Working with the Chief Executive and the Board, this role will develop and implement the overall finance strategy and ensure robust financial controls are in place. You will have overall responsibility for all financial management, risk management and some responsibility for an aspect of the fundraising and IT services for Project Trust.
As an integral member of the senior management team reporting into the Chief Executive, and managing a small team, your responsibilities will include:
Leading the establishment of Project Trust's overall financial strategy and overseeing the operation of a strongly performing finance function
Providing strong corporate leadership and contributing to key decisions, policy development and strategy
Managing change within the finance team, and ensuring the production of monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts and development of Project Trust's financial management reporting
Taking the lead on the annual budget process and quarterly forecasting cycle
Motivating and directing the fundraising team to ensure fundraising targets are achieved and commercial income generating opportunities are maximised
Supporting and guiding services and fundraising management in the preparation of important bids
Delivering sound and strategic financial advice to trustees, the Chief Executive and the senior management team
Working with others to produce annual departmental budgets and forecasts
Advising operational directors/ budget service managers on financial management of their activities
Reviewing budgets for services and operational areas to ensure funds are being applied appropriately
Assisting in reviews and analysis of financial operations
Preparation of regular management reports and statements for funders
Liaising with auditors and French Duncan Accountants when required
Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate must be a qualified accountant with a calm, analytical approach; strong technical and strategic finance skills, with a proven track record in operating at a senior level (ideally within the charity sector). You will be an influential leader, empathetic with the values and missions of Project Trust, and able to balance high-level operational finance with improving the efficiencies of an organisation undergoing significant growth and development by helping the charity identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Essential requirements
Professional Accountancy Qualification
Extensive experience in a financial environment at a senior level
Extensive experience in producing management accounts and budgets
Excellent management and leadership skills
Excellent Communication skills
Ability to translate accounting issues to non finance staff
Experience in charity accounting and charity SORP would be desirable
About the company
Project Trust specialises in sending 17-19 year old school leavers overseas for 8 or 12 month volunteer placements in Africa, Asia or the Americas.
Project Trust was founded in 1967 as an educational charity on the Hebridean Isle of Coll in North West Scotland. Since then we have sent over 6,000 volunteers overseas. Project Trust sends about 250 volunteers to 23 countries annually and is widely respected as one of the most experienced and professional gap year organisations in Britain.
What's on offer
A competitive remuneration package is available for this role.
Please apply through here: http://service.joberate.com/redirect/url/0140-b5-5d-26-f6b820
