VALLEYS KIDS

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated finance professional to bring expertise to an established local charity. This is a hands-on leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the senior management team and trustees.You will manage and support a small finance team . Investing in this specialist role is a crucial step for Valleys Kids. It will enable us to build upon recent work done to deliver better financial management across the organisation. Securing a sustainable future for the charity in the face of external funding pressures will be challenging but, only in this way, can we hope to maintain our significant successes in improving the well-being of local families and communities. This role is perfect for someone who is looking for a part time position, thrives on being part of a dynamic team yet can also work independently. You will need to be highly motivated, well organised, and comfortable in providing updates and reports to the senior management team and key external partners. Based at the Factory in Porth, but with working from home opportunities, you will need to have your own transport when travel between the various hubs is necessary. The role requires a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. Main Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Lead financial planning, budget setting, forecasting, and cashflow management. Provide financial insights to support strategic decisions Ensure compliance with Charity accounting standards and regulatory requirements (VAT, SORP, and Gift Aid) Operational Management Lead and manage the finance team (2 direct reports) and report directly to the CEO/Trustees Effective use of Xero and accurate maintenance of financial records. Oversee day to day finance operations and maintain strong financial controls. What we are Looking for Essential Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience. Strong technical accounting skills, with proven experience in budgeting and forecasting. Confident leader with excellent communication skills Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on delivery, including team management Proven experience in a senior finance position Desirable An understanding of charity governance Experience with Xero accounting software Additional benefits for our employees: 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays (pro rata) Hybrid working options Employer contributed pension scheme An Employee Assistance Programme Death in Service Benefit Training development opportunities Reimbursement of essential travel expenses at agreed rates Training and development opportunities Equality and Diversity Valleys Kids are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you need to make any adjustments during the recruitment process and we will be happy to support you.

About the Role Job Title : Funding and Income Generation Manager Hours: 30 Hours a week Salary: Organisational Band D (£31,060 - £33,803 FTE) This is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation in a newly created role at a time when we re looking to redesign our fund-raising activities through a mixture of activities and events, sourcing new and nurturing current corporate partnerships and developing commercial initiatives by making the most of our current assets. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will work in partnership with the current Grant Funding Manager (who is primarily responsible for major grant applications), whilst you will have responsibility for pursuing a wide range of other income generation opportunities. This role is perfect for someone with a strong track record in charity income generation who thrives on working as part of a team yet can also work independently. You will need to be highly motivated, well organised and have good time management skills, used to working to targets and comfortable in providing updates and reports to the senior management team. Based at the Factory in Porth, you ll need to have your own transport as travel between the various hubs will be necessary, as well as the occasional visits to potential funders and key stakeholders. The role requires a DBS check and the right to work in the UK Main Duties To help raise awareness of Valleys Kids and the work we do. To identify new sources of income and build on current income streams to support the work of the charity. To provide support to the various business unit managers in their own fundraising activities. To engage with the public, local community groups and businesses to develop additional sources of income. To organise and manage community and corporate fundraising events. To attend community and corporate networking events where necessary. To actively participate in the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy and budget. To provide regular reports to the directors as and when required and work toward monthly targets. To work collaboratively with the organisation s directors and the current freelance Grant Funding Manager Desired Skills and Experience Experience in fundraising, income generation or business development Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship building Strong time management and organisational skills Budget management and reporting experience Competency in working with general IT software (e.g. Word, Excel) Knowledge of the local voluntary sector Additional benefits for our employees: An Employee Assistance Programme Death in Service Benefit 25 days Holiday a year plus bank holidays (Pro Rata) Opportunities for hybrid working Reimbursement of essential travel expenses at agrees rates Employer contributed pension scheme Training and development opportunities