The Disability Resource Centre

Head of Finance and Business Support

The Disability Resource Centre

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £48,051 - £59,686 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant with one of the following professional accountancy bodies: ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, MAAT, CCAB
  • Experience of strategically leading a finance function in a Charity, medium sized social or commercial enterprise
  • Proven track record in all aspects of financial operations and management including payroll and pensions administration
  • Experience of working across business models – grants/contracts/charged for services
  • Experience of pricing/budgeting for quotations, funding applications and tender bids
  • Experience of preparing financial claims and returns for funders and/or investors
  • Proven track record of preparing year end accounts and of overseeing annual audit processes
  • Experience of leading and developing teams
  • Experience of working with Boards and presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders
  • Fully conversant with accounting procedures legislation including Charity and Company statutory reporting requirements
  • Understanding of charity SORP and fund accounting
  • Knowledge of financial planning, forecasting and analysis techniques
  • Knowledge and understanding of long-term strategic business planning and corporate risk management
  • Knowledge of disability equality and issues affecting disabled people (desirable)
  • Highly developed leadership and inter-personal skills
  • Excellent numerical and financial skills including financial modelling, management accounts, managing audits and implementing financial controls
  • Excellent understanding and working knowledge of IT systems including computerised accounts and payroll packages
  • Well-developed IT skills for using Microsoft Office package and Microsoft 365
  • Experience with Sage accounting software and CRM systems
  • Familiarity with payroll portals and working with external payroll providers
  • Knowledge of VAT, Gift Aid, Corporation Tax, HMRC compliance
  • Knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection requirements
  • Understanding of Cyber Essentials quality standard and working with outsourced IT providers
  • Analytic and decisive decision-making skills with ability to prioritise and communicate
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to be mobile and travel to various locations as required
  • Enhanced DBS disclosure required (work with vulnerable adults)