JOB DESCRIPTION - Compassion in World Farming

JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Holder:
Job Title:
Department:
Reviewing Manager:
Vacant
Management Accountant
Operations and Resources
Director of Operations and Resources
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Part 1: JOB PROFILE
1. OVERALL OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE POST
The purpose of this role is to help end factory farming. This role will contribute by having responsibility for
supporting the provision of a professional and effective management accounting service, and for developing
and enhancing the quality of budgeting and management accounting information, whilst ensuring compliance
with statutory requirements.
2. POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports to the Head of Finance
3. SCOPE OF JOB (These are expanded on in Section 6)
Production of monthly management accounts
Developing a strategic partnership (‘business partnering’) relationship with all parts of the organisation
Assistance as required in the production of the organisation’s annual accounts
Assistance as required in the development and preparation of the annual budget and five year financial
plan
Developing business case framework
Participate in the execution of organisation wide projects and initiatives as required
4. DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY
Deputises for the Head of Finance when he is absent with respect to the Management Accounting aspects
of the charity globally
May recommend disciplinary action and training requirements for staff within own department
Formulates relevant policies and procedures
Will liaise with statutory bodies and key service providers to the organisation including the auditors,
bankers, investment and ethical advisers, accounting and other system providers
May question the performance of individual suppliers (with the Head of Finance) and recommend areas of
service delivery for performance review
Has specific authority to authorise cheque payments up to the value of £12,500 in the absence of the
Head of Finance
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5. PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Proven Ability, Qualifications & Training
CCAB professional qualification (CIMA
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and
preferred) and evidence of continuing
excel applications
professional development
Previous experience of working within a
Proactive with a track record of operating and charitable organisation
advising in a highly effective way at a senior Good working knowledge of financial systems
operational level in finance
An interest in Farm Animal Welfare issues
Experience of budget preparation and
producing management accounts
An ability to build and maintain effective
relationships at all levels
Skills, Knowledge & Attributes
Excellent communication and interpersonal Experience of accounting requirements in
skills with the ability to communicate and
Europe
influence effectively at all levels
Personal motivation inspires energy and
Ability to present financial information to non commitment throughout the organisation
financial staff
Overcomes challenges to ensure that plans are
Analytical approach to problem solving
delivered. Holds people accountable for delivery
Able to problem solve both operational and Acts as a role model across the organisation for
strategic issues through a pragmatic and
delivering against commitments and plans. Shows
commercially sound approach
a sense of urgency in their work
Knowledge of financial reporting standards Ability to train/coach others
Ability to work alone or as part of a team Good negotiation skills
Works with others in a collaborative and Change management skills
solutions focused manner
Ability to see the bigger picture and to question
and look behind the numbers
Takes responsibility for own actions and visibly
supports the senior leadership team and their
agenda
Numerate and good attention to detail
Demonstrable ability to handle a range of
activities to tight and varied timescales
A desire to develop the service and actively
seek continuous improvement in quality and
effectiveness
Project management skills and experience
Takes a broad interest in the success and
development of the organisation and the
Finance function as a whole
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Part 2: DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
6. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
Production of monthly management accounts
Prepare monthly management accounts to deadlines, showing performance against budget, and
investigating and interpreting variances for budget holders to enable them to take action
Developing a strategic partnership (‘business partnering’) relationship with all parts of the
organisation
Adopt a business partnering approach with a number of budget holders to understand business needs
Develop an understanding of the different income streams in order to be an effective Business Partner to
the Senior Management and budget managers
Undertake financial planning and analysis, anticipating changing patterns of income and costs – advising
on remedial action where necessary
Assistance as required in the production of the organisation’s annual accounts
Ensure the effective reconciliation of appropriate control accounts on a monthly basis
Assist in the production of the annual accounts as required ensuring compliance with all charity law
Assistance as required in the development and preparation of the annual budget and five year
financial plan
Develop the business planning approach further, including development of income recognition and
reporting of this to budget holders
Assist as required in the preparation of budgets and forecasts to tight deadlines
Produce regular forecasts for each department
Advise the non UK staff on budget construction, financial management and transactional recording as
required (in line with HQ policies and procedures)
Manage additions, virements and other changes to the budget throughout the financial year.
Developing business case framework
Support budget managers in specific management accounting tasks, including production of business
cases, identification of costs savings, and the preparation of bid documentation for project funds
Work with services to track, monitor and report benefits and efficiencies and to conduct post project
reviews
Participate in the execution of organisation wide projects and initiatives as required
Present at internal training events as part of the Finance Department staff development/induction on
offer to staff
Disseminate financial policies and procedures throughout the organisation
7. ADDITIONAL TASKS
To assist with other departmental duties where necessary, as listed below:
As part of your employment you may be required to travel anywhere within the world in order to carry out
the duties of your employment
Due to the nature of the role, there may be a requirement to carry out some work out of office hours.
This work is to be arranged in accordance with procedures
Take due and reasonable care of oneself and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work
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Act in accordance with the principles of Compassion in World Farming’s Ethical Policy
In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and Compassion in World Farming’s
requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals
Provide formal and informal training at the request of your line manager, senior manager or a director,
on your areas of expertise, to other members of staff, work experience students, trustees etc.
The job description is not exhaustive and you may be asked to carry out additional tasks which are
appropriate to your job role, as required by your line manager
Signature of Line Manager .................................................... Date ..............................................
Signature of Employee .......................................................... Date ..............................................
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