Senior Manager, Finance - City of London, United Kingdom - World Energy Council

World Energy Council

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City of London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Formed in 1923, we are the world's oldest independent and impartial community of energy leaders and practitioners.

Our aim is to involve more people and communities to accelerate clean and just energy transitions, promoting the sustainable use and supplyof energy for the benefit of all.

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Finance to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the finance function, providing accurate quantitative reporting on financial position, liquidity and assets, and cash flows.

This position will be responsible for both day-to-day bookkeeping and management accounts reporting. The role sits within the Operations department and will work closely in collaboration with the Associate Director, Operations.

This is a part-time position, and we anticipate around two days a week being spent on bookkeeping activities, with a further one day a week on management accounts.

Flexibility with the ability to work additional hours, in the run-up to and during audit,is also essential.

The role has the scope to develop over time, with the addition of payroll responsibilities for staff, and opportunities to work alongside the Senior Leadership Team on budgeting activities.

Objective of the Role:

Own bookkeeping and management accounting processes, following best practice and industry specific requirements, innovating and enhancing effectiveness where possible to improve services and quality of outputs.
Quickly become the 'go to' person for daytoday financial queries, sharing insight and specialist knowledge and experience crossfunctionally.
Ensure timely identification of key messages relating to current financial position, tailored to differing audiences and using suitable methods of communication.
Enhance the value of the Finance function by contributing to the continuous improvement of processes.
To present a professional and knowledgeable face to our internal and external stakeholders, and ensure our external stakeholders have a positive experience interacting with the Council's London office.

Interpersonal Skills:

Strong analytical skills.
Methodical in approach and execution of tasks; diligently crosschecking or sensechecking processes to ensure accurate outcomes.
Highly organised with careful attention to detail with the ability to reassess priorities to ensure timely delivery.
Confident and experienced communication skills, able to liaise with differing levels of seniority and understanding, demonstrating focus in approach and clarity around outcomes.
Excellent team working skills, appreciating the complexities of a crosscultural and international workplace with a highly collaborative approach.

Deliverables:

Prepare accounts in line with the Statement of Recommended Operating Practice and applicable legal requirements.
Manage all accounting transactions, including domestic and international transfers, also confidently transferring in multiple currencies.
Reconcile balance sheet, journals, including accounts payable and receivable.
Cash forecasting to report on liquidity.
Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts.
VAT Submissions.
Preparation of P11D submissions for all staff.
Cost allocation.
Prepare budget forecasts.
Bank reconciliations.
Creditor and Debtor reporting.
Project work, to include the preparation for audit and liaison with auditors during audit.
Overtime, this role will take on payroll responsibilities, alongside the Operations Department.

Background and Profile:

Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
Relevant Finance qualification e.g. CIMA/AAT/ACCA.
Demonstrable serviceled NFP experience able to prepare accounts in line with the Statement of Recommended Operating Practice.
Demonstrable experience in audit.
Understanding of group and subsidiary Gift Aid.
AP/AR accounts reconciliation experience.
Good MS Excel skills e.g., vlook up, sumif, pivot table management.
Experience of working in a project environment automating/improving the finance area.
Excellent communication and presentation skill: experience in engaging with different and diverse audiences.
Sound project management and administration skills with good team working capabilities.

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