Finance Manager Jobs

Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. SWWR strives to do this by:

· providing a public rescue, rehabilitation, and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife.

· providing a learning and outreach programme, public education, and access to a unique wildlife experience.

· disseminating information and data, delivering professional training, and helping conservation projects, to improve knowledge and raise standards of wildlife care across the UK.

To maximise the potential funding available for Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR), particularly through obtaining grants from trusts, foundations, local authorities and other sources.

This role will also be responsible for enhancing the reach and value of legacy fundraising at SWWR and building strong relationships with corporate supporters to help secure the financial sustainability of the Charity. 

Our Fundraising Manager is responsible for planning and preparing all fundraising and grants working alongside all departments to ensure projects are fulfilled from inception to fruition. The post holder takes care of medium- to long-term activities,  budgeting, planning and strategy, as well as being responsive to emerging opportunities and adapting to change. The Fundraising Manager is also the main point of contact for new and existing supporters, providing support and stewardship to the amazing individuals and organisations who want to help wildlife.

Alongside the above, the Fundraising Manager will also provide support to the current fundraising personnel and activities at SWWR, coordinating and supporting a range of tasks and functions to aid in the smooth running of the Charity. 

Fundraising is integrated into every part of SWWR’s operations. The Fundraising Manager works closely with colleagues in Education, Retail, Events, Finance, Volunteering, and Wildlife Care to understand their needs and provide support to aid in the smooth running of the Charity.

SWWR’s annual operational costs are approximately £900,000. The majority of funding is raised through supporter donations, fundraising events, trading activities and legacies. 

Main Responsibilities:

1. To develop and implement an agile fundraising and external relations strategy. 

2.      Maintain a diverse range of income streams

3.    Bid Writing & Reporting

4.    Legacy fundraising

5.      Corporate relationships

6.    Supporter engagement 

Employee Benfits:

•  SWWR provides a workplace pension to eligible employees
•  Employee Assistance Programme,
• eLearning opportunities
• Staff discount scheme
• Free parking

Payroll Manager - up to £51,000. London - Hybrid

For an International NGO operating in 40 countries worldwide, we are recruiting a Payroll Manager. Reporting to the Association Director of Financial Services, the Payroll Manager will manage all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring compliance with policies and legal regulations. The Payroll Manager will manage a team of 2 Payroll Officers, and will partner closely with HR, Finance and other teams to ensure a seamless payroll operation. This role will oversee both UK and international payroll and will be a key member in the Pensions Committee.

Main Duties:

• Payroll Processing - Oversee the preparation and processing of the organisation's payroll including salaries, benefits, bonuses and deductions
• Handle all discrepancies and resolve issues related to payroll processing
• Compliance and Reporting - Ensure compliance with all internal and external local payroll regulations.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, including annual and quarterly reports
• Complete regular audits of payroll procedures and records to ensure compliance
• Stay updated on change in payroll laws and implemented changes as necessary
• Ensure all payroll balance sheet reconciliations are completed
• Systems - Manage the Ceridian Dayforce payroll systems and implement updates as needed. Trouble shoot and resolve any payroll system issues
• Team Management - Lead and mentor a team of 2 Payroll officers including performance evaluations, and ongoing training and mentorship
• Collaboration - Work closely with HR and Finance departments to ensure accurate employee data, and handle payroll related reports and data to senior management

Person Specification:

• CIPP qualified or QBE
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations
• Proven experience in a previous payroll management role
• Experience of leading, motivating and supporting payroll staff
• Experience with offshore payroll tax regulations
• UK and International payroll experience
• Excellent experience of payroll software including Ceridian Dayforce

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Ref: 6685

Closing date: 01 September 2024

We're looking for a Finance Business Partner to join Save the Children UK in an exciting role partnering with the Start Network within our Global Programmes division!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Our Finance Team helps us to grow our income and increase the impact of our spending and our Finance Business Partners key responsibilities include leading our financial planning and management, driving value for money, providing excellent management information and analysis, and providing robust partnering and challenge to managers at all levels.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll be partnering with the Start Network as part of our Global Programmes division, working and influencing the relevant teams to support their strategic decision making and managing income/expenditure budgets across divisional areas of significant variability.

