Job Description
Finance and Operations Manager – Eastleigh/Hampshire
F/T (35 hours per week, willing to consider 4 days per week for the right candidate at a prorated salary). Some flexible working will also be considered.
The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) has a mission to be the driving force in maintaining high standards in therapy education and practice in the UK, and internationally. We're the largest professional association for therapists in the United Kingdom, with thousands of members specialising in everything from sports and remedial therapies to complementary healthcare and holistic beauty treatments. As a not-for-profit organisation run by therapists, for therapists, we're dedicated to advancing and protecting our members' interests and career progression.
We now seek to find a skilled Finance and Operations Manager. As Finance and Operations Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the organisation’s financial direction and overseeing IT and property needs. Your responsibilities will include overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and analysis, all aimed at driving the organisation’s strategic objectives. You will provide valuable financial insights to leadership, empowering them to make informed decisions and manage risk effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead on the development and execution of financial strategy, financial planning, budgeting, and cost control
* Ensure that resources (money, IT, and property) are managed effectively and efficiently in support of our strategy and aims and objectives of FHT
* To be accountable for the optimisation of the organisation’s assets and capital
* Manage the running of financial operations including the preparation of management accounts, cash flow and other forecasts, out-sourced payroll, tax returns, creditor payments and investments
* Manage the organisation's insurance policies, ensuring full compliance with requirements
* Analyse financial reports and ensure compliance with FCA requirements
* Serve as the organisation’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
* Build and maintain relationships with financial stakeholders
* Manage budgeting and planning processes, providing all appropriate financial data, and supporting budget-holding staff in all areas
* Manage the preparation of statutory accounts and be the main contact with external accountants/auditors
* Work with building and maintenance team to ensure that FHT is well maintained, presented and compliant
* Work with our Compliance and Qualifications Manager to ensure that Health and Safety and security are managed effectively, and we are compliant in all areas
* Work closely with our IT support to ensure that the IT, AV, and other systems serving FHT operate effectively
* As and when required working with others to ensure all other operations of FHT are delivered effectively
Qualifications & Experience:
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA part or fully qualified or qualified through experience
* 3+ years' experience in a financial management role
* Proficiency in using accounting software
* Staff management experience