Chief Financial Officer, c£55K + exceptional benefits – Hereford
Package
Salary circa £55,000; pension (employer contribution 8%), 25 days leave + statutory; free parking; 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday; office based with some flexible working from home; relocation package in appropriate circumstances.
Outline Responsibiliites - Chief Financial Officer
Appealing to someone who enjoys variety, working with a broad range of talented individuals across a diverse organization that encompasses charity, faith and commerce. The CFO will be responsible for specific projects in line with the developing needs of the organisation. A brief outline of the main duties include:-
Financial Management and Compliance
- Lead and manage the finance team of five, ensuring efficient operation, and adequate financial systems, controls, KPIs and continuity plans are in place
- Deliver the annual budget, and re-forecasts
- Delivery of monthly management accounts and balance sheets, appropriate reporting and KPIs, and other forecasts and information as required
- Work closely with budget holders to provide partnering and support in the management of their budgets
- Prepare / oversee annual accounts and VAT returns
- Lead the preparation for the annual independent audit, ensure recommendations are approved and implemented
- Ensure all financial and business matters are handled in a compliant manner, e.g. gift aid, pensions, payroll, annual returns and legacies
- Advise and support the integration of a new CRM and upgrade of finance systems
Financial Strategy
- Lead a strategically orientated service that supports the finance and wider team in delivery of the organisation objectives
- Work with senior colleagues to develop financial strategy and provide professional financial and accounting advice
- Provide professional support to ensure decision making is informed and based on grounded value cases, ensuring continuing improvement and value for money
- Report on all finance related matters, making an effective and strategic contribution to financial decision making
- Lead and maintain a culture of strong financial accountability across the organisation
- Attend meetings of the governance committees, work with chairs in the production of committee reports
Chief Financial Officer - Applicant Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
- Ideally having worked in the charity sector, or similar and highly regulated sector
- Understanding of advanced and fund accounting, current legislation and tax planning
- Confident leader, able to work independently and manage the finance team
- Enjoys working with a wide range of colleagues with talents and abilities across a diverse organisation