Mature Accountants are promoting the following interim position for an Interim Executive Director for a charity in London – salary £60,000
“My client is the largest organisation of its type in the UK with over 300 staff. Due to the current Finance Director taking maternity leave from January 2011 there is a requirement to not only cover the role until March 2011, but also to implement a major programme of change and reorganisation due to funding constraints and efficiencies required by the Comprehensive Spending Review.
This is a critical time for the charity. They are entering a period of uncertainty in terms of funding. They have already implemented cost savings and a major senior level reorganisation to ensure they are fit for purpose - whatever happens.
During the coming year, they will need to undertake major projects to ensure their premises and IT are as effective as possible; responsibility and leadership of which will fall to this interim Executive Director.
The post holder will also provide strong leadership to the newly created Finance and Administration Directorate in delivering a wide range of cost effective support services in finance, premises and IT.
Closing date 1st December.
Key Responsibilities
To ensure the financial viability of the charity and the probity and legal compliance of financial management. To lead the business planning and budgeting processes To ensure that the Charity has premises, IT and other resources that enable staff and volunteers to perform their roles effectively whilst ensuring that all investment in this area is prudent and within the charity's limited resources. To ensure that the charity's procurement is handled as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. To provide strategic leadership to the Finance and Administration Directorate To deputise for the Chief Executive, at their request. As well as being an experienced FD with relevant experience the post holder should demonstrate the following competencies in their daily work.
Work strategically. The ability to create a vision, translate it into strategy, goals and objectives, prioritise effort accordingly. Manage change. Clearly communicate a vision, provide direction and encourage others to provide creative input into change. Make decisions. Taking personal responsibility for making decisions that are aligned with the strategic direction of the charity and working within such decisions. Build relationships. Apply interpersonal skills to build a range of internal and external relationships. Lead and develop people. Demonstrating leadership behaviours, developing and recognising the contribution of others and dealing with performance issues. Ensuring that activities are organised to deliver the best service to your stakeholders. Managing and using the funds and resources of the Charity prudently, reflecting the financial constraints and organisational priorities
Please click 'Apply' Job Reference: Ma Exec 602
Contact: Martin Lloyd-Penny
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