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Head of Strategic Planning & Control

Charity

Central London

Permanent ⁄ £65000

Updated August 4, 2008

Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, IS and Property, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the whole organisation on financial strategy, planning and financial performance management.

As a key member of the Finance Team, you will work with the Executive Director of Children's Services, senior management and commercial managers to devise and deliver on its strategy. You will lead a team of financial and operational staff who are constantly looking to improve their systems for budgeting, planning and forecasting across NCH and to continue their policy of building on success.

Strong commercial skills are required to ensure the provision of financial, commercial and business support to NCH managers, including financial assistance with bids, tenders, option appraisals and fundraising opportunities. You will also be involved in managing capital expenditure policy and planning, including co-ordination and appraisal of investment projects over £100k in all areas.
Other challenges include overseeing the Corporate Procurement Team, developing the Corporate Procurement Strategy and combining it with both an organisational Environmental Strategy as well as the charities future financial plans.

Who we're looking for

• A fully qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience and a proven track record of success.
• Senior management experience in leading on and developing financial strategy gained within a large and diverse commercial organisation.
• The ability to provide advice and guidance to senior executives on all financial matters, but particularly in relation to planning, pricing, budgeting and performance management.
• First class communication and presentation skills and the ability to influence staff at all levels and from all disciplines within the organisation.

About our client

NCH is one of the UK's largest children's charities with a turnover in excess of £200 million, supporting some of the most vulnerable and excluded children in society. Around 90% of their income is achieved through the provision of a diverse range of services won under competitive contracts. NCH aims to break the cycle of deprivation through the provision of nearly 500 projects across the UK. Last year they helped over 178,000 children, young people and their families. This post offers a unique opportunity to be involved in an organisation that aims to empower children to overcome the obstacles in their lives that hold them back.

What's on offer
£65,000 plus benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7269 1749. Job Ref: 12987482
Your application will be sent to Greig Thomson.