Finance Manager
- Recruiter
- Awel Aman Tawe
- Location
- Cwmllynfell, UK
- Salary
- £32-35,000 per annum, pro rata
- Posted
- 03 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 30 Jun 2022
- Ref
- 3192019356
- Job role
- Finance manager
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Manager
AWEL AMAN TAWE (AAT)
Finance Manager
Job Description
Awel Aman Tawe Background
Awel Aman Tawe (AAT) is a registered charity which has a programme of work to support low carbon regeneration.
AAT works on a number of projects including renewable energy, sustainable transport, energy efficiency, arts and education. It has developed two co-operatives, raising over £15m from community shares and bank finance to build them. AAT provides management and administration to both:
Awel Co-op /Awel y Gwrhyd CIC, which owns a two-turbine 4.7MW wind scheme on the Gwrhyd mountain above Pontardawe www.awel.coop
Egni Co-op which owns 4.3MWp of rooftop solar PV on schools, businesses and community buildings across Wales. It is the largest rooftop solar co-op in the UK www.egni.coop
AAT is also currently developing Hwb y Gors - a new zero carbon enterprise, arts and education centre at the former primary school in Cwmgors.
AAT has a growing team of 4 full time and 5 part time staff.
Position
AAT is looking for an experienced and motivated Finance Manager who is committed to accelerating Wales towards net zero carbon and championing the community energy sector's role in doing this. Duties include:
To provide financial leadership to the organisation, working closely with the Deputy Director, Senior Management Team, Board of Trustees and Treasurer to produce sustainable and viable long-term financial and business plans
Overseeing day-to-day financial and cash management operations and maintain the integrity of the accounts
Produce annual financial budgets, income and expenditure forecasts
To generate monthly/quarterly financial management reports to Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees
Financial planning and modelling, including financial analysis of business risks and benefits of developments
Produce finance reports for various funding stream requirements which includes grants and loan providers (currently Triodos Bank, Development Bank of Wales and Wales Council for Voluntary Action)
Planning and managing annual accounts process, including preparing year end working papers for the external accountants for AAT, Egni Co-op and Awel Co-op/Awel y Gwrhyd CIC
Submit end of year accounts to the Charity Commission and FCA
To manage and maintain the financial and accounting systems, (currently Sage), including identifying best practices and improving internal finance systems and reporting
Ensure compliance with external requirements and internal finance controls, regulations, policies and procedures are adhered to and updated
Liaise with the banks, HMRC, accountants and other finance related entities.
Share in AAT knowledge dissemination, reporting and communication, including supporting administration team in the distribution of Awel and Egni Co-ops annual statements and payments to members where appropriate
Involvement in funding applications and tenders, and develop earned income from activities
Oversee and delegate to AAT's small finance admin team and support their professional development needs.
Part of, and support the Senior Management Team with any other duties as required
Responsible to: AAT's Deputy Director
Hours of work: 3 days a week (37.5 hours per week pro rata), mainly standard office hours - we are happy to be flexible around childcare arrangements, schooling and other domestic requirements. Occasional evening or weekend work will be required.
Contract: The person will initially be employed on a three year contract by Awel Aman Tawe (AAT), with a view to continuation subject to financial review.
Place of work: AAT has an office in Cwmllynfell, there will be a general shift towards office staff working from our new Hwb y Gors development, in Cwmgors, in due course. We support some home working as appropriate.
Salary: £32-35,000 per annum, pro rata (will depend on qualifications and experience)
Holidays: 25 days plus statutory holidays pro rata
Notice Period: 1 month on either side
Transport: AAT policy is to consider public transport option for every journey. However, the limitations of rural public transport provision mean that the use of a car is required.
Closing Date: 10/7/2022 Interviews: 27/7/2022
Application: By application form
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
Experience in a financial management role, including reporting and budgeting, preferably in the charity sector.
Qualified or part qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPFA) accountant
Staff and team management experience
Experience in producing management and financial accounts
Experience in financial forecasting and modelling
Ability to present complex numerical and qualitative information effectively and appropriately
Strong analytical and communication skills
Experience of using accounting software, preferably Sage financial recording systems
Excellent MS Excel skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce work to a high level of accuracy
Ability to work under self-direction with a high degree of autonomy
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people
Enthusiasm and commitment to environmental and social welfare objectives.
A team-worker, committed to the success of the whole team and to resolution of any conflicts encountered.
Desirable criteria
Educated to degree level
Knowledge or experience of the community energy sector and its organisations. As well as other sectors which AAT is working in/developing such as the arts, transport, youth work and housing.
