Charity Finance Director

Kenneth Brian Associates, are recruiting exclusively for a "Charity Finance Director", on behalf of a not for profit organisation based in Burgess Hill. Our client has seen significant growth in recent years and are expanding their enterprise by acquiring a further 5 properties within their portfolio. The primary focus of the role will be to deliver strong, fast and accurate reporting across the business. You will be personally responsible for 8 cost centres and for delivering the full P&L reports. You will work with the subsidiary businesses to integrate their respective P&Ls. Additionally, we are looking for someone to build and develop an effective controlled environment and to provide strategic insight and advice to the senior management team.The ideal candidate will be process driven, and responsible for tasks such as preparing financial statements, budget reports, forecasts, cost analysis reports, profit or loss statements, as well as making recommendations for spending or reducing costs, and providing financial analysis and advice to the CEO at any time the Group is involved in business transactions.To be successful in this role you will need to be proactive and output focussed, with an ambition to want to progress, learn and further develop your skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with prior experience in a not for profit organisation (however not essential). Key Responsibilities Delivery of monthly management and financial accounts Consolidation of monthly and annual accounts Close down of years trading, balancing of ledgers, and production of annual Statutory Accounts with Auditors Controlling income, cash flow and expenditure Leading the preparation VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax account reconciliations Understanding and supporting the business on profitable business growth, highlighting opportunities and risks Development and strengthening of internal controls Developing and managing financial systems/models/policies Management of a small team (2) providing guidance and support The ideal candidate: ACA/ACCA, however, CIMA could be considered if technically astute. Strong ability to implement and monitor internal controls Analytical with strong attention to detail Team manager and player SORP reporting Good communicator, planner and organiser Strategic finance and tax planning Ambitious and forward thinker who embraces and adapts well to change Salary on offer £75,000 - £100,000 depending on experience.