Job Description

https://www.wildeassociates.com/job-search/2055-financial-controller/accountancy/london-city/job 2023-09-18 20:19:02 2023-10-15 Wilde Associates Job Ref PH10585

Description
Salary: \xc2\xa349,000 to \xc2\xa352,000

To manage all aspects of this charity\xe2\x80\x99s financial management including leading the production of statutory accounts, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting. To support the Chief Operating Officer and Executive to maintain a high level finance function of the organisation.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

ACA/CA qualification is preferred (CIMA, ACCA, acceptable if the candidate have substantial relevant experience)

Desirable

Big 4 experience or relevant charity audit experience

Experience

Experience Essential

SORP and accounting requirements for charities and trading subsidiaries
Experience of financial management and the operational workings of a charity
Financial experience within a fundraising charity
Experience of managing and developing a team
Knowledge of financial procedures and key financial processes
Experience with developing and analysing management accounts

Desirable

Experience of budgeting and forecasting at an operational and strategic level
Accomplished with financial accounting systems (preferably Salesforce and Sage
Intacct)
Experience of creating efficiencies and streamlining processes
Charity VAT and Gift Aid

Skills and knowledge

Essential

Ability to work at a strategic level, with experience of developing and implementing financial strategy
Good communication skills at all levels
Using Excel to an advanced level
Proactive in resolving issues and in their approach to work
Task-driven and self-motivated with an obsession for getting the job done effectively
Attention to detail and takes pride in the quality of their work
Ability to manage a challenging workload and prioritise effectively

Desirable

Sage Intacct accounting package
Using software to produce reports including Salesforce.

Personal qualities

Essential

A \xe2\x80\x98can-do\xe2\x80\x99 attitude and flexible enough to switch from working operationally and strategically
Analytical mindset with the ability to interrogate numerical and financial data
Quick to learn and assimilate lots of information and conflicting viewpoints
A people-person with the ability to interact with a range of personnel at different levels
using confidence, diplomacy and persuasion
Prepared to fulfil additional duties as expected in a small team
Able to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to a positive working environment and culture
Attention to detail

The appointee will also be expected to be fully IT literate.

Key Responsibilities

Governance and Compliance

Ensure all statutory and regulatory returns are made in a timely manner
Ensure written procedures kept up to date covering all areas of responsibility
Take the lead on managing Internal controls
Be a part of the charity\xe2\x80\x99s management team and contribute towards charity-wide decision
making.
Oversee and review the necessary Gambling Commission returns and accounts for the
two raffles held annually by the charity
Oversee all tax requirements including Gift Aid collection, PAYE and VAT

Audit

Produce financial statements at the year-end (31 December) and prepare for and lead on
the audit process
In collaboration with all teams, manage and produce Trustees Annual Report

Financial Accounting

Prepare Financial reports for the Board and Finance and Operation Committee and
attend / present if required.
Leading, developing and motivating the accounts team supporting them with timely and
insightful management accounts to enable efficient effective decision making by the
leadership team
Working with other stakeholder to support key deliverables relating to (but not
exclusively) statutory accounts, automation, prioritisation, removing workload and
process/efficiency improvements
Lead on the investment policy / strategy for the organisation and advise the COO and finance and Operations Committee accordingly.
Develop and maintain the budgeting process for the charity, ensuring appropriate cash- flow, income and expenditure forecasts prepared and reporting against targets on a monthly basis.
Along with HR and the COO, oversee the Payroll function.
Maintain control over the administration of the payment of grant programmes, which may span several years, supported by the Head of Research.
Proactive in improving processes and resolving issues that impact financial management. Lead and participate in any upgrade process.

Management Accounting

Accounting with providing a high performing management accounts function, delivering
accurate monthly management accounts and insightful commentary in line with deadlines
Delivering standardised reporting required for all stakeholders including the Board and Executive.
Supporting with the preparation of annual budgets and re-forecasting when necessary
Identifying and highlighting trends, anomalies, opportunities and risks. Continuously looking at ways to improve existing systems including improvement to the reporting tools to produce more meaningful reports for the business
Support the finance team in the continuing development and improvement of financial systems and procedures to meet changing regulatory requirements and organisational needs

Strategy

Work with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer and other advisors to contribute towards the overall strategic direction of the charity

Other

Liaison with external advisors as required (e.g., solicitors, auditors, bankers, consultants) and Trustees
All other duties as expected within a small/mid-sized charity

Financial Controller
Holborn, London \xe2\x80\x93 Hybrid working, 3 days on site, 2 days at home
\xc2\xa349,000 to \xc2\xa352,000 \xe2\x80\x93 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, closure between Christmas and New Year and a day off for your birthday, Pension
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, some flexibility
Permanent
PH10585

Wilde Associates is working in the capacity of an Employment Agency for this role.

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