- Ensure the finance function delivers exceptional finance services to the wider teams, with a high level of performance. Problem solve and make improvements as needed.
- Responsible for the delivery of statutory reporting and audit for all foreign subsidiaries and group accounts.
- Responsible for the multi-year budget, and forecasting process; to include quarterly reforecasting..
- Responsible for the provision of monthly management reporting, ensuring accurate and timely information is provided to budget holders.
- Act as financial adviser to the Senior Management Team, providing sound advice, guidance and information on organisational performance, risks and opportunities.
- Provide relevant financial management information and explanations to the trustees’ Audit, Finance and Risk Committee (‘AFR’) to facilitate effective governance.
- Manage relationships with bankers, investment managers, accounting software providers, auditors and professional tax and accounting advisors/consultants.
- Manage the submission of regulatory and tax returns in the UK, including VAT.
- Oversee the financial operations of the subsidiary operations in the UK and overseas.
- Lead improvements in finance related policies, processes and procedures to ensure compliance, efficiency and effective internal control.
- Proven experience operating at Director or Head of Finance level
- Familiarity with and experience in applying Charity SORP
- A strong track record of both hands-on financial management and active participation in a senior management team (SMT) and leadership roles