Director Of Finance And Operations Job In London

Our client, a children's charity, is seeking to recruit a Director of Finance and Operations on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week), or part-time (28 hours per week) basis.

This grant-giving charity provides practical, tangible, direct help that makes an immediate difference to children and young people, as well as their parents and families.

The charity does this through funding wheelchairs, specialist equipment, adapted accessible transport in the form of their Sunshine Coaches, and memorable experiences through their Great Days Out Programme. They aim to help children have fewer bad days and more great days by facilitating their independence, freedom, dignity, and greater self-esteem, helping them to make the most of their childhood. Their focus is on supporting children aged eighteen and under.

Director of Finance and Operations
Ref: DFO
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week), although open to those seeking part-time (28 hours per week) employment
Contract: Permanent, some flexible working will also be considered.
Salary: £60k -72k pro rata (pro rata 28 hours per week 48k - £57,600) depending on experience and qualifications
Location: Camden, London

The key responsibilities will be:

• Confidently lead on all aspects of financial planning, management, reporting, and compliance.
• Support the Chief Executive with financial forecasts and business modelling.
• Ensure effective systems and controls are in place that safeguards the management of company finances.
• Supervise the work of the internal finance manager and ensure the timely preparation of reports for the Chief Executive, trustees, and auditors.
• Lead the development of robust financial processes and procedures that prioritise efficiency, profitability, and financial stability.
• Produce accurate management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts for the Chief Executive, Audit, Finance and Risk Committee, and the Charity Board.
• Oversee the smooth completion of the annual audit liaising closely with auditors and internal finance manager and other staff.
• Maintain the charity's risk register and lead risk management for the organisation.
• Lead the management and operation of the Head Office premises to ensure compliance with legal, health and safety, and other requirements.
• Communicate and negotiate with senior stakeholders on finance, property, and business development.
• Supervise the HR and Office Manager and oversee HR processes.
• Supervise the IT Manager and ensure the availability of the charity's cloud-based IT systems and other related resources.
• Overseeing the charity's Safeguarding arrangements (necessary training provided).

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience at a senior level in the not-for-profit sectors.
• Recognised professional accounting qualification e.g., CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification.
• Excellent financial leadership including setting and managing budgets, preparing management accounts, producing business analyses, and completing audits in line with SORP for a turnover of at least £1 million per annum.
• Experience in operational business planning and strategic financial management.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Experience in drafting financial plans/forecasts for fundraising and business proposals.

This position will be based officially at the head office in Camden, London however, the charity is willing to consider some flexible working as deemed appropriate.

As per the charity's commitment to safeguarding, an appropriate DBS check will need to be undertaken by any successful applicant.

Closing Date: Monday 20th March 2023 at 9am

Registration of Interest:

After you have followed the job board process in the first instance, you will receive an email from CHM Recruit with instructions on how to complete your application.

Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder and disregard any automated email correspondence from the job board.

Unfortunately, the charity is unable to reply to everyone who applies, so only applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and chosen candidates interviewed as appropriate, so you are encouraged to apply immediately. The organisation, therefore, reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than advertised if sufficient applications are received, and they are successful in recruiting from early applications.

No agencies please.