budgets and financial statements, and to support them with their day-to-day budget management and finance needs. 

• Develop and oversee financial systems and procedures, identifying opportunities to improve these. 

What we are looking for in our Management Accountant: 

• Fully qualified accountant: ACCA, CIMA, ACA (or equivalent). 

• Strong technical accounting, financial management and reporting experience. 

• Ability to analyse complex information, problem solve and communicate findings effectively. 

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with all levels of an organisation. 

• Strong knowledge of SORP and Charity Commission protocols, GDPR and data protection regulations, and tax planning and compliance, inclusive of Gift Aid, Legacies, HMRC employee taxes, VAT and pension regulations. 

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant within a finance department. 

• High level of numeracy and accuracy. 

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. 

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Computer literacy with good knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel. 

• Excellent attention to detail. 

• Relevant continuing professional development (desirable). 

• Understanding of Fundraising Regulator guidelines, VAT partial exemption returns, accounting and tax issues relating to charities, and of domestic abuse and its impact (desirable). 

• Previous experience of working in a charity environment and supervising a team (desirable). 

Benefits of joining us as our Management Accountant include: 

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 standard days (rising by 1 day per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days) + 2 company holidays + the usual 8 bank holidays, totalling 35 days per year. 

• Additional Leave: 3 days of ‘end of year’ leave, bridging the gap between the festive holiday period and the new year, to allow colleagues to rest and recharge during this unique quiet time. 

• Valuable Pension Benefits: A generous 7% employer contribution. 

• Flexible Working: Remote working, family-friendly policies and paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption. 

• Wellness and Support: Including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling and advice helpline, subscription to Headspace’s app for meditation and mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions. 

• Making a Genuine Difference: In a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England. 

How to apply?    

• Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification. We cannot accept pictures, web links, or documents that require downloading. 

• Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to our Recruitment email address clearly marking your name and the job title in the subject line of your email. 

NB: 

• Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 

• If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.    

• All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK. 

• Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.    

• Please read our Single Sex Statement on our website.

Blood Cancer UK has embarked on an exciting and ambitious new strategy which strives to deliver the best possible treatments and care for people affected by blood cancer. We have a proud history of volunteer and supporter-led fundraising, and our well-established Regional Relationships Team plays a key role in achieving income growth that will support our mission of beating blood cancer in a generation by developing new regional opportunities across our volunteer and community fundraising network. 

Working alongside dedicated colleagues, this is the perfect role for someone looking to put their experience of working with regional supporters and in providing first-class supporter stewardship to use in helping us develop our team, as well as further developing their leadership skills. You will be an integral part of our Regional Relationships Team and a member of our wider Public Fundraising team, as we seek to deliver transformational growth in our income. 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join us as a Finance Assistant. You should have experience of carrying out financial administration, a good understanding of double entry book-keeping and experience of using Excel for financial analysis. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a busy working environment are essential.  You will have excellent interpersonal skills and experience of supporting a team, delivering consistently high standards of work and customer service. Familiarity with accounting systems, such as Xero, would be advantageous.

Your responsibilities will include processing and coding invoices, producing sales invoices, conducting credit control, and handling supplier queries. You will also manage payment cards, process expense claims, produce payment runs, and reconcile transactions. Additionally, you will proactively contribute to the improvement of financial processes, maintain the finance aspects of the Ygam intranet, and support the Management Accountant with various tasks and projects.

We offer a working environment where everyone can contribute to a great working culture, where people are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a fully remote working team, we embrace the diverse needs of our staff group, providing a supportive and enjoyable environment. We welcome the broadest range of talented people and are committed to inclusivity and equitable opportunities. We positively encourage applications from all sections of society and are
particularly interested in attracting applications from candidates with lived experience of gaming and gambling harm, and from diverse and underrepresented groups

Membership and Finance Secretary

£29,269 – 31,364 FTE

22.5 hours per week (0.6) Occasional weekend working may be required

Location: Remote working Occasional travel required

The NHS Retirement Fellowship is a registered charity No. 287936 which exists for people who have worked in or for health and social care services.

We offer social, leisure and educational activities and welfare support to our members. We facilitate continued and new friendships, focused on local branches across the UK and national members. We offer national support and events, including a hugely popular national conference.

We have a clear ambition to build our membership, anticipating their needs and developing new ways of meeting them.

The organisation is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team. This is an important time for the organisation, as we actively seek to listen to and engage our membership so that we can provide improved services, benefits and influence on their behalf.

The individual will have a key role in supporting the Honorary Treasurer, Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer in the management of the organisation’s finances. This will include ensuring that all financial transactions are correctly processed, preparing financial information and providing reports to management. The postholder will also support the development of annual plans and budgets and be responsible for compiling and supplying aggregated financial information to enable the production of the annual accounts.

