About The Role As the Head of Finance and Administration the post holder will be a custodian of the organisations financial and operational resources. The post holder will be knowledgeable, approachable and will be able to advise and challenge thinking internally for the betterment of the organisations practice. Main duties and responsibilities To report to the Chief Executive initially To be a member of the Central Hub’s Leadership & Management team To be an internal advisor to Ubele’s Management Board providing sound technical financial advice and in the other areas within sphere of responsibility To be responsible for, and to lead, manage, and ensure the successful delivery of Ubele’s financial & administrative services, and in so doing: to oversee and to implement effective: - financial accounting policies, controls and procedures including treasury and audit arrangements management accounting arrangements including budget setting monitoring and control contract, asset, and risk management arrangements business systems including QuickBooks, Salesforce, SharePoint performance reporting internally and externally Ensure compliance throughout with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and all other requirements Contribute to Ubele-wide strategic financial planning, forecasting and risk-management Engage in continuous improvement initiatives within your team and Ubele-wide To be a key contributor to Ubele’s income generation efforts – including fundraising, grant & contract opportunities, commercial and sales Provide direct line management support to the finance and administration team and inspirational leadership throughout Ubele To be an integral member of Ubele’s senior leadership team through collaborating with colleagues to achieve organisational goals To act as an advocate for the Finance & Administration team and the wider organisation, attending both internal and external meetings as required Support Wolves Lane Consortium in the development of its Business Plan and financial strategy, and in its ongoing financial management. This within the context of Ubele’s role as the Consortium’s co-managing steward, and To provide financial administration services to Wolves Lane Consortium if so procured To undertake any other duties consistent with the post and purpose of the role, and to assist with other areas of work as required. Inclusivity, Health & Safety, and Compliance Promote a workplace culture of respect, dignity, and fairness, challenging all forms of discrimination and prejudice. Comply with the organisations safeguarding policy and practice at all times and undertake trainings on safeguarding as required. Maintain awareness of health and safety, complying with Ubele’s Health and Safety policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act/General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), maintaining confidentiality in all programme-related information. General To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including staff meetings and meetings with key stakeholders. To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job. To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post. Ensure that The Ubele initiative internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. They will also treat with confidentiality any information that could be deemed as personal, private, or sensitive and comply with the organisations GDPR and Safeguarding requirements.