Director of Finance

The Director of Finance is responsible for driving the quality and transparency of financial management and reporting, ensuring robust financial controls and the smooth running and management of the RSN's finances.

Client Details

I am delighted to be exclusively partnering with The Royal School of Needlework to recruit a Director of Finance on a full-time basis. Based at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace, south-west London, they offer a thriving education programme for everyone from beginner to degree level. This is a permanent, hybrid working opportunity. Salary up to £75k.

Description

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Finance Director is responsible for all the financial systems and procedures of the Royal School of Needlework and its trading subsidiary RSN Enterprises Ltd and providing accurate and effective management reporting to the Senior Managers and the Council, the charity's governing body. This role also acts as the RSN's Company Secretary.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership of the finance function
• Contribute to the growth and development of the RSN as part of the Senior Management Team
• Provide accurate and effective financial analysis and management reporting in a timely manner
• Report to the RSN Council and Finance and Investment Committee meetings on all financial matters
• Report to the Chief Executive and provide financial guidance and support to the senior departmental managers
• Communicate and liaise with the RSN's professional advisors (e.g., auditors, bankers, investment manager, external payroll provider, and pension provider)
• Communicate and liaise with the RSN's Treasurer on a regular basis
• Preparation of all statutory financial accounts and taxation computations
• Ensure all annual statutory reports are prepared and filed in a timely manner with Companies House and the Charity Commission
• Ensure the Office for Students Annual Financial Return is completed accurately and filed to meet all deadlines
• Supervise and maintain all financial systems and records
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and departmental management accounts in conjunction with the departmental heads
• Supervise and maintain an effective Cash Flow reporting and forecasting system
• Manage the VAT group and ensure VAT returns are completed accurately on a quarterly basis and submitted on time
• Manage the Gift Aid programme including preparing and submitting regular Gift Aid claims