The individual will have experience of working within a financial environment, including the use of financial systems.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a great charity focused on developing a thriving Muslim community within the UK. This is an innovative charity which aims to help Muslims calculate and give Zakat to those in need across the UK. An exciting opportunity exists for a Director of Finance and Governance to join the team. As Director of Finance and Governance, you will provide strategic direction and leadership of the charity’s Finance, Governance and People functions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the overall direction of the charity working closely with the Senior Leadership team and the CEO. This is a full-time, permanent role with flexible working options available. Meetings in London once a fortnight at least. 

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have strategic financial analysis and budgeting ability as well as risk management knowledge and experience. You will be a technically strong with a recognised  qualification such as FCCA, ACA or CIMA. You will have project management experience and experience in financial systems implementation and roll-out. Knowledge and application of Charity governance, legal and compliance processes, including UK GAAP and Charity Commission regulations is essential for the role. With strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial reporting standards, budgeting and forecasting methods, and laws and regulations , you will be able to ensure the charity has robust systems and processes in place. Ideally you will have at least ten years of progressive experience in financial management, including at Director/CFO level preferably in the non-profit sector. Knowledge of the Muslim charity sector and Zakat giving would be a distinctive advantage.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

Ekō is seeking a Senior Finance Associate. Join us in this dynamic role where you'll take charge of managing invoices, overseeing financial processes, and guiding stakeholders through policies and systems. You’ll handle supplier invoices, reconcile statements, draft budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist with multi-currency payments. Your expertise in financial analysis will be key, and you'll also have the opportunity to integrate anti-oppression and equity considerations into our accounting practices. Bring your finance experience and keen attention to detail to make an immediate impact and contribute to meaningful international projects. This full-time, fully remote position requires you to be based in and eligible to work in one of the following countries: Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, UK or USA.

A bit about us Ekō is a global movement of consumers, investors, and workers standing together to hold corporations accountable for their actions and forge a new and sustainable path for our global economy. We are a movement of more than 21 million people, brought together by a global team of 40+ campaigners, fundraisers, product and operations staff. Our purpose is to challenge corporate power everywhere. We hold the biggest corporations in the world (and their political allies) to account by mobilising millions of people to take collective action. We are aiming to fundamentally reshape the global economy to put people and planet over profit, but we know we can not do it alone. We build partnerships with on-the-ground activists and organisers, and we follow their lead. We innovate, experiment and embrace professional and organizational growth. We invest in people and we invest in how we work, because our vision calls on us to build the most effective, global, diverse, and talented team possible. We highly value a diverse team and an equitable work environment where every member of our team is set up to thrive. We have taken steps to nurture this environment including an Anti-Oppression Leadership Team that seeks to facilitate movement towards an organizational community and practice rooted in love and liberation. We expect all team members to take responsibility for co-creating an equitable work community where everyone is able to do impactful, world-changing work. We recruit and encourage people identifying with marginalized communities to apply. We offer benefits including additional sick days for parents and caregivers, flexible working hours, and professional development stipends. We review our policies and practices for equity frequently. We recruit and encourage people identifying with marginalized communities to apply.

What You’ll Do as Part of our Team:

• Manage and monitor incoming emails in the invoices mailbox
• Oversee financial processes, communicate outcomes to stakeholders, and guide others in navigating policies, resources, and systems
• Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and resolve queries promptly
• Potentially draft and prepare budgets
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across all Ekō jurisdictions and stay updated on regulatory changes
• Communicate solutions to senior team members, and implement necessary decisions
• Assist in multi-currency payments
• Review employee reimbursement for accurate coding
• Support the audit process, including preparation, execution, and completion
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports to communicate insights clearly
• Integrate anti-oppression and equity considerations into accounting procedures, controls, systems, and compliance standards
• Participate in ad hoc projects as needed

This is a part time, homebased position. The successful candidate will be able to communicate what we do and the impact we achieve for families in a clear and compelling way. They will build relationships with both current and future funders, so that we can develop strong long-term partnerships with those who share our values and our vision for the future. 

We are looking for someone with a passion for writing and communicating with grantmakers of different kinds. You will lead on all our fundraising, primarily from trusts and foundations, however, we are also keen for you to develop new partnerships with corporate partners, with the support of the CEO and the trustees. 

We recognise that for fundraisers to do good work they need to be connected to the people we serve. We are therefore looking for someone who, despite working primarily from home, will actively engage with the delivery of our project, in order that they can build relationships with the families we work with as well as our future funders. By knowing how we work and who we work with, we believe that you will be able to tell our story meaningfully whilst also being able to do your work to the best of your ability. 

About New Beginnings Foundation

The New Beginnings Foundation is a charity that supports families whose children are in the child protection system in the Greater Manchester area. We are not a statutory service and we are more than a parenting programme. We provide a wrap around service that enables parents to understand how past traumatic events have affected their identity, their coping strategies and their parenting skills. 

