Established charity based on London are now looking for a hands on strategic Finance Director to join a small highly dedicated finance team. Working closely with the CEO and the Board of Trustees at a time of restructure. This is a multi layered role and covers the management and development of the IT and Finance Operations.
Responsibility of the Finance and IT Director:-
- Manage and motivate a small professional finance team
- Develop and implement long range financial strategies to ensure the charity's long term sustainability
- Provide high level financial insights for the CEO and the Trustees
- Lead the annual corporate planning and budgeting cycle
- Financial control and statutory reporting
- Oversee the production of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts in accordance with Charity SORP (FRS 102)
- Lead the relationship with external auditors
- Manage complex tax requirements involving VAT partial exemption and Gift Aid claims
- Ensure full compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and GDPR regulations
- Oversee the IT infrastructure
- Lead on major systems improvements including the IT and Digital strategy
- Ensure robust Cyber essentials, disaster recovery plans and data protection.
Requirements of the Finance & IT Director Role:-
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified with at least 5 years experience in a Head of Finance or Finance Director role
- Strong charity background
- Proven track record of managing and developing teams
- First rate systems skills to develop the current system and bring it to its full potential
- Available to start at short notice for a 6 to 9 month contract