Chief Financial Officer - Employment Career in uk

Job Title:  Chief Financial Officer
Job Type:    Permanent
Location:    London
Deadline:    2nd Aug 2013
Start Date:    2013-07-24
Duration:    n/a
Salary:    £70,000 per annum
Ref No:     121417-NBO43268


Our client, a national educational charity is looking to recruit a talented Chief Financial Officer to join their team.
As the organisation is rapidly developing, they now require a strategic thinker to manage the Finance and IT functions.
Reporting directly into the Chief Executive, this is an exciting opportunity offering substantial responsibility and a genuine platform for progression.

Job Description:
* Ensure that an appropriate financial governance framework is in place to guide the organisation's financial decision-making and development particularly in relation to reserves, working capital and expenditure.
* Ensure the appropriateness of the key assumptions included in the charity's strategic plan and annual budget proposals.
* Maintain contact and liaise with bankers, auditors and other external advisors to ensure the organisation is making best use of its assets.
* Work with the Executive Team to ensure cash flow keeps on track.
* Produce monthly management accounts for budget holders (Heads of Department) and quarterly for Trustees.
* Ensure that financial and other reporting systems meet the requirements of charity accounting and regulatory authorities.
* Support the enhancement of IT skills in the organisation.
* Play a leadership role within Finance, IT and across the broader business, leading by example and delivering results in timescales that exceed the expectations of, and generate credibility with the CEO, the Board and Executive Team.

Skills/Experience:
* Substantial experience of managing the finances of an organisation with assets in excess of £5 million, ideally in both private and social sectors.
* Be professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience.
* Knowledge of charity accounting and SORP.
* Experience in the development and management of staff.
* Experience of managing and developing IT within organisations.
* Ability to manage and innovate on pricing policy.
* An understanding of working with children.
* Be a strategic thinker, planner and "do-er" - have the ability to generate concept/ideas.
* Have enthusiasm, flexibility and a determined proactive approach to deliver winning solutions and strategies.
So if you have the Skills above please Click Here to Apply