An excitingopportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance Operations who will play a keyrole in the organisation being a key member of the Operational LeadershipTeam.
The Head ofFinance Operations will ensure the provision of consistent, robust and accuratefinancial data to the organisation on a timely basis. In addition, you willprovide effective leadership of the financial accounting and payroll teams andbe responsible for the integrity of the organisations financial data.
The role holderwill lead the preparation of the annual accounts and will be the primaryliaison point with the external auditors. You will maintain robust financialcontrols, high standards of delivery service and regulatory compliance acrossthe finance function.
Main duties of the job
Oversight of the Financial accountingand payroll functions with responsibility for ensuring delivery of service,compliance, and accurate financial data. About us
About Us The Childrens Trust isthe UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providingexpert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialistcentre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via ourBrain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, weare located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of:Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. The work we do ishighly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuablerange of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment,enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for thoseexperiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment. We also offeradditional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlementsranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your lengthof service. Other benefits includefree on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton trainstations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation(subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (whereapplicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and theopportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborativeenvironment. Job responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities: Proactive leadership across theFinancial Accounting and Payroll teams. Performance manage the team and theprocesses to achieve these targets. Facilitate effective communicationand collaboration between the Financial Operations team and the Charitys otherdirectorates. Maintain and improve a system ofrobust financial controls, underpinned by appropriate financial policies andprocedures, to ensure that effective working practices are embedded, and thatthe organisation is protected from fraud and error. Oversee the continued processimprovement initiative working across Finance and linking with the otherdirectorates Prepare and monitor the cash flowof the organisation, ensuring that working capital is managed effectively andsurplus funds are invested in conjunction with the investment committee. Arrange and conduct financial trainingfor budget holders to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities in relationto financial management. Responsiblefor the statutory audit of the charity's Trustees' Report & Accounts inaccordance with current legislation and accounting standards. Undertakethe correct calculation and submission of all necessary tax returns includingquarterly VAT returns Oversee the payroll team to ensure correctcalculation and payment of all payroll and pension. To undertake other or additional duties thatare within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonablyrequire from time to time. Managementof self and others Lead theFinancial accounting and Payroll teams in the provision of high-qualityservices and adherence to professional quality standards. Ensure that theteams are fit for purpose and up to date with best practice working methods. Manage, support,develop and motivate the teams, celebrating success and ensuring appropriaterecognition. Governance Adhere tomanual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training. Promotesthe health and safety of others. Uses the incident reporting and risk assessmentsystem (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed. Responsible for identifying and mitigating riskwithin the work environment. Professionalism Takes action and raises concerns. Adhere to the policies and procedures ofThe Childrens Trust. Maintainprofessional boundaries and professionalism at all times. Committed todemonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times. Healthand Safety Adheres to all Health and Safetyguidelines, principles and regulations to perform your role and comply with TheChildrens Trust policies and procedures. Provide evidence of all vaccinations (ormedical exemption) required for the post. Adhere tomanual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training. Promotesthe health and safety of others. Uses the incident reporting and risk assessmentsystem (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed. Responsible for identifying and mitigating riskwithin the work environment. Wellbeingand Emotional Resilience Maintains a positive approach andoutlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems. Recognises own limitations, developsrealistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary. Treats challenges and problems as alearning experience. Remains organised and focused when underpressure. Responds appropriately and effectivelyto all constructive feedback. Motivatesself and other. Person Specification
Qualifications
Education to A level standard, as minimum, degree preferable. Personal Qualities
Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust. Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload. Highly motivated and reliable. Ability to cope working in a demanding environment. Skills and Knowledge
Budget and financial skills, including the ability to interpret and present complex financials and provide operational advice and guidance Good working knowledge of contemporary accounting systems, along with Excel/MS Office Strong practical experience of reporting systems and the presentation of management information Ability to contribute to the OLT in a consultative and team orientated style Strong commercial acumen and solution oriented Experience
Leadership experience in a financial role Experience of leading teams, including during periods of change, including financial transformation in difficult markets Experience of performing as a proactive and collaborative member of a leadership team Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Oversight of the Financial accountingand payroll functions with responsibility for ensuring delivery of service,compliance, and accurate financial data. About us
About Us The Childrens Trust isthe UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providingexpert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialistcentre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via ourBrain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, weare located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of:Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. The work we do ishighly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuablerange of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment,enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for thoseexperiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment. We also offeradditional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlementsranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your lengthof service. Other benefits includefree on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton trainstations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation(subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (whereapplicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and theopportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborativeenvironment. Job responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities: Proactive leadership across theFinancial Accounting and Payroll teams. Performance manage the team and theprocesses to achieve these targets. Facilitate effective communicationand collaboration between the Financial Operations team and the Charitys otherdirectorates. Maintain and improve a system ofrobust financial controls, underpinned by appropriate financial policies andprocedures, to ensure that effective working practices are embedded, and thatthe organisation is protected from fraud and error. Oversee the continued processimprovement initiative working across Finance and linking with the otherdirectorates Prepare and monitor the cash flowof the organisation, ensuring that working capital is managed effectively andsurplus funds are invested in conjunction with the investment committee. Arrange and conduct financial trainingfor budget holders to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities in relationto financial management. Responsiblefor the statutory audit of the charity's Trustees' Report & Accounts inaccordance with current legislation and accounting standards. Undertakethe correct calculation and submission of all necessary tax returns includingquarterly VAT returns Oversee the payroll team to ensure correctcalculation and payment of all payroll and pension. To undertake other or additional duties thatare within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonablyrequire from time to time. Managementof self and others Lead theFinancial accounting and Payroll teams in the provision of high-qualityservices and adherence to professional quality standards. Ensure that theteams are fit for purpose and up to date with best practice working methods. Manage, support,develop and motivate the teams, celebrating success and ensuring appropriaterecognition. Governance Adhere tomanual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training. Promotesthe health and safety of others. Uses the incident reporting and risk assessmentsystem (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed. Responsible for identifying and mitigating riskwithin the work environment. Professionalism Takes action and raises concerns. Adhere to the policies and procedures ofThe Childrens Trust. Maintainprofessional boundaries and professionalism at all times. Committed todemonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times. Healthand Safety Adheres to all Health and Safetyguidelines, principles and regulations to perform your role and comply with TheChildrens Trust policies and procedures. Provide evidence of all vaccinations (ormedical exemption) required for the post. Adhere tomanual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training. Promotesthe health and safety of others. Uses the incident reporting and risk assessmentsystem (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed. Responsible for identifying and mitigating riskwithin the work environment. Wellbeingand Emotional Resilience Maintains a positive approach andoutlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems. Recognises own limitations, developsrealistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary. Treats challenges and problems as alearning experience. Remains organised and focused when underpressure. Responds appropriately and effectivelyto all constructive feedback. Motivatesself and other. Person Specification
Qualifications
Education to A level standard, as minimum, degree preferable. Personal Qualities
Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust. Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload. Highly motivated and reliable. Ability to cope working in a demanding environment. Skills and Knowledge
Budget and financial skills, including the ability to interpret and present complex financials and provide operational advice and guidance Good working knowledge of contemporary accounting systems, along with Excel/MS Office Strong practical experience of reporting systems and the presentation of management information Ability to contribute to the OLT in a consultative and team orientated style Strong commercial acumen and solution oriented Experience
Leadership experience in a financial role Experience of leading teams, including during periods of change, including financial transformation in difficult markets Experience of performing as a proactive and collaborative member of a leadership team Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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