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Frontline has achieved significant growth and impact in our first 11 years, and we are looking for a qualified and experienced finance leader to head up Frontlines finance and compliance function and ensure we are well positioned to continue to grow and drive change for children and families.
Were in a strong position, have a clear strategy, stable finances and strong internal processes but we remain ambitious.
This is an exciting opportunity with a breadth of responsibility and will require collaborative working with the senior leadership team (SLT) and Board of Trustees.
With a £25m budget and 146 employees we need robust systems, clear financial strategy and expert financial leadership to support the organisation to achieve our mission.
Reporting to the director of culture and operations, you will lead on ensuring Frontline has an outstanding and proactive finance and compliance function, with robust systems and high-performing people.
You will lead the finance and compliance team, covering the areas of finance, legal, governance, IT and compliance (including data protection).
The role provides an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to set and deliver on strategic goals, and you will be responsible for setting clear direction for the finance and compliance team.
The finance and compliance team sits within the culture and operations directorate, which supports Frontlines teams to achieve our mission by delivering operational efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability.
The head of finance and compliance is a senior position with a wide remit of responsibility, so we need a highly driven individual to provide critical support to the entire organisation.
Some key responsibilities include: Finance Lead the organisations financial strategy, planning and budgeting processes, advise senior leadership and trustees on financial consequences and manage the Finance Manager to sustain a high-performing team culture Legal, governance, IT and compliance Manage the Legal and Compliance Manager to effectively respond to requests for advice, manage/support the IT and Facilities Officer to establish the systems and processes to meet regulatory requirements as well as effectively respond to requests for advice.
Leadership Play a proactive role as a member of the Leadership Group (Frontlines Heads/Directors and champion high performance and model our culture of Freedom and Responsibility Full list of role responsibilities can be found in the job pack.
A little bit about you You will be responsible for providing sound financial oversight, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading a high-performing team.
A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant experience in financial management, you should have a strong understanding of charity finance, risk management, and governance.
This role requires exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to non-specialists.
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional eager to contribute to a mission-driven organisation, we encourage you to apply.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so were looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works.
You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn.
There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Important information We have increased the diversity of Frontlines workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles.
We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply.
We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT etc can be useful for applicants e.g.
to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications.
However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions.
We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you.
You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.
We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions).
Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.
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