Finance Director-UK (FD 43099G4)

Manager's Offic; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in the UK is seeking a Finance Director to manage all financial activities including budgeting, financial reporting, and fiscal oversight. The ideal candidate should have a CPA and a BS in Accounting or Finance, with 8-10 years of experience in financial leadership roles, preferably in a non-profit sector. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this position, which will also serve as a liaison to external partners and stakeholders. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in financial leadership roles.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong supervisory skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial activities including budgeting and reporting.
• Oversee fiscal reporting activities to funding agencies.
• Advise department managers on budgets and financial reporting.
• Liaise with independent audit firms and government agencies.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Grant management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CPA

BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Finance Director-UK (FD 43099G4)

The Position

The Finance Director will have primary responsibility for planning, implementing, and managing all financial related activities of the agency, including budgeting, general ledger, accounts payable and receivables, grant management and reporting, cash‑flow analysis, banking, audit, and other essential functions. This leadership position will report to the Executive Director and will also serve as a primary liaison to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.

Major Responsibilities include:

• Ensure credibility of financial department by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts
• Prepare annual operating budget including cash flow projections and reporting
• Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities including reports to funding agencies, and development and monitoring of organizational and contract/grant budgets.
• Advise and support department managers and directors with budgets, grant oversight and financial reporting
• Manage daily responsibilities of the agency including all accounting functions, finance, treasury, accounts receivable and payable, maintenance of general ledger, budgeting, and risk management
• Identify and implement changes as needed to strengthen the agency's policies, business processes and systems for effective financial management
• Serve as key liaison to independent audit firm, banks, insurance managers, government agencies, funders, vendors, and other professionals in areas regarding finance, audit and compliance

Qualifications:

• CPA (strongly preferred) and BS in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum 8‑10 years' progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in a non‑profit with demonstrated success in financial management of a multi‑faceted financial program with multiple and diverse sources of finance including complex grant resources, indirect costs, and fundraising accounting.
• Must be detail‑oriented, maintain integrity and be able to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of accounting software
• Strong communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills, along with experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to board or other outside partners.

If you are interested in the position, you can send your CV to the HR department of Manager's Office via email [e-mail] noting the position code.