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About us:
Spark2Life is a community inspired charity. We have been running programmes since 2006 and we operate in London, Kent and Buckinghamshire.
Our mission:To prevent harm and promote life. We strive to reduce violence affecting young people; racial disproportionality within the Criminal Justice System and school exclusions. We exist to help young people thrive by equipping them the tools to successfully navigate life and increase resilience.
At Spark2life we are looking for an Head of Finance to come and join ever growing organisation.
The Role:
As Spark2Lifes Head of Finance you will lead all aspects of the finance function to achieve the organisations goals. You will also offer strategic finance support to the Executive Team and across the range of activities undertaken by the organisation
As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the financial planning cycles, governance, and management reporting process as well as, managing relationships with external stakeholders/advisers ensuring contractual compliance, auditing and quality assurance processes. With prior experience of working with charities accounts as well as experience of QuickBooks accounting system used at the Spark2Life.
Responsibilities:
The specification below outlines the principal accountabilities and expectations of a Head of finance:
Lead, manage and improve the organisations finance function and provide accurate, timely and relevance reports as required by the CEO, Exec Team and Trust Bored.
Ensure the provision and reporting of financial accounts, forecasting and project/programme budgets, development plans and the associated reporting
Oversight of the legal and financial statutory processes in line with the Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, including the Annual Audit.
Ensure that the agreed recommendations of internal and external auditors are implemented and ensure effective arrangements are in place so that the Auditors report is unqualified and on time
Monitor, Cash flows, Reserves, analysis of performance against the organisations annual business plan and dashboard as it relates to the finance function
Assess the risk profile of the new fundraising, partnership and new income opportunities, particularly earned income and public sector contracts
Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts on an on-going basis, considering our fundraising pipeline.
Undertake month-end reconciliations across all entities
Prepare month consolidated management accounts.
Experience:
Significant experience of preparation of management and accounts, and management information.
Experience of working with charity accounts, including knowledge of restricted and unrestricted funding.
Experience of preparing complex budgets, forecasts and management accounts.
Experience of managing surplus funds and undertake treasury management in accordance with the Boards policy.
Experience of managing external audit and preparation of financial statements under Charities SORP (FRS102).
First class Excel and modelling skills and experience of using Google Sheets.
Previous experience of using QuickBooks.
Familiarity with relevant tax laws, financial regulations, and reporting requirements (especially Gift Aid) in the UK.
Knowledge of aspects of taxation including VAT and payroll.
Experience of managing budgets and reporting to funders.
Successful track record of building and maintaining good relationships with finance service-users, internal and external, at all levels.
Qualifications:
UK Professional finance qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT or equivalent)
Evidence of recent continuing professional development in a professional area relevant to the post would be desirable
Stay and Grow:
25 DAYS annual Leave plus 8 Bank holidays per Year
Annual performance review with develop plans
Discount for services and products via Bright HR System
Free access to counselling
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Team Building sessions throughout the year
If you are interested in applying for the Head of Finance role, please click apply.
Equal opportunities matter Spark2Life is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background.
