Interim Head of Finance - #1708941

Interim Head of Finance | Cardiff/hybrid | Charity sector, competitive salary, excellent pension and benefits

Our client is a small to medium sized charity, based in Cardiff. They are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Finance to lead the finance team in providing excellent financial leadership, governance and support to the wider business. The Head of Finance will play a key role in contributing to the development of the Charitys strategic plan and lead on the implementation of Finance activities in line with the purpose, values and vision

Key Responsibilities:

Work with the Executive Team and leadership team to agree and deliver the strategic plan, vision and priorities

Communicate the Charitys vision and ambition with energy and commitment, connecting the ambition to the organisations delivery objectives

Engage with external stakeholders and provide expert and technical advice on opportunities for innovation, efficiency and effectiveness. Sharing learning with the wider Leadership team

Oversee the organisations accounts including final accounts preparation and ensuring timely and accurate submission of accounts

Oversee the financial management systems to ensure in-year spend is monitored and reported on

Actively work with colleagues across the organisation to manage budgets

Provide expert professional advice to Executive and Leadership team and other staff as required

Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and excellence, learning from others and building networks

Ensure all financial policies and procedures are in line with current legislation and best practice

Ensure that risk is identified and risk management plans are in place where appropriate to the role

Key skills:

Qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Proven leadership ability, motivating and developing teams

Proven financial reporting skills, presenting results to senior leadership and Board

Up to date knowledge of best practice approaches to financial reporting requirements

Up to date knowledge of legislative frameworks and regulatory requirements

Experience of senior leadership and management

Significant evidence of building strong and effective partnerships both internally and externally

Evidence of developing and delivering business plans, budgets, strategies, complex programmes and policies

Committed to working in line with Public Sector values



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