Finance Director - Charity

Vitae Financial Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed charity organization based in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Finance Director to lead their financial strategy. The ideal candidate must be a qualified accountant with at least 10 years of finance experience, offering flexibility in hours and the opportunity to work partly remotely. Key responsibilities include strategic financial management and leading a team to ensure the charity's financial viability.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Experience in completing accounts and audit information.
• Ability to implement systems and business change.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Executive and the Board on financial matters.
• Manage the cash flow of the Charity and ensure liabilities are met.
• Prepare and monitor financial reports including management accounts.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Excellent knowledge of accounting systems

Advanced Excel skills

Senior Leadership experience

Excellent current knowledge of PAYE and VAT

Ability to inspire others

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Access Dimensions

Job description

Overview

Finance Director - Charity, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Flexible Hours - Full or Part-Time (4 Days a week). Circa £75- £80kpa + Generous Holiday Allowance.

Vitae Financial Recruitment are proud to exclusively partner this outstanding charity in their search to appoint a Director of Finance and Performance. We are seeking an inspirational financial leader who is ready to take on a Board level position in a role that will help shape the direction of this outstanding charity.

Based within amazing grounds and a stunning work setting this is a fully time role (37.5 hrs. per week) but those seeking 4 days a week (30 hrs. per week) will also be considered. The role offers flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements. Given this is a leadership role you will be expected to be in the office 3 to 4 days a week to lead, inspire and develop a committed and supportive team of circa 12 staff.

You must live within a sensible commuting distance to Berkhamsted please consider this before applying.

Applicants must be Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with at least 10 years\' experience of end-to-end finance & accounting, ideally within a medium-sized business.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Directly assist the Chief Executive and the Board on all strategic and tactical financial matters.
• Discharge strategic financial management and financial control to ensure long-term financial viability.
• As a member of the Executive Team working in partnership with the Board to execute the charity strategy.
• Clear empowering leadership to ensure effective management, organisation, and delivery of objectives.
• Close and effective partnership working with the Charity Treasurer.
• Accountable for the effective working of the Finance and Resources committee and Capital planning group with high calibre support to committee chairs, Treasurer and Deputy Chair of the Board respectively.
• Executive attendance and effective contribution at Board, Income Generation Committee, Finance and Resources Committee and the Annual General Meeting.
• Overall accountability for the capital programme.
• Accountability for the SIRO, SORP and Charity Commission Guidance and corporate governance with specific reference to financial company secretary functions.
• Accountability for the collection and processing of financial data to ensure decisions and strategy are informed by accurate integrated information and analysis.
• Ensure accrual accounting is central to the Trust\'s finance systems to provide an accurate financial picture.
• Oversee the financial management and accounting systems and be accountable for all finance and finance-related administration systems.

Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Tasks

• Support the Board of Trustees in the discharge of their responsibilities for reserves.
• Accountability for the three-year rolling financial plan of the Charity.
• Manage the cash flow of the Charity, ensuring the Charity meets its liabilities as they fall due and implement the Trust\'s Savings and Investment Policy and Financial Free Reserves policy.
• Co-ordinate the Charity\'s insurance requirements.
• Accountability for performance to contract and contract review with our external ICT providers.
• Support the implementation of EPOS and accurate and timely financial information on trading.
• Undertake benchmarking exercises from time to time to assess value for money.
• Skilled in evaluating performance to contract, constructing tender processes, and executing them effectively.
• Prepare and monitor financial reports with explanation of variances, including management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Develop our commercial portfolio, including competitor analysis for market entry.
• Train and supervise staff to support assurance of adherence to the charity finance policy and procedure.
• Complete the statutory year-end accounts; manage the audit for the Charity and its trading subsidiary.
• Report to the Trust\'s Leadership Team and Board on financial matters including explanation of variances, and the financial position of the Trust and its subsidiary.
• Ensure rapid counting, receipt and banking of donations ensuring the Joint Directors of Fundraising and Income Generation Committee have timely and accurate information.
• Co-ordinate the Board\'s Finance & Resources committee; agenda, meeting dates, and review of relevant financial policies and the annual audit of accounts.
• Lead budget and forecasting processes, develop, maintain and update effective procedures and standards on budget, financial control and productivity.
• Advise and assist Department Heads and budget holders.
• Bank reconciliation, Quarterly VAT Submission (Making Tax Digital).
• Month-End and Year-End Process.
• Model the impact of planned pay awards with accountability for annual adjustments.
• Monthly payroll changes to external Payroll advisors; Auto-enrolment Pension submission and PAYE.

Qualifications, skills and experience requirements

• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA , ACCA or CIMA).
• Must have at least 10 years\' experience in all aspects of accounting/finance, ideally from a medium sized organisation.
• Must have excellent current working knowledge of accounting systems (Access Dimensions would be an advantage). Advanced Excel skills are given.
• Must live within a commutable distance to Berkhamsted and be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Must have excellent current knowledge of PAYE and VAT.
• Must have previous Senior Leadership experience for a finance team.
• Must have significant experience in the completion of accounts and audit information packs and resolution of issues as specified by the Auditors.
• Previous experience overseeing IT functions is desirable.
• Skilled in being able to quickly establish effective relationships at all levels (internal and external) with gravitas and strength.
• Skilled in implementing systems and business change.
• The ability to inspire others - direct reports, executive team, the wider organisation, supporters, donors and stakeholders.
• Solution focused approach, be ready to listen to others\' ideas and share our vision for what it means to be Outstanding.
• High level of personal integrity and honesty.

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