Our client, a semi government entity is currently recruiting for a Finance and Operations Director who will provide an effective finance management service to the organization.

Please note that this is part time - full time position. The successful candidate will work 30 hours in a week.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Annual budget preparation, monitoring and reporting; provide financial and comparative analysis on historic data for planning purposes.
• Prepare annual, quarterly and periodic management accounts and reports. Ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements are met.
• Prepare annual Group financial accounts on an annual basis
• Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place and in use at all times to protect the financial assets of the organization
• Effectively manage annual working capital requirements and maintain periodic cash flows and bank balance reports.
• Manage banking arrangements, including the management of foreign exchange exposure to ensure that the charities’ funds are protected. Prepare a monthly report on the currency position.
• Review legally binding contracts for financial implications.
• Manage the administration and reconciliation of the licensing portfolio.
• Construct payment plans for any new licensees, master licensees and distributors in accordance with agreed terms and deal memorandum
• Secure royalty projections over the term once new licensing and distribution agreements have been signed.
• Ensure revenues are realised and collected in accordance with signed licensing and distribution agreements; calculate and collect overages on the basis of quarterly sales reports from licensees, master licensees and distributors.
• Manage the accounting function using Sage and QuickBooks accounting software, to include entry of financial data and preparation of ad-hoc financial reports as required.
• Manage the purchase ledger, ensure all invoices are reviewed and authorised by the Trustees, Founder or representative of either of these two parties, and are paid on a timely basis.
• Run the monthly payroll process, ensure all staff and consultants are paid accurately; monitor staff holiday allowances, overtime remuneration and TOIL.
• Monitor and reconcile petty cash expenditure, cash withdrawals and credit card expenditure.
• Oversee annual insurance renewal procedures to ensure sufficient coverage is preserved all times for staff and office
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Prepare, submit and follow up on documentation relating to withholding tax between UK & Germany & Japan on a timely basis
• Maintain excellent relationships and communication at all levels
• Ad hoc analysis and support to the Trustees and their Representative on the financial implications of any business developments.