A prominent charitable institution with multiple sites across Surrey is looking for a Finance Lead to take full ownership of their in-house accounting function.
This is a newly created position reporting directly to the CEO and sits within their Senior Leadership Team. As Finance Lead, you will oversee day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, while also providing strategic insights to guide long-term financial planning.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial direction of a growing nonprofit organisation providing essential services to the local community.
What will the Finance Lead role involve?
1. Ensure accurate financial records and accounts are maintained, and performance monitored against agreed budgets.
2. Prepare management accounts and present to Trustee Board on a regular basis.
3. Conduct monthly meetings with CEO and senior management to report current financial position.
4. Provide financial information to support funding applications and contract requirements, including development of budgets and input into the development of full cost recovery on projects.
5. Lead on preparation of statutory accounts in conjunction with the CEO, Treasurer and Auditors.
6. Lead on annual budgeting process.
7. Regularly review and recommend improvements to internal financial controls and financial procedures manual.
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