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London, United Kingdom Posted on 18/12/2024 Freight InvestorServices (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the world's largest broker on dry freight futures, and have a strong presence across the bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. We were the first brokerage to trade in the cleared market on iron ore and later coking coal futures, and we also maintain a strong position in broking steel futures on all exchanges, as well as fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. We are proud of our innovative ethos, having been first mover on a number of products, most recently on the cobalt and air freight futures markets. Not only do we provide excellent brokerage services, but also data services via our App, FIS Live, and other data services, as well as education to help those entering new markets. We have expanded via our network of trading associates and branch offices to offer coverage of derivative and physical shipping markets in London, Houston, New York, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Singapore, and Shanghai. Through our global network, FIS offers full brokerage services, trade execution, and in-depth market intelligence and data for freight and commodities, as well as providing physical ship and cargo services. Our expertise in managing credit and counterparty risk provides a vital competitive advantage while enabling clients to trade with confidence. Job Description THE ROLE We're searching for an outcome-focused and highly effective Finance leader to join our growing dynamic and fast-moving global brokerage. The person in this role will lead our finance team and will be a key driver ensuring the team output is efficient and accurate as our business expands globally. This role requires first-class skills in communication organization, finance, regulatory reporting, and executive presence/corporate governance. Ideal candidates will have first-class analytical skills and a transformative mindset, continually looking to improve and automate processes. Lead all global financial operations within the company including billing, A/R, A/P, general ledger, intercompany balances, and other monthly journals and accruals for related multi entities companies in the holding structure and a small charity. Responsible for month-end, year-end close and auditing, the preparation of timely monthly management financial statements and all regulatory reporting such as monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet and income statements for multi entities. Establish and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures for the company, ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. Manage all reporting deadlines for US and UK regulated entities are met (NFA and FCA returns) and facilitate any audits and queries that follow. Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings in the UK and the US. Audit current payroll processes and global payroll providers; automate and streamline processes where possible assuring adherence to regulatory requirements; explore global automation to seamlessly integrate with HR platform. Oversight of the payroll process for employees globally and Charity, including relationship with external parties, ensuring accurate processing of payroll including new hires, leavers, benefits, variable payments, and pension. Responsible for accounting for front office variable bonus awards, and ownership of all GL accounts relating to broker compensation. Calculation of all variable bonus accruals across the company, ensuring compensation ratios are in line with bonus schedules, including full reconciliation of brokers' costs included in the GL to those in bonus accrual calculations. Ensure all general ledger entries relating to broker compensation are booked and reconciled. Provide a full variance analysis of accruals vs cash and equity awarded to facilitate senior management's adjustments of accrual levels. Deep dive of accounting system and processes and make recommendations. Oversee the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Providing insight and variances reporting. Provide commercial and strategic support to senior management and directors through preparation and presentation of regular board packs. Challenge assumptions and decision making where appropriate and provide financial analysis on guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers. Assist and support with responsibilities for other entities including those in Shanghai and Singapore as required. Manage Accounts Clerk and Management Accountant, providing feedback, coaching, and development. Complete any mandatory training required by the company and required deadlines. Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require. TECHNICAL / ROLE SKILLS Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) - essential. Financial Services industry experience and understanding of the markets in which the company operates - essential. Strong leadership, mentoring, and influencing skills; drive productivity in team - essential. First-class Excel skills and comfortable manipulating large quantities of data - essential. Develop and improve efficient and well-controlled processes - essential. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions by translating complex financial data into meaningful insights and recommendations - essential. Willingness and capability to learn all functionalities in-house systems. Good understanding of new accounting standards and principles - essential. Confident and works well in team - essential. Competitive salary and discretionary bonus. Private healthcare and life assurance scheme.

About Airwallex Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 100,000 businesses worldwide - including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more - with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale. Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,500 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech located across more than 20 offices across the globe. Valued at US$5.6 billion and backed by world-leading investors including Sequoia, Lone Pine, Greenoaks, DST Global, Salesforce Ventures and Mastercard, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you're ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us. About the team The Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC) team at Airwallex is a collaborative group of legal minds and risk management experts. We're passionate about safeguarding Airwallex's operations, fostering a culture of compliance and ethical conduct, and ensuring we navigate the global financial landscape with integrity. We provide expert guidance and support to all areas of the business, proactively identifying, mitigating, and managing legal and financial risks. What you'll do As Director, Regulatory Legal reponsible for the rapidly expanding EMEA region, you will be a valuable member of the global legal and compliance leadership team and will help our rapidly growing EMEA business navigate increasingly complex regulatory landscapes. You will be supporting our regulatory strategy and advising on complex regulatory issues in the The United Kingdom, Europe and The MIddle-East. You will also be responsible for ensuring we are compliant with our licensing and other regulatory requirements by implementing appropriate measures and controls. This dynamic role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and solving complex issues for our clients, is detail oriented, willing to take on challenges and changes, obsessively curious and intellectually honest, thrives on taking actions and delivering impactful results, and aims to inspire and be inspired. This role is based in London or Amsterdam. Responsibilities: Advise internal stakeholders on a broad range of regulatory matters throughout the EMEA region Find ways to mitigate legal and regulatory risks while progressing business objectives Support license maintenance activities including management of regulatory reports, requests for information, and regulatory exams Review and update manuals, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations in the regions in which AWX operates while identifying opportunities to create efficiencies Manage and continue to grow the regional Airwallex counsel team across multiple jurisdictions Support and devise optimal paths to market to support Airwallex expansion activities Support government relations outreach to legislators and regulatory agencies Who you are We're looking for people who meet the minimum requirements for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory. Minimum qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of post-qualification experience Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms or financial institutions Sound knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders Proactive, results-driven, and take ownership of your work Ability to multi-task and a team player with strong communication skills Strong drafting skills Preferred qualifications: Experience working with stakeholders across the globe and on cross-border payments issues Experience advising on consumer regulatory matters Foreign language knowledge is a plus (French, Dutch and/or Arabic) Equal opportunity Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don't regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.

