We are delighted to be recruiting exclusively for this fascinating and inspiring charitable organisation in helping them find an experienced senior finance professional to join them as their new Head of Finance & Business Resources.
Reporting into the CEO of this £3 million turnover cultural and historic environment focussed charity, you will be a qualified accountant and have strong technical accounting skills. You will thrive in an environment where positive change is welcomed and where streamlining, and modernisation is encouraged. You will oversee finance and business services day to day operations and be adept at building strong working relationships both internally and externally. You will be enthusiastic about the idea of joining an organisation that is looking to improve processes, procedures, and finance operations.
As the new Head of Finance & Business Services you will be part of the senior management team and be eager to develop skills outside your finance remit. This role will suit someone who is keen to play an integral part in the organisations ongoing success and as a member of the senior management team you will embrace the opportunity to support the CEO in the board room. The job
Oversee the finance operation, to include, statutory accounts and tax returns, quarterly management accounts, financial planning, and budgeting Ensure the charity’s insurance policies are fit for purpose to include leading relationship management with brokers Lead on pensions operational management, managing the contracts with external advisors and other relevant contracts as required Oversee the system of internal controls, including systems for delegated financial authority Lead on relationships with external auditors Oversee the management of tax affairs drawing on external advisors as needed. Act as Company Secretary, ensuring all corporate governance and compliance requirements are fulfilled for the charity Oversee procurement and contract management to ensure effective, value for money services are available to support all operational functions. Deliver a people plan and strategy for the organisation with progression routes for staff and continuous professional development Act as a lead for all HR matters, including strategic development and use of internal skills and outsourced suppliers Manage, coach and develop direct reports to ensure effective performance management, skill developments and teamwork Make a significant contribution to Senior Executive team objectives and participate fully in Senior Executive team activities Establish an estate management plan aiming to reduce operational costs and deliver agile working Lead on Information Technology strategy across the organisation, managing the key contracts in relation to I.T. The person specification
Fully qualified accountant, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, or ACCA Demonstrable technical accounting skills to include statutory reporting Charity experience is essential Good understanding of charity finance and governance Desire to taken on a broader remit i.e. HR, IT Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills Experience/knowledge of managing occupational pension schemes Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow skills Ability to work in the Welsh Language is desirable, but not essential, to this role. Experience with fundraising and grant management in the non-profit sector is desirable Proven leader with the ability to operate at senior executive level. Strong knowledge of organisational governance requirements. An interest and passion for the historic environment would be desirable Strategic approach to finance and business services to furthering charitable objects. Salary & benefits
Salary is up to £65,000 pa,
this is dependent on experience 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday Flexible/hybrid working The role can be based out of one of 4 locations in Wales – Bangor, Llandeilo, Baglan, or Welshpool Pension scheme 6% employer, 6% employee The next step
For the full candidate brief please contact Ita McNeil-Jones on
ita@sitkawales.co.uk
and she will send it through to you. For an initial informal chat please call Ita on 07484 520006. Otherwise please email your CV through in the first instance and Ita will be in touch. Please note that in order to be considered for this role we will need a supporting statement.
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Reporting into the CEO of this £3 million turnover cultural and historic environment focussed charity, you will be a qualified accountant and have strong technical accounting skills. You will thrive in an environment where positive change is welcomed and where streamlining, and modernisation is encouraged. You will oversee finance and business services day to day operations and be adept at building strong working relationships both internally and externally. You will be enthusiastic about the idea of joining an organisation that is looking to improve processes, procedures, and finance operations.
As the new Head of Finance & Business Services you will be part of the senior management team and be eager to develop skills outside your finance remit. This role will suit someone who is keen to play an integral part in the organisations ongoing success and as a member of the senior management team you will embrace the opportunity to support the CEO in the board room. The job
Oversee the finance operation, to include, statutory accounts and tax returns, quarterly management accounts, financial planning, and budgeting Ensure the charity’s insurance policies are fit for purpose to include leading relationship management with brokers Lead on pensions operational management, managing the contracts with external advisors and other relevant contracts as required Oversee the system of internal controls, including systems for delegated financial authority Lead on relationships with external auditors Oversee the management of tax affairs drawing on external advisors as needed. Act as Company Secretary, ensuring all corporate governance and compliance requirements are fulfilled for the charity Oversee procurement and contract management to ensure effective, value for money services are available to support all operational functions. Deliver a people plan and strategy for the organisation with progression routes for staff and continuous professional development Act as a lead for all HR matters, including strategic development and use of internal skills and outsourced suppliers Manage, coach and develop direct reports to ensure effective performance management, skill developments and teamwork Make a significant contribution to Senior Executive team objectives and participate fully in Senior Executive team activities Establish an estate management plan aiming to reduce operational costs and deliver agile working Lead on Information Technology strategy across the organisation, managing the key contracts in relation to I.T. The person specification
Fully qualified accountant, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, or ACCA Demonstrable technical accounting skills to include statutory reporting Charity experience is essential Good understanding of charity finance and governance Desire to taken on a broader remit i.e. HR, IT Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills Experience/knowledge of managing occupational pension schemes Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow skills Ability to work in the Welsh Language is desirable, but not essential, to this role. Experience with fundraising and grant management in the non-profit sector is desirable Proven leader with the ability to operate at senior executive level. Strong knowledge of organisational governance requirements. An interest and passion for the historic environment would be desirable Strategic approach to finance and business services to furthering charitable objects. Salary & benefits
Salary is up to £65,000 pa,
this is dependent on experience 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday Flexible/hybrid working The role can be based out of one of 4 locations in Wales – Bangor, Llandeilo, Baglan, or Welshpool Pension scheme 6% employer, 6% employee The next step
For the full candidate brief please contact Ita McNeil-Jones on
ita@sitkawales.co.uk
and she will send it through to you. For an initial informal chat please call Ita on 07484 520006. Otherwise please email your CV through in the first instance and Ita will be in touch. Please note that in order to be considered for this role we will need a supporting statement.
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