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Interim Head of Finance for RHS Wisley Gardens
ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant
Client Details
I am delighted to be exclusively partnering RHS Wisley Gardens recruiting for an Interim Head of Finance candidate on a 4 to 6 month contract basis
For more than 200 years, the RHS has been a power for good, influencing everything from window boxes to landscaped gardens worldwide and creating places and experiences for every visitor to enjoy. We believe in caring for every plant and for every one of our 1,200 like-minded colleagues and 2,000 volunteers with support, training, qualifications and an environment like no other.
We want people who can influence and implement our mission. To connect more people to plants, share the health benefits of gardening, raise awareness of our scientific and horticultural expertise, and share a lifelong gardening adventure with people of all ages and backgrounds. If you're alive with the possibility of growing a career with us through the positive power of gardening, our future is together.
Description
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
Profile
CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent + Degree or equivalent level experience
Financial legislation and requirements relating to charity/not for profit sector
NAV18 and/ or MS Dynamics (NAV)
Thorough understanding of Tax, VAT, Gift Aid, Pensions Compliance, Statutory Accounts
Experience in the production of statutory charity accounts
Extensive people management experience, including developing medium to large teams
Extensive business partnering experience
Visible Leadership - Demonstrable experience of building effective working relationships across all levels and within both finance and non-finance personnel
Proven experience of working in complex organisations
Job Offer
25 days holiday + bank holidays - annual allowance . Option to purchase up to 5 days per annum
Pension - TBC
Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance
Complimentary tickets to RHS Show for friends and family - max ticket allocation may vary
Free Gardens entry + 2 complimentary friend and family tickets
Free parking at Wisley site.
