Finance Manager Jobs
·Do you have experience of implementing a fundraising strategy in line with the ambition of an organisation?
·Do you have knowledge about fundraising in the arts sector, including best practice, trends, opportunities and challenges?
·Do you have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of an organisations operations i.e., finance and education?
·Do you have experience of working with a CRM system to support your workflow and track progress as well as record financial data?
·Do you have previous experience of writing successful Trusts and Foundations applications?
·Do you have knowledge of GDPR, data protection and fundraising compliance?
·Do you have line management experience?
If you have some or all of the experience mentioned above - we would love to hear from you!
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words.
New Adventures is a charity, and its principal funder is Arts Council England. As well as producing award-winning productions which dazzle audiences across the globe, New Adventures is committed to playing a meaningful role in diversifying the dance landscape for future generations. The company’s Take Part work reaches thousands each year through transformative workshops and masterclasses to schools and communities across Britain; the company’s many strands of talent development work nurture the best emerging talent from communities across the UK, springboarding them into our company and the wider sector.
The Head of Development will support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by leading on the development and delivery of the New Adventures Fundraising Strategy to maximise voluntary income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations and Major Gifts. The post holder will work proactively to identify, cultivate engage and maintain excellent relationships with new and current donors and supporters as well as supporting the cultivation and stewardship of Corporate Supporters.
Ivy Rock Partners is pleased to be assisting a London-based Museum in their search for a Finance Business Partner. The purpose of this role is to support relevant budget holders in managing their assigned budgets. This is a brilliant opportunity for experienced Finance Business Partners who are well versed in stakeholder management and can work constructively with budget holders to find solutions to issues, providing appropriate level of challenge.
This is an exciting role at an exciting time where the Museum is seeing over 3 million visitors a year post pandemic! Dealing with the artistic directorate, leading on budget preparation and reforecasting for exhibitions, events and fundraising. Working closely with senior budget holders, you will produce relevant senior management information and analysis to support key decision making for exhibits, collections, engagement and fundraising.
A summary of duties is as follows:
· Leading on the production of the monthly management accounts pack for the artistic directorate
· Providing relevant financial analysis and summaries as part of the management accounts pack to ensure decision makers are kept informed
· Support budget holders to produce accurate and reasonable budgets for their artistic directorates
· Leading on budgeting and forecasting processes for the exhibitions and events.
· Produce and update relevant financial models and cashflows
You will be:
· Experienced in business partnering with a variety of non-finance stakeholders
· Experienced in producing management reports and helping to prepare budgets
· You may be fully qualified or actively studying for a formal qualification (CCAB qualified or equivalent). You must be at least part qualified.
What to expect:
· Salary: £51,500 per annum
· Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office)
· 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
· Employer pension contribution up to 10%
Why work here:
· The opportunity to join a brilliant finance team.
· An excellent opportunity to work with a wide variety of stakeholders.
· The opportunity to work amongst amazing artists and within beautiful sites.
For more information about this role or a private and confidential chat, please contact Ryan Sheehan at Ivy Rock Partners.
Fairhive is pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in our search for a Financial Reporting Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. Fairhive is a Community Benefit Society and not-for-profit landlord that provides 9,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire. We exist to support residents and neighbourhoods, maintain quality homes, build new ones, and ultimately create thriving communities where people want to live.
Reporting into the Assistant Director of Finance and managing a team of three, this role will be responsible for the day-to-day management and control of the Financial Reporting function within the group. This will include providing direction and hands on support in all things budgeting, forecasting, statutory accounts, business partnering and monthly management reporting, whilst also offering exceptional scope for project work and process automation.
The Organisation:
Our 20,000 residents are at the heart of everything we do, providing good neighbourhoods and safe homes for everyone to lead fulfilling and enjoyable lives. Our services are shaped around residents and community needs and their feedback, to enable social inclusion, reduce poverty, and protect more vulnerable residents through our Welfare Help & Advice. That’s why we involve our residents as much or as little as they want.
