Head of Finance, Christian Charity c£45k (pro rata) P/T (0.8 FTE)

A fantastic opportunity exists for an experienced Finance professional to join this Christian Charity and Educational establishment as their Head of Finance (0.8 FTE). The charity has been providing excellent service for over 50 years and the Head of Finance role requires a qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) to lead a small team and take responsibility for the control, direction and management of all their financial resources in order to meet organisational objectives, statutory obligations and best practice financial management standards.

In addition, the post holder will provide financial analysis and advice to assist the general management and strategic development of the organisation. Reporting to the CEO and the board, as Head of Finance you are an important part of the SLT offering guidance and strategy on all things finance.

1. Ensuring compliance for financial reporting, in particular completion of the Annual Financial Return, managing the year-end audit process and auditors, and compliance with all relevant laws such as tax, GDPR, Company & Charity requirements, filing accounts on time and completing annual returns.
2. Providing monthly updates for budget holders.
3. Reviewing, upgrading, and continually managing the development of financial systems (current knowledge of Sage 50 Cloud accounts and Sage 50 Cloud payroll and Intuit Quickbooks helpful), controls and associated reporting mechanisms.
4. Carrying out regular budgeting, forecasting and financial planning at the request of the CEO or Board and highlighting financial challenges facing the organisation.
5. Being the Company Secretary for the College and the Trading Company and taking responsibility for Company Secretarial duties.
6. Line managing other members of the finance department including overseeing payroll and potentially HR.
7. Taking responsibility for the security and management of all organisational financial resources.

The role is a hybrid remote working/office-based position with the ability to visit their offices for a minimum of 1 or 2 days a week in the Home Counties and offers a salary up to just over £45,000 (pro rata) + a great benefits package.

The charity is a Christian organisation, based upon those principles and there is a GOR under the Equality Act 2010 for post holders to have an active and practising Christian Faith and to support those values, mission and principles of the charity.

Sound interesting? Would you like to know more? We'd love to hear from you! For more information e-mail us or call for an informal chat during the day or to request an out of hours conversation. Ref: MD00457.

Landmark Faith Recruiting Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Landmark Faith Recruiting Solutions is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.