Paydek is looking for an Independent Non-Executive Director (iNED) for our office in London, United Kingdom. The role is a member of the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee, requiring up to 16 hours per month, and will focus on checking and challenging to ensure adequate and effective controls are adopted by Paydek. We are a financial organisation that facilitates cross-border payments in multiple currencies across the world. We are a growing organisation, headquartered in the heart of London, and we are looking to attract a highly motivated, positive, and responsible individual who will complement and strengthen our existing team. Responsibilities: Develop and execute the company's business strategies to attain the goals of the Paydek Board. Provide strategic advice to the Paydek Board. Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are always followed. Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, Executive Directors, and regulatory bodies. Lead audits instructed by the Audit Committee to assure adherence to the Risk Appetite Statement, legal obligations, and best practices. Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of Executives, providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance. Review and advise on the internal controls to mitigate the risks of which the firm is/maybe exposed (including Financial Crime Controls). Analyse problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth. Create initiatives to take advantage of market opportunities, reduce operational threats, forestall business risks, and maximise core strengths. Identify core competencies and define operational goals. Liaise with Paydek Board to ensure all efforts are in alignment with the Board Approved Risk Appetite Statement (RAS) and Business Plan. Ensure the firm's applicable Policies, Procedures, and Controls are regularly reviewed and updated. Qualifications: Knowledge of the Financial Services (Specifically Payment Services). Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision as per the approved Business Plan. Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles. Familiarity with diverse business functions such as Audit, Compliance, and Risk. In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices. An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills. Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, including public speaking. Knowledge of the regulatory obligations and Best Practices of a Financial Institution (FI). Thorough knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company.

Job Description - Director-Compliance - Advisory Team () You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back. With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally. At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact-every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong. Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together. How will you make an impact in this role? Responsible for contacting clients with overdue accounts to secure the settlement of the account. Also they do preventive work to avoid future overdues with accounts that have a high exposure. Lead the UK Compliance Advisory team comprising of Compliance Analysts, Managers and Senior Managers, supporting both UK legal entities and all lines of business in the UK. Support ongoing talent development of the UK Compliance Advisory team, including regular coaching and development conversations and twice-yearly performance management reviews. Provide expert compliance risk assessment and guidance to both legal entities, and all business units and functions in the UK with respect to the design and implementation of products, processes, services (including complaints handling) and controls to ensure compliance with all applicable UK areas of law. This includes Consumer Protection and Fairness, Data Protection and Privacy, Payments Regulation, Prudential Regulation, and FCA Principles (responsibility for Compliance advice with respect to AML/Financial Crime sits with the Director, AML Advisory). Determine applicability of new laws, regulations and regulatory guidance to the business units and functions in the UK, in close partnership with the General Counsel's Office. Communicate requirements to relevant 1st and 2nd line teams in a meaningful way to enable them to understand what actions need to be taken to comply. Oversee implementation of changes required to comply by the regulatory effective date. Provide timely, pragmatic and balanced regulatory Compliance advice on regulatory risks, including through participation at Operational Risk Committees, Customer Outcomes Forums and other local legal entity governance committees and forums. Ensure appropriate communication to business teams and timely escalation to senior business leaders, where appropriate. Support the issue management program by providing Compliance advice on Operational Risk Events to determine Compliance impact, remediation and control enhancements required to meet regulatory expectations, and maintain oversight of action plans implemented by 1st line teams through to event closure. Partner with Issuing and Acquiring Marketing organisation to deliver ongoing compliance advice, support and training of UK marketing teams with respect to creation of financial promotions. Support the UK Regulatory Affairs team as needed with engagements with UK regulators such as the FCA, HMT, and PSR with respect to information requests, thematic reviews, supervisory engagements, regulatory exams and other feedback from the regulator. Lead regulatory engagements with the Data Protection Authority (ICO), with respect to data breach reporting and complaints. Lead engagements with and maintain effective oversight of lobbying efforts via AXP's Trade Association membership, such as UK Finance. Establish effective governance mechanism and monitoring of Compliance with Anti-Trust principles for member input. Create and maintain UK compliance policies, procedures, Tier 2 mandatory training and communications programs appropriate for business activities and inherent compliance risks across the market. Create impactful 2nd line Compliance goals and management priorities and regularly communicate status to senior Compliance and business leadership. Deputise for the UK Chief Compliance Risk Officer in chairing the Operational Risk Committee, attending legal entity governance committee meetings, and providing 2nd line compliance approvals where needed. Minimum Qualifications Five plus years in an advisory capacity with working knowledge of the UK Retail Banking/Payments industry Proven ability to understand legal and regulatory concepts and convert them into relevant, practical business requirements and compliance solutions Self-motivated, energetic team player with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and across international markets with all levels of management Strong influencing, communication, and relationship skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree and or compliance / legal qualification Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Job Compliance Primary Location Schedule Full-time Job Posting Jan 14, 2025, 4:58:20 PM - Jan 28, 2025, 11:59:00 PM American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Career Stream: Manager Career Level: Manager Level 5 Department: Finance Job Family: Finance Job Sub-Family: Multi-Discipline Location: London, UK Workplace Designation: Partially Remote Term: Permanent Line Manager: COO - Internews Europe Salary: £78,200 - £105,600 Direct reports: Finance Team GENERAL FUNCTION We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional to perform this essential senior leadership, strategic financial and management position in our London headquarters. The approximate annual income for Internews Europe and its subsidiaries, of which the post-holder has oversight, is c. £20m. The post-holder will report directly to the COO for Internews Europe. The post-holder will be a leader on matters of corporate financial strategy, inter-Alliance financial accounting, budget management, and overall accounting operations. This is an exciting opportunity to drive systems and process improvements in corporate financial management and planning, whilst also ensuring the smooth running of the financial service centre of the organisation. The Finance Director is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in London, in addition to other international management units. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Key Strategic Deliverables will include the following: Lead on strategic financial management of Internews Europe, promoting effective and efficient processes to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation. Oversee and deliver on the statutory audit and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts in line with UK charity requirements. Act as the focal point in all financial matters for the Internews Board of Trustees, Finance and Audit subcommittee and the Senior Management Team (SMT). Act as the primary Finance Team representative of Internews Europe in the relationship with Alliance partners, modelling and implementing improvements in the recording of financial data and transactions and improving financial reporting to the Programme Management Units. Ensure timely production of financial management information to key stakeholders across the organisation to enable informed decision making and alterations to existing plans where required. Co-ordination of the annual organisational budget preparation process and ensure effective budget oversight and management by project and department managers. Promote strong collaboration with colleagues from Grants and Contracts and Development Teams to reforecast and test progress towards annual targets for income and expenditure. Ensuring professional and compliant delivery of all Internews Europe financial processes, to drive improvements in processes and ensure all staff understand and adopt such processes. Finance Department operations Specific duties with support from the Finance Team will include the following: Management of the Finance Team, providing effective leadership and creating an environment where Finance staff can learn and develop professionally. Oversight of core accounting processes including cash-flow planning and management, accounts payable and receivable, and analysis of the balance sheet debtors and creditors. Management of the relationship for resource sharing and associated accounting transactions arising with the other entities in the Alliance network to facilitate combined management/programmatic reporting when required, while ensuring sufficient financial controls to ensure distinct financial reporting and protection of separate legal entity status. Oversight of international banking processes (GBP and foreign currency, income and payments) and Treasury management to minimise organisational risk and negative foreign exchange valuations. Primary holder of the Banking relationship, including monitoring banking arrangements in international offices. Co-ordinate the monthly payroll process with HR colleagues and the external payroll bureau. Oversight of subsidiary financial processes: Currently Internews Europe has two subsidiaries, Internews International (II) based in France and Internews Media Development based in Ireland, currently dormant. Oversight of financial processes including relevant controls, policies and procedures. Oversight of financial reporting in accordance with relevant GAAP and regulatory requirements. Monitor local regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with relevant tax and reporting and audit requirements. Key Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance Primary advisor to SMT of ramifications of strategic decisions, including financial, tax and other regulatory impacts. Input to strategic development initiatives regarding appropriate application of donor funding mechanisms and utilization of subsidiaries. Ensure compliance with the UK regulatory regime and with the requirements of our principal funders and other supporters. Lead responsibility for ensuring the maintenance and regular review of all statutory and best practice policies and procedures, staff training and socialization of changes. Assisting the Programme teams with interpretation of donor compliance requirements, their translation into Internews Europe operational and/or financial procedures, and their effective implementation. Participation in global business operations leadership Collaborate with other members of the global senior leadership team for efficient operations and execution of the mission. Collaboration with Information Technology and Solutions for effective implementation of software and other technology solutions, providing information and expertise and support for appropriate budgeting and expense allocation. Collaboration with Enterprise Risk Management and Security team regarding identification and mitigation of financial and other risks, as well as preparing policy and reports in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines. Collaboration with People and Culture team to ensure appropriate labour regulations, Internews policies, procedures and financial controls are adhered to in the processing of payroll and other benefits; includes oversight and development of payments to employees and consultants working outside of the UK on Internews projects. In all duties, uphold Internews' Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice . SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The Role carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities including training employees; managing, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Direct Reports: Deputy Finance Director and Finance Business Partner Lead QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: The criteria below are the minimum necessary for effective performance in the post. The applicant must demonstrate how they meet each of them through the application form and, when necessary, through job-specific tasks and at interview. Experience Experience of managing financial and management accounts processes, including annual accounts for UK charitable entities, audits and external reporting (Essential) Experience in a management capacity within an organisation of at least similar size and complexity to Internews Europe (Essential) Experience of liaising with and advising non-financial managers and staff (Essential) Experience of line management and leadership (Essential) Experience of being key Board contact and engagement point (Desirable) Experience of managing external professional and service provider relationships (Essential) Experience of major multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor requirements (Essential) Experience of managing the external reporting and/or compliance functions of a comparable size of organisation (Essential) Experience of working in, or dealing with, developing countries and fragile states (Desirable) Knowledge Good understanding of charity finance regulations and systems (Essential) Professional qualification in finance or accounting (Essential) Knowledge of UK SORP (Essential) High degree of proficiency in Excel (Essential) Knowledge of ERP (or equivalent), particularly reporting tools usage and functionality (Essential) Person skills / aptitudes A willingness and ability to adopt a hands-on approach to your work (Essential) A contemporary, supportive and transparent approach to management and leadership (Essential) Be comfortable working in a collaborative, highly diverse and mutually accountable environment (Essential) Strong communication, liaison and interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels, and represent the organisation (Essential) Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills (Essential) VACANCY TIMEFRAME: . click apply for full job details

