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Head of Finance and HR

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location England (South West) - UK
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 13/09/2013
Company Name Plantlife
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Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : Plantlife is the charity that speaks up for the nation's wild plants. We work hard to protect them on the ground and to build understanding of the vital role they play in everyone’s lives.
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  Head of Finance and HR

Hours:  Full time/Interim period of 8 months – potential for permanent role
Salary:  £38k - £40k

Plantlife are working in partnership with Charisma Charity Recruitment to appoint an Interim Head of Finance and HR.  The post holder will be responsible for the management of financial operations for Plantlife to ensure that business objectives are met and that all parts of the organisation enjoy a first class financial support service.  This individual will also be responsible for managing the HR procedures and processes with administrative support. You will also be a member of the Senior Management Team contributing to ongoing management of the charity and strategic planning.  This is an Interim appointment for an initial period of 8 months and we are looking for someone with charity experience who can make a positive contribution from the outset in this role.  The successful candidate will have:

  • Excellent working experience of Sage line 50 or equivalent computer accounts package and payroll
  • AAT/ACMA qualified or equivalent, or qualified by experience
  • At least 4 years financial experience
  • Proven excellence in written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Positive attitude and demonstrable willingness to provide proactive solutions and support
  • Excellent spreadsheet skills - Microsoft Excel (formulas and macros)
  • Experience of preparing in-year financial reports and accounts
  • Line management experience
  • Proven ability to meet agreed deadlines
  • Strong team player able to self manage own workload
  • Experience of charity accounts and SORP requirements

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual with the ability to plan and think strategically and work well under pressure. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual and if you feel you have the relevant qualifications and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

The successful candidate will need to be in place by 14 October 2013.

Please apply via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website or call Jill Livingstone, Managing Consultant, for further details on 01962 813300 quoting the reference 1308-8.

Closing date for applications: 13 September 2013

As a charity, in order to save resources, if applicants have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date they should assume their application has been unsuccessful.

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