Job Description
We seek a dedicated Finance Director/ Head of Finance to oversee all aspects of financial management, financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation on a part time basis for a charitable organisation in Reading.
Client Details
Our client is a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation in Reading. Boasting a small-sized, collaborative team, this organisation is committed to serving the local community.
Description
Part time role, 3 days per week. Office based.
* Managementor two staff members* Overall responsibility for the Finance, Marketing and Health & Safety functions.* Contribute to the strategic development of the organisation, including Businessplanning and budgeting.* Work with Governance Trustee to meet current legislation.* Responsibility for maintaining Risk Register with the Governance Trustee.
* Financial Control* Oversight and governance of finance operations* Maintaining appropriate financial and operational controls, instituting necessary newor additional controls as per best practices, including periodic reporting oncontrol/risk assessment matters to Committee.* Overall responsibility for the production of the quarterly income reports * Overall responsibility for the production of the annual report and accounts.4% income check on endowment at beginning of Financial Year and submitproposal to ensure we meet our Grant requirements.1
* Breakdown of fund development, working with CEO to confirm recurring incomeinformation is included into Budget.* Community First annual drawdown- discuss opportunity with CEO and Committee.* Produce monthly Dashboard for CEO.*GDPR Compliance.* Regularly updating Strategic plan for the Board.* Provide quarterly update to board.* Overseeing Monthly Payroll.*Reviewing changes in legislation for Finance function.*Lead quarterly committee meetings.*Ensure Financial assessments are completed by Finance team for each Grantapplication.
Profile
A successful Finance Director/ Head of Finance should have:
Essential:
* Degree Educated
* Fully Qualified Accountant ( ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
* Previous experience in the not-for-profit industry.
* Proven working experience as a Financial controller/ Head of Finance/ Finance Director
* Hands on approach to Finance
* Live local to Reading, Berkshire ( the role requires 3 days per week in the office)
* Parking is available
* UK Right to Work
Job Offer
* Salary £60,000 pro rata
* Part time role ( 3 days per week)
* office based minimum 2 days per week, 1 day from home
* parking
* 3 month contract, likely extension to 6 months
* possible temp-to-perm opportunity