Head of Finance and Governance

Energise Me; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Energise Me, a small charity, seeks a Head of Finance and Governance to lead its financial strategy and management. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with expertise in accounting policies, charity law, and VAT. This part-time role provides opportunities for remote work within a friendly, flexible environment.

Benefits

Friendly and flexible working environment

Opportunities to work remotely

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with calm and professional attitude.
• Strong understanding of accounting policies and packages.
• Knowledge of charity law and VAT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, financial management, and governance of the charity.
• Guide preparation of annual budgets and three-year financial strategy.
• Manage payroll and personnel requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

People skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Xero

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Energise Me is a small charity working across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We tackle the things that prevent active lifestyles, so everyone can improve their health and happiness by moving more.

We are:

• Curious about what stops people from being active
• Open to different ideas and perspectives
• Creative in how we do things and who we work with
• Bold in taking risks and speaking out about things that need to change

We provide a friendly and flexible working environment, with opportunities to work remotely.

We are growing. We have investment secured to 2027 and further investment opportunities in the pipeline.

About the Role

As Head of Finance and Governance, you will lead accounting, financial management and governance of the charity.You will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership to the Chief Executive, the Board of Trustees and Sub-committees.

Who We are Looking For

We are looking for a qualified accountant with a calm and professional attitude and approach.

You will have a strong understanding of accounting policies and packages such as Xero.

Knowledge of The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), charity law and VAT will help you stand out from the crowd.

You will have an excellent eye for detail and the ability to think critically and make clear decisions under pressure.

You will have excellent people skills and work well on your own and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Energise Me’s financial and accounting functions, related policies and reporting, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, regulations and procedures.
• Guide the preparation of annual budgets and the creation of a three-year financial strategy.
• Manage the payroll and personnel requirements of the charity.
• Line manage the Finance and IT Manager.
• Manage the external contractor who provides secretarial support to the charity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Health, Wellness & Fitness

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