Director of Finance
- Recruiter
- LIVERPOOL YMCA
- Location
- Liverpool
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 17 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 01 May 2017
- Sectors
- Sport & Leisure
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Description
Job Title: Director of Finance
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: Finance administrators / assistants
Hours of Work: 40 hours
Salary and Benefits: GBP45,000. Holiday entitlements is 30 days plus bank holidays. 3% pension contribution
Closing Date: 09:00, Monday 15th May 2017
Main purpose of job:
To be responsible for the Association's accounting and financial function, including development of accounting controls and procedures and provision of financial advice and support to internal managers, in accordance with current Standing Orders/Memorandum and Articles of Association
Role:
Liverpool YMCA is dedicated to delivering sustainable, quality and effective services to the people of Liverpool. Liverpool YMCA is an autonomous charity and a company limited by guarantee.
Our services include 41 dispersed single flats with support and 131 units of supported accommodation on six sites. We are the lead organisation in the development of Mainstay which provides a single point of access into all supported accommodation in Liverpool and Merseyside. Our turnover for 16/17 is GBP3.5m and likely to rise to GBP5m in 17/18.
Main Responsibilities
To manage the day to day operations of the finance department and ensure an effective system of internal control.
To maintain account records to professional standards and statutory requirements.
In conjunction with the Chief Executive and budget holders prepare the association's annual budget, departmental budgets and cash flow forecasts.
To provide financial advice and information to the Board, Senior Leadership Team and all budget holders and to assist them in the smooth and effective management of the association's operations.
To liaise with other managers and budget holders re financial and accounting objectives.
To prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, monthly financial and other ad hoc financial reports as requested/appropriate for Senior Leadership Team and the Board. (To include budgetary variances and cash flow statements).
To maintain oversight for the association's payroll, including pension administration and end of year returns.
To liaise/meet with Internal Audit Committee/external Auditors as and when required/Directed by the Board.
To prepare Annual Accounts for audit.
To manage and supervise the purchase and sales ledger systems including the payment of invoices and recovery of all debts.
To be responsible for ensuring that adequate financial controls exist regarding counting, recording and banking.
To meet with Senior Leadership Team weekly
To liaise with external agencies, such as external auditors, Housing Corporation, Charity Commission, Inland Revenue, Suppliers, etc.
Specific Duties
Exercise overall responsibility for the provision of financial management and internal control to the highest professional standard within the City of Liverpool YMCA.
Maintain a set of financial records that fully record the Assets and Liabilities of the City of Liverpool YMCA.
Regularly review the accounting methods of the City of Liverpool YMCA and make recommendations for improving/updating the accounting system to the Chief Executive.
Ensure all systems are designed and operated to minimise the risk of fraud.
Manage the daily and long-term cash position to ensure cash is always available to meet the liabilities of the City of Liverpool YMCA.
Prepare budgets in consultation with Senior Leadership Team.
Supervise and appraise the work of the Administration and Finance Officers.
Produce Management Accounts and HCA Returns within the timescales nominated by the Board of Trustees/Housing Corporation.
Ensure that the HCA criteria is adhered to.
Ensure that the City of Liverpool YMCA Policies/Procedures are implemented within the Finance Department (inc. Disciplinary/Grievance).
Attend appropriate training courses and meetings in consultation with the Chief Executive
Directly manage and develop departmental staff in accordance with the YMCA Staff Development Policy.
Qualifications / Skills
Must have a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification
Excellent working knowledge of Sage Accounts Software
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills including financial modelling techniques
Team
Prepare papers for consideration by the CEO and the Board of Trustees.
Lead and manage by example.
Facilitate at meetings and workshops as appropriate.
Assist in the development and updating of organisational policies.
Supervise, motivate and monitor staff and freelancers in their work.
Participate in the recruitment of staff and freelancers and lead on planning and overseeing their induction.
Ensure personnel records are correctly maintained.
Ensure effective communication with staff within Liverpool YMCA
Work flexibly to meet the changing needs of the organisation.
Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably requested.
Professional Practice and Development
Attend regular supervision sessions with the CEO in accordance with the supervision contract.
Maintain good professional practice and ensure ongoing development, through use of supervision and training.
Provide progress reports to the CEO and key stakeholders as required.
Keep up to date with research and practice to maintain knowledge necessary for this post.
Respect the confidentiality of service users using the service and be responsible for the security of personal and confidential information.
Carry out all these duties within the organisation's safety guidelines
It is recognised that the association is operating in a dynamic environment and as such this job description may be varied in consultation with the post holder to reflect evolving needs of the business and changing nature of the job.
