Finance Manager Jobs

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced finance professional to join our team and play a vital role in our continued success. As Finance Manager, you will have the opportunity to positively impact local lives by leading and overseeing all aspects of our financial operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of our financial reporting, while also providing strategic financial insights to support our mission. You will be a member of the Wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT), working closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and internal teams to ensure our financial sustainability and resilience. This is a hands-on role with a mix of strategic and operational tasks and is essential to the success of our 3-year strategy, maintaining best practice financial controls and budgetary oversight, and meeting statutory obligations.

You will be part of an upbeat, skilled team within a values-led organisation that focuses on the wellbeing of its staff. You’ll make an important contribution to our culture of togetherness, inclusivity, respect, and passion in our mission to see no good food going to waste in the South West.

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead and mentor a small finance team, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring the day-to-day smooth efficient running of the finance function.
• Contribute to strategy development and implementation as part of the wider SLT.
• Work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO and Board of Trustees to facilitate good governance and risk management, including attendance at the monthly Finance Sub-Committee.
• Manage, maintain and develop financial systems and controls, increasing their impact and quality and implementing best practices in financial management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements (e.g. Charity Commission, HMRC).
• Ensure FSSW fulfils its legal and regulatory requirements around GDPR.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including our Auditor and peers across the FareShare network.
•  Act as a local ambassador for FSSW.

Finance Operations Management

• Undertake the day-to-day bookkeeping (Xero, Dext, ApprovalMax) including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank, payroll, banking, and general ledger maintenance.
• Manage the staff payroll and pension process, monthly HMRC reporting and payments, including monitoring of VAT, tax, and gift aid, and prepare required returns.
• Lead on procurement practices, including relationship management of key suppliers such as insurance, utilities, IT providers to ensure best value for money.
• Petty cash controls across all FSSW sites.
• Debtor management, including liaising with internal membership account managers. 
• Other finance administration activities as required.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Manage all aspects of the financial cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, fixed asset management, reserves management and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting commentary for presentation to SLT and Trustees. 
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to inform and support decision-making and funding applications across the organisation, including quarterly reviews.
• Prepare year end accounts to trial balance and lead the annual audit process.
• Ensure Restricted Funds are allocated correctly and assist with the monitoring of their budgets and cash flow in conjunction with the SLT.
• Assist the Deputy CEO to collate relevant evidence e.g. invoices for grant monitoring and reporting.
• Ensure day-to-day management of IT and data protection.
• Complete administration duties such as filing to Charity Commission and Companies House as directed to comply with statutory reporting requirements.

General

• Respond to communications via telephone, email, in person or via inhouse IT/systems. 
• Be willing to receive and engage positively with any visitors to the warehouse and office space.
• Support FSSW events.
• Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the main purpose of the role, including liaising with the wider FSSW team. 
• Uphold high quality customer care and standards of conduct when dealing with all stakeholders and the public.

Person Specification

As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable for this post. Please explain in your Covering Letter why you meet the points in the Person Specification. 

Essential Criteria 

• Full/part qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent) 

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a financial leadership role; setting and curating a positive workplace culture 

• Proven experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and year end reporting 

• Demonstrable experience of managing and mentoring a finance team 

• Hands on experience of preparing year end accounts to trial balance and managing the year end process both internally, and externally with external independent examiners and auditors 

• Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft, and Google products

• Proven track record in driving a culture of continuous improvement and best practice internal controls 

•  Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills 

• Excellent organisation skills to ensure daily operations are carried out safely and efficiently 

• Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively 

• Excellent attention to detail, comfortable using own initiative, managing priorities and workload 

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills; with a solution focus 

• Able to foster a culture of cooperation and togetherness

• Business partnering with CEO, SLT Treasurer and Trustees and other functional managers 

• Proactive, resilient, and able to work under pressure 

• To subscribe to the ethos, vision, and mission of the organisation

• Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude 

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusivity 

Desirable Criteria

• 3-5 years PQE 

• Experience preferably gained in a charity, food systems or logistics and transport or FMCG environment 

• Familiarity with charity SORP 

•  Budgetary management in excess of £1 million 

• Experience with Xero 

• Committed to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty 

Other Requirements

• Willing and available to work outside normal working hours occasionally if required 

• Willing to be based in Bristol with some travel to alternative site 

• Predominantly office based with some flexibility for working remotely 

• Proof of right to work in the UK 

Safeguarding statement 

FSSW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults that we work with. As such, this post is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks where appropriate. We ensure that we have policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and a safe working environment. 

