The Disability Resource Centre

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead and manage DRC’s finance function, ensuring robust governance and financial controls
• Oversee departmental financial functions including budgeting, payroll, statutory accounts and service delivery to meet internal and external deadlines
• Collaborate with the Executive Team and Board to shape financial strategy and provide effective reporting for strategic planning and risk management
• Support budget holders with expert financial guidance and ensure operational decisions reflect financial implications
• Lead and develop the Finance Team including recruitment, training and performance management
• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts, Income & Expenditure, Balance Sheet and variance analysis
• Prepare year end schedules and coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors
• Maintain cash flow forecasts, advise on financial strategy, and ensure compliance with reserves policy
• Manage treasury, bank mandates, debtor and supplier management and credit control
• Manage external payroll provider and oversee payroll coordination with HR & Regulatory Compliance Manager
• Oversee Gift Aid claims, Corporation Tax, VAT reviews and assess tax implications
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations to HMRC, Charity Commission, Companies House and funders
• Maintain GDPR and Data Protection compliance across financial systems and CRM platforms
• Lead procurement, contract reviews and recommend re-procurements to Chief Executive
• Provide financial input for funding bids, tender submissions, and produce accurate claims and returns for funders
• Oversee finance systems and IT including Sage, CRM, telephony, outsourced IT providers and digitalisation of financial records
• Oversee facilities management, Health and Wellbeing Centre services, health and safety arrangements and value for money in contracts
• Report directly to the Chief Executive and Finance & Risk Sub-Committee and liaise with Treasurer and Chair
• Serve as an active Executive Team member, deputise for Chief Executive as required and act as authorised bank signatory
• Maintain confidentiality, adhere to safeguarding policies and undertake occasional evening and weekend work as required

Head of Finance and Business Support