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Head of Finance at The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Job Title: Transactional Finance Manager
Department: Finance
Working Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £47,400 per annum
About Us
Are you ready to use your finance skills for an organisation that is committed to making a positive difference for people everywhere? If so, we could be the organisation for you. We are the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.
About the Role
As our Transactional Finance Manager, you’ll lead and optimise the end-to-end transactional finance processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing activities and cash management ensuring alignment with our financial and strategic objectives. The role is pivotal in ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance while driving continuous improvement initiatives to support the company's corporate plan.
Key Responsibilities will include:
·Collaborating and building strong relationships with key stakeholders, working closely with customers, both internal and external.
·Ensuring a positive customer experience and offering strategic insight that will help inform and support the Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to make the best financial decisions for the institute in line with our strategic goals.
·Managing and optimising the accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of income and expenditure, contributing to healthy cash flow management, supplier & customer relationships, and audit readiness.
·Lead, mentor, and develop a team, ensuring their professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.
·Monitor, review and refine transactional processes to ensure full compliance with finance policies, regulatory (inc VAT) and charity standards enhancing efficiency and risk management.
·Proactive management of payment cycles and vendor terms optimising cash flow.
About You
The ideal candidate will hold the following skills and/ or experience:
·Experience with transactional finance including AP and AR functions, as well as experience with treasury and general accounting
·Experience of managing a team
·Strong cash flow management skills, including forecasting
·Be part qualified or studying towards accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
·Experience working in a not-for-profit or membership-based organisation.
·Knowledge of charity VAT and partial exemption and how they apply to charities or membership organisations.
·Knowledge and understanding of Direct Debit Collections process.
Why Work for Us?
We offer not only the opportunity to make a real difference through your work but also a friendly, flexible, and supportive working environment. Here’s what you can expect:
·Generous Benefits Package which includes:
·25 days holiday (rising to 29 with service) plus bank holidays, a birthday day off, and Christmas closure.
·Private pension scheme with employer contributions and free pension advice.
·Private medical insurance (includes Online GP and Wellbeing Assistance) and a Health Cash Plan (includes dental and optical cashback).
·Enhanced family-friendly policies and life assurance.
·Access to resources supporting wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders.
·Development Opportunities: Learning and development tailored to your career growth.
·Inclusive Environment: We’re a disability-committed and EDI-focused employer, with values that celebrate diversity and inclusivity.
·Recognition: We hold a Gold Investors in People Award, reflecting our commitment to your development and wellbeing.
We are proud to say that we hold a Gold Investors in People Award – which we really hope will show you our commitment to you as an employer.
How Do I Apply?
If you would like any further information, or to apply for this role please submit a full CV and covering letter by email on hr@ciob.org.uk .
Please note that we may consider applications as they are submitted and therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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