Ability to communicate effectively in the Welsh language in both verbal and written form, or willingness to learn.
Experience of working in or in support of local or other statutory authorities.
Knowledge/understanding of charity finance and community share coop schemes.
Finance Manager
Job Description
Awel Aman Tawe Background
Awel Aman Tawe (AAT) is a registered charity which has a programme of work to support low carbon regeneration.
AAT works on a number of projects including renewable energy, sustainable transport, energy efficiency, arts and education. It has developed two co-operatives, raising over £15m from community shares and bank finance to build them. AAT provides management and administration to both:
Awel Co-op /Awel y Gwrhyd CIC, which owns a two-turbine 4.7MW wind scheme on the Gwrhyd mountain above Pontardawe www.awel.coop
Egni Co-op which owns 4.3MWp of rooftop solar PV on schools, businesses and community buildings across Wales. It is the largest rooftop solar co-op in the UK www.egni.coop
AAT is also currently developing Hwb y Gors - a new zero carbon enterprise, arts and education centre at the former primary school in Cwmgors.
AAT has a growing team of 4 full time and 5 part time staff.
Position
AAT is looking for an experienced and motivated Finance Manager who is committed to accelerating Wales towards net zero carbon and championing the community energy sector's role in doing this. Duties include:
To provide financial leadership to the organisation, working closely with the Deputy Director, Senior Management Team, Board of Trustees and Treasurer to produce sustainable and viable long-term financial and business plans
Overseeing day-to-day financial and cash management operations and maintain the integrity of the accounts
Produce annual financial budgets, income and expenditure forecasts
To generate monthly/quarterly financial management reports to Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees
Financial planning and modelling, including financial analysis of business risks and benefits of developments
Produce finance reports for various funding stream requirements which includes grants and loan providers (currently Triodos Bank, Development Bank of Wales and Wales Council for Voluntary Action)
Planning and managing annual accounts process, including preparing year end working papers for the external accountants for AAT, Egni Co-op and Awel Co-op/Awel y Gwrhyd CIC
Submit end of year accounts to the Charity Commission and FCA
To manage and maintain the financial and accounting systems, (currently Sage), including identifying best practices and improving internal finance systems and reporting
Ensure compliance with external requirements and internal finance controls, regulations, policies and procedures are adhered to and updated
Liaise with the banks, HMRC, accountants and other finance related entities.
Share in AAT knowledge dissemination, reporting and communication, including supporting administration team in the distribution of Awel and Egni Co-ops annual statements and payments to members where appropriate
Involvement in funding applications and tenders, and develop earned income from activities
Oversee and delegate to AAT's small finance admin team and support their professional development needs.
Part of, and support the Senior Management Team with any other duties as required
Responsible to: AAT's Deputy Director
Hours of work: 3 days a week (37.5 hours per week pro rata), mainly standard office hours - we are happy to be flexible around childcare arrangements, schooling and other domestic requirements. Occasional evening or weekend work will be required.
Contract: The person will initially be employed on a three year contract by Awel Aman Tawe (AAT), with a view to continuation subject to financial review.
Place of work: AAT has an office in Cwmllynfell, there will be a general shift towards office staff working from our new Hwb y Gors development, in Cwmgors, in due course. We support some home working as appropriate.
Salary: £32-35,000 per annum, pro rata (will depend on qualifications and experience)
Holidays: 25 days plus statutory holidays pro rata
Notice Period: 1 month on either side
Transport: AAT policy is to consider public transport option for every journey. However, the limitations of rural public transport provision mean that the use of a car is required.
Closing Date: 10/7/2022 Interviews: 27/7/2022
Application: By application form
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
Experience in a financial management role, including reporting and budgeting, preferably in the charity sector.
Qualified or part qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPFA) accountant
Staff and team management experience
Experience in producing management and financial accounts
Experience in financial forecasting and modelling
Ability to present complex numerical and qualitative information effectively and appropriately
Strong analytical and communication skills
Experience of using accounting software, preferably Sage financial recording systems
Excellent MS Excel skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce work to a high level of accuracy
Ability to work under self-direction with a high degree of autonomy
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people
Enthusiasm and commitment to environmental and social welfare objectives.
A team-worker, committed to the success of the whole team and to resolution of any conflicts encountered.
Desirable criteria
Educated to degree level
Knowledge or experience of the community energy sector and its organisations. As well as other sectors which AAT is working in/developing such as the arts, transport, youth work and housing.
Ability to communicate effectively in the Welsh language in both verbal and written form, or willingness to learn.
Experience of working in or in support of local or other statutory authorities.
Knowledge/understanding of charity finance and community share coop schemes.