Equality Diversity and Inclusion 

FSSW are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and it's important to us that this is reflected in the diversity of the people who work for the Charity. We actively encourage applications from global majority candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We value the positive impact that wide representation has on FareShare South West. Please call or email if you’d like to chat about the FareShare South West community in more detail.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Finance and Operations Manager to join our small but dynamic team at a critical stage of our work. With a refreshed strategy, expanded team and extended life we are looking for someone to manage the day-to-day delivery of an effective and efficient finance and operations function and provide vital support to the Director of Finance and Operations and Business Support Officer.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of the Access team, working in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development. 

Key Responsibilities:

· Day to day management of the finance and operations functions

· Financial reporting

· Treasury management

· Line management and development of the Business Support Officer

· HR and IT support to colleagues

· Governance support to trustees

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please review our job pack, which includes the job description and person specification. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the requirements before applying. If you feel this is this the right role for you, do not hesitate to apply, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to being an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all. We believe in the value of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Selection for roles is based solely on individual merit, talent, skills, and potential.

As a charity, we are dedicated to reflecting the communities and individuals we aim to support. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who share lived experiences or come from backgrounds that align with those we serve. Diversity strengthens our ability to make a meaningful impact, and we encourage all who feel passionate about our mission to apply.

First round of interviews (via Zoom) will be held on Thursday, 7th November 2024.

Second round of interviews (in person) will be held on Tuesday, 12th November 2024.

You will contribute to the coporate needs and development of the Trust, with advice and input grounded in sound financial strategy and legal principles.

Maintaining effective management systems and controls to safeguard the financial integrity of the Trust and ensure that all departments are promptly and accurately informed about their financial performance.

To manage and develop the Finance Function which is responsible for the provisin of accounting and investment information and financial services.

 Working alongisde the CEO to plan the resources required to support the Trusts activities.

Service the Investment Committee including prepare, develop and anlyse strategic and management accounting  information from our Investment Managers

Act as Company Secretary

Finance Manager

Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JZ (office based)
Salary: Grade H, £44,128 progressing to £55,755 + Benefits
Job Type: Full time (Part-time considered) Permanent

Closing date for applications: Sunday 17th November at midnight
Interview date: Monday 25th November 2024
Start Date: January 2025

Finance Manager - Benefits:

• Over 40 days paid annual leave each year
• Extensive development opportunities
• Competitive Pension
• Wellbeing support
• Discount Schemes
• And more…

If you have the energy and enthusiasm to assist us in achieving our goal of making life better for our students, we have the ideal opportunity for you to join our central team.

We are ranked in the top 3 students’ union in the UK, are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Mindful Employer and have achieved the highest standards in accreditation for Fairtrade, Green Impact, Best Bar None and Quality Students’ Union.

Finance Manager - The Role:

You will manage the finance office and function for the Union, including its trading company, with a proactive approach continuously seeking ways to improve process and service. Providing financial performance information to management and budget holders and producing management accounts and other reports as required, you will have an exceptional attention to detail.

Finance Manager - The Candidate:

The post would be ideally suited to someone with experience of charity accounting, Sage Line50 and who is pragmatic with an adaptable approach to the day-to-day operational function of a finance department.

Other information:

Bucks Students’ Union is a democratic, student-led organisation whose mission is to make life better for students at Bucks. We are committed to improving the student experience and actively seek to bring positive change to student life.

To Apply:

We are committed to tackling inequality and offer a ‘guaranteed interview scheme’ for applicants of colour and/or applicants with a disability. If you have a disability and/or are a person of colour and you meet the criteria of a role description and person specification of a role, please select the ‘guaranteed interview scheme’ option on the application form.

If you have the skills and experience, we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge, please click on APPLY to be considered. You will then receive an application pack and additional application details by email – Please check your spam folder, to ensure you don’t miss this email.

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About the role

This is a new role at CoppaFeel! as we grow and develop our finance team. As the Senior Finance Manager, you will have responsibility for overseeing CoppaFeel!’s finances. The Senior Finance Manager will be a key role in providing support and analysis to help decision-making for Leadership team.

