The Gurkha Welfare Trust The Gurkha Welfare Trust provides vital support to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities in Nepal. We have been working in Nepal for over 50 years, delivering essential financial and medical aid to Gurkha veterans and widows, and working with local communities to provide access to clean water and education. We also build earthquake-resilient homes for our most vulnerable pensioners. We operate through 19 Area Welfare Centres spread across traditional Gurkha recruiting areas in Nepal, as well as one in India. We have over 500 staff working in the region. The Head of Finance is a key member of the Senior Management Team responsible for the Trust’s financial management including; financial and management accounts, financial planning and budget submissions, forecasting and cashflow management, compliance and financial governance and the statutory accounts and audit. The produces group accounts comprising the GWT charity and the wholly owned trading subsidiary, GWT Trading Ltd. The GWT charity includes the UK based headquarters, fundraising team and two welfare advice centres, and GWT (Nepal), which is responsible for delivering the majority of charitable activities directly in Nepal. Supported by the Finance Director GWT (Nepal), Head of Finance is responsible for reporting on the financial performance of the Trust to the CEO and the Audit and Finance Committees. Secretary of the Investment Committee and the key interface between the two Investment Managers and the Investment Committee Chair and members. Head of profession, providing leadership and professional mentoring and development to the finance teams in the UK and Nepal. The Trust is looking to introduce a new finance system within the next 12 months, under the direction of Head of Finance Applicants for this position should be able to satisfy the following criteria: Essential: Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) Track record in financial management at a senior level Experience of working in the charity or third sector at a senior level Understanding of how an organisation’s strategic direction is supported by its financial framework Experience of accounting data processing and report generation using current business intelligence (BI) and reporting packages in addition to Excel Ability to work both strategically and operationally Track record in managing direct reports including effective delegation, coaching and performance management Attention to detail while being able to see the big picture Leading a team Desirable PS Financials Experience of implementing a new finance system within an organisation For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.