For more information, please visit our website via the button below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Director of Finance
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: Finance administrators / assistants
Hours of Work: 40 hours
Salary and Benefits: GBP45,000. Holiday entitlements is 30 days plus bank holidays. 3% pension contribution
Closing Date: 09:00, Monday 15th May 2017
Main purpose of job:
To be responsible for the Association's accounting and financial function, including development of accounting controls and procedures and provision of financial advice and support to internal managers, in accordance with current Standing Orders/Memorandum and Articles of Association
Role:
Liverpool YMCA is dedicated to delivering sustainable, quality and effective services to the people of Liverpool. Liverpool YMCA is an autonomous charity and a company limited by guarantee.
Our services include 41 dispersed single flats with support and 131 units of supported accommodation on six sites. We are the lead organisation in the development of Mainstay which provides a single point of access into all supported accommodation in Liverpool and Merseyside. Our turnover for 16/17 is GBP3.5m and likely to rise to GBP5m in 17/18.
Main Responsibilities
To manage the day to day operations of the finance department and ensure an effective system of internal control.
To maintain account records to professional standards and statutory requirements.
In conjunction with the Chief Executive and budget holders prepare the association's annual budget, departmental budgets and cash flow forecasts.
To provide financial advice and information to the Board, Senior Leadership Team and all budget holders and to assist them in the smooth and effective management of the association's operations.
To liaise with other managers and budget holders re financial and accounting objectives.
To prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, monthly financial and other ad hoc financial reports as requested/appropriate for Senior Leadership Team and the Board. (To include budgetary variances and cash flow statements).
To maintain oversight for the association's payroll, including pension administration and end of year returns.
To liaise/meet with Internal Audit Committee/external Auditors as and when required/Directed by the Board.
To prepare Annual Accounts for audit.
To manage and supervise the purchase and sales ledger systems including the payment of invoices and recovery of all debts.
To be responsible for ensuring that adequate financial controls exist regarding counting, recording and banking.
To meet with Senior Leadership Team weekly
To liaise with external agencies, such as external auditors, Housing Corporation, Charity Commission, Inland Revenue, Suppliers, etc.
Specific Duties
Exercise overall responsibility for the provision of financial management and internal control to the highest professional standard within the City of Liverpool YMCA.
Maintain a set of financial records that fully record the Assets and Liabilities of the City of Liverpool YMCA.
Regularly review the accounting methods of the City of Liverpool YMCA and make recommendations for improving/updating the accounting system to the Chief Executive.
Ensure all systems are designed and operated to minimise the risk of fraud.
Manage the daily and long-term cash position to ensure cash is always available to meet the liabilities of the City of Liverpool YMCA.
Prepare budgets in consultation with Senior Leadership Team.
Supervise and appraise the work of the Administration and Finance Officers.
Produce Management Accounts and HCA Returns within the timescales nominated by the Board of Trustees/Housing Corporation.
Ensure that the HCA criteria is adhered to.
Ensure that the City of Liverpool YMCA Policies/Procedures are implemented within the Finance Department (inc. Disciplinary/Grievance).
Attend appropriate training courses and meetings in consultation with the Chief Executive
Directly manage and develop departmental staff in accordance with the YMCA Staff Development Policy.
Qualifications / Skills
Must have a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification
Excellent working knowledge of Sage Accounts Software
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills including financial modelling techniques
Team
Prepare papers for consideration by the CEO and the Board of Trustees.
Lead and manage by example.
Facilitate at meetings and workshops as appropriate.
Assist in the development and updating of organisational policies.
Supervise, motivate and monitor staff and freelancers in their work.
Participate in the recruitment of staff and freelancers and lead on planning and overseeing their induction.
Ensure personnel records are correctly maintained.
Ensure effective communication with staff within Liverpool YMCA
Work flexibly to meet the changing needs of the organisation.
Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably requested.
Professional Practice and Development
Attend regular supervision sessions with the CEO in accordance with the supervision contract.
Maintain good professional practice and ensure ongoing development, through use of supervision and training.
Provide progress reports to the CEO and key stakeholders as required.
Keep up to date with research and practice to maintain knowledge necessary for this post.
Respect the confidentiality of service users using the service and be responsible for the security of personal and confidential information.
Carry out all these duties within the organisation's safety guidelines
It is recognised that the association is operating in a dynamic environment and as such this job description may be varied in consultation with the post holder to reflect evolving needs of the business and changing nature of the job.
For more information, please visit our website via the button below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.