Director Of Finance And Performance

1 month ago


Tonbridge amp Mallin Kent, United Kingdom RBLI Full time

Drive financial excellence in a dynamic £20m charity

-Shape strategic growth and robust finance controls in a leadership role

About Our Client

Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) is a charity that provides employment, support, housing and care to the British Armed Forces community.

There is a circa £20 million turnover and 300 employees spread over the UK and Scotland.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to

* This is an exciting opportunity to join this reputable British charity and optimise financial performance within the RBLI's finance function.

* Take a proactive approach, supporting colleagues to achieve budgets and performance targets across the charity.

* Contribute to the strategic and business planning process to ensure a strong financial future for the organisation.

* Ensure good finance controls are implemented and rigorous financial reporting is in place.

* Support the Heads of Finance to establish 'business partner' relationships with 4 Operational Divisions.

Finance

* Provide expertise to the Board of Trustees in all accounting and financial areas as part of a mutually supportive Senior Leadership Team.

* Prepare and present finance Board papers on a quarterly basis.

* Work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure operational performance and financial targets are met.

* Lead on the monthly financial reviews to ensure we exercise rigorous financial control to optimise performance.

* Work with the Senior Leadership Team to push forward revenue opportunities and initiatives to drive cost efficiencies.

* Ensure the finance team has the right skills, processes, controls to ensure all aspects including purchase ledger, credit control, payroll and reporting work effectively.

* Overall responsibility for the preparation and completion of the annual budget for all divisions within the Company

* Control investment portfolio and short-term deposits and plan and manage the charity's tax liabilities under existing and proposed legislation. Evaluate the tax liability impact of contemplated courses of action

* Oversee the management of staff payroll and other benefits (Company Cars, private health scheme etc) including expenses

* Manage all pension activities

* Overall responsibility for the preparation of annual accounts. Ensure a satisfactory audit of these accounts and other interim accounts as may be required

* Analyse commercial elements of tenders and bids as required and advise on commercial viability of each proposal before tender or bid is submitted

* Overall responsibility for the procurement of goods and services across the organisation to achieve efficiencies.

Leadership and People Management

* Promote a highly visible leadership profile that incorporates our commitment to equality of opportunity, professionalism and quality standards

* Maintain an effective system of communication across the division, that ensures key information can be cascaded to staff effectively

* Together with the Senior Leadership Team ensure that business objectives are clearly understood across the organisation and that divisional activities support their achievement.

* Establish an effective methodology for managing performance of staff in order to support the achievement of business objectives

* Establish effective and productive relationships with all members of the Senior Leadership Team in order to deliver business excellence

* Encourage partnership working and cooperation pan RBLI.

The Successful Applicant

-Experienced Financial Director

-Significant experience at senior management level, with substantial budgetary responsibility and a proven track record of achievement in at least two relevant service areas

-Fully CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified

-Financial accounting experience of financial management in a commercial or not for profit organisation

-Solution oriented with a proven ability to successfully deliver in a complex environment

-Exceptional people leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, develop and inspire people to deliver outstanding performance

-Experience of successfully working at senior level with Boards and Committees

-Up-to-date knowledge of legislative frameworks, regulatory requirements and key issues relevant to the post

-IT literate (Microsoft Office)

What's on Offer

This role is based in Aylesford in Kent.

Salary will be £100K - £120k plus benefits.

Closing date 26th April 2024.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Page Executive.

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