Interim Head of Finance
- Recruiter
- Michael Page
- Location
- Warwickshire
- Salary
- £45000 - £50000 per annum
- Posted
- 12 Nov 2019
- Closes
- 12 Dec 2019
- Ref
- 14060000
- Contact
- Jane Bagni
- Job role
- Finance manager
- Sector
- Not for profit / charity
- Contract type
- Interim
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Director
Exciting opportunity to join a well known Charity organisation as Interim Head of Finance
Client Details
Well known Charity based in Warwickshire
Description
The Head of Finance will have operational responsibility for the Finance Department and line management responsibility for the finance team
They will provide the lead in the production and further development of monthly management/financial accounting and reporting and will provide guidance and advice on all operational finance matters to colleagues across the organisation. They will perform a true business partner role enabling managers to understand, run and improve their areas of business
Key Responsibilities:
Financial/Management Accounting - Prepare the management accounts, with the assistance of the Financial Accountant, and seek to implement a best practice approach for financial accounting controls.
Processes - Design and implement the necessary controls to protect the organisation's assets and prevent any potential areas of fraud. This work will be determined by any changes required and outlined by the Director of Finance and Resources and/or the Board and should meet the needs of internal audit recommendations.
Systems - Champion for any new financial systems introduced into the business as well as driving the development of existing ones.
Team Management/Leadership - Develop and motivate the Finance Team
Financial Policies & Procedures - Ensure, from the framework outlined by the Director of Finance and Resources that appropriate financial policies are implemented, documented and become part of the core work of the finance department.
Profile
The successful individual will have the following skills and experience -
SAGE 50,200 or 500 systems administration
Ideally Charity experience but not essential
Used to providing accurate and timely information in fast moving environments
Good Microsoft office skills
Team leadership experience
Experience of providing monthly management information to key budget holders
Experience of presenting to senior leaders
Experience of finance business partnerships
Knowledge:
Degree Educated
Fully ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
Essential Skills:
Good interpersonal skills
Confident about working with people across other departments
A good team worker
Flexible and adaptable within the team
Ability to meet deadlines
Excellent attention to detail
Job Offer
Up to £50k plus benefits