Head of finance operations
Location
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
About Our Client
This is a reputable, large-scale Not For Profit organisation that operates on a national level. They are committed to providing crucial services to the community. The company is sizeable, employing hundreds of dedicated staff across Luton and central Bedfordshire.
Job Description
Key responsibilities of the successful Head of Finance Operations:
General - Contributing to the success the Charity, through active membership of the senior management team, and supportive management of finance and operations staff.
- Providing business-partnering support to senior colleagues, maintaining strong working relationships and an excellent understanding of the business.
Finance
- Effective financial planning and analysis to support ongoing strategic and business development.
- Coordinate, and provide reporting and analysis for, the Finance Subcommittee of the Board.
- Oversight of the annual financial audit, Trustees Annual Report, Charity Commission / Companies House reporting, VAT returns and taxation.
- Delivery of budgets, forecasts, statutory accounts, cash flow reporting, and project / contract related financial reporting.
- Ensure ongoing compliance and sustainability by maintaining effective finance controls and policies, and proactive income risk processes.
- Oversight of accounting functions including management reporting, accounts payable / receivable, asset management, and payroll (currently outsourced).
Operations - Oversee strategic risk management and quality for health & safety, facilities, and information governance matters,assuring compliance with legislation and codes of practice, ensuring the maintenance of effective controls and policies.
- Line-manage the designated ISO Quality Manager to oversee and develop the quality assurance framework anditernal audit.
- Ensure that effective IT, technology, and systems support
The Successful Applicant
A successful Head of Finance Operations should have:
- A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
- Proven experience in a senior finance role within the Not For Profit sector.
- Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record in managing teams.
- Strong strategic planning and business development skills.
- Experience in bidding and funding.
What's on Offer
- An attractive salary package in the range of £50,000 plus.
- The opportunity to work in a rewarding role within the Not For Profit sector
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Applicants seeking part-time hours would be considered, on the basis that additional capacity would be sourced within the team to compensate
- 25 days pro rata, plus bank holidays
- Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office
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