Director of Finance - Interim

A brilliant opportunity has arisen with a national charity in East London.  Our client requires an interim Head of Finance to join on a full time basis and assist the finance department through their company merger. You will report into the Chief Executive

The Role:

• Preparation of year-end accounts
• Identification of prep work to allow merger account comparatives.
• Finalising budget
• Provision of guidance of budget/management accounting structure to aloe a smooth rebudgeting process once the new organisation structure is in place.
• Provision of guidance of the finance function with regards to team roles and responsibilities.

  ·         Member of Executive Management Team

  ·         Responsible for assisting the merged company through year end

  ·         Required to manage the integration of the organisation with particular focus on the financial accounts

  ·         Responsible for effective management of 4 direct reports

  ·         Responsible for accounting and legal compliance for the charity

  ·         Guide and advise in relation to all financial, statutory and regulatory matters

   

  My client is looking for an exceptional candidate to join their team.  To be successful you must:

  ·         Be a fully qualified, ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant

  ·         Expert knowledge in financial accounting, management accounting, Financial Management Information Systems

  ·         Good knowledge of restricted  fund accounting and VAT expertise

  ·         Forecasting, cashflow management, investments and treasury management

  ·         Knowledge of statutory frameworks related to charity accounting e.g. SORP

  ·         Management experience

  ·         High level of self awareness

  The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and good leadership qualities.  This role will suit someone with a genuine interest to work for a charity organisation and would suit a career interim who is able to ‘hit-the-ground-running’.

   

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