Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide financial guidance, training, and support to parish Clergy, employees and volunteers, including Parish Finance Committees
* Oversee the consolidated management accounts for the Diocese, with a focus on parish information, including commentary and reporting to the Head of Finance
* Take a lead in preparing the annual statutory accounts
* Coordinate and manage the external audit, working closely with auditors to provide necessary documentation and information
* Collaborate with stakeholders within the wider Diocese to build strong relationships and aid the flow of financial communication
* Develop, implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard Diocesan assets, including regular internal audits and health checks
* Quarterly accounting of Diocesan investments, ensuring reconciliation to investment managers’ reports
* Assist the Head of Finance in producing the annual budget and 5 year forecasts
* Oversee all day-to-day financial accounting, including the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date financial records
* Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations as performed by the team are completed in a timely and accurate manner
* Manage the Diocesan treasury and cash function, ensuring the most effective use of cash reserves
* Produce reports, reconciliations and ad hoc analysis as requested
* Undertake full line management responsibilities for the Management Accountant, Finance Officer and Finance Assistant
* Be the deputy to the Head of Finance
Essential Criteria
Education: Qualified with a CCAB recognised qualification
You must have:
* Substantial experience of leading and managing teams, fostering collaboration and effective teamwork
* Demonstrable experience of collaborating with non-financial personnel, including volunteers
* Substantial experience of running the day-to-day function of the finance team
* Substantial experience of producing consolidated management accounts
* Significant experience of producing annual statutory financial statements
* Experience of leading the annual audit process
* Significant experience of leading departmental financial health checks and process reviews
* Excellent IT skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders
* Excellent Interpersonal skills
* Effective team working and collaboration skills
* Ability to work to deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from the line manager to accomplish objectives
* Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, key to which are clergy, employees, volunteers and external agencies
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address financial challenges effectively
* Ability to adapt to the unique needs and challenges of a faith-based organisation
* High ethical standards and a commitment to honesty and transparency in financial management
* A Full driving licence, access to a car, and willingness to travel throughout the Diocese and sometimes the UK
* Flexibility to attend meetings and events outside regular working hours
* Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated on financial regulations and best practices
* Commitment to Diocesan safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable Criteria
It will be good, but not essential, if you also have:
* Experience of accounting for investments
* Experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation
* Experience of producing annual budgets and forecasts
* Experience of working with parish finances
* Knowledge of parish finance
Hours of work: Full-time, generally 8.30am to 4.30pm. Hybrid working is available
To apply, please send:
* A letter of application saying why you want to work with us and what you’d bring to the role, with examples of how your skills and experience would enable you to fulfil your duties and responsibilities
* A CV, including the names of two people we may approach for professional references
* Please send these by email to human.resources@diocesehn.org.uk
Deadline for applications: 08 November 2024
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Do you have a CCAB recognised qualification?
Experience:
* Management: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne
Application deadline: 08/11/2024
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