Start Network is an independent charity made up of more than 80 aid agency members across five continents, including international, national and local organisations who aim to deliver more effective emergency aid, harnessing the power and knowledge of the network to make faster and better decisions to help people affected by crises. 

The Start Platform maintains a strong relationship with Save the Children as the grant custodian of many of the Start Network's programmes, so whilst you'll be embedded within the finance team at Save the Children UK in this role, you'll be playing a key role dedicated to the Start Network.

As Finance Business Partner, you will support and drive the business areas you partner with, including Start Funds and Risk Financing, in maximising impact for children through delivery of effective and efficient financial performance and awards management.

In this role, you will: 

• Provide strategic and financial decision support to your assigned team within Global Programmes to underpin strong financial performance
• Provide effective monthly reporting to support regular reviews of business performance
• Work alongside the business to develop forecasts, budgets, and longer-term financial plans
• Develop business models underpinning financial planning and provide the financial inputs for business cases
• Assist teams in developing their strategy and building business cases for investment spend within their areas, providing financial and commercial insight and challenging to ensure best value for money and efficiencies.

About you

You'll be an experienced qualified certified accountant with relevant post qualification experience, ideally in the not-for-profit sector. 

You'll have excellent stakeholder management skills, with the proven ability to work collaboratively and influence the decision making of a diverse set of stakeholders.

To be successful, you'll demonstrate:

• Experience providing strategic and finance business partnering support to senior managers
• Experience in the preparation of management accounts and involvement in financial planning and budgeting processes
• Experience managing awards, including budget and financial report preparation
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (and an advanced Excel user)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify financial issues as they arise, assess their likely impact, and devise appropriate responses
• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.

What we offer you:

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.

• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here.

This position is for a 9-month Fixed Term Contract.

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further application.

Ways of Working: 

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Senior Finance Business Partner – Finance

ODI

Senior Finance Business Partner – Finance

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £47,770 - £60,420 per annum

Location: London based hub – with hybrid working in the UK

Ref: FIN0224

About us

ODI is an independent, global think tank. We work to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. Through research, convening and influencing, we generate ideas that matter for people and planet.

About the role

The Senior Finance Business Partner will play a critical role in supporting ODI's strategic decision-making and financial management processes. The post holder will lead on partnering with programme managers to provide insights, analysis, and advice on financial performance and strategic opportunities.

The Senior Finance Business Partner will work closely with a Finance Business Partner in supporting half of ODI’s programmes. The other half of programmes will be supported by another Senior Finance Business Partner and Finance Business Partner pairing.

The Senior Finance Business Partner will deputise for the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis when needed.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Produce, communicate and deliver robust financial plans for the programme; undertake regular forecasting and monitoring and reporting on performance against agreed budgets
• Communicate matters relating to financial planning and operations, exchange ideas and best practice, develop excellent relationships across areas and contribute positively in all aspects of the Department’s work.
• Scrutinise, and confirm funding of all hiring decisions in consultation with Human Resources and programmes
• Review and approve donor financial reports
• Lead on the production of the programme level management accounts
• Provide clear and visible leadership on financial management for programmes
• Mentor and develop the Finance Business Partner

About you

Knowlede and qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Current knowledge of relevant accounting standards and sector issues
• Ability to present financial data to a high level of accuracy, including to a non- finance audience

Experience

• A senior financial business partner role within a medium sized, non-profit organisation
• Extensive experience in a donor funded environment.
• Line management and staff development and motivation experience
• Experience in development of financial systems and processes

Skills/abilities

• Financial management and analysis skills
• Strategic thinking and collaborative strategy development
• Effective teamwork, inter-personal and collaboration skills
• Strong line management skills
• Values-driven and exceptional integrity, including ensuring a safe working environment and equal opportunities for all
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills

Closing date: 1st September 2024

Interview Date: w/c 9th September 2024

ODI is committed to developing and supporting diverse and inclusive teams of people who share our passion, where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applicants from a range of diverse backgrounds including those who experience intersectional marginalisation on the basis of their class, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious identity or belief, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome applications from those living with disabilities. 

