JMF ASSOCIATES

Established charity based on London are now looking for a hands on strategic Finance Director to join a small highly dedicated finance team. Working closely with the CEO and the Board of Trustees at a time of restructure. This is a multi layered role and covers the management and development of the IT and Finance Operations. Responsibility of the Finance and IT Director:- Manage and motivate a small professional finance team Develop and implement long range financial strategies to ensure the charity's long term sustainability Provide high level financial insights for the CEO and the Trustees Lead the annual corporate planning and budgeting cycle Financial control and statutory reporting Oversee the production of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts in accordance with Charity SORP (FRS 102) Lead the relationship with external auditors Manage complex tax requirements involving VAT partial exemption and Gift Aid claims Ensure full compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and GDPR regulations Oversee the IT infrastructure Lead on major systems improvements including the IT and Digital strategy Ensure robust Cyber essentials, disaster recovery plans and data protection. Requirements of the Finance & IT Director Role:- ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified with at least 5 years experience in a Head of Finance or Finance Director role Strong charity background Proven track record of managing and developing teams First rate systems skills to develop the current system and bring it to its full potential Available to start at short notice for a 6 to 9 month contract