Finance and Operations Lead

Key responsibilities of Finance & Operations Lead role will include:

• Develop and effectively implement and manage, key budgets and forecast reporting across the business, developing processes and procedures to ensure appropriate transparency of income and expenditure providing internal governance and stewardship to all activities.
• Development and maintenance of robust internal control systems, policies, and procedures to manage financial risks.
• Managing cash flow and expenses by monitoring transactions, developing, and enhancing monthly reporting.
• Preparation of management accounts and statutory year-end accounts.
• Preparation of Quarterly Vat Returns (Partial Exemption).
• Developing and implementing enhancements to our financial reporting systems to meet internal controls and SORP regulations.
• Project manage move from Sage50 to Cloud based accounting software to eliminate the need for a Terminal Server.
• Supervising and managing the finance team members and Operations & Volunteer Coordinator.
• Partner with CRM Lead, ELT & SMT to develop and establish regular departmental impact reporting required to support the charities decision making process.
• Deputise for the Director of Operations as required.

With proven experience working in a Finance Lead role you will possess the following essential skills and experience:

• Accountancy qualification (i.e., CA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Charities SORP and statutory accounting regulations.
• Knowledge/practical experience of Sage accounting software system.
• Strong IT skills, including excellent proficiency in MS Excel.
• Demonstratable experience of improvement of processes, and project management experience of integration / migration of systems.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills to plan budgets, finance related projects and oversee staff activity.
• Excellent written communications and experience of report writing to non- financial experts.