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Interim Director of Finance

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Bristol
Salary
£60000 - £70000 per annum
Closing date
Aug 27, 2019

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Job Role
Finance Director/Head of Finance
Sector
Nonprofit
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Michael Page Finance are pleased to be supporting a Bristol based charity in the appointment of a Director of Finance in to their SMT. The position will report directly to the CEO, whilst the Director of Finance position is recruited for on a permanent basis.

Client Details

Michael Page Finance are pleased to be supporting a Bristol based charity in the appointment of a Director of Finance in to their SMT. The position will report directly to the CEO, whilst the Director of Finance position is recruited for on a permanent basis.

Description

  • Responsible for the Finance, IT and Company Secretarial functions, ensuring that strategic planning and operational performance optimise the long term financial viability of the organisation.
  • Providing financial and commercial advice and assistance to the Chief Executive, Board and Leadership Team including in relation to treasury and risk management.
  • To work on the strategic plan for the charity, leading on the financial and efficiency aspects of this, including long term financial plans, treasury management, regulation, annual budgets and value for money.
  • Maintain a strong control environment, including leading the organisations approach to risk management and data protection.
  • Lead a small finance function, ensuring that best practice and internal requirements are met in all aspects of financial control and management and that financial reporting is completed in a timely manner.
  • To support the Chief Executive in the evaluation and implementation of new development and business opportunities and develop the relationships with external stakeholders and partners needed to do so.
  • To deputise for the Chief Executive in their absence in accordance with the reporting arrangements and authority levels applicable to that post.
  • To undertake Company Secretarial duties of the organisation, ensuring overall compliance with all aspects of statutory regulation.
  • To be responsible for managing the internal audit and external audit contracts.

Profile

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA)
  • Experience working in the Not for Profit sector would be beneficial
  • Experience managing a small finance function
  • Have experience in writing board reports, strategic planning and governance.
  • Immediate availability is preferred, however a short notice period could be accommodated.

Job Offer

  • Basic salary of £60-70,000
  • 6 month fixed term contract
  • Benefits package inc. holiday and pension

Our clients offices are based in Central Bristol and commutable from Bath, Swindon, Bristol, Newport, Cardiff, Chippenham, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Taunton and Weston-Super-Mare.

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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