Head of Finance (Charity/NGO experienced)
- Recruiter
- Workpond Ltd
- Location
- Slough, England
- Salary
- £45,000
- Posted
- 25 May 2017
- Closes
- 01 Jun 2017
- Job role
- Head of finance
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Director
Our Client is the World's leading NGO providing shelter. They work in partnership with communities to provide safe and decent places to live. The Head of Finance leads the NGO's finance and compliance activities for the UK. The post-holder ensures the appropriate use of resources and takes responsibility for the day to day accounting, financial management, management information, and financial reporting. The Head of Finance is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and participates in the development of the strategic planning and direction of the organisation, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO/the Head of Income Generation, Head of Partnerships and Programmes, and the Head of Supporter Services and leading on matters regarding financial strategy and systems management.We are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of highly successful financial management and experience working with small to medium-sized charities and limited resources. You will be someone with a talent for financial systems management to achieve maximum benefit to the charity.We want someone who is comfortable taking initiative and who is a strong colleague. You will be someone who will find the right way to work with all team members and with trustees, who wants to lead the whole team in its interaction with financial systems, compliance and risk, and so has excellent written and verbal communication skills. The following experience is preferred: Previous experience in and firm knowledge of, charity sector compliance and risk management issuesProfessional accounting qualification - ACCA or equivalentNot for profit financial management experienceInfor Sun v6 (or equivalent) software experienceExperience of budget management, including setting, tracking, and reporting on budget performance against plansExperience of reporting and monitoring grants and an understanding of related system requirements This is an URGENT opportunity due to promotion. Closing date for all applicants is TUESDAY, MAY 30th at 12'oclock NOON.
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