This role will suit someone who is looking to join a small, dynamic and growing organisation to integrate finance within the organisation through building relationships with the wider team. You will be able to understand the story behind the numbers and work with the wider team to ensure financial cost effectiveness.

We are open to part time (4 days a week)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic

• Support on the annual Budgeting and quarterly Forecasting process
• Support with long term financial plans
• Analysis of ROI on income and projects

Reports

• Preparation of budget holder monthly reports and other internal financial reports
• Supporting with cashflow monitoring

Stakeholder Management

• Support Auditors with audit information
• Line manage finance assistant
• Create and maintain positive relationships with members of the Senior Leadership Team (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

Finance processing

• Manage day to day running of the finance function (Banking, team queries)
• Trial balance reconciliation and month end journals
• Manage and maintain appropriate financial policies and financial controls mitigating financial risk and implementing best practice

Skills, Knowledge & Personal Attributes

Essential

• Part qualified Accountant or qualified by experience
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial analysis and supporting year end reporting
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills; with a solution focus in collaboration with other stakeholders
• Ability to analyse complex financial information, problem solve and communicate findings effectively and have difficult conversations
• Have experience driving change and improving processes
• Demonstrable experience of managing and mentoring a finance team
• Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft and Google products including Intermediate to advanced excel skills (pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups etc)

Desirable

• Have a good working knowledge of reporting requirements and UK charity regulations experience including SORP

Main benefits, Terms & Conditions

Please see our careers site for all the benefits available at CoppaFeel!.

Application information

To apply, please send a CV and answer 3 competency questions via our website. Applications close on Monday 28th October 9am. CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the applications early in the case of a high volume of applications. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so early application is advised.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.

About us

SOAS Students’ Union (SU) is a charity run independently from the University. The students of SOAS are our members, this is who we ultimately work with and for. 

The trustee board delegate the running of the Students' Union to the CEO and senior leadership team, who manage the full and part-time staff, their role is to ensure the SU is running effectively, to role model its culture and deliver the organisational strategy. In other words, it’s a great place to work, with a vibrant community where people share the same values and care about each other

Students are at the heart of what we do and we are ambitious to be the best we can be and support others to do the same. It’s an exciting time to join SOAS SU and have the opportunity to shape what our future will look like.

The role

As the Head of Finance and Governance, you will oversee the day-to-day financial activities, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, while also providing strategic oversight to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of SOAS SU and driving system, quality and process improvements.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial and strategic direction of a growing organisation that is at the heart of student life on campus. 

Key details:

Salary: £50,850 per year (inc London weighting) – This is the full-time salary, and the salary will be pro rata based

Location: Hybrid (1 day a week on-site in Central London)

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract with the opportunity for a permanent role

Closing date for applications is Monday 4th November 5pm 2024.

Interviews will take place W/C Monday 11th November at the Students Union in Central London 

Please note that SOAS Students Union reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible .

We are delighted to be working with Katharine House Hospice Trust who, in partnership with the Oxford University Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, provide specialist palliative care for adults with an incurable illness across Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire.  At Katharine House, the care is delivered by a multi-professional team who have specialised in this field and take a holistic approach, considering physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.

The charity is seeking a Director of Finance and Resources who will be a key member of the Hospice’s Senior Leadership Team and instrumental in helping to shape the organisation’s strategic direction. 

The postholder will be responsible for the effective financial management of the Charity, including robust assessment of risk, providing sound financial advice to the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team. 

The successful individual will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• A fully qualified accountant, (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent higher degree in finance 
• Demonstrable understanding of Charity SORP accounting
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Strategy and change management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Whilst the postholder’s key qualification and skill will be as a qualified accountant, the role is designed to be a broad leadership role. As such, it includes operational oversight of estates/facilities, health and safety and IT provision, where the post holder will be active across the organisation, driving efficiencies and organisational effectiveness.

A motivational and compassionate leader, the post holder will inspire colleagues to constantly strive for continuous improvement, aiming to deliver an outstanding service. 

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your CV and supporting statement, to Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

Closing date for applications: 10 November 2024
First Interview dates: 26 and 27 November 2024
Second Interview dates: 4 December (PM) and 6 December (AM)
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by 15 November, prior to shortlisting on the 18 November

Salary:  circa £75,000 per annum plus generous benefits 

Contract: Full time, permanent

Location: Victoria, London (hybrid working with one to three days in the office each week) 

Closing date: at 12 noon, Wednesday 23 October 2024

Interviews: week commencing 04 November 2024

NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate. 

NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £124bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.5 million people. 

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational support to the Director of Corporate Services and Finance and wider management team.

This role is an exciting opportunity for the right person to lead the Finance Team and manage the outsourced finance and payroll providers. They will pay a key role in providing financial support across the organisation and managing the organisation’s finances and compliance with statutory regulations. They will ensure all necessary financial controls, systems, processes and procedure are in place.

We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team. 

Visa sponsorship

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. NHS Providers is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Location: Remote working in the UK, with travel when required

Responsible to: Director of People & Operations

Salary: Starting at £60,000 per annum, moving to £65,000 after a year of service

Contract type: Full-time/Permanent, 37 hours a week

Closing date: Friday 1st November 2024 at 9 AM

Interviews: We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible.

Who we are

Speakers for Schools is the largest social mobility charity in the UK. We help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools. 

We believe that by inspiring young people to explore their ambitions through our speaker programme, facilitating access to multi-day experiences of the world of work, and supporting young people to successfully seize opportunities available to them, then we can make a profound difference to the lives of young people, their future happiness and prosperity. 

By 2028, our ambition is that every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience. Yet today, less than half of young people leave secondary school having had any work experience whatsoever.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Director of People & Finance, the Head of Finance will oversee financial activities in the charity with the support of a team of two.  The Head of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial management, planning, and reporting functions to ensure the charity's fiscal health and compliance with regulatory standards. This role takes responsibility for developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, forecasting, and financial risk, as well as ensuring accurate financial records and reporting for both internal and external stakeholders. The Head of Finance works closely with SLT to align financial planning with the charity's mission and business plan, provides financial insights for decision-making, and ensures that funding is managed efficiently to maximise impact. Additionally, they line manage the finance team and liaise with auditors, HMRC, pension bodies and fundraising stakeholders as required.

Key Duties/ Responsibilities:

Strategic Purpose:

• Oversee the financial operations of the charity
• Implement robust internal financial controls and compliance with the Charity’s accounting/finance policies and procedures
• Responsibility for compiling annual budgets, 3-yr forecasts (budgets, cashflows, reserves)
• Provide strategic advice to the trustees on all aspects of finance and taxation

Engagement:

• Collaborate with HR to ensure delivery of payroll
• Act as first POC with the bank for all banking matters
• Work with HMRC on PAYE, VAT and Corporation tax issues
• Line manage the Finance Team
• Be the "technical expert" across the Finance function, advising on best practice and the application of accounting standards across the business
• Working with the finance team to implement systems/processes to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
• Support with the income related activities of the Fundraising and Business Development teams
• Preparing timely and accurate financial information reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.

Delivery:

• Responsible for cash management, and manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports to inform working capital requirements
• Monitoring ongoing budgetary performance and efficiency and the production of monthly management accounts
• Responsibility for financial postings to the charity accounting system
• Manage all aspects of financial management and ensure financial procedures, policies and systems are up to date and fit-for-purpose
• Claiming gift aid in a timely manner
• Submitting the monthly pension file to the Pension Administrator in a timely manner
• Process all payments to suppliers, staff and HMRC in a timely manner
• Deliver an efficient month-end and year-end process
• Continuously improve the accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
• Lead the audit process, working with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
• Preparing and submitting the VAT return for the charity on a quarterly basis
• Filing corporation tax, charity and Companies House returns
• Undertake any finance-related activities necessary to support the charity
• Providing financial training for non-financial managers

Skills /Experience / Knowledge:

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, with knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial risk management
• Experience working in the charity sector, with a strong understanding of charity accounting standards and relevant tax regulations
• Ability to oversee cash flow, financial transactions, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Experience with HMRC compliance, pension administration, and ensuring regulatory adherence
• Proficiency in financial reporting, including producing management accounts and presenting to stakeholders.
• Experience in line management
• Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Proficiency with Xero accounting software and financial systems
• Strong IT skills
• Strong collaboration skills with internal teams

Speakers for Schools Values

PASSION: We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages. 

AGILITY: We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt. 

INTEGRITY: We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with. 

COLLABORATION: We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress. 

