Job Description

This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team

Your contribution will be

• Leading the production of accurate monthly management accounts and quarterly and ad hoc financial reports and scenario planning for the Director UK and Board, providing financial analysis to assist with key decision making
• Leading the budgeting and forecast process providing support to the cost Centre managers and producing the consolidated budget for the organization
• Deputizing for the Director UK when needed in periods of absence to lead the Senior Management Team in the execution of business as usual
• Contributing actively to the Senior Management Team to help steer the operational direction of the organization
• Managing internal operational matters with global enabling units and overseeing change management projects
• Being a sparring partner to the Head of Fundraising with financial planning, reporting and analysis
• Reviewing proactively finance processes and controls necessary to ensure compliance with funders and statutory requirements and to safeguard the assets of the organization
• Managing the annual audit process being the key point of contact for external auditors on operational matters relating to the audit process
• Ensuring compliance with charity legislation/regulations and that all statutory filings are made in a timely manner
• Being responsible for management of external operational relationships and contracts, such as with the office premises services or with insurance providers

Benefits

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• 29 days holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays and bonus family days at the end of December
• Potential for international travel
• An efficient eLearning onboarding platform
• An international exchange programme
• Flexible working times with hybrid working between our central London Borough office and the ability to work from home up to 4 days a week

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with strong technical skills and a minimum of two years post-qualification experience, preferably with experience of Charity accounting
• Successful experience in a leadership role in finance and operations including the development of effective strategies
• Broad management experience across a range of business functions and systems, including ideally oversight of HR
• Experience in effectively leading and managing a team, including performance management, development and mentoring to ensure staff can develop to their full potential
• Ability to work, project manage and support colleagues through ambiguity and change
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships