1. Head of Finance for RHS Wisley Gardens
2. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant
About Our Client
I am delighted to be exclusively partnering RHS Wisley Gardens recruiting for a Head of Finance candidate on a permanent basis.For more than 200 years, the RHS has been a power for good, influencing everything from window boxes to landscaped gardens worldwide and creating places and experiences for every visitor to enjoy. We believe in caring for every plant and for every one of our 1,200 like-minded colleagues and 2,000 volunteers with support, training, qualifications and an environment like no other.We want people who can influence and implement our mission. To connect more people to plants, share the health benefits of gardening, raise awareness of our scientific and horticultural expertise, and share a lifelong gardening adventure with people of all ages and backgrounds. If you're alive with the possibility of growing a career with us through the positive power of gardening, our future is together.
Job Description
You will be leading a team of 30 staff members with 9 direct reportsTo work with the Director of Finance to develop a financial strategy and organisation that will support the future ambitions of the SocietyTo ensure that financial policies, procedures and controls are effective throughout the charity and its two trading subsidiaries ("the group")To work with Senior Managers to improve financial awareness, creating realistic financial targets and aid the business to deliver the set targets, to identifying areas of concern and recommend remedial actionTo manage the financial accounting and processing for the group, setting and maintaining high standards, including the timely and accurate production of management accounts and the preparation of the statutory accounts in line with current accounting standards and practiceResponsible for the monthly, forecast and budget reporting plus commentary for the entire Group, encompassing the day to day trading and charitable activities of the SocietyProvide guidance and manage the SFBP's to provide additional business analysis to the Society to ensure that each division has the required added value information to enable them to drive towards budget goals and strategyEnsure that strong financial controls and reconciliations are performed regularly, diligently reviewed and approvedTo ensure the efficient management and monitoring of the assets owned by the group, including fixed assets, investments and cash. Ensure cash flow and investment statements are prepared regularlyUnderstand and input into developing tax efficient planning strategies and ensure compliance with HM Revenue and Customs requirements. Ensure that the Society membership and activities are compliant for VAT and Gift AidTo support senior management in contract negotiations, ensuring financial, commercial and legal risks to the organisation are reduced or limitedEnsure that the payroll is accurately and efficiently run. This includes the review and checking the payroll data and relevant reconciliations. Ensure compliance with HMRC PAYE regulations completing all statutory reporting on timeTo manage the insurances for the group, leading on the negotiation for the annual renewalEnsure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of your staff and volunteers, and that the activities for which they are responsible do not expose anyone to risks to their health or safety. Specific areas of responsibility include: ensuring staff and volunteers are adequately supervised, trained and provided with adequate instruction and information to carry out their work safely; ensuring that RHS procedures are followed and risk assessments are carried out; and procedures are in place to deal with emergencies
The Successful Applicant
CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent + Degree or equivalent level experienceFinancial legislation and requirements relating to charity/not for profit sectorNAV18 and/ or MS Dynamics (NAV)Thorough understanding of Tax, VAT, Gift Aid, Pensions Compliance, Statutory AccountsExperience in the production of statutory charity accountsExtensive people management experience, including developing medium to large teamsExtensive business partnering experienceVisible Leadership - Demonstrable experience of building effective working relationships across all levels and within both finance and non-finance personnelProven experience of working in complex organisations
What's on Offer
25 days holiday + bank holidays - annual allowance. Option to purchase up to 5 days per annumPension Life AssuranceGroup Income ProtectionPrivate Medical InsuranceComplimentary tickets to RHS Show for friends and family - max ticket allocation may varyFree Gardens entry + 2 complimentary friend and family ticketsFree parking at Wisley site.