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?
* Ensure accurate financial records and accounts are maintained, and performance monitored against agreed budgets.
* Prepare management accounts and present to Trustee Board on a regular basis.
* Conduct monthly meetings with CEO and senior management to report current financial position.
* 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.
* Lead on preparation of statutory accounts in conjunction with the CEO, Treasurer and Auditors.
* Lead on annual budgeting process.
* Regularly review and recommend improvements to internal financial controls and financial procedures manual.
* Financial administration and bookkeeping.
Suitable Candidate for the Finance Lead vacancy:
* Recent experience of providing a full financial management service in a charity or similar nonprofit organisation, with comprehensive knowledge of The Charities SORP.
* Experience in drafting management information and reporting of variances to Treasurer/Trustee Board.
* Adept at budgeting, particularly on a project-by-project basis, and contributing to organisational budgeting processes.
* Exposure to leading on/supporting audit activities.
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong track record of engaging with and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels.
* ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified or Part Qualified (desirable).
Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Lead:
* Study support package (after probation).
* Hybrid model with 1-2 days working from home.
* Flexible working hours.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* 5% employer pension contribution.
* Enhanced sick pay.
* 26 days annual leave.
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