Our client, a charity based in County Durham are looking to recruit a Regional Finance Manager. The post-holder is likely to be a qualified accountant. Although previous charity experience is desirable, it is not essential.
The duties of the role will include:
- Keep the Head of Financial Control & Operations appraised of all financial developments, potential risks and changes.
- Create and maintain regular liaison with the senior management team and leadership forum.
- In collaboration with the Head of Financial Control & Operations, implement the finance strategy across regions and advise on financial implications of any proposed actions.
- In collaboration with other Regional Finance Managers build, implement and develop, financial services, processes and controls across your region, ensuring consistency of application across all regions.
- Play a key role in planning and budgeting processes and ensure strong controls are in place for resource allocation and monitoring at all financial levels of the organisation.
- Work with the Head of Financial Control & Operations on risk management techniques to ensure that financial controls are embedded within the organisation and its subsidiary companies.
- Manage, mentor, coach and ensure the development of staff reporting to you, including volunteers. This includes involvement in delivering appropriate training, recruitment, induction, monitoring performance, managing absence and carrying out performance reviews.
- Manage budgets and cashflow, income and expenditure accounts, financial ratios and statutory accounts.
- Participate in the review and improvement surrounding all aspects of the organisation’s budgets, forecasts and financial systems.
- Ensure financial information is accurate and timely by monitoring key accounts reconciliations.
- Plan projects, exploring potential problems or opportunities, and carry out any necessary research and analysis, ensuring that staff and resources are available to execute the project.
- Provide financial support to the Business Development team for tenders, funding applications and background information.
- Analyse variances and explore potential issues with operational line managers, making recommendations and advising of the impact on the organisation.
- Provide Leadership and direction to the team(s) in your area and communicate key decisions from the SMT and EMT. Deputise for the other regional Finance Managers and the Head of Financial Control & Operations when required.
- Provide reports and briefings as required, including reports to the Senior Management Team, and operational and strategic meetings.
- Set up and maintain key audit information on various cost centres/ projects.
- Undertake continuing professional development including participating in performance reviews and attending training as/when required.
- Work in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies & procedures and guidelines – both internal and external.
- Keep abreast of policy and professional development within your area of professional expertise.
- To promote, adhere to and live our workplace values of being honest, committed and inventive.
A hybrid working policy is in place and the Finance team can choose to work remotely two days per week.