DIVERSITY: We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Morning of your birthday off

• Pension scheme

• 3 voluntary days per year 

• Wellbeing programme 

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package 

• Subsidised office furniture 

• Perkbox

• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

Speakers for schools is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us.

The Application Process:

Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your application through our recruitment portal. 

The deadline to submit your application is Friday 01 November 2024 at 9 AM. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications 

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible.

Speakers for Schools is committed to safeguarding the young people we work with and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Appointees are subject to a DBS check.   Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. You are also required to have the Right to Work in the UK for this role. 

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.   

Our ambitious and creative team has been working hard over the last year to expand our work to help more people in need across Sussex and Surrey. FareShare is the UK’s biggest surplus food charity and today we find ourselves on the front line of an envornmental and socio economic crisis. As our work grows, so does our need for strong financial management. 

We are looking for a talented, passionate person to join our Senior Leadership Team to oversee our finance operations. With more growth planned over the next 2 years we want to find someone who has the experience to oversee the day to day finances of a large regional charity and to lead and nurture our finance staff. This role will provide a stable platform for growth. 

Using your can-do attitude, mixed with excellent communication, organisational and administration skills, you’ll focus on supporting our CEO and Trustees across our sites. The role includes tasks such as producing monthly management accounts, oversight of payroll, management of our internal financial controls, Year End reporting preparation and leading our small team in the general smooth running of finances. This is a part-time role with the potential to increase as we expand. 

Are you passionate about making a difference in women's health and wellbeing?

Since 1932, The Bridge has been at the forefront of supporting our community, and we're looking for a dedicated Head of Finance to lead our financial strategy and management. In this vital role, you will lead on the financial processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Your expertise will be instrumental in maximising our income streams while providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making.

If you have a strong background in finance, experience in the charity sector, and a commitment to our mission, we want to hear from you! 

The Co-Director of Strategy & Finance works closely with the Co-Director of Operations to ensure the sustainability, growth and success of Hackney Playbus and to ensure that families are placed at the heart of the charity's work.

All Hackney Playbus employees and volunteers demonstrate the Hackney Playbus ethos and values by working positively as part of a team, delivering high quality services to children and families and by creating a culture where all are welcomed, valued and supported.

The Principal duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

Governance 

Ensuring that the charity is legally compliant, compliant with requirements of the Charity Commission and has the correct insurances in place for the charity’s activities and that these are reviewed annually.

Ensure systems are in place for the Board of Trustees to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and exercise effective control of the charity's affairs. Support trustee recruitment in line with Hackney Playbus procedures.

Ensure policies and guidelines are appropriate for the charity’s work and reviewed regularly by the Trustees, including annual reviews of Children’s Safeguarding, Data Protection policies and the Risk Register developing policy proposals as necessary

Report quarterly or as required to the Board of Trustees on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and explaining performance

Strategic

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

To take Joint responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of charity’s activities taking action as required

To be open to feedback and ideas for innovation and change while delivering consistent and reliable services

To develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of the charity's work.

Financial

Ensure that income is maintained, expenditure controlled in line with budgets and potential risks are identified and managed

Draw up an annual budget for approval by Trustees

Liaise with appointed bookkeeper, ensuring timely payment of bills, invoicing for services, chasing of invoices for payment and maintenance of petty cash systems

Prepare contracts, apply for tenders, negotiate and agree contracts, service level agreements and acknowledge receipt of funds as required.

Oversee expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is monitored and reported quarterly to Trustees

Organise independent examination of accounts with appointed accountant

Review and make recommendations to maintain or change arrangements with accountants, bookkeepers and payroll service providers. 

Income Generation

Develop income generation strategies to maintain and enhance levels of funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams

Work closely with and provide support to the Fundraising Officer on funding applications to ensure continuous and sufficient income

Work closely with the Co-Director of Operations to ensure that monitoring reports are submitted to funders in line with requirements.

HR 

Recruit staff as required 

Support and supervise Administration and Fundraising Officers

Ensure HR policies, procedures and staff contracts are relevant and reviewed regularly to ensure they are fit for purpose. 

Promotion of Charity

Maintain effective networks with supporters and stakeholders

Network externally and develop partnerships to improve impact and sustainability

Ensure charity is presented in an appropriate and professional manner to its stakeholders including website, social media, annual, impact and reports

Represent the charity in public forums and produce or commission written/digital material for promotion

Asset Management

Overall responsibility for asset management including Playbus vehicles, premises management, IT, utilities and other overheads. 

