As the deputy to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for the financial integrity of the organisations finances. Leading on the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting for the DBF, Coventry Cathedral and Together for Change, this role will ensure compliance with Charity, Company and Ecclesiastical legislation. Leading and guiding a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Main Activities and Duties
1. Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Accounting processes and systems
- Overall responsibility for the production of the DBF monthly management accounts to budget holders by working day 8. Ensure that monthly reviews with budget holders take place; to monitor financial performance & recommend corrective action to budget holders when needed. Provide training & development opportunities to budget holders.
- Working with the Director of Finance to prepare financial reports and commentary for the various diocesan committees.
- Preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the DBF. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards & regulations. Liaise with auditors during the external audit ensuring all reports and supporting documentation are available.
- Develop & manage the annual budget for the DBF; in collaboration with budget holders. Provide financial forecasts & analysis to support strategic decision making.
- Maintain accurate records of all funds, ensuring proper allocation & usage. Preparation & submission of timely & accurate financial reports to donors & budget holders of these funds. Monitor & report on restricted & unrestricted funds.
- Lead change management initiatives to improve financial processes & systems. Identify opportunities for process improvement & implement best practices throughout all three organisations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of changes. Monitor & evaluate the impact of changes on financial operations.
- Implement & maintain robust internal controls. Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures. Conduct regular reviews and audits of financial processes.
- Oversee the calculation, collection & reporting of Parish Share contributions. Ensure accurate & transparent reporting for the Deanery Share allocations. Communicate with parishes to provide guidance & support on Parish Share matters.
2. Leadership
- To provide leadership and clear direction to the team ensuring appraisals with SMART objectives that form the basis of regular monthly meetings reviewing individual and team performance.
- Working closely with the Director of Finance providing regular updates on the finances of each of organisations that the finance team supports.
- To attend training courses and events to maintain the professional accountancy qualification and competency to ensure that the post holder is aware of best practice and upcoming developments affecting the DBF, Cathedral and TFC.
- Developing relationships with budget holders to understand the drivers for expenditure, proactively providing advice and guidance to build commercial awareness.
- Providing advice and support to parishes on basic queries relating to finance and charity reporting matters. Using the data available in the department from Parish Finance returns and accounts to understand the impact of the financial health of the parishes on the DBF.
- To deputise for the Director of Finance
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Vacancy Reference: BfN2026/01
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Salary: £13.52 per hour
Number of Posts: 1
Type of Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year
Start Date: ASAP
Hours of Work: Minimum 21 per week (possibility to increase)
Working Pattern: Must include core hours on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and times when interaction with members of wider team is possible.
Work Location: Remote (If located in West of Scotland – hybrid work also available)
Responsible to: Finance & Systems Manager
Closing Date: 29/04/2025
Proposed Interview Date: We will shortlist and interview while the vacancy is being advertised and reserve the right to withdraw the advert if a suitable applicant is recruited prior to the closing date.
Job Information: The Finance Assistant will provide efficient and accurate support by inputting financial records, ensuring smooth financial operations and generating and analysing reports using Sage and Excel. This is an excellent opportunity for a hard-working colleague to make a difference and further develop skills and experience in charity finance within a supportive and values-driven organisation.
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Ambitious, professional, committed and friendly. That describes us. If it also describes you and you have a passion for corporate fundraising, then we’re keen to hear from you.
We have 600 volunteers supporting unrepresented litigants in the civil and family courts in England and Wales, helping over 50,000 times last year. At a time when legal support is increasingly limited, we have a vision that no one should have to go to court alone. To make this vision a reality we have a focused fundraising strategy to ensure the charity has the resources it needs and our corporate partnerships are key.
We’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our team, to steward existing partnerships and grow new connections, especially with those in the legal sector. As well as running our Guardians’ network, you’ll arrange key supporter events and develop bespoke partnerships.
It’s a busy role and you’ll be supported by an assistant and a close working fundraising team. You’ll also be able to build on the firm foundations we already have in place.
We’re open to applications from experienced corporate fundraisers, as well as corporate fundraisers ready to step up into managing the corporate income streams.
Interviews will be held on the 14th May 2025
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