“Transforming Lives through Nature”
Head of Finance and Administration
Each year, Wilderness Foundation UK work with more than 3,000 plus young people in Essex, Berkshire,
Scotland and South Africa, including some of the hardest-to-reach and most disadvantaged youth, to offer
programs that utilize the irreplaceable quality of nature as a catalyst for transformational personal growth and
change.
All of our programmes and activities are built around our three main areas of focus; Improving Lives for at risk
youth, Conservation Education, and Leadership Training. We are focused on seeking evidence that shows the
social benefits of a connection to nature, and believe in balancing the needs of nature and people to create a
viable and sustainable future for a growing population. All of our projects are independently evaluated and
monitored, and the results have reinforced our belief in the power of nature to change lives.
We currently have a vacancy for Head of Finance and Administration
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of:
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Supporting the Chief Executive Officer and being part of the Senior Management Team
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Improving and managing a core business services infrastructure, systems and processes within Finance,
Risk Management & Audit, and General Administration.
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Leading an annual budgeting process and supporting other senior staff and project managers in the
implementation of planning and budgeting processes.
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Leading internal risk management, contract management, legal and audit functions; and relationships
with banks, auditors, solicitors and HM Revenue.
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Identifying any significant financial and business regulatory issues affecting the organisation.
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Providing high-quality financial management on a timely basis and relevant analysis and support
provided to the CEO, the senior management team and a board of trustees. Responsible for annual
reports
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Ensuring that financial procedures, systems, tools and internal controls are effective and efficient
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Flexibility to take on other tasks around core business as necessary
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To manage current part time finance officer
Trinity House, 2 Whitbreads Business Centre, Whitbreads Farm Lane, Chatham Green, Essex. CM3 3FE
T: 0300 123 3073 E:info@wildernessfoundation.org.uk W: www.wildernessfoundation.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1118493 (England and Wales) SC041697 (Scotland) / A company Ltd by Guarantee Reg. No. 06003527
Skills required
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A recognised accountancy qualification or qualified by experience with strong technical accountancy
skills.
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Significant experience of working in a senior management team or in a similar role.
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Extensive experience in strategic planning and budgeting for organisations; and the management of
financial and administrative systems.
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Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Excel, accountancy software packages and Microsoft Word
and Outlook.
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Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), interpersonal skills and a collaborative
management style.
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Knowledge and experience in organisational effectiveness and operations management, and of
implementing best practices.
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Knowledge and experience of the specialist accounting requirements of the UK charity sector (e.g., SORP
standards).
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Some knowledge of Employment Law and HR (training can be arranged)
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Preferably an interest in youth people and the outdoors.
Salary circa £30,000 per annum. Full time post with possible part time options available.
This position will be based at our main office in Chatham Green, Chelmsford, Essex.
Closing date for applications: 17.00 Friday 19th February 2016
For further information and an application form, please contact:
Louise Blackbourn (PA to CEO) louise@wildernessfoundation.org.uk
Telephone: 0300 1233 073
www.wildernessfoundation.org.uk
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