Finance Director 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

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping more than 50,000 young people each year at its 43 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are seeking a talented Director of Development (maternity cover), fully committed to our widening participation cause, to join our Senior Leadership Team. Working with the Chief Development Officer, the postholder will coordinate all aspects of the charity’s fundraising function, joining the leadership of a highly successful fundraising team to meet and exceed its ambitious fundraising targets (currently £13m per annum from donations, grants and university partnerships - and projected to rise each year as the charity expands its reach)

Contract

Full-time, fixed-term until November 2025. This role may also be part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.

Start date

As soon as possible, to be agreed with the candidate

Working hours

09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.

However, we operate core working hours in Head Office so you can choose to start early and finish early (e.g. 8:00 to 16.30), or start later and finish later (e.g. 9.30 to 18:00).

We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. Our Head Office team is based on the site of our North Kensington centre in West London. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: we are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our Head Office team works in-person 4 days (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member) per week.

Salary

£63,000 - £68,000 (inclusive of £2,600 London contribution)

Location

IntoUniversity Head Office, 95 Sirdar Road, London W11 4EQ, with regular travel to engage funders and other stakeholders.

Annual leave

36 days (33 days leave inc. bank & public holidays + 3 closure days, two in December and one in July)

Staff benefits

• Employer pension contributions of 6%
• Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
• Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to medical and legal support
• Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year 

The main duties of the role

Working with the Chief Development Officer and Assistant Director of Development to oversee the charity’s fundraising operations, including:

• Leading the day-to-day active oversight and coordination of the charity’s fundraising operations (eg the management of prospect research and prioritisation, managing workflows, solicitation planning, ensuring effective stewardship of supporters, tracking and monitoring funding)
• Along with the Chief Development Officer and other members of the team, leading on fundraising bids, and supporting the fundraising team in their preparation of compelling and high-quality applications
• Supporting the fundraising team in the effective management and prioritisation of its prospect pipelines
• Ensuring effective solicitation planning across the team, from researching potential donors and the development of donor relationships, through to the design and implementation of solicitation and stewardship strategies
• Senior oversight within the fundraising team over the charity’s fundraising from Trusts and Foundations
• Ensuring effective stewardship of supporters is maintained and developed across the team
• Tracking and monitoring of funding, working closely with the finance team and ensuring that accurate records are maintained
• Coordination of the Trustee and Development working group meetings on fundraising, and implementation of agreed actions
• Managing a portfolio of strategic funders including high-net-worth donors, university partners and family foundations
• Taking on a leadership role on targeted fundraising campaigns, in particular in conjunction with university partners for multiple centres
• Working with the data protection team to ensure fundraising activities meet data protection requirements
• Developing and maintaining a donor communications plan
• Coordination of fundraising requests to the Senior Management Team
• Senior oversight of events, encompassing both fundraising initiatives and maximisation of stakeholder engagement and fundraising

To provide direction, expertise, guidance, vision and leadership through:

• Playing a fully active role on the Senior Leadership Team in the general management of the charity, ranging from taking forward the charity’s strategic planning through to responding to the unexpected and contributing to day-to-day decisions on operational and staffing matters
• Acting as line manager for members of the fundraising team, including (but not limited to) the Senior Partnerships Manager and Trust and Foundations Manager
• Championing diversity and inclusion in your role at all times, fully supporting with the implementation of the charity’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
• Taking on specific projects for the charity as appropriate, and supporting the work of IntoUniversity in any other reasonable ways

About Us

Headway East London is a charity supporting people living with brain injury. Working across 13 London boroughs we offer specialist support and services for survivors and their families. We offer therapies, advocacy, family support and community support work alongside our day service: a community venue where people can make the most of their abilities and interests.

We also promote awareness and understanding of brain injury by providing information to the public, and offering training to university students, professionals and businesses.

Our vision is to build a community where people with brain injury are valued, respected and able to fulfil their potential.

