Head of Finance & Corporate Services

Summary:

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cardiff area to work for a truly ambitious and growing 3rd Sector provider.

Working and reporting into the Chief Executive and working closely with the Executive Team and Board of Trustees, you will act as the key person on site for all finance matters, having responsibility for producing the end-to-end accounts.

About us:

Now Careers’ Accounting & Finance division connects skilled professionals with employers looking to bolster their businesses for stability and growth

Job Role:

NOW Careers is delighted to be exclusively recruiting on behalf of a well-known Welsh Charity in its search for a Head Finance & Corporate Services.

The main purpose of the role is to lead on the finance, people, ICT and governance functions and ensure the operations are fit-for-purpose and supporting and enhancing the charity’s priorities and objectives. Working with and alongside colleagues, the role will oversee the office facilities and property management, procurement, and provide effective leadership in areas such as legal services, governance and statutory compliance. The Head of Finance and Corporate Services will manage the team with a focus on continuous improvement, problem solving and development. The role is part of the senior management team and reports directly to the Charity CEO.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a proven track record in finance/accountancy management across a broad range of finance and accountancy tasks. Experience in the charity/voluntary/public sector would be highly desirable.

Main duties of the role will include –

• Lead financial governance for the charity and ensure the highest standards of management controls are maintained.
• Ensure that the Annual Report, Accounts and Charity Commission returns are prepared, audited and filed by the due date and manage the external auditors.
• Forecasting and production of monthly management accounts.
• Lead the production of the financial elements of the 3-year Business Plan, Annual Budget and re-forecasts.
• To support the CEO in delivering the agreed strategy, financial plans, risk management and compliance requirements as well as presenting financial information to colleagues and Trustees.
• Liaison with external auditors, advisors as required.
• Assistance and advice for fundraising staff on contracts, governance and other legal / compliance issues.
• Support the Fundraising Committee in the income growth strategy and any business case financial/ commercial analysis.
• Support the Scientific Committee with the financials relating to the charity’s research grant portfolio.
• Manage financial operations. Continually optimise existing processes to drive efficiency and enhance controls.
• Manage contracts and leases.
• Manage the procurement process for products and services.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC for VAT and Gift Aid issues, including regular VAT returns and Gift Aid claims.
• Preparation of relevant reports, accounts to demonstrate performance versus budget for presentation at quarterly Trustee Board and Finance Committee meetings.
• Responsible for identifying risks and for the maintenance of the Risk Register.
• Participate in the development of the financial strategy and identify and develop new reporting mechanisms to measure performance and assist decision making.
• Support the Finance Committee in the charity’s investment strategy, cash forecasting and day to day cash management.

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Additional Information:

Location: Cardiff

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Up to 60k per annum

Closing date:  24th May 2024

Benefits will include: 25 days (plus Public Bank Holidays), 37.5 hour working week, Defined Contribution Pension Scheme on passing of probationary period (contributing twice the contribution of employees to a maximum of 13%)

Appointment to this post will require a full DBS disclosure check.

To Apply:

Please email  sarah.jones@nowcareers.co.uk  to apply for this role.

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