Our Story Hello there. We're Zopa. We started our journey back in 2005, building the first ever peer-to-peer lending company. Fast forward to 2020 and we launched Zopa Bank. A bank that listens to what our customers don't like about finance and does the opposite. We're redefining what it feels like to work in finance. Our vision for a new era of banking puts people front and centre - we've built a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward. Find out more about our fantastic offerings at ! We're incredibly proud of our achievements and none of it would be possible without the amazing team here. It's not just industry awards we're winning, we've also been named in the top three UK's Most Loved Workplaces. If you embrace unconventional challenges, are unafraid to think differently and are driven to make an outsized impact, you'll thrive here at Zopa, so join us, and make it count. Want to see us in action? Follow us on The Second Line Technology Risk Team owns the framework for managing technology risk at Zopa, and is responsible for advising and challenging the business to ensure the security and resilience of our technology infrastructure, systems, and data assets. The team is responsible for risk oversight of the first line, training and assurance activity, designed to ensure that defined frameworks and standards are adhered to and that Zopa is managing its technology risk exposure within the bank's risk appetite. We are seeking an experienced head of second line senior technology risk to support the ongoing development of the technology risk framework and the processes that support it. This position requires a dynamic and strategic thinker who can partner with our various technology and information security teams to provide effective review, challenge, oversight, and assurance of technology risk assessments and decision-making by the business. The role is an exciting opportunity for a senior technology risk manager motivated by driving change and contributing to responsible growth and a truly customer-centric experience. A day in the life: You'll be working closely with the Director of Operational Risk and senior technology and risk leaders from across the business. Developing and implementing technology risk frameworks. Providing oversight and ensuring compliance with tech risk standards and regulations. Conducting independent testing and challenge of technology and information security controls and their effectiveness. Working with 1st line risk to embed risk management standards. Improving the quality of discussion and debate around technology and information security risk - ensuring appropriate escalation, a consistently evolving approach to MI and controls and clear expectation setting. About you: Knowledge and expertise in modern, cloud-based architectures - including networking and security foundations, cloud development patterns, and data management fundamentals. Experience of working in the financial services, banking, or fintech sector. Deep understanding of the regulatory landscape governing financial institutions, including, cloud service providers, operational resilience, and tech outsourcing (e.g. DORA & CTP). Good working knowledge of security industry frameworks such as ISO27001, SOC2, & NIST. Familiarity with payments best practices and controls including PCI DSS. Knowledge of industry best practice in the design of key technology controls and experience in challenging their effectiveness. Experience of enabling autonomy within 1LOD, whilst generating a strong risk management culture and ensuring risks are managed within appetite. Expertise in third party technology risk management, including assessing the effectiveness of vendor and external partner controls. An understanding of incident management practices and experience of challenging the effectiveness of responses to technology and security-related incidents. Flexible working? Yes please! At Zopa we value flexible ways of working. We understand the benefits of face-to-face collaboration and the importance of a good work-life balance. Our teams work in a hybrid manner, from our vibrant UK offices and the comfort of their own homes, at a frequency that suits the team and the work they do. Not only that - you'll also have the option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year! But no matter where you are, we'll make sure you've got everything you need to thrive, both in your work and home life, from day one. Subject to having the right to work in the country of choice. Diversity Statement Zopa is proud to offer a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to better products for our customers and a unique company culture for our people. We are made up of nearly 50 nationalities, have a DE&I forum made up of Zopians wanting to make a difference and we are proud of our culture where everyone can bring their full self to work. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Career Stream: Manager Career Level: Manager Level 5 Department: Finance Job Family: Finance Job Sub-Family: Multi-Discipline Location: London, UK Workplace Designation: Partially Remote Term: Permanent Line Manager: COO - Internews Europe Salary: £78,200 - £105,600 Direct reports: Finance Team GENERAL FUNCTION We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional to perform this essential senior leadership, strategic financial and management position in our London headquarters. The approximate annual income for Internews Europe and its subsidiaries, of which the post-holder has oversight, is c. £20m. The post-holder will report directly to the COO for Internews Europe. The post-holder will be a leader on matters of corporate financial strategy, inter-Alliance financial accounting, budget management, and overall accounting operations. This is an exciting opportunity to drive systems and process improvements in corporate financial management and planning, whilst also ensuring the smooth running of the financial service centre of the organisation. The Finance Director is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in London, in addition to other international management units. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Key Strategic Deliverables will include the following: Lead on strategic financial management of Internews Europe, promoting effective and efficient processes to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation. Oversee and deliver on the statutory audit and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts in line with UK charity requirements. Act as the focal point in all financial matters for the Internews Board of Trustees, Finance and Audit subcommittee and the Senior Management Team (SMT). Act as the primary Finance Team representative of Internews Europe in the relationship with Alliance partners, modelling and implementing improvements in the recording of financial data and transactions and improving financial reporting to the Programme Management Units. Ensure timely production of financial management information to key stakeholders across the organisation to enable informed decision making and alterations to existing plans where required. Co-ordinate the annual organisational budget preparation process and ensure effective budget oversight and management by project and department managers. Promote strong collaboration with colleagues from Grants and Contracts and Development Teams to reforecast and test progress towards annual targets for income and expenditure. Ensuring professional and compliant delivery of all Internews Europe financial processes, to drive improvements in processes and ensure all staff understand and adopt such processes. Finance Department operations Specific duties with support from the Finance Team will include the following: Management of the Finance Team, providing effective leadership and creating an environment where Finance staff can learn and develop professionally. Oversight of core accounting processes including cash-flow planning and management, accounts payable and receivable, and analysis of the balance sheet debtors and creditors. Management of the relationship for resource sharing and associated accounting transactions arising with the other entities in the Alliance network to facilitate combined management/programmatic reporting when required, while ensuring sufficient financial controls to ensure distinct financial reporting and protection of separate legal entity status. Oversight of international banking processes (GBP and foreign currency, income and payments) and Treasury management to minimise organisational risk and negative foreign exchange valuations. Primary holder of the Banking relationship, including monitoring banking arrangements in international offices. Co-ordinate the monthly payroll process with HR colleagues and the external payroll bureau. Oversight of subsidiary financial processes Currently Internews Europe has two subsidiaries, Internews International (II) based in France and Internews Media Development based in Ireland, currently dormant. Oversight of financial processes including relevant controls, policies and procedures. Oversight of financial reporting in accordance with relevant GAAP and regulatory requirements. Monitor local regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with