Head of Finance and Operations - London, United Kingdom - membershipbespoke

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Head of Finance & Operations

Membership Organisation

Home Based - Full Remote - UK Wide

Basic Salary 50,000 Pro Rata with benefits

Part Time - 3 Days A Week

Finance and HR experience is important
Our client an established and reputable membership organisation is looking for a Head of Finance & Operations home based fully remote on a part time - 3 days a week basis

The Role of Head of Finance & Operations

To lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive financial strategy that supports the membership body to achieve its strategic objectives and mitigate any financial or compliance risks it has identified in the delivery of those objectives.

As partof this, ensure supports the membership body has the people strategy, systems and processes in place to ensure staff can deliver their objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy
Support the Chief Executive in the development, implementation and evaluation of supports the membership body's three year rolling business plan

Develop, maintain and monitor appropriate financial policy frameworks and systems of

internal control to guide financial decision-making

Ensure HR and finance staff are customer focussed and responsive to staff and volunteers

Financial Management and Compliance
Lead on all aspects of internal and external financial reporting, corporate budgeting,

forecasting and financial planning, including in respect of subsidiaries

Ensure that the Board of Trustees and management team are kept appraised of supports the membership body's financial position through the production of accurate, relevant and timely financial management information.

Support the Board to regularly review its key financial policies and its long-term financial strategy to ensure the charity's future viability to achieve its agreed strategy

Support annual planning and budgeting process to ensure its long-term financial strategy is maintained and/or reviewed as required.

Manage the annual audit process in conjunction appointed auditors and ensure statutory accounts are produced for the membership body and all its subsidaries within the required deadlines

With support from the Compliance and Governance Manager, ensure remains compliant in respect of external reporting and regulatory requirements

Manage and monitor cashflow, banking and treasury management arrangements

HR and Business Support
Lead the delivery of an HR service that ensures staff deliver high performance and

support corporate values and behaviours.

Ensure that HR policies, systems and processes meet employment law requirements and support the charity to recruit and retain staff.

Manage outsourced HR and legal advisors and its retained HR consultant

Support managers to seek appropriate legal advice as and when required; as part of this

ensure legal templates are regularly reviewed and updated where necessary.

Ensure that complies with all its health and safety requirements and that line managers are supported to ensure their staff undertake the training and other requirements necessary to ensure is a safe place to work

Leadership and Organisation Development

Lead and motivate the Finance and Business Support department, ensuring the highest levels of contribution and performance, encouraging innovation and utilising their ideas and input to the best possible effect.

Ensure the effective development, monitoring and review of the department's business plan and

budget, contributing to the highest standards of financial rigour and compliance.

Work with SMT to ensure compliance and risk matters are managed effectively.

Support the development of the membership body strategic plan, in particular cost modelling and development of the underpinning financial plan.

Produce board and executive reports as required by the Board of Trustees and Director

Person Specification
Fully qualified accountant

Member of a UK recognised professional accounting body

Degree or equivalent standard of education

Evidence of CPD with demonstrable relevance to the services managed

3+ years experience in a similar senior role, ideally within a membership or charitable organisation

Proven track record of financial management and corporate planning in an organisation of comparable size and complexity

Proven leadership and management experience of human resources

Experienced in working to Board level, including supporting committees and subsidiary bodies

Experience of supporting external audit and other charity compliance

Experienced people manager

Charities SORP

Tax, VAT

Financial compliance requirements such as PCI compliance and the direct debit guarantee

Commercial and company law

Contracting and tendering processes

HR strategies and employment law

Health and safety legislation

Supporting organisations to champion equality and diversity.

membershipbespoke is acting as recruitment business in relation to this role.

membershipbespoke remains the only specialist recruitment organisation in the UK, which offers a dedicated service tailored to the needs of Trade Associations, Unions, Professional and Regulatory Bodies.