Finance & Operations Manager – maternity cover
Reporting To |
Head of Finance and Operations |
Conditions of Service |
37.5 hours per week 25 days annual leave and public holidays 12 months maternity cover |
Salary Band |
£30,000 per annum (plus benefits), depending on experience |
Line Management |
Finance and Operations Assistant |
Location |
London office, with remote working considered. Some international travel required, with notice |
Main working contacts |
Orchid Project staff team, Orchid Project Strategic Management Team, project partners, grassroots activists, civil society counterparts, auditors, suppliers, banks and donors. |
Overview of Role:
The Finance and Operations Manager will work closely with the Head of Finance and Operations to develop strategic and operational plans for the team. You will work closely with the Head of Finance and Operations on due diligence and controls, ensuring both Orchid’s and our partner’s systems and processes are robust and stand up to an audit. You will be responsible for working closely with our grassroots delivery partners, ensuring the quality of reporting, accuracy in accounting, and capacity development. With knowledge of restricted funding, you will ensure donor requirements are met, and that expenditure is monitored against budgets and reported accurately and timely. You will be highly organised, able to manage and prioritise your tasks and manage the Finance Assistant. You will lead on IT management, including all staff are equipped to carry out their roles, and that Orchid sources the professional support required for safe and secure IT systems, ensuring we are GDPR compliant. You will also support all aspects of Human Resources.
You will be looking to bring your expertise, opinions, and enthusiasm to our thriving organisation. You will be able to inspire people with the vision of ending FGC, supporting all teams to drive Orchid Project’s activities. You will be passionate about social change, human rights and making a real impact, with valuable experience to bring to a growing charity. This is a key role for Orchid Project as we have expanded our ambitions to accelerate and end FGC.
Values:
We are collaborative, respectful, open and accountable. All staff are expected to uphold Orchid Project’s values and work together to achieve transformational change.
Role Description:
To provide financial, administrative and operational support to the Orchid Project team, the Finance & Operations Manager will undertake a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:
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The Foundry, 17 – 19 Oval Way, London SE11 5RR
Registered in the UK as a charity number 1141057
Role Description:
This role requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and an enthusiasm for getting involved in all aspects of support to this dynamic and growing organisation.
Essential
Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion at Orchid Project
Orchid Project is committed to being actively anti-racist. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value lived experience and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the person’s specifications.
Safeguarding
Orchid Project is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults, staff, representatives and partners from any unwanted behaviour. All staff are expected to abide by Orchid Project’s Safeguarding Policy. Training will be provided as part of induction, and relevant background and criminal record checks will be carried out. By submitting your application, you confirm that you agree to these checks being performed and that you will provide all necessary information to support this. For further information regarding Safeguarding, please visit
https://www.orchidproject.org/safeguarding-policy/
To apply, please email your CV along with a covering letter detailing why you are applying for the job and how you meet the person specifications to hr@orchidproject.org by 30/06/2022. Interviews will be held w/c 11th July via video conference.
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+200 million
women and girls are
impacted by FGC
FGC occurs in over
90 countries
globally
4.1mgirls are at risk
each year
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