Head of Finance and Business Resources

4 weeks ago


Bangor, Gwynedd, United Kingdom Sitka Recruitment Wales Full time

Job Title: Head of Finance and Business Resources

Please note this role is hybrid and can be based out of one of four locations in Wales.

We are delighted to be recruiting exclusively for this fascinating and inspiring charitable organisation in helping them find an experienced senior finance professional to join them as their new Head of Finance & Business Resources.

Reporting into the CEO of this £3 million turnover cultural and historic environment focussed charity, you will be a qualified accountant and have strong technical accounting skills. You will thrive in an environment where positive change is welcomed and where streamlining, and modernisation is encouraged. You will oversee finance and business services day to day operations and be adept at building strong working relationships both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the finance operation, to include, statutory accounts and tax returns, quarterly management accounts, financial planning, and budgeting
  • Ensure the charity's insurance policies are fit for purpose to include leading relationship management with brokers
  • Lead on pensions operational management, managing the contracts with external advisors and other relevant contracts as required
  • Oversee the system of internal controls, including systems for delegated financial authority
  • Lead on relationships with external auditors
  • Oversee the management of tax affairs drawing on external advisors as needed.
  • Act as Company Secretary, ensuring all corporate governance and compliance requirements are fulfilled for the charity
  • Oversee procurement and contract management to ensure effective, value for money services are available to support all operational functions.
  • Deliver a people plan and strategy for the organisation with progression routes for staff and continuous professional development
  • Act as a lead for all HR matters, including strategic development and use of internal skills and outsourced suppliers
  • Manage, coach and develop direct reports to ensure effective performance management, skill developments and teamwork
  • Make a significant contribution to Senior Executive team objectives and participate fully in Senior Executive team activities
  • Establish an estate management plan aiming to reduce operational costs and deliver agile working
  • Lead on Information Technology strategy across the organisation, managing the key contracts in relation to I.T.

Requirements:

  • Fully qualified accountant, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, or ACCA
  • Demonstrable technical accounting skills to include statutory reporting
  • Charity experience is essential
  • Good understanding of charity finance and governance
  • Desire to taken on a broader remit i.e. HR, IT
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience/knowledge of managing occupational pension schemes
  • Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow skills
  • Ability to work in the Welsh Language is desirable, but not essential, to this role.
  • Experience with fundraising and grant management in the non-profit sector is desirable
  • Proven leader with the ability to operate at senior executive level.
  • Strong knowledge of organisational governance requirements.
  • An interest and passion for the historic environment would be desirable
  • Strategic approach to finance and business services to furthering charitable objects.

What We Offer:

  • Salary is up to £65,000 pa, this is dependent on experience
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Flexible/hybrid working
  • The role can be based out of one of four locations in Wales – Bangor, Llandeilo, Baglan or Welshpool
  • Pension scheme 6% employer, 6% employee


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