We offer competitive salaries, a generous company pension scheme, hybrid working and a range of flexible, family-friendly and inclusive employment policies to support well-being.

ODI is an equal opportunities employer     

Goodman Masson are exclusively partnered with a uniquely positioned charitable organisation to recruit for a Head of Finance. You will lead a small established team, with a focus on driving a strong business partnering approach with other teams across the organisation. You will also lead the finance team in delivering a full financial accounting and statutory reporting service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Business Partner to step up into a Head of Finance position. Experience supporting fundraising teams will be absolutely essential for candidates.

Day to Day Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the provision of clear and timely management information to Directors (financial and non-financial)
• Develop and maintain business and financial planning processes, including annual budgeting and forecasts
• Drive financial ownership and understanding across the organisation ensuring budget holder knowledge
• Support the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors
• Provide support to fundraising teams in the completion of funding applications and following bids
• Recommend appropriate reporting process and format for restricted projects
• Ensure a strong internal financial control environment

Essentials:

• ACA, CCA, CIMA or CIPFA qualified Accountant or qualified by experience
• Ability to review complex financial information and present to different audiences
• Strong Business Partnering experience
• Experience supporting fundraising teams with exposure to individual giving
• Strong knowledge of restricted and unrestricted funding

Applications are being reviewed as and when they are received so please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered. Please note applications close on Wednesday 11th September.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Location: Richard House Children's Hospice, Richard House Drive, E16 3RG
Salary: £35,000.00 gross per annum
Hours: 37.5
Department: Finance
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Looking to get ahead in Finance?

Are you a keen, team-player who wants to grow and develop within an organisation? Do you love a spreadsheet that balances and want to make a difference with your work? If so, then this is the role for you! We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our small and dedicated team.

This is a great opportunity to gain on the job finance experience and be able to make an impact within a small team setting. You’ll be an intrinsic part of the Richard House operation and will have the ability to be trained and develop within your role.

As our Finance Assistant, you will provide essential support to the Finance & Operations team and the wider organisation. You will be responsible for dealing in a timely and effective way with bookkeeping, finance, payroll and general financial administration.

We are looking for someone has previous experience in bookkeeping, payroll and accounts reconciliation. You’ll also have an exceptional eye for detail and accuracy and be a whizz with Excel.

Richard House is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender.

As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Richard House is not authorised to sponsor overseas workers; you will need to have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Benefits: Annual holiday allowance of 27 days, increasing to 29 days after five years’ service, Pension scheme offering 7% employer’s and 3% employee’s contribution, Option to continue existing NHS pension (subject to meeting criteria), Employee assistance programme, Death in service scheme, Occupational sick pay scheme, Enhanced maternity pay scheme, Flexible working, A supportive team with a commitment to CPD, Unsocial hours benefit (certain Care positions only)

REF-215 988

An exceptional finance leader with proven experience of all the main elements of running and developing a finance function, including management and statutory accounts production, budget setting, forecasting, cashflow management, fund accounting and reserves monitoring.  In addition, the candidate will have experience of oversight of HR and IT functions, reporting to multiple boards, managing competing priorities and strategic leadership on the financial and operational elements of the business plan. 

If you’re an experienced finance professional wanting to use your skills to make a positive difference to people in Southampton, we’d love to hear from you!

We're seeking a part-time Finance Officer to join our small, dedicated team in Millbrook. The Finance Officer will oversee the day-to-day financial processes of the charity, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, assisting with grant applications, and providing financial information to the Board of Trustees.

 The role will be responsible to the CEO, with no line management responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accurate financial records and produce monthly management accounts for the Board of Trustees.
• Handle payroll and pension processes.
• Manage donor lists and gift aid claims.
• Prepare year end statutory accounts and assist with budgeting.
• Support grant applications and reporting.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience maintaining financial records and producing management information for a small to medium-sized charity.
• Familiarity with accounting software and strong skills in Microsoft 365 (Excel) and Google Sheets.
• Knowledge of fund accounting.
• Recognised accounting/bookkeeping qualification, or working towards one.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

The job description and person specification can be downloaded from this website for further details.