About the role

The Director of Operations leads all our member-facing services and operations to ensure that these services run effectively. The post holder is responsible for overseeing business planning and managing income streams, ensuring financial sustainability. They will maintain all relationships with local authorities, Integrated Care Boards, and private funders, ensuring the quality of services and adherence to best practices, regulations, and legislation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Please see job pack for more details)

• Provide strategic leadership to the service leads for all our member-facing services, and the administration and premises team to ensure the efficient delivery, quality, and consistency of services, guided by the principles of co-production.
• Oversee the development of plans and strategies for each team and instil a sense of collaboration, common goals, and working together across the departments to ensure the sustainability of our services.
•  Oversee all budgets within the departments.
• Build good relationships with stakeholders in the boroughs we serve to develop opportunities for growth and development of our services.
• Lead on commissioning/tender/framework contracting arrangements with the local authorities we serve.
• Lead on safeguarding and health and safety to ensure we are compliant in all areas.
• Work with staff to ensure our members’ voices are at the centre of everything we do.
• Work with the managers and the Finance team to ensure unit costs are correct and work to ensure full costs of the service are recovered from customers.
• Support the teams and work with the Director of Development and Fundraising to explore new opportunities to develop our business to generate income.

Key Relationships - Internal and External

• Members
• Staff and volunteers 
•  Board of Trustees
• Commissioners
•  External Partners

Other

• Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.
• Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.
•  Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability

Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Location: Home-based with regular travel to the Guildford office

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract/ Full time

Salary: £27,646 - £30,718 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, membership plus many more staff benefits.

There’s never been a better time to join the team! They have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making people healthier and happier, cycling can help everyone thrive.

They want everyone to enjoy the benefits cycling offers to people and the planet. More information on their strategy will be shared soon, but it will focus on encouraging more short journeys by bike, promoting cycling as a popular, enjoyable, and safe activity for everyone, and striving to make every cycling experience a great one. Join them on their journey and help them have more impact than ever before!

The Finance Officer has a central role within the finance team, holding a varied set of responsibilities, ranging from purchase ledger tasks, sales ledger tasks, processing expenses through to reconciliations and assisting finance team colleagues with their tasks when needed.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual, eager to learn and grow. They will provide opportunities for training and support, with a strong emphasis on personal development. You'll have the chance to take on new challenges and additional tasks, allowing you to broaden your skills and experience in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Please note that this is a hybrid role with a mix of home-based working and operating out of the Guildford office. Therefore, it is important that you are based in a location whereby access to Guildford is accessible and that you are willing to travel to the office to collaborate with the wider Finance function.

Tell them why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are excellent at what you do, no matter your background, that is what matters most to them.

Applications close at 9:00 am on the closing date shown.

You may have experience in the following: Financial Controller, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Accounting Officer, Finance Manager, Treasurer, Finance Administrator, Fiscal Officer, Financial Specialist, Accounts Officer, and Director of Finance.

REF-216398

Finance Lead (Management Accountant)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reports to: Head of Finance

Hours of work: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £41,350 per annum (including London Weighting)

Place of work: Flexible working but with 3 days a week in our London office and occasional travel to our Finance Office in Silsden in West Yorkshire. You will need to travel to L’Arche Communities you are responsible for from time to time.

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 8 September 2024, 23:59h

As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:

• Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about
• Paid sick pay, up to a maximum of 7wks (depending on length of service)
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
• Interest free loans and salary advances available
• Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work
• Free DBS / PVG checks
• Free SSSC registration
• Free Blue Light Card
• Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
• Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
• Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
• Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
• Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
• Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
• Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
• Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
• Free Life Assurance up to 4 times gross annual salary
• Access to the Bike to Work scheme

Main purpose of the role:

Be one of four Finance Leads sharing responsibility to produce Community Management Accounts. Other duties include line managing one or two Bookkeepers, ensuring that Management Accounts results are discussed with Community Leaders/ Directors, leading on the Budget process for assigned Communities, and leading on the Housing Benefit/ Rent Increase process for assigned Communities. 

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to live out L'Arche values;
• Part qualified Accountant;
• Relevant experience across a range of financial management and budgeting disciplines;
• Effective leadership and people management skills;
• High level of competence in ID systems;
• A confident, approachable, emotionally intelligent colleague;
• Resilient and self-aware, analytical and creative skills to problem-solve;
• Able to work flexibly, and travel to Silsden, where part of the Finance Team is based;

ABOUT L'ARCHE

L’Arche is a worldwide federation of people with and without learning disabilities, working together for a world where all belong. We believe in the transforming impact of genuinely mutual relationships between people with and without disabilities.

