CMA Recruitment Group
About the Role:
A prominent Surrey-based charitable institution seeks a highly motivated Finance Lead to take ownership of their in-house accounting function. Reporting directly to the CEO, this newly created role will play a pivotal part in shaping the financial strategy of the growing organization and providing essential services to the local community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate financial records and accounts are maintained, and performance monitored against agreed budgets.
- Prepare management accounts and present to Trustee Board on a regular basis.
- Conduct monthly meetings with CEO and senior management to report current financial position.
- Provide financial information to support funding applications and contract requirements, including development of budgets and input into the development of full cost recovery on projects.
- Lead on preparation of statutory accounts in conjunction with the CEO, Treasurer and Auditors.
- Lead on annual budgeting process.
- Regularly review and recommend improvements to internal financial controls and financial procedures manual.
- Manage financial administration and bookkeeping.
Skills and Expertise:
- Recent experience of providing full financial management service in a charity or similar non-profit organisation, with comprehensive knowledge of The Charities SORP.
- Experience in drafting management information and reporting of variances to Treasurer/Trustee Board.
- Expertise in budgeting, particularly on a project-by-project basis, and contributing to organisational budgeting processes.
- Exposure to leading on/supporting audit activities.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, engaging with and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels.
- ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified or Part Qualified (desirable).
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Study support package (after probation).
- Hybrid model with 1-2 days working from home.
- Flexible working hours.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- 26 days annual leave.
Why Join Us:
Become a key part of a prominent charitable organisation providing essential services to the local community. This role offers excellent career development prospects within a dynamic and supportive environment. Join us in shaping the future of the organisation.