Interim Finance Manager

About the Foundation

We work to overcome language barriers for people who speak English as an Additional Language in schools, adult learning settings, and the criminal justice system in the UK.

How to apply

To apply for this position please contact Kathryn Van Wyk at kathryn.vanwyk@prs.uk.com.

More about the role

This role will work closely with the CFO as a key strategic and operational manager, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and reporting of financial information from the Foundation’s systems, covering all aspects of accounts processing, financial reporting, management and planning. 

The role is broad including support to the CFO for wider operational matters which will range from property management to operational policies, and support on Committee and Board reporting as well as working with the CFO and colleagues to continually review and explore appropriate opportunities for finance and operational system improvements. 

Experience:

• Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) 
• Experience of working in a similar role (4+ years) is required. 
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, statutory accounting and accounting processes. 
• Demonstrable experience of financial management and accounting principles. 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present financial information clearly to all audiences. 

Personal skills/qualities

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to a high degree of accuracy. 
• First class numerical and analytical skills. 
• Ability to problem solve. 
• Advanced MS Excel skills and good experience of other Microsoft Office packages. 
• In-depth experience of accounting packages and online banking tools.  
• Proven ability to be organised and efficient. Have an aptitude to plan ahead, managing and prioritising a range of tasks with multiple and tight deadlines. 
• To be proactive and able to act on own initiative. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact effectively, listen and work collaboratively and effectively with the Foundation team and at all levels.  
• Integrity and discretion over confidential information. 
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to the Foundation’s vision, mission and values.

The Foundation is committed to ensuring all staff are empowered to contribute fully to our work and the Foundation strives to ensure equity and fairness throughout the organisation. We support equality of opportunity and promote an inclusive culture.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, across all protected characteristics and socio-economic status and particularly encourage submissions from those with lived experience of speaking another language.

We can only accept applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.