About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)
Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) works to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based.
Our vision is that: Every individual confronted by malnutrition has access to the knowledge, tools, services and resources they require to meet their needs
We support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states.
ENN’s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Adolescent Nutrition and Management of small & nutritionally At-risk Infants under six months & their mothers (MAMI), as well as our highly regarded international publication, Field Exchange.
ENN is governed by a Board of Trustees and has its office in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, government donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. For more information about ENN see our website: www.ennonline.net.
Our People
ENN’s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition and a small, experienced operational team. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development.
We are proud that in our Employee Engagement Surveys our team say that they feel personally connected to ENN's overall purpose, they are clear about what they need to achieve in their objectives and that they are proud to tell people they work for ENN.
Terms and Conditions
* Type of contract: Permanent
* Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
* Location: Hybrid. This role will be expected to work Monday and Fridays from home and Tues/Weds/Thurs in the office. ENN will consider requests for further flexible working arrangements, including part time working. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis, balancing ENN’s needs with a candidate’s other commitments.
* Holidays: 25 days plus UK Public Holidays, increasing by one day per annum after two complete years of service to a maximum of 27 days per annum. Pro-rata for part-time staff.
* Salary: up to £60,000 per annum (FTE), dependent on experience
* Pension: Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5%
* Benefits: Dental cover, Life cover, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing contribution
Purpose of the role
The Finance (FM) contributes to ENN’s vision through strategic management and governance of its financial resources and budgets.
The Finance Manager is responsible for finance strategy, planning and oversight, reporting, regulatory compliance and aligning finance strategies with organisational goals and operations. The FM is a member of the management team, provides key insights to support business decisions, liaises with the board of trustees and holds the position of Company Secretary.
Responsibilities
* Develop ENN’s finance strategy in support of the delivery of its 5 year strategic goals.
* Proactively enhance ENN’s financial systems to manage and oversee project budgets, forecast trends, identify opportunities, and analyse organizational performance through data-driven decision making
* Strategic Support – Provide management information and financial insights to the management team and trustees including identification and mitigation of strategic and operational financial risks.
* Line Management – Line manage and mentor the finance team (currently 1 management accountant) and ensure positive, productive, and supportive team relationships
* Oversee the core finance functions; including multi-currency (GBP, EUR and USD) payables, receivables, bank reconciliations, cash flow and general ledger reconciliations
* Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead the annual budgeting process and track financial performance of the organization as well as budget variance analysis of project P&L’s
* Manage finance year end and the Charity’s annual and other audits, including holding the relationship with auditors and preparing the appropriate statements
* Contribute to the organization’s income generation ambitions, supporting partner due diligence and in providing advice, guidance and assistance, and in preparation of funding proposal budgets that meet ENN’s requirements
* Internal Controls & Compliance - Advise the management team on any measures required to ensure that financial systems (including payroll and banking systems), policies, procedures and controls are robust and adhere to regulatory requirements and implement these procedures where appropriate.
* Manage effective payroll, including: Preparing payroll calculations, submissions on Bright Pay pension administration, payroll year end schedules and PSA calculation and submission.
* Charity Governance – Company Secretary duties ensuring timely and accurate statutory filing with Companies House and The Charity Commission
* Maintain high quality records in line with regulatory requirements and GDPR
* Other tasks reasonably requested by the CEO
Person Specification
Essential
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
* Extensive experience of leading financial management for organizations in the non-profit sector, with a thorough understanding of charity specific financial obligations.
* Demonstrated experience in reporting to and engaging with management teams and/or trustees on matters related to financial risk management, including presenting complex financial data, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.
* Experience of building and managing grant funded project accounting with proportional allocation of staff costs to funds.
* Experience of developing funding proposals with a variety of funders, including institutional funders, foundations and NGO’s
* Experience of managing payroll.
* Experience in line managing a team including appropriate delegation, performance management, staff engagement and development, and effective coordination of team workload
* Ability to work both autonomously and as pro-active business partner to members of a dispersed team.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and a range of commercial financial software (ENN use iplicit accounting software)
Desirable
* Specific experience with international institutional funders, foundations and International NGO’s would be an advantage
* Experience in managing income and expenditure in multiple currencies
* Experience of iplicit accounting software, BrightPay payroll software
Reporting Lines
The Finance Manager is a member of ENN’s Management Team and reports to the Chief Executive Officer and has line management responsibility for a small team (currently 1 management accountant).
Eligibility to work
The successful applicant is required to demonstrate they have the Right to Work in the UK. This includes evidencing a UK NI number and that they are a UK tax resident. A Certificate of Sponsorship and relocation package are not available for this position.
ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a culture where every team member is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
Application Process
Please submit a Cover Letter (no more than one page) outlining your motivation to take on the role and how your experience satisfies the Person Specification) along with your CV to recruitment@ennonline.net.
No Agencies Disclaimer:
We manage all recruitment directly and do not work with agencies for our standard roles. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us or submit unsolicited CVs. Any unsolicited CVs received will not be considered, and no fees will be payable. If we require agency support, we will contact our selected partners directly.