Job Description

• Shape and implement effective strategies, policies and plans that result in the delivery of high-quality professional finance, payroll, information & communications technology (ICT) and administrative services
• Be a proactive member of the senior management team and contribute to formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of corporate strategy, business plans and policies
• Take a lead role in the development and implementation of the charity’s financial strategy

Salary & benefits

• £64,534 – rising to £68,464 after qualifying period
• Flexible working policy
• Pension scheme: – employee contribution 4%, the charity contributes 6% (after 32 weeks qualifying period)
• 22 days increasing 1 day per year for 7 years, plus 8 bank holidays.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

CCAB accountancy qualification, ideally 6 years minimum post qualification experience. Experience in a leadership role with responsibility for implementing an organizational financial strategy in an organization with £10m turnover minimum. Be commercially aware and able to advise on the best path of growth for a business. Demonstrable experience of conveying statistical and financial information clearly and succinctly to audiences with varied understanding. Empathy, understanding and commitment to the work of the charity. Experience of taking lead responsibility for an area that is not finance e.g. operations, ICT, administration. Experience of leading major change and transformation. Significant experience in direct management of staff in both finance and non-financial roles. Experience of liaising with auditors, business advisers and board members. Demonstrable ability in strategic and operational planning, financial management, inter-departmental budgeting, and goal setting, together with ongoing performance monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of Welsh Government and local government policy development would be an advantage. High levels of integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.