Head of Finance

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Job description

Head of Finance

Location: Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 32 per week (Please note, our client is a 32 hour/4 day working week organisation)
Starting salary: £55,650 (on a band rising to £67,360)

Who our client is

Our client works with young people and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. They believe that when a child or young person comes to them, they are just that - a child or a young person: they don't define them by the issue that has brought them to them. By working alongside young people, their families and peers in the places where they spend their time, they can create a secure space not just for them but for everyone.

Who you are

You are someone with the expertise and knowledge to work at the strategic level. You will also be ready to be 'hands on' at the operational level. You will either have a relevant qualification or bring equivalent experience. You will bring analytical skills that can support our client's performance. You will bring communication skills that mean you can clearly explain and interpret the financial position for non-finance staff. You will have a collaborative approach and be interested in developing people.

If you are committed and resilient, and believe you have what it takes to help our client to improve the lives of young people and their families please apply.

What the role involves

- Work with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board to set the financial strategy for the organisation.
- Lead the development and delivery of the Finance function, including financial systems planning, risk management and payroll and pension activities.
- Lead on the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget and oversee all financial reporting - including forecasts, management accounts, cashflow statements and annual audit.
- As a member of the SLT, take collaborative corporate responsibility for the leadership of the organisation.

Additional Information

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and they expect anyone who works and volunteers with them to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, they will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidates.

Our client values diversity and encourage and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. They know that in order to make a secure place for young people, they need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.

What our client offers

Our client continually reviews its pay and they currently offer the following benefits package to all employees:

- They are a 4 day/32 hour (FTE) working week organisation. This means that you have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay.
- Agile working. This means you have will have the flexibility to work in different locations including from home, their office and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces) when you are not delivering face to face work in the community.
- Flexible Working: their Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment.
- A contributory Pension Scheme.
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans.
- A Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A Mental Health Helpline.
- Death in Service Benefit.
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of courses and acting up/additional responsibilities roles.
- An initial Annual Leave allowance of 179 hours, rising to 192 hours after 3 years and 211 hours after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays.

Sound good? Here's how to apply

To apply, please complete the online application form and submit it as soon as possible: our client runs a rolling recruitment process which means that applications are shortlisted and invited for interview within one week of receipt. As soon as a suitable candidate is found, no further applications will be considered.

As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read the Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Please make sure you find the Job Description.

Please note that our client does not accept CVs.

Our client is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

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