We're a proud, certified Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and we believe that people are our greatest asset – their dedication, hard work and continued learning is what allows us to deliver the services residents need – now and in the future. That’s why we invest in employee development and actively support wellbeing. This includes enrolment in a defined benefit pension scheme, opportunities to work from home up to four days per week, ongoing support for professional development, plus lots more!
The key duties of this role are as follows:
- Production of the group’s budget in consultation with budget holders.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts in conjunction with budget holders to ascertain required explanations / proposed actions.
- Preparation of quarterly financial reports for the Executive Management Team and the Board, including a meaningful analysis of variances to budget and forecast.
- Lead on the preparation of Annual Statutory Accounts and being a key point of contact for the external auditors.
- Oversee timely submission of the regulatory returns.
- Work closely with the Financial Services Manager on finance system development and enhancements.
- Oversee provision of proactive and value-added finance business partnering services to operational teams.
- Lead, motivate and support the Assistant Management Accountants and Finance Business Partners to provide a professional and high-quality customer focused service
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified as an accountant with five years’ post qualification experience.
- Proven experience of competently producing budgets, forecasts and management accounts.
- Proven ability of producing statutory accounts and leading the annual external audit.
- Experience of managing staff, including setting objectives and monitoring performance.
- Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with the wider finance team.
- Ability to produce concise information and analysis to support decision making.
- Experience of working in a medium-sized or large organisations in the social housing or property sectors.
- Strong verbal, written and presentational skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
The deadline for applications is on Sunday 8th September, but applications will be under continuous review in advance of this date, so apply today to make sure you don’t miss out!
Summary
- Diary management for Director of Finance, Director of Finance Transformation and occasional support for other members of the Senior Finance Team.
- Organising room bookings for use by the external auditors and others as required.
- Keeping the Finance Team pages up-to-date on the intranet, highlighting material that requires review and working with the department to ensure key information, policies and processes are clearly communicated.
- Ordering stationery and other office consumables as required by the teams.
- Raising purchase orders on behalf of the Finance and Communications departments (and cover for other ChECS teams) and being part of the workflow system within SAP (our finance and management system).
- A salary of £33,382 per annum plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 2 days per week in our office in Westminster, one must be a Tuesday.
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies
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Community and Engagement Manager
Position: Community and Engagement Manager
Location: Teddington, TW11 8HT
Salary Range (depending on experience): pro rata of £33,000 – £39,000 incl. OLW
Hours: Part-time 21 hours per week. We are able to offer some flexibility with the role such as term time only or flexibility with days/times.
Contract: Permanent
Annual Leave: pro rata of 25 days leave plus bank holidays
Closing date: 10pm on Monday 2nd September 2024, or before if a suitable candidate is found.
We reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended as shortlisting and interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.
About the role
Richmond AID is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic person who can lead our multidisciplinary team Inclusion Team. The team currently has 6 direct reports and services include: BuddyUp, Spade gardening service, Mental Health Peer Support service, Connect to Tech digital training, Campaigning and peer group activities.
There is a variety of skills and experience within the team which will require someone to use a flexible management approach, directing support to where it is needed most. We are looking for someone to not just manage these services, but to lead their development and widen our coverage across the borough of Richmond. This will predominantly involve supporting the people involved to be leaders of their own projects, improving delivery models, ensuring projects meet targets and quality standards. Some of the projects are also delivered in partnership with other organisations so an understanding of the responsibilities of contract management is essential. We have recently started a campaign project and experience of running effective campaigns would be an advantage.
About you
You will have strong leadership skills with experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team. You must be committed to the value of participative community engagement, have a great understanding of the needs of diverse communities, and a passion for social justice and supporting Disabled people.
You must have experience of service delivery, monitoring, evaluation and report writing and setting SMART outcomes for your team. You will know what it takes to set up and manage a project and ensure it meets the intended outcomes. Additionally, you’ll be confident in participative strategies and tools such as facilitating groups, arranging events, developing surveys, gathering views and responding to consultations.
