Salary: £52,000-£57,000 + London Weighting if eligible
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid: home with regular travel to London, or based in the London office with some home working
Who we are
The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.
Who we are looking for
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to help us lead and develop our finance function. If you are a confident communicator, with experience of leading a finance team, delivering financial reports (including SORP requirements) and knowledge of charity VAT, we would love to speak with you!
What you’ll be doing
The Head of Finance will lead the UK Finance team to deliver an effective finance function, advise the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees on matters relating to financial management, and provide effective business partnering to key stakeholders across the organisation.
The primary objectives of the role are:
- Lead a cohesive, customer-focused team: Guide and develop and effective team of finance professionals, promoting a business-partnering approach and ensuring colleagues are well-supported to undertake effective budget management and decision-making.
- Strengthen our financial reporting: Ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting that meets the needs of the organisation.
- Manage cash flow: Work with income-generating teams to deliver accurate projects and guide the team to be maintaining healthy cashflow and reserve levels.
- Ensure compliance: Ensure the financial management of the charity is compliant with relevant accounting, legal, HMRC and tax requirements, including VAT.
- Streamline processes: Ensure financial policies and processes are effective and meet regulatory requirements, utilizing technology to streamline and enable greater efficiency.
- At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
What we can offer you
- 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
- A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
- Pension and life assurance
- Contribution to eye tests and lenses
- Season ticket loans
Our commitments to you
The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially those from under-represented and minoritised backgrounds. All applications and hiring decisions will be considered on merit.
If you identify as care experienced and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under our commitment to the Care Leaver Covenant
If you have a disability, please tell us what reasonable adjustments would support your participation in the recruitment process
We are open to job-sharing arrangements for all roles, please indicate this in the application form if you are applying as part of a job share
Looking for more information?
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Martha Adam-Bushell, Director of Finance & Resources, on martha.adam-bushell@fostering.net
You can also find more information about us on our website www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk
Ready to apply?
To apply please email your completed application form to recruitment@fostering.net. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Tuesday 15th October 11.59pm
Shortlisting date: Thursday 17th October
Interview date: Wednesday 23rd October
Interview location: London office (Southwark)
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Fostering Network Registered office 87 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8HA
Registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338 Registered in England and Wales as a limited company no. 1507277
VAT Registration 231 6335 90
