Our client, a forward-thinking UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people from low-income, underserved communities through sport and physical activity, is seeking a Director of Finance and Resources. This role will lead the organisation's strategic financial management, HR, IT, and governance function
The postholder will be responsible for ensuring probity and due care and attention in the day-to-day and strategic management of their finances. They will line manage a team of staff providing Finance, Business and IT Support to the organisation and will influence the work of other teams and budget holders in relation to financial planning, management and monitoring.
- £70,000 - £80,000 yearly
- Hybrid Role - minimum of two days per week in the Manchester office
- Directly influence the strategic direction of the organisation
The Role:
As the Director of Finance and Resources, you will:
- Provide strategic direction for the finance function, ensuring compliance with legislation and industry best practices.
- Oversee the management, monitoring, and reporting of diverse income streams.
- Collaborate with the Executive Team to develop and direct financial strategies and set income and fundraising targets.
- Lead the development and execution of the annual financial planning process and cash management strategies
- Act as the primary officer for the Finance and Resources Committee, ensuring effective oversight.
- Provide strategic financial input for bids and contract negotiations.
- Ensure appropriate and proportionate internal governance standards.
- Administer Board, Finance, Audit, and Fundraising meetings, ensuring timely and accurate information and record-keeping.
- Oversee Board recruitment and induction processes to enable Trustees to provide strategic leadership.
- Ensure compliance with governance expectations of external funders (e.g., Sport England, Sport Wales, Welsh Government, Ofsted, ESFA).
- Manage the organisations resources to support efficient and effective service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations related to HR, Health & Safety, IT security, data management, and insurance.
- Oversee the human resources function, including maintaining an up-to-date Employee Handbook, developing and implementing HR policies, recruitment, and employment contract management.
- Effectively manage team members, ensuring completion of appraisals, regular performance management, and professional development support.
The Candidate:
They are looking for a Director of Finance and Resources who:
- Is CCAB, ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified with senior-level financial management background.
- Has extensive background working in financial accounting and management.
- Is knowledgeable about SORPS and relevant charity legislation.
- Possesses excellent analytical and interpretive abilities.
- Has a background working in developing and monitoring financial strategies.
- Is skilled in preparing grant funding bids and managing payroll functions.
- Has exceptional project management, organisational, and IT skills.
- Can develop positive relationships with stakeholders and manage a varied workload.
The Package:
- Hybrid working
- Great work-life balance
- Access to free counselling and support services
- Enhanced family friendly benefits
- Company socials
- Eye care allowance
- Cycle scheme
- Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contributions
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 2 Volunteering days per year
The Director of Finance and Resources will receive an annual salary of £70,000 - £80,000. This role includes comprehensive benefits such as pension contributions, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional development. You will play a crucial role in shaping the financial and operational success of the organisation.
The Charity's mission is to provide sporting opportunities to disadvantaged communities, ensuring that everyone has the chance to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle. They are a passionate team committed to making a difference.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and a commitment to making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this role, you will need to first register your interest by submitting your CV. Your CV will only be used for information purposes and will not be relevant in the application process. You will then be emailed a response containing a link needed to answer some work-related questions. Our goal is to assess your approach to a problem and better understand what knowledge and skills you have. Your answers will be anonymised, randomised and reviewed by a diverse panel.
We also think giving feedback is incredibly valuable for candidates, so at the end of the process, you'll see how well you performed during the application process.
The closing date for applications is Friday 13th September at midday, and the deadline for submission of the work-related questions is Sunday 15th September at midnight.
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