Essential
- Recognised professional financial/accountancy qualification (such as ACA, ACCA or similar).
- Record of success in senior financial role requiring both strategic input as well as more hands-on involvement on a day-to-day basis, preferably in a non-profit organisation.
- Experience of preparing management and financial accounts.
- Knowledge of current accounting standards and practice.
- Experience of developing and implementing financial controls and procedures.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and financial management software (e.g. Sage).
- Experience of preparation of audit files and resolution of audit issues.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly and accurately to colleagues.
- Experience of investment management and good understanding of current investment issues.
- Ability to work as a member of an Executive Team and contribute to strategic planning.
- Ability to take a strategic HR management role.
- Ability to manage IT at a strategic level and manage an IT support contract.
- Ability to manage the facilities function.
- Ability to manage staff, motivate, develop, appraise and build team working.
- Commitment to the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion in both service delivery and employment.
- Willing to work within a Quaker ethos of commitment to social justice.
- Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Desirable
- Direct or indirect experience of grant-making.
- Experience of social investment.
- Experience of responsible investment and shareholder activism.
- Experience of corporate tax.
- Experience of company secretarial duties.