Interim Hr Manager

PAN UK is looking for an individual to cover the role of Head of Finance and Governance whilst the incumbent is on a period of maternity leave. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance and Governance plays a pivotal role within PAN UK and has specific responsibilities to ensure that the charity’s resources are managed to a high level and with the utmost propriety.  The role is usually involved in shaping the strategic financial direction of the organisation together and organisational policy framework. However, input into these objectives is expected to be limited during the period of cover. The role will still involve the management and coordination of issues around PAN UK’s Finance, HR and Governance, including line management of the Finance Officer.

Key responsibilities during the period of cover:

Monitor and manage PAN UK financial performance, and advise the Director and the Board on appropriate courses of action to ensure PAN UK’s financial sustainability

• Manage the month end and management accounts process to ensure that accurate and up to date information on PAN UK’s financial position is available to support key management decisions.
• Co-ordinate the annual audit process.
• Provide Project Managers with information to comply with financial aspects of donor reporting and grant management including the preparation of donor financial reports.
• Identify key risks arising throughout PAN UK’s activities and ensure that appropriate processes are in place to monitor and mitigate them.

Take responsibility for PAN UK Finance, Governance and HR management systems

• Undertake the line management of the Finance Officer.
• Maintain the PAN UK finance system (Xero) and associated processes.
• Ensure that core financial activity (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll etc) is undertaken in line with documented procedures.
• Ensure all Financial, HR and Governance activity is compliant with relevant charity and statutory legislation and donor / contractual requirements.

Contribute to the leadership of the organisation through membership of the Senior Management Team (where required during the period of cover)

• Provide strategic input to the organisation’s development and future growth plans.
• Play a leading role, together with fellow SMT members, in the development of the overall direction of the organisation.
• Participate in SMT meetings and in making appropriate organisational decisions.
• Oversee all elements of UK Office Management.