You will be skilled in managing group dynamics and supporting your team to have boundaries with clients. You will also have experience of managing Safeguarding issues.
Ideally you will have experience of campaigning work, with a track record of delivering innovative digital campaigns that have led to real change.
About Richmond AID
Richmond AID offers 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays or pro rata of this for part time roles. Normal office hours are 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm on Fridays. You will be based at our offices in the Disability Action and Advice Centre, 4 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8HT but may need to work from other locations as needed.
Related roles: volunteer manager, services manager, service coordinator, community development, campaign manager, community engagement, co-production manager, event manager, digital and communications manager, communication manager.
To apply
Please apply via the Charity Jobs website.
You will need to send your CV and a covering letter of up to 2 sides of A4 stating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in Experience and Knowledge section of the Job description.
Disabled Candidates
The charity is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from Disabled candidates and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer quality mark, meaning any Disabled candidates that meet the minimum criteria will be invited for interview. Please advise if you have a disability or long-term health condition that you would like to be considered when you apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Strategy, Knowledge & Innovation
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 21 hours over 3 days (to include every Tuesday)
Salary: Up to £27,779 per annum (pro rata of £46,284)
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Strategy Delivery Manager:
- Provide the Marketing & Income directorate with the planning and strategy management required, to support the growth of our sustainable income
- Lead on the project management of key strategic initiatives from concept to implementation and evaluation
- This role is part of a new job share
About the Strategy, Knowledge & Innovation team:
- We sit within the Marketing and Income Generation Directorate (MIG)
- Our team is responsible for responsible for providing MIG with the business-critical operational support it needs to meet its 10-year growth strategy by leading the business planning, budgeting and performance cycles for the directorate; providing project management and innovation expertise; and supporting the cultural change and growth of the capabilities it needs.
- We currently have a team of 7
What we’re looking for in our Strategy Delivery Manager:
- A proven track record of delivering to a fundraising strategy
- Extensive planning and budgeting experience
- Proven track record of successful project management and delivery
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 2nd September 2024
Virtual interview date: w/c 16th September 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
This is a part time, homebased position. The successful candidate will be able to communicate what we do and the impact we achieve for families in a clear and compelling way. They will build relationships with both current and future funders, so that we can develop strong long-term partnerships with those who share our values and our vision for the future.
We are looking for someone with a passion for writing and communicating with grantmakers of different kinds. You will lead on all our fundraising, primarily from trusts and foundations, however, we are also keen for you to develop new partnerships with corporate partners, with the support of the CEO and the trustees.
We recognise that for fundraisers to do good work they need to be connected to the people we serve. We are therefore looking for someone who, despite working primarily from home, will actively engage with the delivery of our project, in order that they can build relationships with the families we work with as well as our future funders. By knowing how we work and who we work with, we believe that you will be able to tell our story meaningfully whilst also being able to do your work to the best of your ability.
About New Beginnings Foundation
The New Beginnings Foundation is a charity that supports families whose children are in the child protection system in the Greater Manchester area. We are not a statutory service and we are more than a parenting programme. We provide a wrap around service that enables parents to understand how past traumatic events have affected their identity, their coping strategies and their parenting skills.
We recognise that becoming a parent is one of life's most complex challenges. Our aim, therefore, is to support parents in the child protection process to develop the strength, knowledge and power they need to become the parents they want to be so that their children can stay in their care. At the end of the programme, we hope that parents stay with us, so that they can become peer mentors and share their insight and learning to help other parents do the same.
We have grown since we began in 2018. We have now supported over 200 families, an ever-growing team and our turnover is approximately £200k p.a.
At present, we are in a positive position with regards to our fundraising and finances and as a result, we are now looking to expand so we can reach new local authorities who we can collaborate with across the Greater Manchester area.