SCM is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment and the post will be subject to a DBS check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please let us know if reasonable adjustments would be required to enable you to take part in the selection process.

ABOUT US

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.

Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change. We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE

We are in a sound financial position – at the high end of our reserve’s policy – but are constantly aware of the challenges that face us such as cost of living etc. As a result, we are looking to scale our operations sustainably over the next few years. Your steer in that process will be vital as we strive to make an even bigger positive impact in the lives of those affected by missing.

You will be responsible for the financial management and strategic financial overview of the Charity. You will contribute to the corporate needs and development of the charity, with advice and input grounded in sound financial strategy and legal principles. You will maintain effective management systems and controls to safeguard the financial integrity of the charity and ensure that all departments are promptly and accurately informed about their financial performance and fulfil the role of Company Secretary.

Key projects you can expect to work on this year include investment in the future growth of the charity; and the procurement of new central systems software including finance software fit for a growing charity.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for an experienced finance leader and a team player who is highly analytical, systematic and a great communicator. You’ll enjoy working organisation-wide and having input to strategic decisions. You’re a collaborator with a sense of purpose, who enjoys driving forward new finance projects, problem solving and enabling others. If you’re looking for a varied, challenging and rewarding role, where you can have genuine impact which benefits others in meaningful ways, then we’d love to hear from you.

You will have:

- Worked as a Finance Director in a similar size and/or larger organisation.
- Experience of strategic financial planning including budget cashflow preparation and offering support to non-financial staff with budgetary responsibility.
- Acted in the role of Company Secretary.
- Qualified chartered accountant or management accountant (FCA, ACCA, CIMA etc).
- Proficiency in the use of finance software systems and related software. 
- Knowledge of charity accounting standards, best practice financial management and key issues facing the sector i.e., SORP

WHY WORK FOR MISSING PEOPLE?

Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which makes a difference to people affected by the issue of missing throughout the UK?

Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners. We offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits. We are happy to talk about flexible working in many of our roles.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to be a lifeline when someone goes missing, click apply to read the full job description, and a letter from the Chief Executive Officer. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please ensure you include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.

Closing date: 23:59 on 8th September 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications, so Apply Now!
Interviews: 18th or 19th September 2024

Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Job Type: Part time, 21 hours per week. Flexible Working considered.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 per annum pro rata

Benefits: 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service*, Company pension contribution, Life insurance (3 x salary) *, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline, Interest-free Season Ticket Loans*, Additional maternity pay and leave*, Additional paternity pay*, Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed

You may also have experience in the following: Chief Financial Officer, Charity finance, Financial Controller, Finance Manager, , Management Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Director, Finance Controller, Company Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Accountant, Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Nonprofit Finance, etc

REF-216 228

Subject to funding award, we are recruiting for a dedicated Marketing Manager to join the IPS Grow team. The role holder will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing initiatives to support the expansion and effectiveness of IPS.

IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health, primary care, and drug and alcohol teams across England. The programme is led by Social Finance in partnership with the Centre for Mental Health. It is funded by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).

The Marketing Manager will work closely with the Head of Workforce & Engagement, Marketing Executive and other team members to achieve communication goals outlined in the IPS Grow Communications Strategy. You will play a pivotal role in implementing and delivering innovative marketing strategies to raise the profile of IPS as well as create and edit content for offline and/or digital marketing channels, such as website, social media, marketing materials, blogs, or newsletters. This is a varied role where you will have creative input and commitment to telling the inspiring stories within IPS and carrying out creative communications which have real impact.

The key requirements of the role are:

Marketing and Communications

· Develop and implement marketing initiatives to achieve the goals of the IPS Grow Communications Strategy.

· Enhance stakeholder collaboration and communication through targeted campaigns and regular updates.

· Take direction from the Head of Workforce & Engagement and wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to build a narrative and engagement around IPS and employment as a health outcome.

· Provide regular updates to the SLT.

· Provide direct support to IPS services on their marketing plans, including reviewing newsletters and copyediting press releases.

· Enhance engagement with policymakers, clinicians, and IPS providers.

Content Creation and Management

· With the support of the Marketing Executive, develop compelling content for various communication channels, including websites, social media, newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.