In the UK, L’Arche is a registered charity with 11 Communities across England, Scotland and Wales. We celebrate people with learning disabilities, and build communities with them rather than for them. We go beyond supporting people’s basic needs. We attend to their emotional and inner lives, by building spaces of vibrant friendship, opportunity, spirituality and community life.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the attached Recruitment Pack.

The closing date is midnight on Sunday 8 September 2024. Interviews will take place on 19 September 2024.

To apply, please read the full job description and person specification and answer the questions on our online application form. 

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

Head of Finance 

Are you a financial leader with a passion for the arts?

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance to join a vibrant team on a part-time basis. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of the UK's leading regional theatres by playing a pivotal role in their financial strategy and operations.

This is a part-time (up to 4 days per week for the right candidate), hybrid role offering flexible working hours.

Position: Head of Finance

Location: Nottingham

Hours: Part-time, up to 30 hours (4 days) per week/flexible working (hours negotiable)

Salary: £50,000 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 23 September 2024 at 12noon

Interview Date: Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 October 2024

The Role

You will be at the heart of the theatre’s mission, ensuring that financial practices not only meet but exceed industry standards.

You will work closely with the Executive and Senior Management team, providing strategic financial guidance to both the Executive and the Board of Trustees. Your expertise will ensure the theatre meets its financial and governance obligations while directly impacting exciting and diverse activities.

About You

You will be a qualified or soon to be Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA) and hold membership of and be accountable to a professional body with evidence of ongoing CPD.

You will have experience of:

• Taking responsibility for the financial running of an organisation with a similar turnover, preferably within the arts or charitable sector.
• Statutory reporting
• Setting/ managing significant budgets and working within financial parameters.
• Supporting and developing the financial skills of senior managers
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with Executive teams and Boards.
• Managing and improving administrative, people and financial processes
• Staff line management including appraisals, training/ development needs and managing issues
• Knowledge of charity accounting and SORP, Theatre Tax Relief and employment law would be beneficial.

The Organisation

Awarded the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre by UK Theatre in 2023, and Regional Theatre of the Year 2019 by The Stage, they are one of the country’s leading producing theatres, creating a range of productions throughout the year, from timeless classics to innovative family shows and adventurous new commissions.

Benefits of working here include:

• A relaxed working environment with informal dress code
• Free/discounted tickets and Playhouse Pass membership
• Day off on your birthday
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme and more.

The organisation is committed to a policy of diversity and inclusion, creating a workforce representative of the diverse communities it works with. The workforce is currently under representative of certain communities and the team are taking positive action for equal opportunities through the recruitment process.

You may have experience in other areas such as Finance, Finance Manager, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Accountant, Business Accountant, Accounts, Finance Lead, Deputy Finance Manager, Deputy Head of Finance.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Green Estate is a community interest company whose purpose is to grow green and resilient urban places for people and nature to thrive. We are one of the first 15 organisations who the King selected for the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. Our 2030 goal is to become a national urban resilience demonstrator.

This is a new and pivotal leadership role at The Green Estate at an exciting time of change. With a new CEO, Leadership Team, Board and Strategy in place we are seeking an experienced professional fundraiser to develop and deliver our first fundraising and investment strategy to help us achieve our mission and 2030 goal!

This will involve delivering ambitious fundraising targets from a range of sources including grants, donations, corporate and philanthropic fundraising and investment. The postholder will need to ‘hold the pen’ and produce high quality funding applications and investment proposals.

The postholder will provide leadership and business development support for expert and talented service managers and work with the rest of the Leadership team to grow the income, impact and influence of The Green Estate.

The postholder will need to be commercially minded, have an excellent track record and expertise in fundraising from multiple sources and have a commitment to our mission and values.

This role will require significant fundraising experience across multiple income streams, combined with leadership qualities and a track record of delivering ambitious fundraising targets and business growth.

In return we can offer you a friendly and supportive working environment within a unique and diverse organisation. We are a growing business with a professional and focused team who are highly supportive of ongoing training and development.

The standard working hours for The Green Estate CIC is 08:00 – 16:00 fully on site but there are opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements. This role cannot be fully remote, due to the requirement to support on-site activities and meet with stakeholders.

Closing date: 12.00pm Friday 20th September 2024

Interviews will take place week commencing 30th September 2024

An information pack has been prepared providing further details about our organisation, its vision for the future and the full job description and person specification for the role.  This is available on our website.

To apply please complete the application form on our website and send it to our recruitment account.

