Interim Head of Finance

You will be leading a team of 30 staff members with 9 direct reports

To work with the Director of Finance to develop a financial strategy and organisation that will support the future ambitions of the Society

To ensure that financial policies, procedures and controls are effective throughout the charity and its two trading subsidiaries ("the group")

To work with Senior Managers to improve financial awareness, creating realistic financial targets and aid the business to deliver the set targets, to identifying areas of concern and recommend remedial action

To manage the financial accounting and processing for the group, setting and maintaining high standards, including the timely and accurate production of management accounts and the preparation of the statutory accounts in line with current accounting standards and practice

Responsible for the monthly, forecast and budget reporting plus commentary for the entire Group, encompassing the day to day trading and charitable activities of the Society

Provide guidance and manage the SFBP's to provide additional business analysis to the Society to ensure that each division has the required added value information to enable them to drive towards budget goals and strategy

Ensure that strong financial controls and reconciliations are performed regularly, diligently reviewed and approved

To ensure the efficient management and monitoring of the assets owned by the group, including fixed assets, investments and cash. Ensure cash flow and investment statements are prepared regularly

Understand and input into developing tax efficient planning strategies and ensure compliance with HM Revenue and Customs requirements. Ensure that the Society membership and activities are compliant for VAT and Gift Aid

To support senior management in contract negotiations, ensuring financial, commercial and legal risks to the organisation are reduced or limited

Ensure that the payroll is accurately and efficiently run. This includes the review and checking the payroll data and relevant reconciliations. Ensure compliance with HMRC PAYE regulations completing all statutory reporting on time

To manage the insurances for the group, leading on the negotiation for the annual renewal

Ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of your staff and volunteers, and that the activities for which they are responsible do not expose anyone to risks to their health or safety. Specific areas of responsibility include: ensuring staff and volunteers are adequately supervised, trained and provided with adequate instruction and information to carry out their work safely; ensuring that RHS procedures are followed and risk assessments are carried out; and procedures are in place to deal with emergencies