· Oversee the creation and dissemination of national guidance and templates for IPS services.

· Collaborate with the Marketing Executive to ensure consistency and quality in all marketing materials.

 Events, webinars and Campaigns:

· Plan and execute events, webinars, and workshops to foster a network and community for IPS services.

· Lead on the planning and delivery of an in-person annual conference

· Develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns to promote IPS and raise its profile among various audiences.

· Coordinate participation in awareness days and national events to increase visibility of IPS.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communication strategies.

· Track engagement metrics and provide regular reports on the impact of marketing activities.

Team Leadership:

· Supervise and mentor the Marketing Executive, providing guidance and support to achieve team objectives.

Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging creativity and professional growth.

Ideal candidates will have:

· Marketing experience. Proven management experience in a marketing role, ideally within the healthcare sector (E). Proficient skills in digital marketing, content creation and social media management (E). Experience using CMS, CRM systems and marketing analytic tools (E).

· Written and verbal communication. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to create compelling narratives and engage diverse audiences (E).

· Shared values. We have a passionate belief that helping people to achieve appropriate employment can transform their lives. We hope you will share this, as well as our other core values. You will be passionate about changing people’s lives for the better but with a strong business sense and motivation to support effective operational delivery (E).

· Sector knowledge. Understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and employment services is a bonus (D).  

· A thirst for learning and self-development and sharing that learning with the team, IPS services and stakeholders. This will include capturing and sharing learning – in written form, developing tools/guides and training (E).

· Strategic planning and organisational skills. You will be able to manage your own workload, and able to deal with multiple and competing priorities using analytical skills to prioritise and meet deadlines (internal and external) (E).

· Managerial and leadership experience. You will be able to work effectively in a remote large, cross-functional team (E). You will have experience managing others (E). You will have experience and examples of successfully delivering campaigns and projects (E).

· Problem solving skills. You will take a structured approach to solving problems and will have a high tolerance for ambiguity (E).  You will be able to respond and adapt to the complexities within a rapidly changing landscape and develop creative and innovative solutions to overcome challenges.

· Creativity and the ability to self-manage. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to deliver results.

· Motivated to have impact / self-starter.  You will be able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and personal leadership. You will be committed to your own development, including keeping up to date with IPS and leadership practice. You will be continually curious and open to learning.

A globally renowned central-London based Museum is seeking a permanent Senior Management Accountant to join their central finance team. This is a great opportunity for candidates seeking a role working with some of the museum’s most high-profile and exciting directorates, providing financial and management reporting and business partnering for their exhibitions directorate amongst others.

Overseeing a team of two Management Accountants, you will oversee the budget preparation and management reporting for key directorates for the museum. A key summary of some of the duties of the role is as below:

• Preparation of management reports and quarterly forecasts
• Business partnering with a variety of non-finance budget-holders and stakeholders to ensure the provision of accurate budgetary information
• Provision of financial reporting for the directorates at year-end
• Provision of analysis (both written and verbal) of financial information for senior management team members to help them to make informed decisions
• Line management of two management accountants, ensuring direct reports are supported and developed in their roles and career aspirations

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working of 1-2 days per week in the office and the remainder up to you
• Salary of £55,000 - £57,000 per annum
• Annual leave of 25 days + Bank holidays
• Complimentary access to the Museum’s exhibitions as well as other national museums and cultural institutes
• Different pension options including access to a defined benefit scheme

Your experience:

• You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with management and financial reporting experience
• You will have experience of liaising with a variety of non-finance stakeholders and be able to explain financial
• information in a digestible and accessible way.
• You will have some exposure to staff management, being able to mentor and develop more junior members of staff.·
• Candidates from all sectors are encouraged to apply, but an interest in the arts would be advantageous

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance & System Change for this well-established Charity based in London (Hybrid)

• Hybrid Working: 2 days a week is required at their offices in London.
• Salary c£65,000pa
• Reporting to: Director of Finance & Resources
• Position: Full Time 5 days a week & Permanent
• Management: 2 Finance staff

The role:

• The role is to lead on financial systems improvements and procedures and information flow. 
• To be the systems lead supporting the roll out of the new systems and ongoing leadership of new ways of working.
• The role will lead on the training of Budget holders across the organisation to run off their own budgets changing the culture. 
• To review all Finance Processes for efficiency and improvement.
• To introduce the use of dashboards across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an efficient monthly finance process, producing monthly management and cash flow forecast.
• To train budget holders on the new system to enable budget holders to access financial information more independently.
• To oversee the payroll process and to seek process improvements. 
• Create an environment by which continuous improvement is normal and ensure these improvements are implemented.
• Prepare the annual financial statement and to manage the annual audit.
• Design, maintain and review KPIs and dashboards with the team.

