Head of Finance

We are delighted to be partnering with Papworth Trust in Cambridgeshire to recruit a Head of Finance. This is an exciting position for someone to be part of a leading disability charity that supports thousands of people, their families and carers every year. The role is paying £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, plus hybrid working.

In 2017, Papworth Trust celebrated its 100th anniversary. Starting in 1917 as a tuberculosis settlement, they have always worked with disabled people. For the last 50 years, they have offered essential services to disabled and older people including care and support, leisure and learning activities, help with work and training and rehabilitation. Papworth Trust provides a range of high-quality services for disabled and disadvantaged people and campaigning for changes that disabled people want. Their vision is for a world where disabled people are seen for who they are. Their mission is to support disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.

The Head of Finance will lead a complex finance function, ensuring sound financial management and control for the Trust, delivering this through improving systems and approaches, and embedding policies and processes using a proactive business partnering model. Reporting to the Director of Finance and IT, the Head of Finance will be required to:

• Line manage the Finance team members, encouraging personal development & development in line with business needs.
• Manage the production of annual statutory financial reporting to key stakeholders, including the management of the annual external audit process.
• Complete supporting schedules and draft report and accounts, under appropriate standards and to the required timetable.
• Produce timely, high quality monthly management reports for budget holders, managers, Trustees and other key stakeholders.
• Contribute to and coordinate the production of the annual budget, 5 year Business Plan, and long-term financial plan.
• Support the Director of Finance and IT in producing reporting and analysis for the Board of Trustees and the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and other Committees, participating in meetings as required.
• Manage the reporting to external stakeholders, including appropriate financial institutions.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions are undertaken, for all ledgers, including fixed assets and investments.
• Develop highly efficient processes and optimise the use of the charity's finance system (Open Accounts).
• Review and authorise payroll submissions for the Trust.
• Report on and manage cash flows, and cash flow forecasting.
• Manage the relationship with the primary lenders to the Trust, monitoring the loan redemption profiles.
• Oversee preparation of all VAT returns and submissions.
• Provide financial input for proposals to be submitted to potential donors, advising and guiding Fundraising.
• To be the primary liaison with external agencies, such as banks, insurers, and HMRC.
• Represent the Papworth Trust, building excellent relationships with staff, Board members, volunteers, and the community.

Please note, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) TYPE Check is required for this role.

Qualified finance professional (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CGMA/CIMA, CIPFA). Previous experience of managing a finance team. Experience of managing the production of management and statutory accounts. Interfacing with internal and external auditors and managing the processes required. Deliver a high level of confidence around disability and a passion for equality and social change. Knowledge and experience of using Open Accounts or a similar accounting system. Excellent excel and financial modelling skills. Up-to-date knowledge of current accounting standards and practices, including requirements under FRS102. A good understanding of VAT and its application in a charity environment. The ideal candidate will be team focused with the ability to work adaptably and flexibly where required. Understanding of risk management, and how to effectively build this into decision-making frameworks. Strategic thinker with the ability to take broad perspectives internally and externally when solving complex issues. Self-starter, able to work on own initiative and manage complex workloads, whilst managing expectations of others. Knowledge of registered providers of social housing finance is desirable. Ability to lead and motivate staff to deliver a high-quality service internally and externally.

£65,000 - £70,000 per annum. 35 hour working week. 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays. Hybrid working with occasional travel to wider Papworth Trust Services in Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Essex. Main office base: Bradbury Place, Saxongate, Huntingdon PE29 3RR). On offer are two pension schemes, with up to a 10% company contribution. A health cashback scheme, worth up to £750 a year and a comprehensive discount shopping platform. Organisational Sick Pay - Up to 6 weeks full and 6 weeks half pay in a 24-month rolling period, after a qualifying period. A supportive and comprehensive induction to help you thrive in your role. Ongoing learning and development appropriate to your role and personal development opportunities. Online training to suit your hours and needs. Heat scheme - access to free guidance and support to reduce your energy bills at home. For unpaid carers, up to 5 days paid carers leave a year. Refer a Friend - Employees who successfully refer a friend to work at the Trust can earn up to £300. Opportunities to recognise and be recognised and rewarded with Papworth Trust's Values in Practice reward and recognition monthly and annual awards. The chance to have your voice heard as part of our colleague experience groups. EAP (Employee Assistance Programme). Cycle to work scheme.