Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer, c£55K + exceptional benefits – Hereford

Package

Salary circa £55,000; pension (employer contribution 8%), 25 days leave + statutory; free parking; 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday; office based with some flexible working from home; relocation package in appropriate circumstances.

Outline Responsibiliites - Chief Financial Officer

Appealing to someone who enjoys variety, working with a broad range of talented individuals across a diverse organization that encompasses charity, faith and commerce. The CFO will be responsible for specific projects in line with the developing needs of the organisation. A brief outline of the main duties include:-

Financial Management and Compliance

• Lead and manage the finance team of five, ensuring efficient operation, and adequate financial systems, controls, KPIs and continuity plans are in place
• Deliver the annual budget, and re-forecasts
• Delivery of monthly management accounts and balance sheets, appropriate reporting and KPIs, and other forecasts and information as required
• Work closely with budget holders to provide partnering and support in the management of their budgets
• Prepare / oversee annual accounts and VAT returns
• Lead the preparation for the annual independent audit, ensure recommendations are approved and implemented
• Ensure all financial and business matters are handled in a compliant manner, e.g. gift aid, pensions, payroll, annual returns and legacies

• Advise and support the integration of a new CRM and upgrade of finance systems

Financial Strategy

• Lead a strategically orientated service that supports the finance and wider team in delivery of the organisation objectives
• Work with senior colleagues to develop financial strategy and provide professional financial and accounting advice
• Provide professional support to ensure decision making is informed and based on grounded value cases, ensuring continuing improvement and value for money
• Report on all finance related matters, making an effective and strategic contribution to financial decision making
• Lead and maintain a culture of strong financial accountability across the organisation
• Attend meetings of the governance committees, work with chairs in the production of committee reports

Chief Financial Officer - Applicant Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Ideally having worked in the charity sector, or similar and highly regulated sector
• Understanding of advanced and fund accounting, current legislation and tax planning
• Confident leader, able to work independently and manage the finance team
• Enjoys working with a wide range of colleagues with talents and abilities across a diverse organisation