Person Specification
Part One: Knowledge and Experience
We are looking for candidates who have:
·Outstanding written and oral communication skills
·Proven track record of leading at least two successful £50k+ applications to grant makers in last 12 months
·Proven track of successful public sector bid writing
·Demonstrable knowledge of UK grant makers
·Demonstrable experience of presenting strong written arguments
·Experience of acting as an organisational ambassador in a range of contexts
·Proven project management skills
·Demonstrable relationship management skills
·Able to work independently, multitask and prioritise a busy workload
·Awareness of the Code of Fundraising Practice
Part Two: Attributes and Behaviours
We are looking for candidates who have:
·Passionate and demonstrably committed to improving the families we work with
·Strong on attention to detail
·A completer-finisher
·Ability to work on your own initiative
·A highly competent team worker
·Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
·Willingness to learn new skills
·Ability to work in a changing and flexible organisation
·Willingness to work occasional evenings to attend Board of Trustee meetings quarterly
Please apply by submitting your CV along with a covering letter identifying how you meet part one and two of the Person Specification.
Our mission is to keep children in the child protection system safe from harm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to help lead and shape the way we deliver our new Strategic Plan working at the forefront of one of the most pressing human rights issues.
The European Network on Statelessness (ENS) is a civil society alliance of over 180 members in 41 countries, committed to breaking the cycle of statelessness in Europe and realising everyone’s right to a nationality. We are dedicated to raising awareness about statelessness, supporting legal and policy development, and building civil society’s capacity to act. At the heart of our work lies the understanding that stateless people and their communities should be leaders of change.
The Head of Operations and Development will work as part of the Senior Management Team, which includes the Director and the Head of Policy & Advocacy, to ensure ENS's continued success and growth. The role demands a high level of aptitude, leadership, flexibility, initiative, and commitment.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading and developing ENS's strategic and operational planning, monitoring implementation, financial management, fundraising, and organisational development. They will contribute to the management and sustainable growth of ENS by ensuring that efficient systems and procedures are in place. They will oversee financial management, working closely with the Finance Manager, and will manage our HR function, helping to foster a positive organisational culture aligned with our values.
Collaborating with the Director and Head of Policy & Advocacy, the successful candidate will also work to diversify income streams and build strategic partnerships to support our growth and ensure that we fulfil our strategic objectives. They will implement robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes to measure and enhance our impact. The role involves coordinating pan-regional projects and events that engage our members across Europe.
The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of experience in a senior operations role, preferably within the non-profit sector. They will have a proven track record in financial management, fundraising/development and operational excellence. Strong leadership skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to human rights are essential for success in this role. Given the wide-ranging nature of the role, we are open to candidates who have relatively less experience in a certain area provided they can deliver in the role and clearly demonstrate their aptitude to develop any skills as necessary.
The candidate will be contributing positively to our dynamic organisational ethos and cross-team working where all ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. They will be able to fit well into a fast-paced and demanding environment with an international focus.
We are looking for someone with an interest in developing their skills as we take on new challenges in fulfilling our new strategic plan. The role represents an exciting opportunity for candidates who want to make a real difference working for a dynamic organisation that consistently punches above is weight, and who possess the necessary ambition, as well as a commitment to work with stateless people across Europe.
We provide a friendly and welcoming team environment. This includes weekly staff team and catch-up meetings with line managers, flexible working arrangements, opportunities for travel, and opportunities for learning and professional development.
We particularly welcome applications from stateless (or formerly stateless) individuals, and people from a migrant, refugee, or minority background. If you require support with your application, please get in touch to discuss this further with us.
ENS is committed to Safer Recruitment and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks as required in line with our Safeguarding Policy.
ENS has a flexible working policy and is open to considering the role being undertaken on a part-time basis. Please specify your preferred work hours when applying. We will be happy to discuss flexible working options at the interview stage.
Please note that all applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this post.
Our vision is for a Europe where everyone is able to realise their right to a nationality.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames (with hybrid working options available)
Leave entitlement: 28 days per annum pro rata + bank holidays pro rata
About the role:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting opportunity to join our advice team at Citizens Advice Richmond as a Manage Your Money Lead.
