Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the Charity's Mission and strategic goals.
- Oversee all financial activities, including leading the finance team with the preparation of financial reports, income statements, balance sheets, budget reports and financial forecasts.
- Maximise resource utilisation of charity funds, enhance organisational effectiveness, and support financial sustainability initiatives.
- Guide decision-making and resource allocation through robust financial analysis. Provide financial advice, as required, to the Board, the CEO, Directors and other staff, ensuring it is suitably presented for ease of understanding.
- Ensure the development and adherence to financial policies and procedures.
- Oversee audits and the development of the annual report.
- Manage financial forecasting, recommend and implement the Charity's investment strategy.
- Partner with functional leads to empower them with guidance and resources for achieving short and long-term goals.
- Maintain financial controls to ensure the Charity meets its objectives within agreed financial parameters.
- Foster a culture of excellence in performance and ongoing improvement, ensuring that Key Performance Indicators targets are achieved.
Governance and Risk Management
- Ensure sound financial management and effective compliance within accounting and legal standards.
- Lead on the Charities risk management strategy and framework for NZF, ensuring an effective framework that covers all departments to mitigate any risks affecting the Charity.
- Contribute and lead on the development of effective policies and efficient systems, controls, and procedures for all matters relating to Finance, Governance, and Risk Management.
- Act as Company Secretary, ensuring that the organisation complies with corporate governance requirements. Ensure compliance with the Charity’s Regulators including HMRC, the Charity Commission, Companies House, and The Pension’s Regulator.
- Support the Board of Trustees and sub-committees or advisory groups in fulfilling their legal duties and responsibilities.
- Prepare and make recommendations on decision papers for the CEO and Board and Sub Committees.
- Facilitate effective communication and engagement with donors, partners, auditors, banks, and other financial institutions and regulators of the Charity.
- Ensure appropriate legal support to the organisation, seeking advice where appropriate and lead on action to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and work to best practice.
- The role will encompass the strategic oversight of data protection and compliance for NZF, acting as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure adherence to all relevant data protection laws and regulations.
- Provide oversight of all governance pertaining to HR, including HR frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Undertake any other duties and tasks requested by the CEO commensurate with the role.
Approach
- Keep up to date with best practice in financial, governance, and risk management.
- Understand and support the vision, mission, and values of NZF.
- Develop and maintain detailed knowledge and information on NZF funds and priority areas.
- Adhere to and champion NZF’s policy and practices on safeguarding.
- Promote effective and clear internal and external communications.
- Ensure the approach is coordinated with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Relationships and Stakeholders
- Line management and development responsibility for the finance, people, and business support staff.
- CEO, Board members, Directors, Heads, and other staff across the organisation.
- External consultants, auditors, regulatory bodies, freelancers, stakeholders, and partners.
Company website: National Zakat Foundation - UK Zakat Charity - NZF
How to apply
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to Sohail Hanif, Chief Executive at . The cover letter must state why you are a suitable candidate, demonstrating any relevant knowledge and skills, experience, and behaviours that match the requirements for the post. The cover letter should not exceed 2 sides of A4.
Application deadline: Midnight Friday 20th September 2024
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