relevant tax and reporting and audit requirements. Key Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance Primary advisor to SMT of ramifications of strategic decisions, including financial, tax and other regulatory impacts. Input to strategic development initiatives regarding appropriate application of donor funding mechanisms and utilization of subsidiaries. Ensure compliance with the UK regulatory regime and with the requirements of our principal funders and other supporters. Lead responsibility for ensuring the maintenance and regular review of all statutory and best practice policies and procedures, staff training and socialization of changes. Assisting the Programme teams with interpretation of donor compliance requirements, their translation into Internews Europe operational and/or financial procedures, and their effective implementation. Participation in global business operations leadership Collaborate with other members of the global senior leadership team for efficient operations and execution of the mission. Collaboration with Information Technology and Solutions for effective implementation of software and other technology solutions, providing information and expertise and support for appropriate budgeting and expense allocation. Collaboration with Enterprise Risk Management and Security team regarding identification and mitigation of financial and other risks, as well as preparing policy and reports in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines. Collaboration with People and Culture team to ensure appropriate labour regulations, Internews policies, procedures and financial controls are adhered to in the processing of payroll and other benefits; includes oversight and development of payments to employees and consultants working outside of the UK on Internews projects. In all duties, uphold Internews' Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice . SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The Role carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities including training employees; managing, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Direct Reports: Deputy Finance Director and Finance Business Partner Lead QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: The criteria below are the minimum necessary for effective performance in the post. The applicant must demonstrate how they meet each of them through the application form and, when necessary, through job-specific tasks and at interview. Experience Experience of managing financial and management accounts processes, including annual accounts for UK charitable entities, audits and external reporting (Essential) Experience in a management capacity within an organisation of at least similar size and complexity to Internews Europe (Essential) Experience of liaising with and advising non-financial managers and staff (Essential) Experience of line management and leadership (Essential) Experience of being key Board contact and engagement point (Desirable) Experience of managing external professional and service provider relationships (Essential) Experience of major multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor requirements (Essential) Experience of managing the external reporting and/or compliance functions of a comparable size of organisation (Essential) Experience of working in, or dealing with, developing countries and fragile states (Desirable) Knowledge Good understanding of charity finance regulations and systems (Essential) Professional qualification in finance or accounting (Essential) Knowledge of UK SORP (Essential) High degree of proficiency in Excel (Essential) Knowledge of ERP (or equivalent), particularly reporting tools usage and functionality (Essential) Person skills / aptitudes A willingness and ability to adopt a hands-on approach to your work (Essential) A contemporary, supportive and transparent approach to management and leadership (Essential) Be comfortable working in a collaborative, highly diverse and mutually accountable environment (Essential) Strong communication, liaison and interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels, and represent the organisation (Essential) Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills (Essential) VACANCY TIMEFRAME: Deadline for applications: 05 February 2025 . click apply for full job details

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Team/Role Overview The Payments Controls and Regulatory Management Risk Director is a senior specialist who sits in the Payments business and will work to make sure a robust framework exists to manage and mitigate operational, compliance and regulatory risks across the business. This role will have a primary focus on EU and UK coverage, which may extend to MEA (Middle East & Africa) and Asia to ensure consistency and coverage. This role sits on a small team within the Cluster (Region) that has various duties in the oversight and management of the following matters for the business, including: Prudential and Regulatory Risk (includes Reg Change, Reg Implementation and Reg Reporting, and any BAU, ad-hoc, or escalated Reg interactions) Business Risk Governance (includes Issue Management and Oversight) Operational and Processing Risk (includes Operational Risk Events, Control reviews) MCA - Manager Control Assessment (both BAU oversight and executing transformation deliverables) Escalations (Operational events, Tech events, internal business escalations) Third Party Management (Vendors, FMIs (market utilities) and Agent Banks; support of due diligence reviews and various attestations) Financial Crime Risk (AML, Sanctions and Fraud) with connection to Fin Crime specialists This role will have specific duties initially focused on Prudential and Regulatory Risk, with the heightened focus and increased number of regulations across the markets. It will also have backup and coverage duties across the other Risk and Control functions mentioned above. This is a sole contributor role, at a senior level, that requires requisite skills and experience in the EU/UK regulatory environment for Payments, with the ability to build, drive, implement and influence change to remediate gaps in the current Payments Controls program. The role works closely with Compliance, Legal, Product Managers and Business Heads, Controls teams, partners in Operations and Technology, and second line/functional partners in Risk, Operational Risk Management, Fraud Risk Management and Legal. What you'll do Risk Taxonomy Primary Responsibility: Operations and Compliance Risk: Governance & Prudential Risk Operational Risk/Processing Risk Money Laundering Risk Sanctions Risk Fraud and Bribery Risk Customer Protections Risk Data Management Risk Credit Risk Risk Taxonomy Ancillary Responsibility: Reputation Risk Risk Oversight Errors Strategic Risk Model Risk Market Risk Reporting Risk Physical Damage Risk Human Capital Risk Liquidity Risk What we'll need from you Sound Knowledge of the Payments business and products (Clearing, Real Time Payments, Cross Border Payments, etc.) Sound knowledge of EU/UK regulatory landscape, regulations and regimes Experience with Controls Experience with Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Frameworks Ability to lead and drive controls across the products and functions Ability to manage through influence Ability to build rapport and work closely with key senior stakeholders and partners Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Risk-based thinking and analytical mindset Self-starter who can work independently Strategy and execution skills to prioritize areas of focus while also driving implementation in a large, global, and matrixed environment Ability to work on virtual projects and across virtual teams to get work done Ability to multi-task and manage concurrent projects and deliverables What we can offer you Development Value: A broad view of large, diverse and complex TTS business with region and globally Opportunity to grow in a challenging business environment Engagement with all aspects of the business We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure A discretional annual performance related bonus Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resources Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. Job Family Group: Risk Management Job Family: Business Risk & Control Time Type: Full time Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi .

LHV Bank, a fully licensed UK bank, specialises in Banking Services for global fintechs and SME Lending solutions for UK businesses. The SME Lending division offers commercial real estate investment loans and trading loans from £0.5m to small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. As a leading Banking Services provider, LHV Bank delivers a wide range of services, including real-time multi-currency payments, accounts, acquiring, indirect scheme access, open banking, and FX solutions. Over 200 renowned fintech companies, such as Airwallex, Currencycloud, Truelayer, and Wise, utilise LHV Bank to serve more than 10 million end customers and access a pool of 500 million potential customers across the UK and Europe. LHV Bank gained its UK banking licence in May 2023 and launched into the retail savings market through deposit aggregators in August 2023. It is in the process of developing its direct to customer retail banking proposition for launch in 2024. More information: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Financial Crime Risk to lead the development, implementation, and management of the bank's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) functions. This key 1LoD role will be responsible for managing the bank's financial crime risk across all UK business lines, including Banking Services, SME Lending and the developing Retail Banking function. The successful candidate will drive the development of a robust Business Risk function while maintaining the highest standards of professional quality, collaboration, and internal satisfaction. Main Responsibilities and Objectives: Development and Maintenance of Risk Management Domain: Lead the development and continuous improvement of the first line financial crime risk management processes, with a focus on maintaining compliance with relevant laws, rules and regulations as well as with internal policy requirements. Support the growth of the Banking Services and Retail Banking Business Lines through developing and executing against an effective and scalable risk management strategy, finding creative solutions and implementing reasonable, risk-based measures to manage the financial crime risk within agreed tolerances. Ownership of AML, KYC, and EDD Functions: Take strong ownership of the first line of defence in managing AML, KYC, and EDD risk functions across the bank, including both Banking Services and the newly launched retail bank. Develop and oversee the execution of processes that comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations as well as internal policy requirements, proactively addressing emerging risks, particularly as they relate to Retail Banking products and services. Building the Business Risk Function: Build, develop, and lead the AML Business Risk Management team, including the due diligence processes undertaken at onboarding and throughout the customer relationship for both the Banking Services and the Retail Banking divisions. Support the sustainable growth of the business by credibly presenting the risks and mitigation of prospective and existing client relationships appropriately to internal forums and governance committees. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, integrity, and collaboration within the team, ensuring a high level of employee satisfaction. Risk Appetite and Key Risk Indicator (KRI) Framework: Propose, establish and maintain clear risk appetite metrics and KRIs for financial crime risk across all business lines, with regular reporting to management to track the effectiveness of risk management activities. Ensure transparency and accountability in all risk-related metrics, adapting the reporting to support the new Retail Bank's AML needs. Legislative Participation and Stakeholder Engagement: Actively participate in legislative developments and consultations, providing feedback on regulatory proposals and policy updates that impact AML, KYC, and risk management practices. Build and maintain strong relationships with supervisory authorities, clients, and other internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, particularly as the Retail Bank launches and begins to scale. Managing Key Risks in Banking Services and Retail Banking: Lead the identification, measurement, and reporting of key financial crime risks within the Banking Services and Retail Banking domains. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, ensuring that controls are tailored to the unique risks presented by Retail Banking products and services. Form reasoned conclusions about new, updated and existing products, business lines and clients to assist in the formation of measured and appropriate risk-taking. Risk Reporting and Dashboard Development: Build and manage a comprehensive risk reporting dashboard, ensuring relevant risk data is captured, analysed, and presented to senior management in a clear, actionable format for both the Banking Services and Retail bank operations. Develop and maintain a robust management reporting function to ensure timely and accurate reporting to key stakeholders. Compliance and Regulatory Oversight: Ensure that both the Banking Services and the Retail Banking divisions' financial crime risk management functions align with regulatory guidelines, industry best practices and internal policy requirements. Training and Advisory: Provide guidance and training as required to internal teams on risk management principles, regulatory requirements, and best practices, with an emphasis on the unique challenges and considerations for the new Retail Banking division. Offer expert advice and support to stakeholders regarding AML, KYC, and risk management requirements. Risk Considerations in Product Development: Actively participate in product development processes, providing input on risk considerations, resources, and financial crime needs to ensure new products and services in both Banking Services and Retail Banking align with regulatory, policy and risk management standards. Assess existing and new products and procedures for adherence with internal risk management principles and regulatory frameworks. Collaboration with Product Management: Work closely with Product Management teams to develop and enhance Banking Services and Retail Banking Risk Management tools and solutions. Support product teams in assessing and addressing potential risks related to new Retail Banking offerings, such as mobile banking, online services, and consumer loans. Key Qualifications: Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related field. Professional certifications in Risk Management, AML, or Compliance (e.g., CAMS, CRISC) are highly desirable. Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in risk management, with a significant focus on AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance in the financial services sector. Proven track record of managing and leading risk functions within a banking or financial institution, particularly in retail banking or consumer-facing services. Experience with regulatory reporting, risk control implementation, and team leadership, with a focus on retail banking products and services. Skills and Competencies: Strong understanding of AML, KYC, EDD, and regulatory compliance requirements within the banking industry, including retail banking. Exceptional ability to manage and lead cross-functional teams, with a focus on developing talent and fostering collaboration. Advanced skills in risk analysis, reporting, and KPI/KRI framework development. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with regulators, clients, and internal teams. Strategic mindset with the ability to balance business growth objectives with rigorous risk management practices. Some of our benefits: Competitive salary & progression Open and inclusive culture Hybrid working Fantastic offices and great working environment Vitality Health Plan (includes private health insurance, travel insurance, gym discounts) Medicash health plan (Level 3) 5% employer pension contribution Life assurance Income protection insurance 28 days holiday plus 3 additional days, bank holidays & further days for various key life events Team socials Apply for this job

Nium, Global Leader in Payments Niumwas founded on the mission to build the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the on-demand economy, its single platform for global payments and card issuing is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere to disburse and collect funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 195+ countries, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in over 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance - regardless of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore, with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Your Next Exciting Role Nium is looking for a Senior Director - Finance to lead and manage the Finance team in London. Reporting to our SVP Finance, the Senior Director - Finance will play a critical role by taking end-to-end ownership of Finance for the European region, supporting global teams with financial reporting, compliance and commercial aspects. The position is responsible for the development of financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to grow company assets and report accurate financial results. What would a look like? Lead and manage the different Europe Finance functions Play a key role in partnering Finance with business operations to drive operational and strategic initiatives Driving continuous improvement and standardisation of processes, including implementation of best practices and automation initiatives, collaborating with external teams Ensure and maintain a strong internal control environment and improve internal controls where necessary to ensure a scalable infrastructure is in place to allow to company to operate and grow effectively while managing risks Planning and executing financial statement and other audits for the business' legal entities in a timely basis, and building relationships with external parties (auditors, tax agents and other third parties) Ensuring timely and accurate reporting and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting and commentary Support the decision-making process by analysis and reporting around key business drivers, including revenue, cash, gross margin and expenses Support key business projects as required Which Skills & Experiences will make you successful? 