In this role you will be working alongside volunteer advisers, providing holistic advice and support to households in financial crisis and provide advice around income maximisation, managing fuel costs including leading on our Energy Advice Project, benefit take-up, applying for grants to help with costs arising from the cost-of-living crisis, reducing indebtedness and budgeting and money management to help to prevent future financial crisis.
The purpose of this role is to reduce the stigma for low-income households around needing and accessing financial support and give people confidence to seek cheaper alternatives to contract costs around, for example, telephone, tv and broadband.
The project includes support on preparing personal income and expenditure details which can be used by residents themselves when negotiating with debtors on repayment plans.
This work will have a focus on community-based outreach work, working alongside organisations such as foodbanks and community centres. It will aim to prevent future or recurring hardship.
This role is funded by City Bridge Foundation.
We are a friendly and diverse office. We support clients across our community and aim to reach the most vulnerable and excluded in our community.
What we give our staff
We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, pension contribution, and training and opportunities to continue your professional development.
Please complete the application form and include this as your cover letter
About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Shop from Crisis is expanding! We currently have 16 shops across London, but we are looking to grow our business over the next five years, with a view to a national expansion and the continuation of our presence across London locations. We need people with a vision and appetite to join our dynamic and motivated Retail Team.
Location: Based in London – working across 8+ stores, with the option of working from home in line with the Crisis’ homeworking policy.
About the role
Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for an experienced Retail Area Manager to head up a team of Shop Managers to deliver financial excellence in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will nurture a creative shop environment, one where shop teams seek to maximise income in new and innovative ways both within the shop and through new entrepreneurial channels, such as events and community initiatives.
At Crisis we currently have two Retail Area Managers managing shops across London, you will work together to achieve budget and financial success, along with supporting the shop teams. With the Head of Retail and Acquisition & Assets manager you will support the expansion of new shops across London and have responsibility for the hiring and induction of new teams to run these shops. You will lead and develop your teams to achieve ambitious sales and training targets, maximising the impact on our mission to end homelessness.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a background in charity and high street retail with experience of leading and motivating a team of Shop Managers across multiple sites. We are looking for someone who is flexible and adaptable in their approach and enjoys working in a dynamic and changing environment.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Wednesday 4 September 2024 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 September 2024
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home based with UK-wide travel, as required/on occasion
Contract details: Fixed term contract – 12 Months
Salary: £32,300 – £38,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Directorate: Strategy, Insight & Portfolio
Reporting to: Head of Portfolio and Planning
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our Portfolio and Planning team as a Project Manager. As a Project Manager, you are responsible for managing projects from initiation to competition, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required acceptance and quality criteria. This role involves planning, executing and overseeing one or more projects while effectively communicating and managing stakeholder expectations.
This role will sit within the Portfolio and Planning Team and therefore there will be some PMO and Planning activities to be undertaken on an ad hoc basis.
Key responsibilities:
- You are responsible for scoping and completing all associated project documentation (i.e. Business Cases, Scoping Definition Documents, Project Initiation Documents, RAID Logs, Benefit Profiles etc.)
- You will develop detailed project plans for the full project lifecycle.
- You will maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders and develop robust stakeholder management plans.
- You will identify project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies and develop mitigations which will be captured within the RAID log that will be regularly reviewed and updated.
- You will ensure all project deliverables follow the Quality Assurance Process.
- You will manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs by completing change management requests and following change management protocols.
- You are responsible for all project closure activities and will conduct post-project evaluations and document lessons learned.
- You ensure accuracy of administration with clear audit processing
- You will maintain records of responses and actions taken against recommendations from meetings
The successful candidate will have:
- Significant experience of successful project and change management.
- Proven project management experience, in particular projects with an element of complex procurement activities.
- Experience of planning and organising a broad range of multi-stranded and complex projects, plans and strategies, formulating and adjusting as required.