Other Duties

To participate in internal/external meetings and training

To participate in annual appraisal by appointed Trustee from the Boardof Trustees

To uphold Hackney Playbus policies and procedures including Children's Safeguarding.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic and commercially minded individual to join the Senior Management Team of one of the UK’s leading public art galleries. Working alongside the Director and Board of Trustees, the Director of Finance oversees the strategic, business and financial management of the organisation. The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a proven track record of operating at a senior level and with the ability to offer insight and challenge for future development whilst ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of Whitechapel Gallery.

The Director of Finance is responsible for the efficient and effective leadership and management of the Gallery’s finance, governance and commercial activities. With scrupulously high standards, they will drive the quality and transparency of financial management and reporting, ensuring robust financial controls and the smooth running and management of the Gallery’s finances. A key member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Finance contributes to shaping and implementing the Gallery’s strategic development.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate a proven ability in leadership and financial control within a complex organisation, managing people and limited resources effectively, delivering results, thinking strategically and inspiring and motivating others. They will need to demonstrate a high degree of energy and agility, with the ability to build highly effective, collaborative working relationships at all levels of the organisation. The new Director of Finance will demonstrate a high level of financial and business acumen and strategic insight and will possess strong analytical and project management skills.

With experience at Board level, they must be comfortable with presenting to Boards and with the ability to develop strategy and present business plans.

Previous experience of the gallery and museum sector would be desirable but is not essential, and applications are welcomed from candidates with commercial, charitable and private sector backgrounds. Candidates must be able to demonstrate empathy with the mission and vision of Whitechapel Gallery and act with a high degree of personal integrity in a diverse cultural environment.

An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance to join the National Leadership team at Urban Saints.As Head of Finance, you will oversee Urban Saints’ financial strategy, and ensure full compliance with legal, financial and governance standards. You will also review and update the finance systems and processes currently in use. Reporting to the CEO, you will provide strategic financial oversight, ensuring the charity operates within agreed financial parameters. The Head of Finance role will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial direction and strategy of the charity.

As a member of the National Leadership team, you will provide strategic leadership and concise insight into the finance function at Urban Saints. You will have extensive experience of strategic financial management, and have experience with ensuring compliance with external regulatory bodies and legal standards. You will have excellent organisational skills and will be able to imagine and embed innovative ways of approaching finance control and reporting, with the ability to update systems and processes in the charity. 

Key responsibilities

• Financial planning and financial strategy

  • Lead on financial planning, including annual budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, to ensure accurate and timely information.

  • Foster organisational coherence in Finance and Operations, developing systems and policies aligned with the Urban Saints values and strategy. 

  • Identify and implement a new strategic approach for the finance systems at Urban Saints, which allows us to coherently work in alignment with charity objects and strategic goals.

  • Provide insights and recommendations to the NLT for informed decision-making.

• Financial control and reporting

  • Oversee financial control systems, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.

  • Work with the NLT and the Finance & Audit Subcommittee preparing the necessary updated for review and approval as necessary.

  • Preparing and presenting detailed financial reports to the NLT and the Board of Trustees, offering clear and actionable insights to guide strategic decisions.

  • Report on use, investment and performance of restricted, unrestricted and designated funds. 

  • Work with the Finance Team to design and implement financial reports, including monthly management accounts, KPIs and statutory financial statements.

  • Conduct financial analysis and provide meaningful insights on KPIs to drive charity performance and identify areas for improvement. 

• Operational finance management

  • Oversee the operational finance elements of the charity (internal or outsourced), ensuring timely and accurate processing and that all the necessary statutory filings are being made as they should.

  • Steer and coordinate outsourced functions e.g., payroll, audit firm.

  • Ensure all tax filings are accurate and timely and VAT filings are completed.

  • Ensuring all payroll information is accurate and submitted on time, and that pension contributions are correct.

  • Coordinate and guide on the annual audit to ensure that this is carried out as efficiently and effectively as possible with no issues, with the preparation of the statutory accounts and filing made on a timely basis.

  • Ensure operational finance, accounting and tax and audit compliance to meet all regulatory and legal requirements, managing risk effectively.