Mackie Myers

Director of Finance and Corporate Services £120,000 per annum plus benefits Hybrid role Summary A strategic executive role leading STEP's global financial strategy, corporate services and risk management. Ideal for a senior finance leader with strong commercial awareness, multi-functional leadership experience, and a passion for driving organisational excellence across finance, risk and operations. Our Client STEP is the leading global professional body for practitioners in trusts and estates. The organisation supports thousands of members worldwide through education, standards, research and governance. Find out more about STEP - The Role As Director of Finance & Corporate Services, you will steer STEP's financial strategy, ensure robust financial governance, and lead a high-performing multi-disciplinary directorate spanning finance, risk and corporate services, proactively managing work streams and risks across the directorate. Key focus areas include: Leading financial planning, reporting, budgeting and consolidated annual accounts of a global organisation Overseeing risk management, controls and compliance frameworks Providing leadership across Finance, HR, IT, Membership Services and Facilities Acting as Company Secretary and strategic partner to the Chief Executive, Board and colleagues within the Executive team Ensuring strong systems, processes and organisational resilience Main Duties You will take executive ownership of STEP's financial management, corporate services provision and organisation-wide risk culture. Further information is contained within the Job Description & Person Specification for the role. Core responsibilities include: Leading all accounting, treasury, forecasting and financial reporting activities Developing STEP's annual activity-based budget and financial strategy Ensuring robust IT systems, data protection, cyber security and wider compliance Delivering risk management strategy Overseeing HR and membership operations The Successful Candidate A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience in senior financial leadership. Demonstrable track record in consolidated accounts, strategic budgeting, financial modelling and presenting at Board level. Proven leadership across finance, risk and multi-functional corporate services. Strategic, collaborative, influential and adept at inspiring teams through change. Globally aware, proactive, organised and committed to STEP's values and culture. What's on offer? £120,000 per annum plus benefits Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in London office, 3 days working from home - UK based) International exposure with occasional global travel Comprehensive benefits, strong organisational values and a culture of collaboration Opportunity to influence strategy at Board level and lead a high-impact directorate Ability to make a difference within a respected global professional body Application Process Candidates are required to upload a CV and answer a set of application questions to be considered for this role. First stage Interviews will take place on the 24th and 25th March and second interviews will take place on the 31st March and 1st April. Candidates who wish to understand more about the vacancy before submitting an application, can reach out to Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.

Our Client Our client is a prestigious cultural, arts and education organisation. With a strong reputation for enriching public learning and cultural engagement, the organisation is embarking on a significant multi-year capital programme designed to modernise for its visitor experience. This is an exciting time to join a forward-looking institution committed to investment, improvement and long-term sustainability. The finance function is evolving, with a focus on strengthening systems, processes and controls, creating a dynamic environment for an experienced project finance professional to make a lasting impact. The Role The organisation is seeking a high-calibre Capital Project Accountant to take the lead on financial management for a major Main Duties Establish core financial processes and controls for the capital project, including cashflow reporting and financial models Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts and monthly reporting packs Act as the primary finance contact for the project team, cost consultants, VAT advisers and suppliers Lead on supplier payment processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely approvals Produce high-quality financial evidence, baselines and audit-ready documentation Build and maintain Excel models to support forecasting and scenario planning Prepare monthly updates for senior stakeholders, including variance analysis and financial risks Collaborate closely with the Project Lead and Head of Finance through dotted-line reporting Provide ad-hoc analysis to support key decisions across the project lifecycle The Successful Candidate Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant capital project accounting experience (essential) Proven ability to operate independently, setting up processes in complex environments Demonstrable skill in financial modelling and Excel Strong communicator with confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and evidence-driven reporting capability Comfortable in a hands-on role involving detailed analysis and transactional oversight What's on Offer? 3 year fixed term contract Competitive salary with great benefits (incl. circa35 days annual leave) Opportunity to lead the financial delivery of a major high-profile capital programme Hybrid working in London A role with significant strategic and operational impact Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams deliver stronger outcomes. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected and supported. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, and we aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

3-6 month contract £400-425pd Fulltime or £500-525pd for a 4 day working week Umbrella Company only Job Title: Interim IFRS16 Project Lead/ Head of Finance Level Contract: 3-6 Months (Interim) Location: Berkshire HQ - Fully Remote Role Start: ASAPFulltime or part time Day Rate: £400-425pd Fulltime or £500-525pd for a 4 day working weekUK Right To Work is required The Opportunity We are supporting a £400m T/O blue-chip multi-site retail business that requires an experienced Accountant to support on an IFRS16 Project. You will take ownership of their lease accounting compliance. This role will focus on ensuring the business is fully compliant with IFRS16 requirements across its retail property portfolio. Initially, the role will involve building and refining a robust Excel-based IFRS16 model to accurately capture and calculate lease liabilities and right-of-use assets. Following this, you will lead the transition towards a dedicated system solution, supporting the evaluation, implementation, and adoption across the finance function. This is a fully remote engagement suited to an experienced contractor with strong technical accounting expertise who has experience of liaising with auditors, board level reporting and understands what the audit and risk committee require in order to progress Key Responsibilities Lead the business's IFRS16 compliance project for a large, multi-site retail estate Design and build a comprehensive IFRS16 Excel model covering lease data, calculations, and reporting outputs Prepare papers for the audit and risk committee Liaise with the Auditors ensuring queries are addressed. Support the selection and implementation of an IFRS16 system solution Work closely with finance, property, and external advisors where required Document processes Candidate Profile Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience and understanding of IFRS16 requirements Advanced Excel modelling skills Experience working with multi-site property portfolios , ideally within retail or hospitality Previous experience implementing or migrating to lease accounting systems is highly desirable Comfortable working autonomously in a fully remote environment Why Apply High-impact project role with clear deliverables Fully remote working Opportunity to lead a key finance transformation initiative Immediate start available Start: ASAP - Fulltime or part time Day Rate: £400-425pd Fulltime or £500-525pd for a 4 day working weekInside IR35. Umbrella Co onlyOur Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionWe believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.

Summary The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for Media Defence s financial and operational functions. This position plays a crucial role in strategic development and process improvements to maintain the continuing success of the organisation. We are looking for a qualified finance leader who understands the international charity sector and is confident managing a team, delivering high quality reports and working at the board level. Our Client Media Defence is an international human rights organisation, founded in 2008 from a programme of work by the Open Society Initiative (OSI), which provides legal defence to journalists, citizen journalists and independent media around the world who are under threat for their reporting. The Role Developing and overseeing the organisation s long-term financial strategy Reporting to the board on the organisation s financial stability and discussing potential risks and mitigating strategies Delivering the annual, quarterly and monthly financials to the organisation Ensure the charity fulfils its legal, statutory and donor s obligations Oversight of HR, IT and Operations Main Duties Deliver reliable financial reports to the CEO and board Manage the finance, HR, IT and operations functions Support Media Defence achieving their financial strategy and wider (Apply online only) strategic goals The Successful Candidate Qualified accountant. You must be a full member of ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or ICAS Experience leading a finance team and reporting into the CEO and board Experience working in an international charity and good knowledge of donor reporting Excellent written and oral communication skills Experience managing functions outside of finance are advantageous but NOT essential What s on offer? £70,000 - £80,000 per annum Hybrid working. 2 days per week in the London office (Chancery Lane) Up to 8% employer pension contribution 25 days leave, plus bank holiday. (increases to 30 days with length of service) Third Friday of every month off Flexible hours Enhanced maternity and paternity packages Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.