Job Description
Job title: Finance and Funding Manager
Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Salary: £30,226.00 per annum pro rata FTE
Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays and birthday leave pro rata
Benefits: Company pension following 3-month probationary period
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hexham
Reporting to: CEO
Northumberland Domestic Abuse Service
NDAS provides support to all victims who have been the subject of domestic abuse/violence, supports them through the criminal justice system and offers relevant advice and assistance, both practical and emotional.
NDAS empowers victims to make decisions, increase their options, their confidence and safety. Prevention and awareness raising activities are also delivered across Northumberland and counselling to the children of our service users.
Established in 2003, NDAS has a track record of providing excellent services and is a key member of domestic abuse provision in Northumberland. We have a secure financial foundation and are looking forward to developing our team to continue to provide essential services in tackling domestic abuse.
OUR VALUES
Welcoming: We welcome you, whoever you are
Believing and accepting: We believe you, accept you and will not judge you. We do not discriminate
Understanding: We understand what you are experiencing. Our staff are here to listen
Protecting: We make sure you stay safe and will help you to make plans to ensure your safety
Empowering: We help you to find your voice and gain confidence and independence
United: Working with you, and with other local partner organisations, to find the right support
Purpose of the job
The Finance and Funding Manager has two key functions; financial management, to ensure all financial operations are conducted in line with NDAS policies, charitable governance, and in accordance with HMRC requirements, and fundraising to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation.
Across both main functions the Finance and Funding Manager will work closely with the CEO and SMT. Also attending Finance Sub-Group meetings that report into the Board.
Responsibilities:
Finance
· Work with the CEO to produce draft budgets with projected income and expenditure for consideration by the Finance Sub-Group and to be reported to the Board
· Work with the CEO to manage the allocation of costs across the budget and to ensure delivery in line with funding requirements.
· Checking all incoming invoices, preparing payments and process day-to-day financial transactions on Sage 50 Accounts
· Conduct monthly bank reconciliations; investigating and correcting discrepancies and reporting to CEO.
· Maintaining and monitoring investment accounts within the Flagstone account as agreed with the CEO and Finance Group.
· Administer payroll (BrightPay) including statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc)
· Administering the workplace pension scheme (auto enrolment) ensuring compliance with pensions legislation
· Assist the organisation’s accountant with the preparation of annual accounts
· Continually reviewing and improving the systems in place.
Finance Group and Board of Trustees
· Produce monthly summary finance report and full management accounts for the Finance Group and the Board.
· Preparation of a bi-monthly finance power point report for the trustees
Fundraising
· Identify new funding streams from Trusts, Statutory agencies and corporates, and submit funding bids.
· With the CEO produce and maintain an Income Generation Plan with a timeline setting deadlines for the submission of funding applications
· Work with the SMT to manage and monitor all outcomes associated with each funding stream
· Produce funding applications with informative narrative content and robust data
* Maintain a monitoring schedule and produce reports in line with funder/stakeholder requirements also with informative narrative content and robust data
* Maintain regular communication with funders and potential funders to build strong working relationships and increase funding opportunities
· Support the CEO in developing strategic and operational plans for the organisation
· Assist the CEO and Trustees in developing the Business Plan and keep it updated.
· Monitor and collate other outcomes and achievements of the organisation.
· Attend the SMT and Team Meetings (as needed).
Other
· Upholding confidentiality at all times with regard to the organisation and its members
* Supporting the evaluation, review and implementation of Northumberland Domestic Abuse Service’s policies and procedures Develop productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
* Develop a culture and systems that promote equality and value diversity
* Promote a health and safety culture within the workplace
* Manage personal resources and own professional development
* All information must be maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act
Undertaking any other duties, the CEO feels appropriate.