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Finance Director

Charity

Petersfield

Permanent

Updated October 20, 2008

As the Finance Director for Elizabeth Fitzroy Support, you will have a very broad and wide ranging remit. As well as building upon the charity's strong financial position and leading the finance team - you will help drive and develop stronger business acumen across all levels of the charity.

Main responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing and reviewing financial strategies which will ensure growth and financial sustainability while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
• Devising financial policies, standards, systems and processes to guide the charity's financial decision making
• Lead and manage the finance team to manage cash flow, accounting systems, treasury, payroll, audit, tax affairs and insurance.
• Preparing annual budgets; exercising strong budgetary control through robust processes and procedures.
• Driving and developing commercial aptitude cross all regions
• Co-ordinating contract negotiations with local authorities
• Managing the investment portfolio
• Financial appraisal of new projects and capital plans
• Enhancing the quality of management information

Who we're looking for
We are looking for a qualified accountant who can demonstrate senior level experience, combined with strong team management, leadership skills and commercial flair. You should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Substantial experience of developing financial systems, policies and procedures
• Successful track record in improving the short and medium term management of financial resources.
• Successful track record of introducing innovative change through strategic management, within a geographically dispersed and devolved management structure.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as strong people management and motivational skills.
• Experience of producing and presenting financial information to suit a wide range of different audiences.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a broad range of people drawn from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with Trustees
• Committed to values of Elizabeth Fitzroy Support.

About our client
Established in 1962, Elizabeth Fitzroy Support is a national charity that provides practical support to adults with learning disabilities. They support around 500 people, either in their own homes, registered care or nursing homes, or in community based day services. They employ 700 staff and in 2007 they had a turnover of £16m. Their aim is to support people to live the life they choose. This means helping people with learning disabilities to lead full, stimulating and independent lives.

Elizabeth Fitzroy Support aims to be a flexible organisation; able to meet people's changing needs and help them achieve their goals and aspirations. Are you the right person to help Elizabeth Fitzroy Support achieve theirs?

What's on offer
£60k package, including a lease car, 28 days holiday, excellent pension scheme, PMI and life assurance

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 2380 206 440. Job Ref: 13004470
Your application will be sent to Tom Gowing.