Member Job Opportunity: The Foster Care Co-operative - Head of Finance

Location: Malvern, Worcestershire
Hours: 20 hours per week – across 4 days
Salary: £46,970 – £49,942 (pro rata) per annum
(dependent on experience)
+ 45p a mile travel, 40 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and 10% employer contribution pension scheme

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FCC are excited to recruit an exceptional new Head of Finance, who will be a key member of our leadership team, to join our successful growing fostering agency.

The role holder will be a member of the SLT, will work closely with the CEO and will be expected to be a strategic thinker, lead on key aspects of financial and resource planning and reporting, provide effective business partnering, analysis and decision support, and ensure that the finance team work as valued partners across the organisation in support of their work with foster carers and the children in their care. The Head of Finance will provide leadership to the Finance team working as an enabler to the business, through ensuring effective practice and excellence in all areas based on our core values.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant, with strategic overview, and operational delivery, of best in class practices in financial management.  They will also be able to demonstrate collegiate leadership and management experience of a finance team, with a collaborative and flexible approach, be a strong team player, demonstrate excellent technical skills, and have strong experience of financial reporting and preparation of year end accounts.

FCC are a not for profit fostering agency, driven solely for the purpose of making a difference to children’s lives and place strong emphasise on our ‘people focused’ values.  We seek to recruit the right person with the right skills and experience, with a flexible attitude to working hours, alongside someone who is able to demonstrate a commitment to our key values.  Does this sound like you? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application Closing Date: Friday 29th January 2021

To discuss this role further, please contact Barbara Bull – Head of HR/Deputy CEO, on 01684 892380.

If you have issues downloading the above files, please contact: lesley@fostercarecooperative.co.uk

Please send all completed application forms to:

Lesley Jenkins
HR Administrator
The Foster Care Co-operative
Penny Hall
The Haysfield
Spring Lane North
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1GF

Or via email to: lesley@fostercarecooperative.co.uk

FCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosures Barring Service clearance at enhanced level. CVs will not be accepted; all applicants must complete an application form.

FCC is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Full details and application documents here