You can also use these contact details to request a confidential conversation with the Head of People Services about the organisation and the role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we meet suitably qualified candidates.  Please do not delay in applying.

ABOUT US

Action Village India (AVI) is a small UK based organisation that since 1989, has been supporting Indian partner organisations who work alongside villagers in some of the most remote parts of rural India so they can improve their lives, livelihoods and resilience. We work towards an India which is just, fair and inclusive, where all people regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, caste, religion can benefit from the country’s economic development and lift themselves out of poverty.

At the heart of our work, are our partnerships; many of which have spanned decades.  Our partner organisations are led by Indians and whether these are large or small organisations, or social movements, all work directly at the grassroots level across rural India – from Bihar and Jharkhand in the North, in Odisha and down to Tamil Nadu in the South. The communities they work with, are some of the poorest in India. They are experts in their fields and work hand in hand with local people to design and inform projects to best serve their local communities and secure rights and social justice for women, men and children.

We accompany our partners for the long term, solidarity with our partners and their communities is at the core of how we work. This means we have developed relationships over the years, based on mutual respect, reciprocity and transparency. We are not governed by donor funding cycles and agendas but are led by our partners and the needs they identify and are committed to shared learning and collaboration. We keep our UK costs to a minimum with core staff and rely on an active and engaged set of Trustees, volunteers and supporters.  Both staff and Trustees of Action Village India have relationships with staff from our partner organisations, created through ongoing dialogue, partner and community visits and participation in learning forums.

Job Purpose: To keep our office functioning smoothly. This is a multi-faceted role working closely with two other members of staff. This is a great opportunity for an organised self-starter who is interested in getting more experience in international development and the charitable sector.

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: £26,000 pro rata

Hours: 14 hours per week (equivalent to 2 working days) – ideally Wednesday and Thursday.

By agreement there is an option to work an additional 7 events days over the full year. This is related to WOMAD and our other events. This is revised annually based on the agreed workplan.

Location: Dalston, London (5 Balls Pond Road, N1 4AX)

Contract: 24 months fixed contract with potential for permanent contract thereafter

Annual Leave: 25 days (pro rata)

Pension scheme: Action Village India provides access to an auto-enrolment pension plan through the Pensions Trust for all staff who have completed 6 months of satisfactory service with 3% employer contribution.

In line with legal requirements this post is subject to a Right to Work check.

Accessibility: We would like to offer our sincere regrets that due to the location of our office this position isn’t suitable for anyone with additional accessibility needs. The Action Village India office is on the second floor with a narrow staircase and no lift. 

1 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1         Office Management

• Oversee the day to day running of the office, including communication with enquirers and supporters.
• Ensure office is compliant with Health and Safety requirements. Ensure compliance with data protection requirements.
• Ensure resources, IT and communication equipment is appropriate and available for staff and volunteer needs.
• Maintain office equipment, stationery and supplies.
• Be the point of contact for the landlord and any other tenants in the shared building.

1.2       Finance (record keeping)

• Managing Petty Cash
• Recording financial expenditure and income from events for the book-keeper
• Recording donations both online and offline
• Maintaining records by keeping the scanned copies of receipts and payments in the designated files both offline and online.
• Any other record keeping work as agreed with the Executive Director.

1.3       Administrative support to Fundraising events

• Administration of sponsorship fundraising events – registration of runners/riders/walkers and their donations.
• Helping set up donation pages for sponsorship online.

1.4       Communications

• Using online tools to design and distribute Action Village India’s e-newsletter.
• Uploading information on Action Village India’s website.
• Maintaining and servicing the donor and members’ database.
• Correspondence with supporters and donors.
• Production and printing of leaflets, advertisements and maintaining records of appeals.
• Distribution of mailings for appeals, newsletters and to our membership – including email groups.
• Managing all donations to the organisation, including CAF, standing orders, Just Giving and other internet sites and correspondence with individual donors.
• Any other administrative and communications work based on the organisations’ requirements and as agreed with the Executive Director.

1.5       Information Technology

• Maintaining IT equipment including updating anti-virus software.
• Maintaining Action Village India’s filing systems (hard copy, soft and back-up files).
• Liaison with Action Village India’s website designer/manager, editing and uploading documents and photos to website.
• Managing email accounts.
• Managing our telephone and broadband accounts.