15 years experience in a Finance leadership role Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with post qualified experience Ability to work independently, under pressure and to tight deadlines Experience in audit and in-house Finance, working in a large scale and complex organisation beneficial Strong financial acumen Experience and understanding of financial reporting, including General ledger, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Financial Statements., including working knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and FRS102) Knowledge of relevant accounting, tax, compliance, legal and regulatory requirements, and corporate governance best practice Payments and Fintech experience is a plus Ability to deliver financial and non-financial information and reports to key partners and stakeholders Ability to take ownership and drive projects forward Ability to collaborate and engage with a variety of partners and stakeholders Confident stakeholder management and experience of working with board/C-Suite stakeholders What we offer at Nium We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, uncapped sales commissions & annual salary reviews, we ensure that all our employees are rewarded and incentivized for their hard work We care for our Employees: The wellness of Nium'ers is our priority, we offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program & generous vacations, and year-end shut down. We also provide flexible working & a hybrid working environement (3 days per week in the office) We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, always want to learn more & upskill ourselves: We therefore do not only provide role-specific traning but also offer all our employees LinkedIn learning solutions & dedicated learning allowances We Constantly Innovate: Nium has been awarded multiple times for its constant innovations & growth since our inception, such as the 2022 CBI 250 Most Promising Fintech Award or the 2021 Financial Time top 50 High Growth companies in APAC We Celebrate Together: Work is also about having fun with your colleagues & creating great relationships. We often celebrate together through company-wide social events, team bounding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and so much more! We thrive with Diversity: Nium has always thrived with a diverse & multicultural workforce, with more than 33 nationalities across 18+ countries. As an Equality Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing a safe & welcoming environment for everyone. What's it like to be a Nium'er? At Nium we center our way of work around 3 core values globally: : We cut through complexity, simplify at speed and operate with scale in mind : We build innovative solutions that make our customers' lives better : We win in this competitive market by collaborating as one team For more information visit You may also access our Candidate Privacy Policy on our Website .

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secure products and services to take control of their financial lives. Job Description Summary: We are looking for a fast-learning, dynamic lawyer with strong expertise in payments and financial services law to join our growing team. In this role, you will advise our product teams and other stakeholders to support the launch of new consumer services as well as product enhancements in EU and UK. To succeed in this challenging role, you should be self-motivated, independent and well-organised with excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills. You should have an interest in innovative products and the ability to provide creative and efficient legal advice. The position is based in London. This position will report to the Head of EU & UK Consumer Product Legal Team. Job Description: Job Responsibilities: You will be responsible for providing advice to PayPal Europe's and PayPal UK's product and business teams. The primary responsibilities are: Advising on the legal implications of new products, services and experiences being developed for and launched in the UK and the EU . Acting as a trusted advisor to our product teams, management (including senior management) , business teams and other cross-functional s takeholders on legal issues i mpacting PayPal's products, services and features. Advising on, identifying opportunities from and driving regulatory product change. Updating PayPal's terms and conditions with regards to new products, services and regulation. Maintaining and creating repeatable, efficient legal advice processes. Providing training on relevant topics. Helping to manage legal budget and cost controls where required . Job Requirements: Fully qualified lawyer with excellent academic credentials ( preferably qualified in the UK or another EU country) or equivalent Substantial experience practicing as an attorney at a regulatory agency, in-house, or at a law firm or equivalent , ideally with a focus on p a yment laws Good expertise in UK or EU payment and financial services regulation (such as the Payment Services Directive) . Expertise in crypto services is a plus. Ability to identify relevant business and legal issues proactively, evaluate the risks and find creative solutions particularly to novel situations. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment,to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, tolerate change and ambiguity, and to t ake ownership of projects and tasks. Collaborative team player, adept at working with cross-functional teamsacross multiple countries. Flexibility to work with colleagues in Europe, the United States and Asia and to accommodate calls and deadlines aligned to their time zones . Strong communication skills. Ability to explain complex legal concepts and requirements to a range of audiences. Excellent English language skills. Other European languages are a plus. Additional Job Description: Subsidiary: PayPal Travel Percent: 0 Our Benefits: At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you. We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit Who We Are: Click Here to learn more about our culture and community. PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at . Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join Our Talent Community. As part of PayPal's commitment to employees' health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

Vacancy: Director of Finance Director of Finance £70 - 80,000 Full time Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: Finance About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back into a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy Please read our latest Annual Report here About the role Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can use your talent to really make a difference in one of the UK's fastest growing charities? This is a highly specialist role that has responsibility for the financial strategy, financial governance, financial operations and financial controls of the charity. We are seeking someone who is solutions orientated, can take the initiative, and displays effective decision making. Someone who has significant experience of initiating, delivering, leading and embedding change initiatives. Responsibilities: Finance Develop strategic financial plans working with the CEO and the Board of Trustees. Providing strong and effective strategic leadership for all financial functions of the charity. This is inclusive of robust strategic financial direction across the Global Penny Appeal Family embedding a strong culture of value for money, accountability and strong financial control. Providing the charity with robust and thorough analysis of P&L's, data and business insight to ensure informed decision making, including detailed payback analysis of marketing and fundraising spend to inform future direction and decisions. Overseeing the preparation of relevant financial data to be presented to different levels of stakeholders, including detailed monthly management accounts, cost centre reports and budget variance analysis. Prepare and present relevant and impactful financial information to the Board of Trustees and make effective recommendations based on this. Developing and monitoring financial processes and controls within the Finance department and throughout the organisation. Ensure Finance is acting as an effective business partner to all other areas of the organisation. Managing the end to end process of external statutory audits and ensure statutory reporting and financial compliance across the business. Company-wide financial planning and budget preparation and management. Overall responsibility for working capital management (cash flow forecasting, debtor management, strong income and expenditure controls etc). Identifying and managing commercial opportunities and helping to drive revenue increases and increased efficiencies across the organisation. Implementing and maintaining a strong cost control environment throughout the organisation. To ensure sector standards are applied in all programme expenditure and particularly ensure end use of funds in branches of affiliated offices and high-risk countries. To develop robust controls for all areas of finance inclusive of procurement and tendering, expenses, cash management, payments processing, etc. Ensure the effective, controlled and timely completion of all finance operations and the maintenance of all required accounting records. Developing an investment strategy and effective financial management of any trading subsidiaries. Completing detailed financial analysis of any specific projects or proposals as required. Governance and Leadership As a member of the senior management team, assist in the development, implementation, review and maintenance of organisational policies including Health and Safety, Staff Welfare, Conflicts of Interest and all those required by regulatory bodies and sector standards for INGO's applying best practices. Ensure Finance operations adhere to all regulatory and legal requirements. Develop and maintain a full and robust Finance operational risk assessment and ensure adequate controls are in place. Sit on the Executive Committee along with the senior staff members (led by the CEO) and play an active role in shaping both the long and short term planning for the organisation. Implement effective succession planning, people management, development, recruitment, and retention strategies. Help advise and manage essential matters arising that require senior input as per the direction of the CEO. Develop and mentor members of the Finance team, ensuring that appropriate technical skills are in place. Executive oversight of Internal Audit and Compliance functions, as required. When appropriate represent the charity publicly through effective ambassadorship. About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required: Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Proven track record of effective senior leadership experience Management of a Finance Department in a fast-paced growth organisation Excellent oral and written communication skills A track record of promoting learning and capacity building. Strategic thinking, highly organised, outcome focused and target driven Strong people skills, including managing people working remotely, and networking externally Sound project management skills including project proposal development, monitoring and evaluation. Ability to develop systems and processes to manage and deliver required objectives Commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity. Desirable Contemporary understanding of issues and challenges facing humanitarian organisations. Previous experience of managing large diverse multi-disciplinary teams including distance management. Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!

