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Center for Global Development Finance Manager II in London, United Kingdom
Job Opportunity with CGD Europe
Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: London, UK
Salary: £46,845
Availability: The post is immediately available, and the postholder should ideally be available to start as early as possible
Closing Date: 20 September at 10:00 AM BST
CGD Europe (CGDE), an independent think tank in London, United Kingdom, seeks a highly motivated, dynamic, experienced Finance Manager to join the finance team. You will have strong financial management skills with experience in supporting grant-funded activity; be a qualified or part-qualified accountant; and have excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, proactive, detail-oriented individual to enhance the finance function and make an impactful contribution to CGD Europe’s operations and mission in international development.
You will report to the Chief Finance, Planning, and Operations Officer (CFO) and work closely with CGD Europe’s Programme Teams and outsourced accounting team, with support from the HR and Finance Coordinator.
Responsibilities include:
Finance Function
Work with the CFO, other senior management, and programme staff to develop annual organisational budget of over £7 million
Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure efficient and effective financial management, ensuring that policies and processes are well-understood by the wider organisation
Design, implement and manage processes to develop financial forecasts, monitor budgets and programme funds, and reconcile accounts
Produce financial reports (inc. month-end, year-end, management accounts, budget versus actual, etc) for senior management and Board of Trustees
Implement internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risks.
Review and process expense claims and invoices, working with the HR and Finance Coordinator and CGD Europe’s outsourced accounting team to ensure all employees and suppliers are paid promptly and accurately, that customers are invoiced, debts chased on a timely basis
Oversee the full functionality of applications and systems related to all financial processes, including Sage Intacct and SAP Concur
Submission of annual P11Ds and other tax related returns to HMRC
Annual / Project Audits & Governance
Coordinate project audits and the statutory audit process liaising with external auditors to ensure preparation, timely completion and submission of project and statutory accounts
Assist CFO with audit(s)
Assist the preparation of Board and Audit Committee papers
Finance Business Partnering
Support the Programme and Institutional Advancement Teams with financial proposals, financial management and financial reporting relating to donor funds
Establish and monitor systems and procedures to manage all contract and grant requirements
Communicate matters relating to financial planning and operations, exchange ideas and best practice, develop excellent relationships with Programme Teams
Ensure financial management information is presented in an accessible way and used as appropriate to monitor performance and to influence change alongside other data sources
Work closely with Programme Teams to ensure proper allocation and utilisation of grant funds
Develop financial reports on Sage Intacct to support Programme Teams in the financial management of their grants
Other
Support the wider operations team and perform other duties as assigned
Line management – While the current position does not involve line management, this managerial role may present opportunities for line management and mentoring in the future. Such responsibilities would include supervision and mentoring, providing guidance and support to facilitate the professional development of direct report(s).
Knowledge & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIMA) in full or part
Understanding of The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
Skills & Experience
Experience of working in the charitable sector in the UK
Relevant experience in a similar finance role with good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Experience working with and integrating various financial systems and software programs: Sage Intacct (desirable), SAP Concur (desirable), and Salesforce (preferred)
Experience in the development of financial systems and processes
Experience in creating, analysing, and presenting financial information in an accessible way, using Excel and PowerPoint, to Trustees, senior management, staff members and others
Proven ability to analyse numbers, produce budgets and forecasts, conduct variance analysis, and produce management accounts
Proven ability to handle multiple grants simultaneously, prioritise tasks, meet tight deadlines across a wide range of activities and work under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate diplomatically in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
Proven ability to develop positive relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their resume and a statement stating how they meet the criteria for the role via CGD’s website.
It is a requirement for this role that the successful candidate has, or obtains, the right to live and work in the UK.
It is the expectation that the successful candidate will be within commutable distance to the offices based in SW1. The successful candidate will need to be in the office a minimum of two days a week.
CGD/E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and celebrates fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All persons will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, parental status, veteran status, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation.
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