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge?

Join Help & Care as a key member of our leadership team.

We are an established values led charity and social enterprise with over 39 years’ of experience in helping people and communities live the lives they choose.  With an ambitious strategy supported by a team of 150 dedicated staff, we work across Southern England, collaborating with communities and providers to help shape services across Health and Social Care.

About the Role

We are seeking a part-time Director of Finance & Corporate Services (CCAB qualified) to provide strategic finance expertise, drive efficiency and enhance our financial performance.  In addition, you will oversee data and digital initiatives.

The ideal candidate will embody our values, demonstrate a fully inclusive approach, and have:

• Proven leadership skills in developing high-performing teams
• Experience in practical accounting, preferably in the commercial or charity sector
• Expertise in financial forecasting, risk analysis, and contract management
• Proficiency with accounting database systems
• A strong commercial mindset.

Why Join Us?

We are a growing charity committed to making a difference. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to lead and foster a positive organisational culture and shape the future of our financial and corporate services.

Diversity and inclusion are central to our values and the way that we operate, and we actively welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds

If you're passionate about creating positive change and committed to transforming lives and communities, please review the candidate brief and associated documents with our retained consultant before making your application.

Closing Date: 9am, 6 September 2024.

Job Title:                      Finance and Logistics Officer

Location:                     Islington, London (Hybrid)

Reporting to:                 Head of Social Enterprise

Salary:                          £31,382 – £32,971

Hours:                             35 hours per week

Contract:                        Permanent

Are you looking for a fulfilling career in Social Enterprise? Speech and Language UK are delighted to be on the lookout for a new colleague who will provide high quality financial reporting and logistical support in Social Enterprise Team.

This role is hybrid working, including being based at our office in Islington two days a week.

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

• Finance experience in a small commercially minded team across a range of areas such as purchasing, invoicing and debt chasing
• Experience of managing large volumes of orders
• Knowledge of a range of software packages such as Sage, Power Bi, Microsoft Dynamics with the ability to maximise their use
• Worked with a complex CRM solution to manage all aspects of order processing and product management
• Worked with 3rd party suppliers such as mailing houses and couriers to ensure products are in stock and orders are delivered on time
• Produced management reports using a variety of different tools and metrics
• Good Excel skills – this role is a very process driven role and so excellent Excel (and analytical) skills are a must.

Why Join Us?

• Purposeful Impact: With every initiative, you’ll directly contribute to supporting 1.9 million children who struggle with talking and understanding words to have a brighter future.
• You Matter: Speech and Language UK promotes well-being, fairness and equality among the people who work with us, respecting and enhancing diversity.
• Growth & Becoming: We are committed to cultivating everyone’s skills and potential, by providing comprehensive training and coaching by Speech and Language UK and the training provider;
• You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assistance programme (we actively engage with our workforce on wellbeing and offer an employee assistance program offering confidential counselling and advice), Perkbox membership and enhanced sick pay.

Additional Information

At Speech and Language UK, we believe in the power of every voice. If you have what it takes to ensure everyone gets heard and are keen on making a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Now and be part of our dynamic Social Enterprise Team  team.

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role by 9am on Monday, 2nd September

Please visit our website if you would like further details about the role and the organisation.

Join us at Speech and Language UK and make a difference in the lives of children with speech and language challenges!

Please note that we will not close applications before this time and date as we recognise that candidates put in a lot of time and effort into making an application and we want to give each of you the time and space to put in an application you feel proud of.

Please note that we will not shortlist candidates who do not submit a CV and a supporting statement.

Speech and Language UK is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to safer recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.