Head of Finance

1 week ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NRG Resourcing Ltd Full time

Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Up to£50k (depending on experience)
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Job purpose:

Responsible for the financial management of the organisation and to ensure the effective operation of all finance controls and processes.

This is a hands-on role in a small organisation and will incorporate all aspects of finance working closely with operations and project managers.

Who we are

NGI is a destination and inward investment agency that works to bring tourism and investment into our region. Our vision is to create an internationally recognised destination – a great city to enjoy, visit, live and invest. We work collaboratively and act as a bridge between our public and private sector partners to maximise our impact and to promote our region, its culture, and its people to create an authentic voice that makes us stand out from the crowd.

We use our research expertise to harness innovation, attract investment and develop our city – ultimately, we create jobs. As a social enterprise, every single one of our projects isdedicated to making lasting social and economic impact. We exist to benefit the people of Newcastle, Gateshead and the wider region, leaving a legacy and meeting the needs of future generations.

The Role

NGI (Newcastle Gateshead Initiative) is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Head of Finance. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the organisation's finances and ensuring the smooth operation of all finance controls and processes. This is a hands-on position and will involve various aspects of finance, requiring close collaboration with operations and project managers.

As the Head of Finance, you will play a crucial role in maintaining NGI's financial stability and advancing its sustainable, inclusive goals. Your responsibilities will include overseeing all financial operations, providing strategic guidance, and offering insights to support decision-making processes. This is a chance to demonstrate your expertise while contributing to a lasting economic impact for future generations.

You will have:
  • Professional qualification ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years working in a similar role and/or similar sized organisation.
  • Strong financial management skills.
  • Problem solving skills and initiative.
  • Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature.
  • Highly organised, with good time management, the ability to prioritise workload and administrative skills.
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts.
  • Recent payroll processing and reporting.
  • Dealing with a wide range of people at all levels.
  • Team working.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and targets.
  • Strongly motivated, reliable and conscientious.
  • Flexible, willing and able to accommodate reasonable business requirements.
Key responsibilities:
  • Operation of all financial processes, ensuring that robust controls are in place and effective.
  • Payment of suppliers within terms.
  • Preparation and submission of funding claims, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
  • Preparation of sales invoices and oversight of income collection and credit control process.
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts.
  • Cashflow management, including preparation and monitoring of cashflow forecasts.
  • Contribute to the annual statutory financial statements process.
  • Management of the annual audit process.
  • Preparation and submission of all tax returns, including but not limited to corporation tax, VAT and employment taxes.
  • Operation of monthly payroll and pension auto-enrolment requirements.
  • Preparation and monitoring of budgets and projections, at organisation and project level.
  • Supports the financial element of funding bids and supports the contracting and compliance requirements of publicly funded work including procurement of third-party delivery partners.
  • Development and improvement of financial systems, controls and processes.
  • Reasonable ad-hoc requests as required and directed by the Senior Management Team.
What else Newcastle Gateshead Initiative offer you?
  • Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 after 2 years' service)
  • Enhanced occupational sick pay.
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Eyecare vouchers.
  • Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
  • Flexible working.
  • Employee Assist Programme.
  • City Centre Location.

If you would like to apply please send your CV and a covering letter, outlining your skills, experience, and qualities to

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