Job Description

Our client, based in North West London, is a £10-12m Charity providing social, welfare, financial and community support to individuals and families across the UK. Funded by an international organisation, the charity makes a significant impact to the welfare and education of its community.

Due to retirement, the charity is looking for its next Finance Director to work as No 2 to the CEO on the Senior Management Team and take a lead operational and financial role within the organisation. The role will include:-

• Responsible for all accounting, budgeting, reporting and systems in respect of the charity and its agencies and international contacts, ensuring a robust internal control environment.
• Manage and supervise a team of ten incorporating Finance, Grant Administration, Programme Reporting and Financial Analysis
• Preparation and presentation of management accounts, annual budget, forecasts and longer term plans and commentary for presentation to Trustee board and Finance Committee
• Preparation of statutory accounts, liaising with internal and external auditors; oversee the internal audit process, liaising with chairs of the Finance, Audit & Risk and Investment committees
• Operational management and analysis of grant applications and oversee disbursal of funding in accordance with eligibility
• Monitor and manage cash flow in conjunction with investment committee
• Submission of annual returns to the Charity Commission, FSA and HMRC; maintain contact with the charity’s insurance broker for annual reviews; management of payroll, liaising with HR
• Management, with HR, of member legacies; liaison with executors, preparation of legacy schedule
• Various other administrative, financial and operational responsibilities

A senior credible approach is essential to develop trusting relationships with strategic funding partners and international government agencies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This role will suit an experienced qualified accountant seeking an all-round high-level financial and operational role, who has an empathy and sensitivity for charity and social care. Strong IT and systems skills are essential.