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Head of Finance

Employer
Michael Page
Location
Birmingham, England, West Midlands
Salary
GBP60000 - GBP66000 per annum
Closing date
14 Sep 2022

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Sector
Charity and not for profit
Salary band
£60,000 - £70,000
Contract type
Interim
Hours
Full Time
Where will they be working?
Hybrid - mostly home

Job Details

The Head of Finance & Operations is a key role reporting to the Director of Finance & Resources, the role is responsible for all aspects of Finance and IT operations

Client Details

Independent, not for profit organisation focused on youth population

Description

The Head of Finance & Operations is a key role reporting to the Director of Finance & Resources, the role is responsible for all aspects of Finance and IT operations, but also plays a key role across the organisation in ensuring an appropriate level of control and governance is set and maintained. As the Finance lead in the organisation, you will have broad scope to set and influence the Finance and Operations agenda.

Key responsibilities

  • Responsible for systems, processes and controls required to maintain financial records and operate key finance processes (including payroll, taxation returns, audit, transaction processing (receivable / payable), production of regular management accounts and annual accounts)
  • Budget control throughout the organisation
  • Short and long term financial planning processes to support delivery of objectives and highlight financial risks and opportunities associated with their delivery; own & update the long term financial model
  • Ensuring efficient banking and Treasury management processes
  • Managing year end and the audit process
  • Providing information for the finance committee
  • Maintain relationships with 3rd party service providers to support delivery
  • Ensure appropriate processes and controls are in place around monies received and granted on to ensure appropriate controls, safeguards and regulatory requirements are maintained
  • Maintaining appropriate IT and telecoms provisioning for the organisation (including IT systems, physical hardware (laptops & phones), software licensing, website, backup and support)
  • Support the development of appropriate IT policies including archiving, GDPR, security, BYOD

Profile

  • Qualified accountant, with minimum 5 years' PQE
  • Experience across a good range of the finance areas covered in the role
  • Experience of initiating and leading process change in an organisation
  • Previous responsibility for some non-finance operations
  • IT literate (good MS 365 and Xero experience an advantage) and comfortable working virtually and in remote teams
  • Experience in not-for-profit organisations is an advantage

Job Offer

  • £60,000 - £66,000 plus benefits
  • 9 month role
  • Agile working - 1 day a week in the office

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package.

We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise:
• Industry and commerce
• Financial services
• Public and not-for-profit
• Taxation
• Specialist markets
• Treasury
• Newly qualified ACA

Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process”

Visit the Michael Page website for more information

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