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Head of Finance & Operations

Employer
Bobath Children's Therapy Centre Wales
Location
Cardiff (Caerdydd)
Salary
c. £38,000
Closing date
12 Feb 2019

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Function
Finance & Legal
Sector
Children & Youth, Disability
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

Summary: The role reports directly to the Centre Director and as such will be a member of the senior management team, sharing collective responsibility to deliver Bobath Wales’ mission ‘to improve the quality of life of children in Wales who have cerebral palsy’.

The Head of Finance and Operations will lead a team of staff delivering financial and  operational support for the charity, providing the necessary oversight, knowledge and skills to enable the charity to succeed operationally and financially. Responsibilities will include finance, IT, HR, estate management and legal compliance.

The successful candidate will have substantial management and financial experience, with relevant accountancy qualifications, preferably with a proven track record in the charity sector.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

Organisational development and management

In cooperation with the Centre Director, management team and Trustees, lead the development and implementation of the charity’s long-term strategy.

Contribute to senior management team to support effective organisational leadership including business planning, budget setting and reporting.

Review and develop organisational systems and ensure staff are supported to work effectively.

Ensure Operational expenditure is kept within budget.

Manage a team of approximately 9 staff with 3-4 direct reports.

Support the implementation of a new CRM system.

Support the charity’s growth plans in respect of premises and a potential expansion/move.

Finance

Manage and support the charity’s financial processes, reviewing and developing policies, procedures and systems to ensure sound financial management and control.

Oversee all financial processes including preparing annual budget, monthly management accounts, and monthly forecasting.

Prepare for and liaise re annual audit with the charity’s auditors.

Prepare charity SORP annual accounts following audit.

Oversee effective financial record keeping and reporting including to the Board and external stakeholders.

Support the fundraising team with income-generation functions including developing budgets and providing financial reports for fundraising.

Adhere to all codes of financial practice.

Line management & support of finance staff, including:

  • Agreeing objectives and work plans
  • Managing workload and performance through regular one-to-one meetings
  • Plan and implement personal development programmes for team members
  • Undertake annual performance reviews

Operations

Oversee all areas of charity operations including responsibility for estate management, IT, HR (with support from external advisors), governance and legal compliance, Health Board relationships.

Line management & support of Operations staff, including:

  • Agreeing objectives and work plans
  • Managing workload and performance through regular one-to-one meetings
  • Plan and implement personal development programmes for team members
  • Undertake annual performance reviews

Senior Management

The Head of Finance and Operations is a member of the charity’s senior management team and as such the post-holder will be expected to play a proactive role in the management of the charity, including:

Strategic planning.

Supporting the CEO and Trustees in all matters relating to the governance of the charity.

The charity’s development including 5- and 10- year plans implementation.

Income and expenditure budget planning and monthly forecasting.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Qualified or part-qualified accountant CCAB or CIMA

Essential Experience

Proven management experience at relevant senior level

Proven experience of contributing financial expertise to support income generating activities

Experience of working with accounting systems to produce high quality and timely management accounts

Expert level experience of Sage Accounting software

Proven experience of leading continuous improvement in relation to finance, HR, IT/ relevant areas

Experience of working collaboratively across teams to provide financial support where needed.

Experience of managing staff

Experience of working with external consultants and service providers

Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder relationships

Essential Skills and Abilities

Proven ability to think strategically and lead on organisational improvement

Ability to demonstrate a positive approach and to champion organisational change

Ability to implement and improve financial management systems

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with an ability to communicate and translate complex financial matters to non-financial staff and stakeholders

Ability to work collaboratively with Trustees, colleagues and external advisors

Strong leadership skills

Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make recommendations to the management team

Commitment to Bobath Wales’ core values and strategic direction

Essential knowledge and understanding

Understanding of charity accounting, SORP, The Charities Act and accepted accounting principles, tax, payroll, National Insurance and pensions legislation

Understanding of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls

Sound knowledge of regulation and legislation affecting charities including GDPR

Desirable skills and experience:

Diploma in Charity Accounting or CIPFA Certificate in Charity Finance & Accountancy highly desirable

Experience of overseeing a growing finance and operations function in a medium-sized charity

Experience of successful implementation of a CRM system

Welsh speaker an advantage

Company

Bobath Children's Therapy Centre Wales is a specialist Centre offering transdisciplinary therapy (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech & language therapy working together) for children and young people who have cerebral palsy. Patients attend from all over Wales to access treatment, which aims to maximise potential, manage pain, and provide family support.

The Centre was established in 1991 by concerned families, and this year celebrates 25 years of providing exceptional therapy. Our clinicians are highly regarded internationally and we strive to push the boundaries of best clinical practice.

Supporting the clinical team are Operations and Fundraising teams, with four retail outlets also contributing to income generation.

Company info
Website
Telephone
02920 522600
Location
19 Park Road
Whitchurch
Cardiff
Cardiff
CF14 7BP
GB

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