Recruitment pack Finance Director

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1 Recruitment pack Finance Director RIDERS FOR HEALTH The Drummonds, Spring Hill, Pitsford, Northampton, NN6 9AA. TELEPHONE +44 (0) / FAX +44 (0) / jobs@riders.org

2 OUR VISION AND MISSION Our vision is of a world in which no one will die of an easily preventable or curable disease because barriers of distance, terrain or poverty prevent them from being reached. Our mission is to strengthen health systems by addressing one of the most neglected, yet vital, aspects of development for the health of Africa transport and logistics. We achieve this by managing vehicles on a reliable, predictable and cost-effective basis, to support the work of our partners whose remit is to reach rural communities with health care and other vital services. Our aim is to ensure that: Managed transportation becomes an integral part of the plans and budgets for health initiatives African ministries of health have access to well-managed vehicle fleets, enabling them to focus energy and resources on achieving their health goals Rural communities in Africa have regular and reliable access to vital health care no matter how remote they are. ABOUT US Riders is a social enterprise that works with ministries of health and other agencies to improve the health and lives of rural communities in Zimbabwe, the Gambia, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Lesotho, Kenya and Malawi. The management of transport is the most neglected and yet one of the most vital aspects of development. Riders has a solid base of experience and expertise managing appropriate vehicles for health care delivery in Africa for over 20 years. Our UK resource office in Northampton has over 25 members of staff, but the vast majority of Riders staff, approximately 400 of them, work in our field programmes and are nationals of the countries concerned. We run more than 1,300 vehicles (a number that is growing), enabling health workers to reach more than 10 million people in rural Africa most of these people had never seen a health worker in their community before, now they receive vital preventive health care on a regular basis. Riders, as a social enterprise has a diverse range and composition of income and funding. Our funding streams include motorcycling events, donations, grants & awards, capital finance and programme earned income. Our funding partners include the Skoll Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Programme earned income is generated directly from fleet management contracts with African Ministries of Health and other partners. This is our largest income stream and accounts for around 40% of total income. Our turnover was 6 million in THE ROLE This is an exciting time of growth and change for Riders. We are building on 25 years of experience of addressing a neglected but vital aspect of development in rural Africa -- transport/fleet management in harsh conditions to build robust health systems for the delivery of health care to meet currently unmet need. And to address this difficult issue, Riders has created unique operational and financial models. In recruiting for this vacancy Riders are looking for someone who can think strategically and creatively. They must be able to ensure that a high-level of financial practice is in place across the whole organisation and that information and reporting is shared proactively and appropriately to Riders many stakeholders. The Finance Director (FD) post will be based in our UK office in Northampton. The contract is permanent and it is a full time position. The salary for this post is up to 65,000 per annum, dependent on experience. While Riders are ideally looking for a permanent hire, the role may suit someone on a temporary basis minimum 6 months or a candidate available for immediate hire, but certainly someone who can handle change management and is not daunted by a challenge.

3 HOW TO APPLY If you would like to apply please send your CV and a covering letter saying why you are motivated to apply and what you feel you could bring to the role. This should be addressed to Jennie Goodman at jgoodman@riders.org quoting the job title in the subject line and including where you saw the role advertised. The closing date for applications is 20 th July Please note that to apply for this post you must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. JOB PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Below is a job profile and person specification telling you more about the role and the person that we re looking for. JOB PROFILE Job title: Reporting to: Finance Director (FD) CEO JOB OVERVIEW The FD is responsible for all financial matters of Riders and its affiliate organisations in Africa (our programmes). In addition, s/he will support the senior leadership and the board of trustees to develop and implement strategies across the organisation. The successful candidate must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace, while managing a finance staff of three/four in the UK and around seven in the African programmes either directly or indirectly. The overall objective of the finance department at Riders is to provide outstanding support to Riders operational, advocacy and funding teams and to lead, support and enable the achievement of Riders mission. This exciting opportunity will require the post holder to be fully accountable for all aspects of the finance function. The FD will work directly with the executives/co-founders, COO, heads of departments and programme staff to carry out effective business planning and management in a number of areas., The FD will assess financial performance against both the annual budget and Riders long-term strategy, develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the executives and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations. The successful candidate will require excellent leadership ability to develop a first-class finance team and instil a sense of shared responsibility to achieving the department s objectives. Riders is looking for someone with significant experience and desire to make a varied and challenging role their own and who can use their skills and drive to help Riders achieve our goals. Occasional travel to Riders field programmes in Africa will be required as part of the role. KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE The FD will be accountable for all aspects of the finance function and this description provides a detailed account of the role. FINANCIAL STRATEGY: Develop financial projections and scenario planning, integral to Riders strategic planning process. Support the development of the financial strategy in conjunction with the executives and others to include: identifying and monitoring the requirements and inputs to the financial strategy; and developing and reviewing the key assumptions and forecasts that contribute towards the financial strategy. Oversee long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with Riders strategic plan, especially as the organisation considers sponsorships, impact investments, and collaborations with external organisations. Provide leadership in terms of economic matters and financial instruments. Co-ordination of the financial elements of Riders capital requirements.

