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- Ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation
- Maintain a secure overview of the management of all financial issues providing financial assistance to the chief executive officer (CEO) and board.
- Keep the CEO and the board up to date with the latest funding changes, company law and other statutory guidance.
- Always ensure the organisation acts in compliance with relevant legislation and adopts guidance accordingly.
- To lead the promotion and delivery of good financial management so that public money is always safeguarded and used appropriately, economically, efficiently, and effectively.
- Establish and maintain a three-year rolling financial plan, to be updated annually, measured against KPIs and monitored effectively.
- Produce annually a consolidated budget plan for the consideration of, and approval by, Trustees.
- Uphold good governance and ethical behaviour, including good accounting practices and internal control systems.
- Ensure the resources are managed efficiently, ethically, and professionally.
- Analyse and interpret financial reports, communicating findings in a simplified manner when necessary.
- Co-operate with, initiate, and manage audit procedures.
- Attend relevant governance meetings as required.
- Full Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Managing procurement and contracts
- Experience of using and supporting others in the use of financial software packages, including a working knowledge of PS Financials and IMP.
- Experience in working in a similar role and environment.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience of managing staff.
- Experience of managing payroll and HR within a similar role
- Knowledge and experience of acquiring grant funding
- Experience in project management
- Team-player, personable, emotionally intelligent
- Knowledge of financial accounting and contracting procedures and practices.
