JOB DESCRIPTION - Compassion in World Farming

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JOB DESCRIPTION 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 Page 2 of 4
JOB DESCRIPTION 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 Page 3 of 4
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