Overview

Finance Director - Charity, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Flexible Hours - Full or Part-Time (4 Days a week). Circa 75-80kpa + Generous Holiday Allowance.

Vitae Financial Recruitment are proud to exclusively partner this outstanding charity in their search to appoint a Director of Finance and Performance. We are seeking an inspirational financial leader who is ready to take on a Board level position in a role that will help shape the direction of this outstanding charity.

Based within amazing grounds and a stunning work setting this is a fully time role (37.5 hrs per week) but those seeking 4 days a week (30 hrs per week) will also be considered. The role offers flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements. Given this is a leadership role you will be expected to be in the office 3 to 4 days a week to lead, inspire and develop a committed and supportive team of circa 12 staff.

You must live within a sensible commuting distance to Berkhamsted please consider this before applying.

Applicants must be Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with at least 10 years' experience of end-to-end finance & accounting, ideally within a medium-sized business.

Main responsibilities

• Directly assist the Chief Executive and the Board on all strategic and tactical financial matters.
• Discharge strategic financial management and financial control to ensure long-term financial viability.
• As a member of the Executive Team working in partnership with the Board to execute the charity strategy.
• Provide clear, empowering leadership to ensure effective management, organisation and delivery of objectives.
• Establish a close and effective partnership with the Charity Treasurer.
• Be accountable for the effective functioning of the Finance and Resources Committee and the Capital Planning Group with high-calibre support to committee chairs, Treasurer and Deputy Chair of the Board respectively.
• Attend and contribute to Board meetings, the Income Generation Committee, Finance and Resources Committee and the Annual General Meeting.
• Maintain overall accountability for the capital programme.
• Ensure accountability for SIRO, SORP and Charity Commission Guidance and corporate governance with specific reference to financial company secretary functions.
• Oversee the collection and processing of financial data to ensure decisions and strategy are informed by accurate integrated information and analysis.
• Ensure accrual accounting is central to the Trust's finance systems to provide an accurate financial picture.
• Oversee the financial management and accounting systems and be accountable for all finance and finance-related administration systems.

Key accountabilities, responsibilities and tasks

• Support the Board of Trustees in the discharge of their responsibilities for reserves.
• Accountability for the three-year rolling financial plan of the Charity.
• Manage the charity’s cash flow, ensure liabilities are met as they fall due and implement the Trust's Savings and Investment Policy and Financial Free Reserves policy.
• Coordinate the Charity's insurance requirements.
• Accountability for performance to contract and contract review with external ICT providers.
• Support the implementation of EPOS and accurate and timely financial information on trading.
• Undertake benchmarking exercises to assess value for money.
• Evaluate performance to contract, construct tender processes, and execute them effectively.
• Prepare and monitor financial reports with explanations of variances, including management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Develop the commercial portfolio, including competitor analysis for market entry.
• Train and supervise staff to ensure adherence to the charity finance policy and procedure.
• Complete statutory year-end accounts; manage the audit for the Charity and its trading subsidiary.
• Report to the Leadership Team and Board on financial matters including explanations of variances and the financial position of the Trust and its subsidiary.
• Ensure rapid counting, receipt and banking of donations with timely and accurate information for the Joint Directors of Fundraising and Income Generation Committee.
• Coordinate the Board's Finance & Resources committee; agenda, meeting dates, and review of relevant financial policies and the annual audit of accounts.
• Lead budget and forecasting processes, develop and maintain procedures and standards on budget, financial control and productivity.
• Advise and assist Department Heads and budget holders.
• Bank reconciliation, Quarterly VAT Submission (Making Tax Digital).
• Month-End and Year-End Processes.
• Model the impact of planned pay awards with accountability for annual adjustments.
• Monthly payroll changes to external payroll providers; Auto-enrolment Pension submission and PAYE.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Must have at least 10 years' experience in all aspects of accounting/finance, ideally from a medium-sized organisation.
• Must have excellent working knowledge of accounting systems (Access Dimensions an advantage). Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Must live within commuting distance to Berkhamsted and be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Must have excellent knowledge of PAYE and VAT.
• Must have previous Senior Leadership experience for a finance team.
• Must have significant experience in the completion of accounts and audit information packs and resolution of issues as specified by auditors.
• Previous experience overseeing IT functions is desirable.
• Skilled in building relationships at all levels with gravitas and integrity.
• Experience implementing systems and driving business change.
• The ability to inspire others - direct reports, executive team, the wider organisation, supporters, donors and stakeholders.
• Solution-focused mindset with the ability to listen to ideas and share a vision of outstanding performance.
• High level of personal integrity and honesty.

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