About Raised in Bristol

RiB was set in 2017 to help communities thrive and prosper in challenging times. We saw community spaces were struggling and wanted to find a way to ensure their survival. We knew from experience that we could design an innovative solution to help work alongside them to increase resilience. By doing business a bit differently... a social enterprise way! 

Our business model is running children’s nurseries in public buildings, paying market rent to the landlord, providing a service for local working families and the youngest members of communities. So when the nurseries make a profit… It goes back to the community it came from – and everyone benefits, not just the families who use the nursery.

What you'll be doing...

Join us as Head of Finance where you'll effectively handle the financial management of our organisation. Working as a senior member of the management team in a small company, there is scope to be involved in much more than finance…

Other responsibilities:

Working closely with RiB’s senior management and other members of the team to support strategic aims and deliver operational objectives.

Preparation and presentation of monthly Management Accounts to the CEO & CFO, including Balance Sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasts.

Support the CFO with the preparation of Annual Financial Statements for the company accountants.

Work with the CFO to ensure that all legislative and regulatory financial reporting requirements are met.

Responsible for the monthly Payroll, processed by the finance team.

Responsible for ensuring all Financial Policies and Processes are accurate, relevant and adhered to and appropriate financial controls are in place.

With direction from the Head of Finance, bi-annual preparation of detailed ten-year budget forecasts.

Completion of CPD training as needed or as legislation decides.

Playing a key role in liaising with both internal and external partners.
 

On the management side...

Line Management of the Finance team (Finance Assistant(s)).

Full annual review of departmental policies and processes, including Finance & HR, supporting other departments, and consulting with the Brand Manager.

Manage the contracts pertaining to the Finance role, such as IT and Software.

Provide management Information on key areas of performance including identifying and presenting trends.

Ensuring the organisation's policies, procedures and internal controls are implemented and updated accordingly.

Identifying and mitigating risk to successfully detect and prevent fraud and comply with insurance policies.

Management and implementation of any new software and/or more effective working systems.

Provide timely Information to the Operational Team, assisting and supporting the team with monthly reviews..

Function as an ambassador for the organisation and conduct yourself to a high professional, ethical and moral standard.

Work within the organisation’s policies and procedures and uphold its ethos and core values.

What we're seeking in you...

Essential:

CIMA/ACCA or equivalent professional accountancy qualification along with validated commercial experience working in a finance position with responsibility.

Payroll qualification or equivalent experience.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills & technical knowledge of IT systems and software including cloud-based accounting software.

Confident to communicate financial information to a non-financial audience and support learning.

Experience of managing a team.

Experience of handling relationships with senior stakeholders at board level.

Design thinking and able to identify trends through multiple lenses.

Experience of handling finance for a growing business.

Experience and understanding of social enterprise business models and principals (desirable).

And in return? 

We offer a range of benefits including: 

Payment of the Real Living Wage as a minimum

Annual Pay reviews

Flexible hours

Training, Development and Career Progression 

32 days holiday including the usual bank holidays, Christmas week and your birthday

50% childcare discount

So, if you have what we're looking for – along with an active curiosity to make profit for a whole community rather than private individuals... Please send us your CV with a supporting letter to annesa@raisedinbristol.org.uk

Closing Date for applications is 30th December 2022.

Interview will be scheduled for early January 2023.

Additional information

Some evenings and occasional weekend work and attending meetings away from your normal place of work may be required on occasion

We're an equal opportunity employer and we'll ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.