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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
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Full/part qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent)
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Minimum of three years’ experience in a financial leadership role; setting and curating a positive workplace culture
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Proven experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and year end reporting
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Demonstrable experience of managing and mentoring a finance team
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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
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Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft, and Google products
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Proven track record in driving a culture of continuous improvement and best practice internal controls
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Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
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Excellent organisation skills to ensure daily operations are carried out safely and efficiently
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Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively
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Excellent attention to detail, comfortable using own initiative, managing priorities and workload
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Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills; with a solution focus
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Able to foster a culture of cooperation and togetherness
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Business partnering with CEO, SLT Treasurer and Trustees and other functional managers
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Proactive, resilient, and able to work under pressure
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To subscribe to the ethos, vision, and mission of the organisation
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Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude
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Able to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusivity
Desirable Criteria
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3-5 years PQE
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Experience preferably gained in a charity, food systems or logistics and transport or FMCG environment
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Familiarity with charity SORP
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Budgetary management in excess of £1 million
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Experience with Xero
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Committed to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty
Other Requirements
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Willing and available to work outside normal working hours occasionally if required
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Willing to be based in Bristol with some travel to alternative site
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Predominantly office based with some flexibility for working remotely
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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.
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At Chance for Childhood, we believe that no child should have to fight for a safe, happy childhood. We exist to ensure that every child in Africa can thrive from their early years through to adulthood. Together with partners, supporters, children and their communities, we protect, educate and create lasting change for every child threatened by violence, neglect and conflict.
We specialise in ensuring access to inclusive education and safe spaces so that children in Africa can play, grow, learn and thrive. We have staff and offices in the UK, Rwanda, Ghana and Uganda and community partners across West and East Africa.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Head of Finance in managing the day-to-day finance function of the charity in the UK and providing oversight and support to the financial management of subsidiary country offices, maintaining accurate accounting records, good financial controls and providing timely and useful reporting. The post holder will be a keen problem solver with an appetite for improving and future proofing financial systems to allow for growth and structural changes including mergers and acquisitions.
Benefits include - 25 days annual leave plus 3 day office closure over Christmas (pro-rata), 5% ER pension contribution, flexible working policy
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Reporting to: West Africa Regional Finance Manager
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Principal Location: Monrovia, Liberia, with frequent travel to regional office / project sites.
Time Frame: 18 months renewable contract envisaged
Salary: $40-50k per annum, dependant on experience
Background:
Street Child believes every child deserves to go to school and learn. Our projects focus on education, child protection, and livelihood support to address the social, economic, and structural issues underpinning today’s education crisis. We partner with local organizations and communities to deliver our locally rooted programs. We use evidence to drive learning and the refinement and scale-up of programs to create maximum impact for most children at the lowest cost. We pride ourselves on being willing to go to the world’s most challenging places where others won’t, including remote, hard-to-reach areas and fragile, disaster-affected states across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Since 2008 we have helped over 1 million children go to school and learn and supported over 50,000 families to set up businesses to afford the cost of educating their children.
Part 1: Role Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to lead improvements in the financial management of Street Child’s partner, Street Child of Liberia (SCoL), a national education and child protection organisation with nationwide presence and annual budget of up to $1m. The role holder will also manage Street Child’s financial reporting and compliance requirements in delivering programmes in Liberia.
The role will report to Street Child’s West Africa Regional Finance Manager, with oversight of Street Child of Liberia’s finance team, and a close working relationship with SCoL SMT, Street Child’s Freetown based Head of Sierra Leone / Liberia Programmes and Monrovia based Programmes Officer.
The role provides financial oversight of programmes in Liberia, facilitating accurate and timely donor reporting, strong budget management and excellent record keeping. Key aspects of this role include: improve financial management and reporting systems; ensure a strong control environment and maintain strong record keeping; empower programmes and leadership teams to have strong financial management and grant management capabilities. The role also serves as a link between Street Child of Liberia and Street Child UK, delivering monthly requisitions, annual budget information and other information as required, with scope to extend support across Street Child’s regional programmes portfolio as required.
Part 2: Key Responsibilities:
1) Ensure robust financial management and reporting systems to facilitate accurate donor reporting, strong budget management and transparency for budgeting (40%)
- Ensure that all staff are using the QuickBooks finance system in place at Street Child of Liberia to provide accurate and timely recording of transactions – providing training, review, support and direct input as needed.
- Ensure that all month end processes are carried out in a timely manner including month end closure processes, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and generating reports
- Providing reliable donor reports, Budget vs Actual reports to the Director and Programmes staff to facilitate good planning and anticipation of any changes needed to programmes delivery.
- Ensure that donor expenditure is recorded accurately and finance reports are of high quality with full supporting transaction listings reconciled to the finance system and delivered to deadlines in accordance donor requirements. Report on all costs incurred both at Street Child of Liberia and Street Child HQ.
- Preparation of all donor reports, working with Partner Finance team and programmes staff as needed to ensure that they are delivered on time and with appropriate sign off.
- Support donor due diligence and donor audits by provision of information required.
- Provide input as necessary for all donor budget proposals, ensuring that costs requested are complete and reasonable seek approval for all donor proposal budgets before they are submitted to donors
- Facilitate the year end audit, over-setting the end to end of the annual audit process.
2) Strengthening the control environment and record keeping (30%)
- Review and assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend changes and improvements as required , and review any improvements in internal controls recommended by auditors or donors.
- Work with colleagues to devise a delivery plan to ensure that improvements are met, and support the delivery of that plan.
- Strong financial procedures are in place to accompany all payments and improvements are made to the payments system including in particular justifying the use of cash and advances.
- Ensure appropriate bank & cash management procedures are in place and operating effectively, including bank reconciliations for all accounts, cash counts and cash transfers to field sites.
- Ensure robust procurement processes are in place and being followed, working with the procurement team to make any changes needed and ensure that all staff are clear on the required procurement process.
- Developing Financial management tools, including policies and procedures as required.
- Ensure that monthly requisitions (the process for requesting monthly transfers from HQ) are robust, evidence based and submitted on time each month.
- upcoming up with an annual budget, approved in accordance with SC budget timetable, working with the Senior West Africa Finance Manager to develop consistent templates to use in each template.
- Regularly advise and provide support on other issues as the need arises.
3) Participate in finance related meetings and initiatives for all SCoL programmes, providing budget and financial guidance, including provision of training to colleagues (10%)
- To ensure the smooth-running of the programme with respect to its financial obligations.
- Compliance with the organisational procedures; quality of budget monitoring; quality of the budgets drawn up; quality of financial reports for donors; anticipation of financial problems.
- Provide BVAs every month by the 10th of M+1 of all contracts.
- Plan and lead the BVA analysis meetings every month before the 15th.
- Ensure coherency between the programme budget and the donors' budgets.
- Procedures so as to ensure a realistic budget, accurate expenditure codification and robust budgetary steering.
- Draw up and monitor cost allocation tables for office and staff costs.
- Conduct the monthly, bi-annual and annual accounts closing operations · Raise programme teams' awareness of contractual budget and financial obligations.
- Analyse donor guidelines and inform the teams about these procedures and their application.
- Train programme teams in internal budget and financial management.
- Check the budgetary monitoring of the funding schedule.
- Substantiate the financial accounts with regard to local legislation.
- Monitor and organise internal and external audits, assume the role of the auditor's primary contact in liaison with head office.
4) Working with the finance team (10%)
- Train the finance team.
- Set up communication and coordination mechanisms for the team.
- Manage contractual monitoring (leave, end of trial periods, etc.) of finance team members; if necessary, co-validate disciplinary procedures with Operations Manager.
- Oversee finance team's career development: define training needs and provide guidance on professional development.
5) A liaison and link with Street Child UK Finance team to enable management of operations in Liberia (10%)
- Develop the annual budget for Liberia, which includes costs budget, programmes costs, cash flow forecasting.
- Enter Street Child of Liberia costs on the HQ finance system (Aqilla) and ensure that all monthly transfers to Street Child of Liberia are fully accounted for and reconciled.
Part 3: Person Specification
Attributes / Education / Qualifications
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or higher
- Recognised Accountancy Qualifications
Desirable:
- Degree in International Business Administration, finance or related field; or attendance at specific relevant training courses
Attributes / Experience & Knowledge
Essential:
- 5 years post qualification experience
- Experience of implementing internal controls and finance procedures
- Experience of managing multi donor grants and good knowledge of donor compliance rules and requirements – in particular working with DFID, UN, EU, USAID
Desirable:
- Knowledge of development issues and concepts
Attributes / Skills / Abilities
Essential:
- Extensive knowledge of finance & logistics policy within non-governmental organizations
- Knowledge of computer applications and software finance packages –in particular Quickbooks and Aqilla or other “mid-tier” finance system
Desirable:
- System design and implementation of finance software packages
Attributes / Other
Essential:
- Strong interpersonal, management and team work skills
- Ability to influence change in teams not directly managed
- A self-starter, capable of working independently and flexibly to a high level
- Fluent English –written and spoken
Desirable:
- Good communication and staff training / capacity building skills
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About Cord
Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities.
We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.
Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:
- Empowering Women & Girls
- Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
- Climate & the Environment
- Economic Empowerment
- Supporting Stronger Societies
Role context:
Cord’s turnover is about £2m a year. About 85% of Cord’s funding is restricted, coming from institutional donors like the EU and the US government, and 15% (about £300K) is unrestricted coming from a committed UK supporter base and other private fundraising streams.
In 2024, Cord operates in eight countries and has offices in Burundi, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia & Philippines. Cord has a global team of thirty people with finance staff across six country teams.
The Finance Manager role is a newly created role which is being introduced to strengthen the organisation’s financial management and control systems. The postholder will work across the breadth of the finance function preparing internal management accounts and external annual accounts.
In 2024, Cord changed its finance system to use Business Central. The Finance Manager will become the organisation’s main ‘admin’ user of the finance system. In the near-term, there will be a particular focus on rolling out further functionality of the system.
The Finance Manager will have oversight of the UK finance function through the line management of the UK Finance Officer and will directly deliver on the international side of operations in the areas of donor compliance, programme financial management, partner financial monitoring, and reporting. The role will involve travel to international programme locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support the Head of Operations to provide finance team leadership, develop and deliver an annual finance workplan to ensure continual improvement, and to drive finance capacity across the organisation
- To ensure the effective financial management of the organisation create and maintain effective financial control
- To be the Business Central Finance System Lead, developing functionality, troubleshooting and capacitating system users
- To ensure financial compliance: prepare statutory accounts, partner compliance, donor compliance and financial reporting
Cord operates a hybrid structure in the UK with most team members working from home attending the admin office in Coventry for team meetings.
We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!
Please provide a cover letter that outlines:
- your interest in Cord and the role
- how you fulfil the requirements of the role
Please be sure to include the location where you are based.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
St Peter’s Charity is a small Charity founded in 1861. Once an order of Anglican religious sisters running hospitals, today the Charity runs St Columba’s House Christian retreat and conference centre and a small grant making trust. We are based in Woking, Surrey.
A part time Finance Manager is needed to cover all the finance and accounting functions within the Charity from payroll to producing monthly management accounts and presenting reports at Trustee meetings. This role is varied and rewarding as it plays an important part in the management of our Charity.
We are seeking a suitably qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) who is warm, approachable and efficient.
Applicants need to be sympathetic to the work of St Columba’s House, which, while rooted in our Anglican foundation, welcomes clients and staff from all faiths and none. We offer a friendly, attractive place to work as part of a small team.
The post holder would be expected to work on site.
Retreat Centre and Grant Making Trust
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Would you like to make a difference at The Prince’s Trust?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Manager with a broad remit of experience who loves working in a busy Accounts environment, to join our Birmingham based Financial Operations Team.
You will be pivotal to the Birmingham Finance Team, working closely with the Head of Finance Operations and the Transactions Manager amongst others. This is an exciting new role to the team so you will have the opportunity to develop and influence this role.
You will be influential in the strengthening of the process and controls framework Finance Operations Team.
You will be critical in supporting and informing internal and external stakeholders of The Prince’s Trust And you will be helping to transform the lives of our Young People
The role is perfect for you if, as an experienced Finance Manager, you are looking for a new challenge, want to work with a great team and want to support the vision of The Prince’s Trust.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
Bristol Charities is entering a season of rapid development and growth and we are seeking a permanent Finance Manager to expand the capacity of the finance team, as we embed a new finance system to assist delivery of a new five-year strategic plan.
Our strategic plan is to expand our impact across Bristol through the implementation of a Hub delivery model, which will allow us to tailor our services and support within priority location and communities across the city.
If you care about Bristol and are passionate for positive change, then please come and join us on our journey.
FINANCE MANAGER
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time (up to 28 hours per week, to be agreed). Additional hours may sometimes be required and can be taken as Time Off In Lieu (TOIL).
The charity’s Finance Manager will slot into the Corporate Services Directorate, working with the Director of Finance (Deputy CEO) to build on the great work of the Interim Finance Project Manager.
The postholder will have the opportunity to drive improvements and efficiencies across our core finance and IT operations. The postholder will help the charity collate, analyse and present its increasingly complex KPIs and data.
We offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salary with index-linked pay awards
- 5% employer pension contribution (matched)
- 4x Life Assurance
- 26 days annual leave, rising with length of service (plus Bank Holidays)
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- BenefitHub discounts and perks platform
- Staff Wellbeing Group
- On-site café
- Free on-site parking
Deadline for applications: Sunday 13 October 2024
Interview dates: Week commencing 21 October 2024 (TBC)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is very proud to be working with Cumbria CVS, a well-established charity supporting third sector organisations across Cumbria. Cumbria CVS provide advice, training and support services to increase the capacity of the sector and bring organisations together to form a powerful voice. Delivering projects to meet identified gaps in provision, in partnership with others, their Mission is to increase Impact, Influence and Investment in and from Cumbria CVS and the Third Sector.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this award-winning charity as a Finance Manager – leading a team at the very heart of the organisation, to improve the lives of people across the county. You will ensure sound financial management for Cumbria CVS with specialist skills in accountancy, financial planning and reporting. As a flexible, part-time role with hybrid working options, we believe this may be attractive to those developing a portfolio career, as well as those who simply prefer to work part time hours.
Building on successful growth over the last five years, you will lead the finance team to help ensure financial sustainability long into the future, ensuring the teams are effectively and efficiently resourced and supported across various sites and operations. This role combines work at a strategic level with the leadership team, working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees alongside practical hands-on support.
We are looking for candidates who are CIMA/ACCA qualified/part-qualified or those who are qualified by experience. You will have a good understanding of financial and accounting systems and processes and thrive in providing sound financial analysis and reporting. You will be highly numerate and computer literate, comfortable communicating to stakeholders on financial matters and capable of using accountancy software (Xero experience would be useful). You will help develop the organisation’s financial skills and financial sustainability in line with the organisation’s strategy.
Cumbria CVS want to reflect the diversity of Cumbria in it’s organisation and become more relevant to and reflective of the people, communities and places they serve.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy, maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process then please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply with a cover letter. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Finance Manager
Salary: £19.23 per hour plus £2.32 per hour holiday pay up to £20.88 per hour plus £2.52 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to annual salary of £35,000 up to £38,000 FTE)
Contract Type: Temporary role for 4 months
Hours: 28 hours/4 days per week
Location: London
Hybrid: 2 days per week in the office (Wednesday and Thursday)
Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a rewarding role in the charity sector?
Charity People are delighted to be working with one of London's hidden treasures, a growing charity that provides Londoners with a taste of the countryside right in the heart of the city. The farm covers 1.5 acres and offers various community projects.
As a Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for managing the organisation's finances and supporting its mission of offering education, training, and experiences to the local community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the CEO with the preparation of the annual budget.
- Prepare cashflow forecasts, management accounts, and financial reports on a monthly and annual basis.
- Handle payroll and expenses claims.
- Manage the bookkeeping systems and ensure all payments are made on time.
- Work with project staff and the CEO on budgeting and financial management of projects, ensuring restricted income is appropriately tracked.
- Collaborate with the Fundraiser to analyse financial pipelines.
- Oversee statutory returns including Gift Aid and ensure compliance with all financial regulations.
- Liaise with auditors and prepare final accounts.
- Ensure the farm's financial systems comply with statutory requirements and best practices.
Governance and Compliance:
- Assist the CEO and Trustees in preparing for Finance Committee meetings, reports, and minutes.
- Maintain and update the organisation's risk register.
- Ensure insurance cover is adequate and renewed in a timely manner.
Requirements:
- Proven professional experience managing finances in a small charity.
- Appropriate accounting qualifications (AAT/CIMA/ACA/ACCA).
- Experience with financial packages, with knowledge of QuickBooks being desirable.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with VAT returns.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Self-motivated and able to anticipate and address financial needs.
- High levels of integrity and confidentiality in managing sensitive information.
How to apply
Closing date: Monday 21st October at 9am
Please send your CV as soon as possible as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity 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 do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Prospectus are delighted to be working with a community focused charity based in Carlisle. This exciting opportunity offers an experienced Finance Manager the opportunity to add a 2 day per week contract possibly as part of a portfolio career.
We are looking for candidates who are CIMA/ACCA qualified/part-qualified or those who are qualified by experience. You will have a good understanding of financial and accounting systems and processes and thrive in providing sound financial analysis and reporting. You will be highly numerate and computer literate, comfortable communicating to stakeholders on financial matters and capable of using accountancy software (Xero experience would be useful). You will help develop the organisation’s financial skills and financial sustainability in line with the organisation’s strategy.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy, maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process then please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply with a cover letter. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Are you an experienced finance professional ready to lead a dynamic Accounts Payable team? Join our client, a prestigious university, as a Finance Manager in the Finance Department. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the Accounts Payable function while working closely with the Assistant Director of Finance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about financial excellence, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Accounts Payable team, providing clear direction and support.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and expense claims.
- Manage monthly reconciliations and enforce adherence to financial controls.
- Update and develop procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Communicate financial policies clearly to stakeholders and provide essential coverage for other finance managers.
Ideal Candidate Skills:
Essential:
- Proven experience in supervising an Accounts Payable function.
- Familiarity with finance IT systems and reporting software.
- Strong communication skills for engaging with various stakeholders.
- Confidence in managing creditor relationships.
Desired:
- Experience in a university or educational setting.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting finance functions.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Unit4ERP/Agresso.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Flexible working arrangements.
How to Apply: To apply for the Finance Manager - Accounts Payable position, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
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ODAC continues to be on a journey of organisational change and growth, with the financial implications that come with that, having begun to diversify our business model to expand our programmes.
We are therefore recruiting a Finance Manager to lead the implementation and delivery of best-practice financial management and planning, ensuring that ODAC is ready to continue to increase our charitable impact.
This is the first Finance Manager role in the organisation and the role will involve using your knowledge and experience to develop the way that ODAC works. In recent years, financial management has been led by the Chief Executive, with a freelance book-keeping contractor and a 0.5 days/ week Finance Administrator, and we have an experienced Finance Lead on the Board of Trustees.
The Finance Manager will lead on bookkeeping, financial management, and providing support and advice to budget holders. They will collaborate with the Director on financial planning and reporting, and will be responsible for reviewing and implementing best practices, ensuring that the charity’s financial functions are fit for its size, purpose, and growth.
DETAILS
TITLE: Finance Manager
WORKING HOURS: 0.4 FTE / 2 days per week (16 hours)
PAY: £35,000-£38,000 FTE depending on experience pro rata (£14,000 – £15,200 real salary) per annum
CONTRACT TYPE: Part time, permanent
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified AAT qualification, Level 2 or above.
DEADLINE: 9am, Thursday 7th November
INTERVIEWS: Monday 18th November (please hold your availability if applying)
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IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) is the leading specialist domestic abuse charity in the Yorkshire region. We are looking for dedicated, courageous and compassionate people to join our inspiring and inclusive team. We are an age inclusive employer with flexible working arrangements to suit a range of people’s circumstances.
We have an opportunity a Finance Manager role with highly regarded regional charity based in York.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to utilise their accounting skill and develop their leadership potential. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration you will have full oversight of the finance function.
Responsibilities:
- Monthly management accounts - ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is accurate
- Year-end statutory reporting and liaison with auditors
- Financial reporting to our funders
- Team management and development.
Requirements:
- We are looking for an experienced, diligent and confident finance professional who can step in a deliver from the outset.
- Previous experience in the charity or not for profit sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary
- 26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (Full-time)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employer-paid health cash plan
- Access to national discount schemes
Location: York. (Hybrid home and office flexible working after probation)
Application Deadline: 09:00 AM on Monday, 14th October 2024
Interview Dates: Week commencing 28th October 2024
For more information please refer to the job description and apply via our careers page.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an immediately available part time Finance Manager who is passionate about healthy food and our food system? If so, then this exciting part time Finance Manager is the right role for you.
Job title: Part time Finance Manager & Company Secretary
Duration: 6 months fixed term contract
Hours: 3 days a week
Pattern of work: Fully remote
Salary: £30k part time salary
Your role as part time Finance Manager, you will have sole responsibility for the day to day running of the finance function, including operations, financial reporting, and year end.
As part time Finance Manager your day to day duties will include;
- Overseeing finance operations including income, payable and receivables
- Completing monthly management accounts including commentary for the senior management team
- Working with budget holders to advise on programme budgets including income and expenditure
- Working on and delivering year end process including audit schedule
- Ensure the charity meets all of its regulatory compliance
This is a client facing role and you work with budget holders to help the charity deliver and meet its goals as well as advising the senior management group and CEO in strategic decision making.
The skills you will bring to the role part time Finance Manager will include;
- Relevant accounting qualifications
- Strong business partnering experience
- Experience completing financial reporting and planning including budgeting, actuals, income and expenditure
- Experience of completing year end audit process
- Knowledge of charity accounts including SORP and UKGAAP
This is a sole part time Finance Manager role working part time role working 3 days a week and reporting to the CEO. If you are interested in applying for this busy and exciting position through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity that makes a difference?
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic motivated Service Manager to mobilise a brand new service providing support to the travelling community in Essex. Working in close partnership with the existing Essex Countywide Travellers’ Unit (ECTU), you will lead on developing a high quality service that forges positive relationships within the travelling community alongside key partners and stake holders with the aim of reducing health inequalities, improving outcomes and access to services.
The Role
As a Service Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of a highly performing, County Wide service that makes a tangible difference to the lives of those it works with. You will lead a small team to develop evidence-based services aimed at empowering people within the travelling community to access a wide range of services and sustain positive change. You will have strategic oversight of the service and will liaise directly with the commissioners and partners across Essex to ensure the highest possible standards of services.
The role will be based in one of our existing offices in the Chelmsford, Colchester, Basildon or Harlow areas. There can be flexibility around the location, but travel will be required across all areas to ensure effective service delivery.
The Service
The service will cover the County of Essex (excluding Southend and Thurrock) workin in partnership with ECTU to provide enhanced support to individuals and families from the Gypsy, Roma and Travelling communities in Essex across a range of needs (including substance misuse, physical and/or mental health needs, housing, education and employment). The service will provide broad and flexible outreach, advocacy, signposting and onward referrals (to include accompanying people to appointments) and forge strong links with local partners and services to form a multi-disciplinary network of support.
Previous experience in the field is desirable but not essential. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to the people that use our services
About you
To join us a Service Manager you will need:
- Experience of managing staff
- An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals who use the service.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with other professionals (health providers, the police, youth services, mental health & substance misuse organisations) and to maintain the excellent reputation of Phoenix Futures across Essex and beyond.
- Experience of working with people within a health/criminal justice/substance misuse or similar field
- The ability to report performance data and information to managers and commissioners
- The ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn
- Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support
- To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word and be familiar with database management systems
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Service Manager, please get in touch or apply today.
Your Rewards
- Starting salary of £30,500 per annum, pro rata. with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £36,000 per annum, pro rata.
- Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
- We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.
About Phoenix Futures
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.
Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.
We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional well-being.
We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.
Interview Process
All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared, and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.
Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants.
We use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.