Head of Finance

7 months ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NRG Full time

**Job Details**:

- **Posted**: about 6 hours ago
- **Location**: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- **Job Type**: Permanent
- **Salary**: Up to £50,000 DOE
- **Discipline**: Financial Services
- **Job Ref**: 38790

**About the role**:
**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 is dedicated 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.

  • Head of Finance

    1 week ago

    Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom BMC Recruitment Group Full time

    Are you an experienced Head of Finance or looking for a step up in your career to join an established business on an excellent salary? BMC Recruitment Group are delighted to working alongside a well established business in the Newcastle upon Tyne area who are looking for an experienced Head of Finance to join on a permanent contract. As Head of Finance, you...

  • Head of Commercial Finance

    25 minutes ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Bellway Homes Careers Full time

    Head of Commercial FinanceWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects...

  • Group Head of Finance

    5 days ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Bellway Homes Full time

    At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to...

  • Head of Finance

    1 week ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom The Rudd Group Full time

    **Role**:Head of Finance **Hours**:37.5 hours per week **Location**: Newcastle upon Tyne **Salary**: Starting from £45,000 per annum Do you hold a recognised accounting qualification? Do you have previous experience in a financial leadership position? Are you looking for your next challenge? The Rudd Group may have the role just for you! To support our...

  • Head of Finance

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Tiger Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Our client is a leading provider of professionally monitored alarms and camera video surveillance systems for residential households and small businesses in Europe. They are looking to recruit a Head of Finance to be based in** Newcastle**. **WHAT YOU'LL DO**: - Lead and develop the growing finance team - Complete oversight of all aspects of the Finance...

  • Head of Finance

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Tiger Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Our client is a leading provider of professionally monitored alarms and camera video surveillance systems for residential households and small businesses in Europe. They are looking to recruit a Head of Finance to be based in** Newcastle**. **WHAT YOU'LL DO**: - Lead and develop the growing finance team - Complete oversight of all aspects of the Finance...

  • Head of Finance

    1 month ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Russell Tobin Full time

    Head of Finance - Berlin, Germany (Working remotely from the UK) - Contract role 3-6 monthsJob Summary:As our Head of Finance, you will report to the CFO and oversee financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis to support the growth of our innovative food brands. You’ll ensure sound financial strategy, optimize operational efficiency, and...

  • Head of Finance

    1 week ago

    Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom KCR Solutions Full time

    An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance to work for this hugely successful charity. Reporting to the CEO, your duties will be as follows: - Providing excellent leadership and an effective strategic focus for the finance team - Ensuring the provision of high-quality services to the rest of the organisation - Developing financial strategies...

  • Head of Finance

    3 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Blair West Full time

    Job DescriptionBlair West is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their financial strategy and operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, timely financial information to inform strategic and operational decisions.Develop and lead the financial and operational business plan to ensure the charity's financial...

  • Head of Commercial Finance

    3 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Bellway Homes Full time

    Head of Commercial FinanceWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects...

  • Head of Commercial Finance

    1 week ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Bellway Homes Full time

    Head of Commercial FinanceWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects...

  • Head of Commercial Finance

    1 week ago

    Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom Bellway Homes Full time

    Head of Commercial Finance When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and...

  • Head of Accounting and Finance

    3 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

    Job SummaryMichael Page (UK) is seeking a Head of Accounting and Finance to lead our finance team in Newcastle. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent benefits.Key Responsibilities:Manage the Accounting and Finance department, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.Develop and implement financial...

  • Head of Finance

    8 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Tyneside Cinema Full time

    **About the job** As the Head of Finance, you will be reporting to the CEO and work in collaboration with the CEO and the board of trustees/directors to formulate and deliver innovative strategies that grow profitability. You will have full responsibility for developing and managing all operational elements of financial planning, processes, management and...

  • Head of Finance and Operations

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Blair West Full time

    Job Title: Head of Finance and OperationsBlair West is pleased to announce a senior finance leadership opportunity at Everyturn Mental Health, a dynamic charity driving mental health initiatives.In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and implementation of financial strategies, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with the organization's...

  • Bellway Homes | Head of Commercial Finance

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Bellway Homes Full time

    Head of Commercial Finance When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and...

  • Head of Finance

    7 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Wave Direct Limited Full time

    **Head of Finance** **Company Overview**: A company committed to pushing boundaries, constantly enhancing the Wave brand, products, and services. Driven by non-stop innovation and dedication to product development with a long-term goal to lead globally in the Spa and Watersports industry. **Position Overview**: **Responsibilities**: Drive cash management...

  • Finance Manager

    3 days ago

    Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom Jackson Hogg Full time

    Jackson Hogg are delighted to be exclusively recruiting a Finance Manager for an established and growing business based in Newcastle (with remote/hybrid working offered). This is a newly created role reporting into the Head of Finance, overseeing day-to-day financial operations, managing and developing the team whilst also driving process, systems and...

  • Personal Finance Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Georgiana Head Recruitment Limited Full time

    About UsAt Georgiana Head Recruitment Limited, we provide personalized support to high-net-worth individuals and families. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and guidance on all aspects of taxation.We are currently seeking a talented Tax Advisory Director to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of...

  • Head of Finance

    1 week ago

    Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Head of Finance, £75,000 - £80,000, West London, Global Travel Company, Hybrid Working Your new company A well-established global travel company is recruiting for a Head of Finance. Based out of smart, friendly offices with excellent transport links and hybrid working, this is a varied role with the opportunity to have autonomy and excel in a team. Your...