Head of Finance (Part-Time)

Job Title: Head of Finance (Part-Time)

Salary: £45,000 - £ 48,000

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Home-Based within the UK or at the London Office

Job Start date: ASAP

Hours of Work: Part-Time (28 hours per week)

Benefits:

* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and closure over Christmas from 24th December to 1st January inclusive.

* Extra day off during birthday month

* Flexible working hours as agreed by manager, access to unpaid leave and ‘Time off in Lieu’ policy.

* Access to ‘Health Assured’ Employee Assistance Programme

* 5% non-contributory pension.

We’re supporting our client, a leading cleft lip and plate charity whose headquarters are based in London, who are looking for a Head of Finance to join their growing team.

Position Overview:

The Head of Finance has lead responsibility for overseeing the finance function of the organisation. The role reports directly to the Chief Executive, is a member of the senior management team and works closely with the Board of Trustees and in particular with the Treasurer. The post holder also has responsibility for the line management of the Finance Officer and the Feeding Service Administrator (Finance Team).

The role leads on all financial reporting and analysis to the team and to the Board and Finance Committee, the preparation of monthly management accounts, and budgets and forecasts, working with the Senior Management Team (SMT).

The Head of Finance leads the annual audit and preparation of the annual report and accounts working closely with the Chief Executive, Treasurer and Chair of Trustees. In addition, the role supports the wider team in compliance with financial policies and procedures and acts as Finance Business Partner, by providing support and guidance to budget holders.

Responsibilities for Head of Finance:

* Control of the general/purchase/sales ledgers, debtor and creditor management, bank reconciliations and credit card management

* Payroll management and project level allocations, pension management, and payroll administration of leave (sick, maternity, annual, etc.). Ensure compliance with payroll legislation.

* Quarterly stock counts/valuation, financial oversight of the feeding and retail service

* Monthly project level reporting, management accounts, and cash flow reporting

* Annual budget setting and monitoring with budget holders, along with monthly budget variance analysis

* Quarterly Finance reporting to the Finance Committee

* Year End including prepayments/accruals, annual returns – SORP requirements and HMRC Returns

* Management of the fixed asset register and yearly depreciation

* Management of the trial balance, balance sheet and P&L

* Timely Cashflow reporting and assisting SMT with forecasting

* Preparation of the charity’s Annual Accounts in line with SORP requirements for annual audit

* Act as a principal lead with the Charity’s external Auditors on the organisational audit, working closely with SMT, Chief Executive and the Board.

* Treasury management – ensure that funds are secure, that all opportunities for investment are explored and that risks are minimised.

* Providing support to the Finance Team to manage receipt, payment and record keeping for all invoices, direct debits/standing orders, credit cards, expenses, bank, cash, Gift aid declarations and other expenditure

* To build the organisation’s Finance strategy to align with the charity’s Strategy and Operational Plans by working closely with the SMT and the Board

* Work alongside Head of Income to provide accurate and time critical funding reports

* Agree and set an annual Insurance Policy and liaise with colleagues with regards to any changes which require notification

* Carry out an annual review of all supplier contracts

About You:

* ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualified

* Senior experience in the charity sector, including producing charity SORP compliant accounts and monthly management accounts.

* At least three (ideally five) years’ experience in bookkeeping, particularly management of SAGE 50 accounts or any suitable SAGE product, producing annual accounts and SORP requirements

* Experience of managing a set of accounts

* Experience in improving and modernising financial systems and processes

* Experience of managing staff

* Knowledge of Salesforce is desirable

Job Application:

If you would like to be considered for the role of Head of Finance, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.

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