Head of Finance

Sitka Recruitment Ltd • Port Talbot, WLS, United Kingdom • 6d ago

Job Description

We are delighted to be recruiting exclusively for this fascinating and inspiring charitable organisation in helping them find an experienced senior finance professional to join them as their new Head of Finance & Business Resources.

Reporting into the CEO of this £3 million turnover cultural and historic environment focussed charity, you will be a qualified accountant and have strong technical accounting skills. You will thrive in an environment where positive change is welcomed and where streamlining, and modernisation is encouraged. You will oversee finance and business services day to day operations and be adept at building strong working relationships both internally and externally. You will be enthusiastic about the idea of joining an organisation that is looking to improve processes, procedures, and finance operations.

As the new Head of Finance & Business Services you will be part of the senior management team and be eager to develop skills outside your finance remit. This role will suit someone who is keen to play an integral part in the organisations ongoing success and as a member of the senior management team you will embrace the opportunity to support the CEO in the board room.

The job

Oversee the finance operation, to include, statutory accounts and tax returns, quarterly management accounts, financial planning, and budgeting
Ensure the charitys insurance policies are fit for purpose to include leading relationship management with brokers
Lead on pensions operational management, managing the contracts with external advisors and other relevant contracts as required
Oversee the system of internal controls, including systems for delegated financial authority
Lead on relationships with external auditors
Oversee the management of tax affairs drawing on external advisors as needed.
Act as Company Secretary, ensuring all corporate governance and compliance requirements are fulfilled for the charity
Oversee procurement and contract management to ensure effective, value for money services are available to support all operational functions.
Deliver a people plan and strategy for the organisation with progression routes for staff and continuous professional development
Act as a lead for all HR matters, including strategic development and use of internal skills and outsourced suppliers
Manage, coach and develop direct reports to ensure effective performance management, skill developments and teamwork
Make a significant contribution to Senior Executive team objectives and participate fully in Senior Executive team activities
Establish an estate management plan aiming to reduce operational costs and deliver agile working
Lead on Information Technology strategy across the organisation, managing the key contracts in relation to I.T.

The person specification

Fully qualified accountant, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, or ACCA
Demonstratable technical accounting skills to include statutory reporting
Charity experience is essential
Good understanding of charity finance and governance
Desire to taken on a broader remit i.e. HR, IT
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Experience/knowledge of managing occupational pension schemes
Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow skills
Ability to work in the Welsh Language is desirable, but not essential, to this role.
Experience with fundraising and grant management in the non-profit sector is desirable
Proven leader with the ability to operate at senior executive level.
Strong knowledge of organisational governance requirements.
An interest and passion for the historic environment would be desirable
Strategic approach to finance and business services to furthering charitable objects.

Salary & benefits

Salary is up to £65,000 pa, this is dependent on experience
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible/hybrid working
The role can be based out of one of 4 locations in Wales Bangor, Llandeilo, Baglan or Welshpool
Pension scheme 6% employer, 6% employee

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