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We are seeking a finance professional who shares our passion for supporting unpaid Carers across Highland. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance plays a vital role in strategic decision making and safeguarding the assets of Connecting Carers.
You’ll lead the finance function, including budgeting, accounting, and risk management while managing the Grant and Trust Officer and driving our organisation’s Fundraising Strategy.
Through your leadership, a dedicated team will deliver vital grants to unpaid Carers giving them the opportunity to take much needed breaks, recharge, and reconnect with themselves beyond their caring role. You’ll help ensure Carers feel seen, valued, and supported when they need it most.
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills and experience to make a meaningful difference in the lives of unpaid Carers.
If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
· Lead on all aspects of financial planning, management and reporting to include preparation of the annual budget, producing and presenting monthly and quarterly management reports and manage month and year-end processes
· Monitor the level and use of all funds, restricted and unrestricted, and develop a strategic finance plan to sustain and grow the services offered
· Develop and implement appropriate financial policies and procedures and ensure robust internal financial controls are in place
· Oversee line management and support of the finance team, including development and training
· Support the senior management team in managing their departmental budgets, providing coaching as required
· Responsibility for the annual audit process, including preparation of the statutory accounts and submissions to Companies House and OSCR
· Manage the monthly and annual payroll and pension process, acting as the main contact for our external payroll providers
· Manage relationships with banks, and review cash deposits and report on as necessary
· Manage and renew all insurance contracts, ensuring adequate insurance cover is in place
· Attend the quarterly Board meetings and report and present on all financial matters
· Ensure compliance with financial, charity and company legislation to OSCR, HMRC and others
· Maintain good relationships with key stakeholders including auditors and payroll bureau, banks, insurers and Employee Benefit providers
Other:
· Together with the Senior Management Team, develop and implement the strategic plan for the organisation and uphold Connecting Carers values
· Take a collaborative lead on the organisation wide Risk planning, ensuring practices and strategies are in place to mitigate risk
· Manage the Grant and Trust Officer, providing support in the development of the Fundraising Strategy and looking for new funding opportunities that arise
· Provide financial assistance in the preparation of funding applications and on-going reporting to funders
· Manage the Short Breaks Facilitator and develop processes and procedures to improve the experience of Unpaid Carers applying for grant funding
· Other duties as requested
Person specification
· Possessing accounting qualification or accounting experience relevant to the nature of the post
· Educated to degree level and/or with relevant experience
· Experience at senior management level
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
· Experience of accounting software
· Experience of statutory audits
· Self-motivating and able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment
· Good communication skills oral and written
· Competent and confident in the use of IT with detailed knowledge of MS packages
· Clear understanding of the needs of Unpaid Carers
· An understanding of the regional and national landscape in which Connecting Carers operates
· Experience of accounting in the charity sector and experience of operating Xero
· Familiarity with the governance of companies and charities regulated by OSCR
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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