The Head of Finance and Operations will be a key member of Union Chapel Projects (UCP) Leadership Team and have responsibility for the overall financial and operational management of the charity and its subsidiaries .
UCP is the parent organisation of Union Chapel Project group with overall strategic responsibility for activities within the building and is primarily responsible for its conservation and repairs, supported by Union Chapel Directions which operates the venue on a commercial basis. The Margins Project leads the community and social justice aspects of our work.
T he UCP Board are keen to appoint a person that can develop the internal finance function to ensure it is robust, fit for purpose and delivers effectively to key stakeholders both internally and externally in line with its mission, aims and values. T he role includes oversight of the finance and operations function s where day to day activities are managed by a full-time Finance Manager and a part-time Office Manager.
The successful candidate will be an exceptional finance leader with proven experience of all the main elements of running and developing a finance function, including management and statutory accounts production, budget setting, forecasting, cashflow management, fund accounting and reserves monitoring. In addition, the candidate will have experience of oversight of HR and IT functions, reporting to multiple boards, managing competing priorities and strategic leadership on the financial and operational elements of the business plan.
Essential knowledge, skills and experience
At least five years' experience in a senior financial management role (CCAB qualified, or part-qualified, depending on experience)
Demonstrable experience of building and developing a high performing finance function
Proven experience of writing and developing/implementing financial procedures and controls
Proven experience of preparing and reporting financial information to entity boards
Proven experience of managing restricted funds and of working with internal development and fundraising teams
Experience of leading the audit process including the production of statutory accounts
Sound knowledge of key relevant legislation particularly relating to charity accounting, VAT, payroll and pensions
Extensive experience in the use and development of accountancy software to meet business needs
Advanced excel skills and the confidence to develop financial models including scenario plans
Strong interpersonal skills to provide sound advice, challenge and support
Experience of reporting to boards and explaining complex financial information to make it accessible to all
Collaborative approach that nurtures partnership
Commitment to diversity and inclusion and creating an equal opportunities workplace
Previous experience of oversi ght of HR and IT
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience
Knowledge of Charity VAT, in particular partial exemption, and G ift A id
Experience of working within and accounting for a multi-entity group, with a mix of commercial and charitable entities
Experience of accounting for large capital projects
Experience of reporting to funders
Experience of maintaining Companies House and Charity Commission registers
Previous experience within an arts venue
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