Finance Lead

A prominent charitable institution with multiple sites across Surrey is looking for a Finance Lead to take full ownership of their in-house accounting function.

This is a newly created position reporting directly to the CEO and sits within their Senior Leadership Team.  As Finance Lead, you will oversee day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, while also providing strategic insights to guide long-term financial planning.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial direction of a growing nonprofit organisation providing essential services to the local community.

What will the Finance Lead role involve?

• Ensure accurate financial records and accounts are maintained, and performance monitored against agreed budgets.
• Prepare management accounts and present to Trustee Board on a regular basis.
• Conduct monthly meetings with CEO and senior management to report current financial position.
• Provide financial information to support funding applications and contract requirements, including development of budgets and input into the development of full cost recovery on projects.
• Lead on preparation of statutory accounts in conjunction with the CEO, Treasurer and Auditors.
• Lead on annual budgeting process.
• Regularly review and recommend improvements to internal financial controls and financial procedures manual.
• Financial administration and bookkeeping.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Lead vacancy:

• Recent experience of providing a full financial management service in a charity or similar nonprofit organisation, with comprehensive knowledge of The Charities SORP.
• Experience in drafting management information and reporting of variances to Treasurer/Trustee Board.
• Adept at budgeting, particularly on a project-by-project basis, and contributing to organisational budgeting processes.
• Exposure to leading on/supporting audit activities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong track record of engaging with and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels.
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified or Part Qualified (desirable).

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Lead:

• Study support package (after probation).
• Hybrid model with 1-2 days working from home.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• 26 days annual leave.

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