Head of Finance

Skills
Association Of Chartered Certified AccountantsBudget PreparationCharity GovernanceFinancial SystemsFinancial Systems ImplementationRisk ManagementSpreadsheets
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant ACA ACMA ACCA CIPFA
  • Advanced Excel Spreadsheet skills
  • Good working understanding of GAAP & Charity SORP
  • Significant experience in preparing monthly management accounts
  • Clear understanding of risks relevant to the finance environment and controls required to mitigate risks
  • Budget preparation forecasting budgetary monitoring & and control
  • Systematic and accurate undertaking of routine finance-related tasks and utilising supporting financial systems effectively
  • Managing and monitoring devolved restricted budgets
  • Experience in analysing trading performance and preparing related management information
  • Good working knowledge of HMRC and particularly VAT tax regulations
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong leadership and resource management skills
  • IT literate and experience with MS packages

Nice to have

  • Charity Governance
  • Risk Management

Day to day

  • Support all aspects of financial reporting analysis control and transactional processing
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance department in the UK and India including the outsourced component in India
  • Work in an international group environment with reasonably complex reporting to tight deadlines
  • Utilise finance systems experience to improve processes and efficiency

Hiring process

  • Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted throughout this advert's duration
  • Click 'Apply' to read a more detailed job description and explanation of the benefits package
  • Forward an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you think you are a candidate for this role
  • Contact Menaka at 07724338400 during working hours to discuss this role