PPD's mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it's you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams. Our Project Delivery team directs, coordinates and manages the technical and operational aspects of projects, securing the successful completion of clinical trials. We collaborate with functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project and ensure that solutions are implemented. The *Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Consumer Health* is responsible for the overall coordination and management of consumer health clinical trials and non-interventional studies from start up through close out activities. Directs the technical and operational aspects of the projects, securing the successful completion of clinical trials At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well being of our employees. *Summarized Purpose: * Responsible for the overall coordination and management of of consumer health clinical trials and non-interventional studies from start up through close out activities. Directs the technical and operational aspects of the projects, securing the successful completion of clinical trials. Works with major functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project, interpret data on complex issues, makes sound business decisions and ensure solutions are implemented. Works to ensure all project deliverables meet the customer's time/quality/cost expectations. Accountable for ensuring all project deliverables meet the customer/contract expectations, providing accurate hour forecasts, reviewing pass-through costs and ensuring timely invoicing with the support of Project Management Directors and/or Associate Directors while working in collaboration with other functional area leads. May work with Directors and/or Associate Directors, Project Management and Contracts & Proposals Development on the development of new proposals and general capabilities presentations to Customers for new business. *Essential Functions:* * Manages allocated studies according to timelines and quality standards. Coordinates activities of all functional departments and vendors involved in the project. Works with team and management to develop plans/guidelines for project implementation using PPD tools. Monitors and analyzes project status to ensure successful completion of project parameters, milestones, timetables (i.e., regulatory document, research agreement, site payments, interim monitoring, CRF retrieval, CRF data entry, etc.). Ensures teams are entering and updating internal tracking tools e.g. Project Pulse, CASCADE, etc. Works with team to identify potential risks, develop contingency plans * Acts as principal liaison between Sponsor and PPD by facilitating the flow of information between PPD and client. Provides Sponsor with timely project updates, project related fiscal information, ensures correct protocol interpretations, and obtains direction and feedback on implementing scope of work. May discuss and obtain feedback from Sponsors regarding PPD's performance to date * Plans and communicates to team members study specific tasks and priorities for projects. Delegates, as appropriate, assigned responsibilities to project team members. Liaises with managers in all functional areas within PPD to optimize performance and utilization of the project team members. Appropriately escalates any issues or potential issues to the Project Management Director or Associate Director for all project related issues * Works closely with finance and legal to manage all financial and contractual aspects of the study including establishing and recognizing financial milestones for invoice and subcontractor purposes, subcontracting with third-party service providers, approving subcontractor invoices, establishing proper accrual for investigator grants, assisting with negotiation of the investigator grants as needed and similar pass-throughs * Works with the project team to establish appropriate controls to ensure that project resources and expenses are aligned with budgets. Works closely with Project Management Director or Associate Director to provide details for the development and negotiation of contract modifications, as needed. Ensures that appropriate assessment and coordination of project/protocol specific and therapeutic area training needs and activities are occurring for the team members as needed * Provides input into hiring, performance management, training and other activities related to leading project staff members across functional areas. * Works to prepare and present at client meetings as the assigned Project Manager. Attends bid defenses as necessary. #LI-HS1 #LI-Remote *Qualifications:* *Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years' for Sr PM level) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions. *Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * * Knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (Time, Quality, Cost). * Solid financial acumen. * Applies a range of negotiation techniques to achieve desired outcomes with evidence of commercial and organizational acumen. * Can effectively plan and deliver a dynamic and persuasive presentation, using effective graphics, overheads or slides. * Displays effective communication skills (listening, oral, written) and can communicate in English language (oral, written). * Sound interpersonal skills, is flexible and adapts to changing situations. * Has the ability to persuade, convince, and influence or impress others. * Is organized, proficient at multi-tasking with good attention to detail * Able to lead, motivate and coordinate teams. Coach/mentor team members as appropriate. * Able to delegate, effectively prioritizes own and workload of project team members. * Ability to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. * Possesses cross cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately. * Has an in-depth understanding and appreciation of clinical research/development, including medical and therapeutic areas, phases and medical terminology. * Has experience with leading, liaising and coordinating cross-functional project teams. * Has an in-depth knowledge/understanding of clinical development guidelines and directives *PPD Defining Principles: * - We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer's trust - We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD - If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world's most urgent health needs, then please submit your application - we'd love to hear from you.