1.6       AVI Activities

• Management of office-based volunteers as agreed with the Executive Director.
• Booking rooms and other support for Action Village India’s trustees’ meetings, AGM and other events.

2 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Keep confidential any personal, private or sensitive information.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

At least one year of office management and administration in a small company or organisation within the voluntary or community sector or social impact space.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Management of volunteers.
• Liaising with various stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills face to face, on the phone and by email.

• Ability to work alone and use own initiative to develop systems, and deal with practical situations as they arise.

• IT skills and experience at a level that supports email, database, social media and use of basic excel spreadsheets.

• Ability to stay focused and efficient in the face of changing priorities and multiple demands, and to deliver work in a timely manner.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Commitment to the values and ethos of Action Village India.

• Ability to work well in a team with a flexible approach.

• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.

• A self-starter willing to contribute their own ideas to shape the future of the organisation.

• Willingness to learn and grow in the post.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Interest in and knowledge of international development issues
• Photoshop and Canva experience

A London-based Museum is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee the running of the finance directorate. This is a key role in the Museum, leading the finances from all aspects including budgeting and financial planning, oversight of day to day financial operations, and year end processes. The role is available owing to an internal secondment and therefore is offered on an 18 - 24 month duration. Candidates interested in part or full-time working options (equivalent to 4 days a week or more) are encouraged to apply. 

• Leading on in-year and multi-year budgeting and forecasting for the Museum 
• Overseeing the year-end accounts including being the main point of contact for external auditors
• Managing a team of 10 accountants with oversight of the finance business partnering and financial reporting and transactions teams. Mentoring and developing direct and indirect reports and ensuring staff development plans are in place. 
• Preparation and presentation of key monthly and quarterly financial reports to Directors, SMT and Trustees 
• Act as the go-to finance business partner for key C-Suite stakeholders within the charity. 

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of c. £75,000 (DOE) 
• Hybrid working of 2-3 days per week in the office
• Employer pension contribution of up to 10%
• Unlimited free tickets to the Museum’s events and exhibitions
• This role can be offered on a full or part-time basis. Candidates with flexible or part-time working requirements are encouraged to apply to find out more. 

Your profile:

• You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with strong experience of both financial reporting and overseeing budget setting processes.
• You will have experience of managing staff and helping to develop and mentor teams of a medium to larger size. 

Finance Manager

£52,000

Fully remote or 1 day per week in London

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

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

Key areas of responsibility will include;

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

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

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

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

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

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

World Obesity Federation (WOF) is a worldwide federation with over 100 members and takes a holistic view of obesity from cause and preventation to treatment. WOF is a lead partner to global agencies on obesity, including WHO, and a member of  the Global Obesity Coalition.

The position will provide stratagic and operational oversight to WOF programs and overall workplan, working alongside colleagues leading on advocacy/convening, training/capacity building. data and evidence, and finance and communications.The position will help shape and provide operational alignment across and deliver on the new three year workplan.

The position is part of the senior leadership and will have 2 direct reports and operate on a matrix structure.

Desire skills - advance degree in public health, medicine, epidemiology or equivalent experience in the same field, 8 years work experience in global health, project management including workplans, proposal writing, effective communication across sector and cultures, and with both external and internal stakeholders.

Excellent spoken communications and interpersonal skills, right to work in the UK and able to travel internationally.

Desireable skills - understanding of heath systems global health and development, and health education, with experience in noncommunicable disease and / or risk factors, nutrition, organisation management and strategy skills, Additional languages. 

First interview 19th September

Second interview with a presentation 25th September

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Join The Prince's Trust Business Partnering team as a Finance Business Partner and be part of our mission to empower young people across the UK.

The key aspects of this role:

• Work closely with Country Directors to shape, develop and implement country specific strategies that maximise the impact for Young People.
• Advise, challenge, support and connect with senior stakeholders in the organisation.
• Provide valuable financial and commercial advice and strategic insights and solutions to directors and budget holders, influencing decision making.
• Manage performance through regular forecasting, budgeting, and business planning.

You’ll be a key player in our Business Partnering team, working collaboratively with the delivery directorate as well as the wider Finance directorate. We're seeking an individual with a background in business partnering, ideally within the charity sector. You should ideally be a qualified accountant or qualified by experience, brimming with proactivity and have strong communication skills to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the organisation.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Finance Business Partners? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Finance Business Partners! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

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.

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.