4 FINANCIAL PLANNING, POLICY & BUDGETING: Work closely with the CEO to formulate financial budgets and targets and ensure they are achieved through comprehensive financial planning and accountability of all budget holders. Working with senior staff to co-ordinate Riders annual budget process and business planning cycle in line with Riders strategy. Working with the COO, country directors and other senior staff to develop programme budgets. Working with the CEO and fundraising & communications director to develop Riders UK and fundraising branch budgets, ensuring systems are in place to monitor their implementation. Co-ordination of financial budgets and projections for major funding applications. Presenting Riders global budget for executive and board approval. Participate in policy development as a member of the senior management team. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed. Oversee cash, investment, and asset management. Oversee all other financial activities, as well as banking relationships. Develop and utilise forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization s operations and business plans. ACCOUNTING & FINANCE SYSTEMS: Ensure there are appropriate accounting processes, financial systems and controls in place to the standards required by law and best practice. Review the current financial systems and implement new systems and controls if needed, where possible, moving Riders towards an automated system. Oversee the ongoing implementation of PS Financials, Riders financial accounting software. Monitor and oversee compliance with finance policies and procedures. Have responsibility for the consolidation of Riders international audits and proper filing of tax returns for the organisation. UK FINANCE: Oversee Riders UK management accounts and ensure variances are reported and investigated. Review the management accounts with the CEO. Oversee Riders funding position (cash, unrestricted and restricted funding). Review cash-flow forecasts and requirements. Determine the treasury management policy, forecast currency requirements and manage relationship with investment managers. Oversee the successful completion of the annual audit. Represent Riders to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, etc. PROGRAMME FINANCE: Retain an overview of monthly management accounts for each country programme and ensure financial reporting formats are developed. Retain an overview of each programme s financial sustainability and continue to develop plans to improve programme finances. Retain an overview of programme audits. Support and develop finance staff in programme to maximize productivity, resources and quality of outputs. Input and support, and lead where necessary, programme partner contract costing produced by the programme or relevant departments in the UK. MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE: Establish robust financial reporting structures and the provision of timely management information to allow the executives and senior managers to make fully informed strategic decisions.

5 Actively participate in the relevant internal management groups. Produce financial information for meetings of the board of trustees and attend these meetings. Support the chairman of the audit committee and the finance committee in achieving their remit as effectively as possible. Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and forecasting requirements of donors and partners, being the main point of contact on financial matters. Lead the development of the finance team both in the UK and in programmes to enhance the technical standards, skill levels and sense of team within the finance department. Direct responsibility for the management, support and development of the UK finance team, including setting performance and development objectives, strategic review and day-to-day management. Ensure Riders insurance cover is economically obtained and is fit for purpose. Operate a risk management framework in relation to Riders internal audit and financial control to ensure overall financial security. This framework should also be integrated into alternative financial planning processes as required. Promote the long term sustainability of Riders through sound investment and asset management. Remain up to date on non-profit audit best practices and laws regarding non-profit operations. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and legal requirements in relation to the Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC and other statutory bodies. ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Monitor the financial elements of Riders Transport Asset Management (TAM) operational model. Develop tools, business plans and proposals to obtain new sources of capital finance. [Riders is at a stage where we need to look at all forms of investment and the successful candidate will need to have a knowledge of and a level of comfort with new financial models and all forms of investment.] Lead the ongoing formulation and development of product pricing and costing models for new contracts and proposals. Support, and lead when relevant, academia engagement projects for Riders. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The above outline of core responsibilities is not an exhaustive list and it is the nature of everyone at Riders to perform different tasks as necessitated by changing roles within the organisation and in keeping with our overall business objectives. Regular formal and informal appraisals will take place and each employee s individual input into their role s development is always welcomed and encouraged. A passion and impetus for making a difference to the world s severest problems and an interest in social enterprise are of central importance to all Riders for Health s employees.

6 PERSON SPECIFICATION A seasoned and mature leader with approximately 12 years of broad finance experience and 5 years plus post qualification experience. This should include experience of gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership, and of dealing with statutory accounts and the audit process. The successful candidate will ideally have experience managing finance (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) for a complex non-profit with multiple funding sources, including government contracts and an affiliate structure with diverse programme areas delivered internationally. Alternatively having experience of working for a commercial company with operations in multiple African countries and/or transportation or logistics experience would also be desirable. Candidates should have a good network of contacts in the finance environment and a knowledge and interest in the mechanics of social enterprise organisations. They should also have a curiosity about how finance and economics can bring benefit to Africa development. SPECIFIC SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: PERSONAL QUALITIES: COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS: Fully qualified (CCAB) accountant with significant experience A strong track record of strategic financial management and planning gained in a senior management position Ability to analyse and evaluate large volumes of information to make balanced judgements and decisions Proven ability to manage multiple priorities; in particular, multiple budgets A good balance of strategic leadership and hands-on management experience Experience of working with and reporting to international donors Excellent communication skills in a variety of contexts, with experience of reporting and presenting at board level Previous experience of line management of a finance function Collate and synthesize complex financial information People management skills, including mentoring and training finance staff both in the UK and in Riders programmes Excellent IT skills with experience of operating financial management systems and competent to advanced level Microsoft Excel Positive attitude Enthusiastic and hard working Exhibit good time management and the ability to meet deadlines Concern and commitment to quality Flexible outlook with adaptable approach Willingness and ability to take the initiative in identifying problems, suggesting solutions and implementing agreed solutions Work calmly under pressure Demonstrate a can-do attitude Highly motivated by and committed to the vision and mission of Riders for Health Possess solid communication and interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation Listen carefully Translate and explain financial information to non-finance managers TEAM WORKING: Decisive and diplomatic with excellent people management skills Ability to lead and motivate employees in diverse and remote teams to deliver business objectives Work well with international colleagues Collaborate well with other departments Build effective working relationships at all levels within the organisation