We recognise that becoming a parent is one of life's most complex challenges. Our aim, therefore, is to support parents in the child protection process to develop the strength, knowledge and power they need to become the parents they want to be so that their children can stay in their care. At the end of the programme, we hope that parents stay with us, so that they can become peer mentors and share their insight and learning to help other parents do the same. 

We have grown since we began in 2018. We have now supported over 200 families, an ever-growing team and our turnover is approximately £200k p.a.
 

At present, we are in a positive position with regards to our fundraising and finances and as a result, we are now looking to expand so we can reach new local authorities who we can collaborate with across the Greater Manchester area. 

Person Specification

Part One: Knowledge and Experience

We are looking for candidates who have:

·Outstanding written and oral communication skills

·Proven track record of leading at least two successful £50k+ applications to grant makers in last 12 months

·Proven track of successful public sector bid writing

·Demonstrable knowledge of UK grant makers

·Demonstrable experience of presenting strong written arguments

·Experience of acting as an organisational ambassador in a range of contexts 

·Proven project management skills

·Demonstrable relationship management skills

·Able to work independently, multitask and prioritise a busy workload

·Awareness of the Code of Fundraising Practice 

Part Two: Attributes and Behaviours

We are looking for candidates who have:

·Passionate and demonstrably committed to improving the families we work with

·Strong on attention to detail

·A completer-finisher

·Ability to work on your own initiative

·A highly competent team worker 

·Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality

·Willingness to learn new skills

·Ability to work in a changing and flexible organisation

·Willingness to work occasional evenings to attend Board of Trustee meetings quarterly

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Business Development Network Manager to join the St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known – the SVP). The ideal candidate will use keen networking and communication skills to develop fresh opportunities and projects that are both profitable and in line with our values and social responsibilities, from new shops to recycling and reuse projects. By working closely with Councils, Charities and Organisations you will build partnerships and open new prospects for ethical commercial enterprise, bolstering our profile and ability to help those in need.

You must have an eye for new and innovative avenues for outreach and business opportunity. You must also be able to support those ambitions with costed business plans, and use your initiative and determination to see those plans to completion. You must be able to liaise with a broad spectrum of individuals from contractors and suppliers, to SVP members, to key stakeholders. You will need an affinity for charity, and an appreciation that the aim of these commercial endeavours is to make a positive difference for the local community.

If you would like a role with a strong focus on networking, negotiation, and the development of projects and social enterprise, that will allow you to use your skills in an organisation that seeks to make the world a better place, then we would love to hear from you.

We are an inclusive and flexible employer committed to our staff. The St Vincent de Paul Society is also accredited IIP at Silver level and we are very proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week

Location = Home based, but with frequent travel and possible overnight stays as required

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £37,850.00 per annum

Requiements = This role is subject to 2 satisfactory references

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days (pro rata) with service, employee assistant programme, retail discounts, an extra day off on your birthday, buy / sell holiday scheme, cycle to work scheme, free will writing, 1x annual salary death in service benefit and lots more.

Your main responsibilities:

• Seek and develop Social Enterprise projects in keeping with our values which are financially viable and meet the need of the communities involved.
• Work with Local Councils, Government bodies and other organisations in the regeneration of the high street, finding new shop opportunities, and developing profitable recycling and reuse projects.
• Build links and partnerships with Universities and similar organisations and deliver rummage sales, kilo sales, pop up shops and donation drives.
• Explore opportunities and develop projects that collaborate with like-minded organisations and corporate businesses.
• To contribute, develop, manage, and report on financial budgets, income and costs regularly with a focus on net surplus generation, working closely with the Finance department.
• Have an understanding of other SVP work and be able to promote it to external contacts appropriately, and work with SVP members to compliment their work and develop links.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven track record in researching, negotiating and developing new and net surplus generating projects
• Experience of financial management and budgetary control, and proven ability in business planning, and maximisation of net surplus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and evidence of using them to communicate with different audiences
• Excellent and natural networking, influencing and negotiating skills, including the ability to collaborate and build partnerships through the development of contacts with senior external stakeholders
• IT literate with good competence in the use of Microsoft Office
• Good standard of Education, preferably to Higher or Degree level

How to apply:

If you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please click the 'Apply now' button. If you require any adjustments throughout your journey with us, please let us know.

Closing date = 15th September 2024

Interviews = TBC

Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with Christian values, religion is not considered in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none. If you have any further questions, please contact the HR Team.

Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early, when sufficient applicants have been received.

About the SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 and is part of a large and thriving Christian voluntary movement dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need in 153 countries. Our core value is one of service and we treat each person as a unique individual deserving of dignity and respect. Person-to-person contact is therefore at the heart of our work and spending time with people is our greatest gift. We offer non-judgemental support to anyone in need, regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances.