Head of Finance, UK

4 weeks ago

Bath, United Kingdom Ripple Effect Full time

Established in 1988 (as Send a Cow), Ripple Effect is a dynamic and passionate international development charity on a mission to create a powerful and lasting impact. Our vision is to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all.

Supporting the Director of Finance & Resources, the Head of Finance ensures that Ripple Effect can sustainably achieve its mission to improve the lives of individuals and communities in need.

Ripple Effect is an international development organization, relying on a diverse range of income sources to fund its operations and initiatives. These income sources of around £10m per year include grants from governmental bodies, donations from private individuals and corporations, and funding from international aid organisations and foundations. The Head of Finance plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial stability and sustainability of Ripple Effect by effectively managing and optimizing these varied revenue streams. In this capacity, the Head of Finance is responsible for monitoring and analysing multi-year income and cost commitments. This involves a detailed assessment of both short-term and long-term financial obligations and resources. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape to predict and prepare for future financial needs and opportunities. By effectively managing these areas and supporting the Director of Finance & Resources, the Head of Finance ensures that Ripple Effect can sustainably achieve its mission to improve the lives of individuals and communities in need. The role requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the organization’s financial health and integrity.

Key responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Produce comprehensive financial reports for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and trustees to facilitate effective decision-making. This includes detailed cost and income analysis on future commitments, analysis of unrestricted and restricted income.

▪ Ensure consolidated monthly management accounts are produced in a timely and accurate manner.

• Identifying Funding Gaps, analysing financial needs versus available funds and developing strategies to secure additional capital if necessary.

• Conduct regular financial performance reviews and provide insights for improvement.

▪ Co-ordinate the production quarterly finance narrative reports to support review by the Director of Finance & Operations.

▪ Supporting the fundraising teams in financial aspects of funding our work and meeting reporting requirements.

Annual financial statements

▪ Produce annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with UK SORP

▪ Ensure country teams complete their year-end process in compliance with local laws and regulations.

▪ Coordinating with external auditors to facilitate a smooth audit process. Budgeting and Forecasting

▪ Oversee financial planning process. Including budget setting and regular forecasts.

▪ Updating financial forecasts to reflect changes in the external environment and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

▪ Oversight of multi country cash and treasury management including Forex analysis.

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