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Develop and maintain cost analysis models Prepare and finalise monthly and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance and accuracy across all financial records. Enhance and maintain internal controls, policies, and financial processes. Manage the month-end close and ensure timely financial reporting. Oversee tax compliance, including VAT, corporation tax, and regulatory filings. Manage cashflow and liquidity. Coordinate with auditors and external stakeholders. Perform bank and intercompany reconciliations. Oversee payroll, expenses, and pension contributions. Support annual business planning. Build detailed yearly budgets with functional targets. Develop frameworks for management financial reporting. Prepare monthly management packs for internal stakeholders. Identify cost efficiency and optimisation opportunities. Requirements ACCA / CIMA / CA qualified or finalist. Experience within a corporate finance or accounting environment. Strong reporting skills and experience with payroll/finance systems (Sage preferred). Ability to work 5 days a week on-site. Must have Right to Work in the UK - no sponsorship available. Strong individual contributor with future leadership potential. Perks Lunch provided daily. health & business travel insurance. Free on-site parking.

Lead Financial Excellence at a World-Renowned Institution. The Courtauld is an internationally renowned university for art history, offering a range of degree programmes to appeal to art historians, conservators and curators. Our Gallery is set in the magnificent Somerset House, and is home to much loved masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet & Renoir to name a few. We have an income of £33m and employ approx. 300 staff. We are seeking a strategic, technically skilled, and forward-thinking Head of Financial Operations & Control to lead and enhance our finance function. We have ambitious plans for growth with key priorities including expanding our student and visitor numbers, enhancing our estate, integrating data systems, and upgrading our IT and digital infrastructure. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Head of Financial Operations & Control is a pivotal senior leadership role, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all financial records across The Courtauld and its subsidiaries. You will oversee core financial operations, reporting, tax and treasury management, investment support, regulatory compliance, and risk management, playing a key role in safeguarding the financial stability and integrity of the institution. Key Responsibilities Include: Lead the finance function, including financial accounting, control, compliance Manage all aspects of financial operations such as accounts payable/receivable, payroll, treasury, fixed assets, and tax Ensure accurate accounting and tax services to the group and its subsidiaries Lead the production of high-quality statutory financial statements, management reporting, and lead the annual audit Develop and maintain internal control policies, systems, and procedures to facilitate timely and accurate financial transactions and reporting Maintain the integrity and completeness of financial data held in the ERP system, including the chart of accounts and resolution of data quality issues Support investment strategy, manage treasury, endowment accounting and liquidity planning Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls and contribute to strategic financial planning Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations (including HMRC, VAT, Gift Aid and tax implications for fundraising activities) Build effective relationships across the institution and externally, including auditors, investment managers, and regulators Deputise for the Director of Finance when required In order to be successful in the role we're looking for; A qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) Significant experience in managing financial control and operations including VAT, Tax relief, treasury in a charitable/education/not-for-profit organisation of similar size and complexity Able to self-sufficiently lead a smooth, accurate and timely year end process Strong technical expertise in accounting standards, able to ensure correct accounting treatment of restricted, unrestricted and endowment income A proven track record of leading finance teams and driving process improvements, thriving to develop a best-in-class finance function Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence at a senior level Experience in investment and endowment accounting is strongly desirable Why Join The Courtauld? You ll join a world-class institution with many of your stakeholders based at the iconic Somerset House. You will join at a time of exciting transformation and growth. You will be able to develop your skills and make a difference by further developing systems, processes, and contributing to the strategic growth of the investment portfolio. We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace with opportunities to make a lasting impact, in a vibrant, arts-focused environment. We also offer; Competitive salary of £75,000 Excellent USS pension scheme 30 days annual leave + additional closure days Training and development opportunities Hybrid work pattern 3 days a week in the office (Kings Cross) In order to apply, please submit your CV along with covering letter of no more than 1 side of A4 outlining why you wish to apply and highlighting your relevant experience by the 19th of October. For a confidential call to discuss your suitability please contact our recruitment partner Sian Negal of Morgan Law.

To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23147 The Skills You'll Need: Fluent in Mandarin, Risk Analysis related working experience. Your New Salary: Depending on experience Office based Perm Start: ASAP Risk Assistant / Officer - What You'll be Doing: Liquidity & Market risk Monitor and report liquidity and market risk metrics accurately; Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to identify potential risks; Prepare regular risk reports for management and regulatory bodies. Operational Risk Business continuity management; Key risk indicator (KRI), risk and control self-assessment (RCSA), incident reporting; Outsourcing and third party risk management. Credit Risk Risk identification and assessment in terms of portfolio management, concentration, etc.; Country risk management; Risk monitoring & reporting. Other Components of Comprehensive Risk Risk appetite; Operational resilience; Generative AI; Ever-emerging new forms of risk in the future; Other duties as assigned by the line manager. Risk Assistant / Officer - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Working experience in risk analysis. BA/BS/MBA or equivalent. Team working and an eye for numbers. Fundamental risk analysis skills. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Excellent communication skills. Fluent in English and Chinese Mandarin both in verbal and writing. Deadline driven and abilities to work under pressure. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.