Head of Finance

Location: Pontypool or Llandrindod Wells – Hybrid working with travel to both office
locations 

Working hours: 1FTE (37.5 hours), part time considered (0.7 or 0.3FTE) 

The Head of Finance is a rewarding role within the Wildlife Trust federation, having been
designed to work with colleagues at the heart of the action to develop and deliver best
practice, drive efficiencies, and increase our impact for people and wildlife.

Operating strategically and operationally you will design and implement projects which improve
our operating model whilst delivering and managing daily finance functions. Working with your
team (Gwent) and external accountancy support (Radnorshire) you will manage all financial
processes including, but not limited to, budgets, petty cash, invoicing, purchase orders,
payments, preparation of monthly and annual papers, payroll, pension, VAT, and end of year
accounts. 

We’re looking for a qualified CIMA or ACCA accountant with strategic finance experience, who
has experience of managing and maintaining financial systems, including payroll, pensions, VAT,
budgets, and business financial processes. Ideally you will have significant experience of Sage
(Gwent) and Quickbooks (Radnorshire) finance software and have experience of financial
forecasting including the identification of opportunities for income generation and financial
efficiencies. Having held a similar position within the charity sector would be a
distinct advantage but not essential. 

The Head of Finance to work full time across Gwent Wildlife Trusts (0.7FTE) and Radnorshire
Wildlife Trusts (0.3FTE), however, we would also like to hear from candidates interested in
completing either of the part time roles at the individual Trusts. 

If taken on as the full-time post, you will be required to attend meetings in Gwent,
Radnorshire and occasionally elsewhere in the UK. You will also be expected to attend
Radnorshire office for meetings. We can be flexible with the number of days home working and
number of days on site.

Contact details: 

For more information and to have a discussion about this role, please contact: Adam Taylor, CEO
on [email protected] or 07960 410060 

Locations: Gwent Wildlife Trust, Pontypool, NP4 0HZ with regular travel to Radnorshire Wildlife
Trust, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5UT

Closing date: Midnight 21st January 2024