- Specialist knowledge through experience of project management, cost management, procurement management, quality assurance, and risk management.
- Experience of working within a PMO environment.
- Effective analytical skills, able to review and interpret highly complex and sometimes conflicting information and data and translate into reports, scenarios, schedules of accommodation and specifications, presenting options and recommendations.
- Effective communication and presentation skills (both verbally and non-verbally), dealing with highly complex or sensitive information communicated to a wide range of individuals and groups at all levels internally and externally.
- Experience of supporting and coordinating business plans across a number of teams.
- Experience of drafting a wide range of reports with an ability to summarise a complex set of facts, clearly, accurately, and succinctly to a wide audience.
- Negotiation, persuasion, and motivational skills, able to gain co-operation at all levels. To include an ability to calmly resolve sensitive issues in a professional manner
- Computer literate with advanced keyboard skills and experience in the use of Microsoft and other software packages for data analysis and report-writing
- An ability to plan and think strategically
- An ability to identify and understand risks to a project(s)
- An ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience in minute taking and maintain accurate records of responses and actions taken against recommendations from meetings.
If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the Job Description and apply.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.
Closing Date – 4th September 2024 with interviews being conducted week commencing 16th September 2024.
PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.
NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.
NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.
NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment
NFCC is an independent membership association and the professional voice of UK fire and rescue services.
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Our partner is a key player within the international development sector, working on programme delivery through partners in Africa. They are seeking to recruit a qualified accountant to offer finance capacity building support, and drive improvements in the financial management of their key delivery partner in Liberia. The role is a 12 month FTC, and is an excellent opportunity for an accountant (even newly qualified) looking to break into international charity finance, or someone looking for their first international charity finance posting.
Responsibilities
- Review and strengthen the control environment, implementing recommendations, and working with and coaching staff to ensure that these are understood and adhered to consistently.
- Support in the development of and adherence to processes around cash management, recording and allocation of income and expenditure, and procurement.
- Lead in the development of and adherence to proper financial management tools and processes; month-end processes; and full grants cycle management covering due diligence, proposal development, compliance, management and reporting.
- Support the local staff in their confidence in using finance systems.
- Lead in aspects of the financial management and reporting – including annual budget preparation, monthly management accounts, BVA analysis and reporting; and monthly accounts close.
- Coach the finance team and other staff members as required.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with a strong technical accounting background – an understanding of controls, processes and financial management.
- Knowledge of institutional donors, including the UK, European and US governments, and UN agencies, is desirable but not essential.
- Experience of fund accounting, and understanding of restricted and unrestricted accounting within an international charity.
- Strong interpersonal skills; experienced in leading change, and working with a range of staff and characters.
- Strong systems skills.
- Patient and adaptable, resilient a self-starter, capable of working independently and prioritising a varied workload.
The role is a 12 month FTC, and is an excellent opportunity for an accountant (even newly qualified) looking to break into international charity finance, or someone looking for their first international charity finance posting.
Fairhive is exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in our search for a Financial Services Manager to join our lovely team on a permanent basis. Our mission is to provide quality homes, support people and create thriving communities. Residents are at the centre of our purpose so our income is invested back into the communities where they live. If you’re driven to make a real difference to lives and neighbourhoods then you’ll love working for us.
Managing a team of two direct reports, and a wider team of eight, this role will be responsible for the management and control of the Financial Services function. Reporting into the Assistant Director of Fnance, you will be involved in all things cashflow, rent accounting, payroll, income and expenditure, whilst also driving process automation and financial system enhancements to boost the team’s working efficiencies.
The Organisation:
Fairhive is a Community Benefit Society and not-for-profit landlord that provides 9,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire. Our 20,000 residents are at the heart of everything we do, providing good neighbourhoods and safe homes for everyone to lead fulfilling and enjoyable lives. Our services are shaped around residents and community needs and their feedback, to enable social inclusion, reduce poverty, and protect more vulnerable residents through our Welfare Help & Advice.
We're a proud, certified Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and we believe that people are our greatest asset – their dedication, hard work and continued learning is what allows us to deliver the services residents need – now and in the future. That’s why we invest in employee development and actively support wellbeing. This includes enrolment in a defined benefit pension scheme, opportunities to work from home up to four days per week, ongoing support for professional development, plus lots more!
The key duties of this role are as follows:
- Work closely with the Financial Reporting Manager on the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
- Overseeing the preparation of daily and medium-term cash flows, to ensure that the Group has sufficient funds to meet obligations.
- Develop the housing management and accounting systems and associated interfaces and reports to gain maximum effectiveness.
- Review the monthly payroll reconciliations and ensure that all related returns (e.g. pension) are produced and submitted on time.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of tax compliance returns, including VAT.
- Ensure that the annual rent and service charge increase proposal is submitted to the executive management team and board for approval.
- Regularly review outputs from the accounting and related reporting systems in order to identify routine accounting matters affecting the General Ledger and its processing.
- Ensure accurate and up to date Fixed Asset registers and Assets and Liabilities Registers are maintained and are accurately reflected in the Financial Statements.
- Develop and maintain robust supplier payments and rent accounting procedures and controls.
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified as an accountant, with five years’ post-qualification experience.
- Substantial experience of managing a team of staff, including setting objectives and monitoring performance.
- A practical understanding of internal controls and experience dealing with Auditors.
- Experience of payroll systems and requirements.
- Experience of complex accounting/financial systems and proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- A high degree of initiative and innovative thinking with the ability to identify areas for improvement and implement changes.
- Experience of working in a medium-sized or large organisations in the social housing or property sectors.
- The ability to produce tax compliance returns.
The deadline for applications is on Sunday 8th September, but applications will be under continuous review in advance of this date, so apply today to make sure you don’t miss out!
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About Us
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focussing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Vouchers etc)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities and events each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks in the office
Reports to:Deputy Head of Events
Based: Battersea Park
Salary:£40,000 -£45,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Flexible Working Environment
Role Overview
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Events, the Senior Events Manager will have a significant role in the Events Team, overseeing the Parks and Corporate team and responsible for managing and delivering a wide range of outdoor events and activities within our parks and open spaces. We have a varied programme of events, often working with stakeholders, and this role involves the full event life cycle, from enquiries, site visits, assessing paperwork through to delivering a successful and safe event.
We are a busy, creative, tight knit group of vibrant professionals who are looking for someone to join the team. Someone who prides themselves in providing 5-star customer service and going the extra mile for the client and for each other. In the Events Team we celebrate creative problem solving, autonomy and integrity in our approach to work.
We are looking for someone who has worked in a comparable role, with previous experience managing outdoor public events, and managing all the associated health and safety paperwork. The role requires balancing our commercial remit to achieve revenue targets, with maintaining the integrity of our beautiful parks and the needs of our local residents and stakeholders. A successful candidate will be able to manage both very experienced commercial clients’ requirements and provide the extra support less experienced community organisers need.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
Venue Management
- Be listed as DPS on certain venues
- Ensuring smooth venue booking process is in place for the team
- Providing clients with venue availability, quotes, and leading site visits
- Briefing clients on T&Cs for hire and licenses and supporting clients making event applications
- Ensuring all event application paperwork per event is complete and compliant with the requirements of the Event Policy
- Overseeing health & safety procedures; liaising with security personnel and conduct thorough site inspections before, during, and after events
- Working with internal & external contractors to secure the necessary services for each event
- Collaborating on developing new event opportunities to maximize revenue for the parks and open spaces
- Communicating effectively with internal and external colleagues to ensure all park events and activities are well-coordinated
- Maintaining clear communication with clients to address their needs and work with the site team to fulfill their requests
- Supporting, delivering and attending events / productions as required
Admin and Finance
- Line managing event coordinators and assistants
- Raising invoices and purchase orders for clients, tracking corporate bookings income and expenses, ensuring smooth cash flow, and keeping budget up to date
- Monthly reconciliation of budget to ensure targets are met
- Ensuring all supplier’s paperwork is checked and uploaded to the system
- Raising contracts and agreements, ensuring all aspects of the event are clearly outlined and protected
- Updating the booking system with all confirmed event details, ensuring all details are documented and ensuring efficient scheduling and avoiding conflicts
- Preparing and submitting TEN applications to relevant authorities for events requiring permits in public spaces or with specific restrictions
- Supporting the Head of Events with various larger more complex projects
Event Production
- Supporting the Head of Events and Production Teams with the delivery of events produced by Enable
- Assisting with the physical set up and dismantling of events, including the management of contractors and suppliers and the distribution and return of events equipment / stores and vehicles as required
Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience planning and managing events, ensuring a positive client experience
- Minimum of 2 years' experience planning and managing outdoor events, and working with local authorities
- Management of multiple clients simultaneously, providing confident and patient guidance to clients
- Proficient in a range of office software: Outlook, Excel, Teams
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with clients, staff and senior management
- Thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple tasks and projects efficiently against deadlines
- Proactive approach and pride yourself on going the extra mile to create 5 star customer service
- Ability to work autonomously while readily collaborating with the wider events team
- This role will require schedule flexibility – including late nights, early mornings and weekend work to deliver events
- Personal Licence holder (this can be obtained on joining but required for Premises Licence and TEN applications)
Nice to haves:
- Drivers Licence
- Proficiency with Priava, or other diary management software
- Experience with Xero, Sage or other accounting software
- Experience working with event applications and health & safety protocols for parks, outdoor venues, or local authorities
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around us! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
Senior Payroll Manager - leading university in London
Are you a Senior Payroll Manager who has experience dealing with Final Pension salary? If so, do not look further!
Charity People are proud to be working with a leading university based in London to help recruit a Senior Payroll Manager. This is a newly created role, where you will be reporting to the Head of Financial Accounts and working closely with the HR Teams.
Salary: £60,000 per annum + LGPS pension scheme
Contract: 35 hours per week, full time, permanent
Hybrid: Flexible home working coming to London once a week
This is an exciting time to join this ambitious and growing team. Candidates applying for this role, must have experience dealing with Defined Benefits Pension Schemes (ideally TPS . LGPS) in a regulated environment.
Some of your key duties and responsibilities are;
- Accurate and timely management of all pay elements across the University in collaboration with the HR directorate and the external managed service provider
- Accurate and timely management and reconciliation of all pension submissions and obligations toward staff and external parties.
- Ensuring full compliance and strong controls relating to all aspects of Payroll.
- Lead on any improvement required in the processes and systems linked to Payroll in support of the strategic growth agenda of the University.
- Review and redefine the operational relationship between the in-house Payroll team and the external managed service provider (MHR), improving processes and efficiency.
- Carry out all necessary reconciliations in a timely and consistent manner in respect to Payroll and Pensions management, including notes based on the Office For Students (OFS) accounts direction for our financial statements.
- Manage the Payroll system and necessary changes affecting payroll and pensions, including updates, implementation of salary sacrifice schemes, changes to NI rates and to pension scheme arrangements.
- Attend Finance team meetings, departmental meetings and working groups to ensure that communication between Finance, People, Academic and Professional Service areas is efficient and effective.
Candidates applying for this role must have the following:
- CIPP Qualified in Payroll Management or equivalent
- Direct operational experience of full payroll and pensions service
- Experience of managing defined benefit pension schemes (ideally TPS / LGPS) in a regulated environment
- Experience working with an external managed service provider, optimising workflows and relationships
- Strong experience in creating strong relationships with external parties such as HMRC, regulators etc
- Ability to manage, motivate and develop staff in a measured way
- Ability to manage upwards, setting targets, expectations and leading development initiatives
Deadline: Tuesday 14th September, 2024
Interview date:
Interviews will take pace w/c 23rd September, face to face.
Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with 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.