Head of Finance March 2022
About Ethical Tea Partnership The Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) is a membership organisation working with tea companies, development organisations and governments to improve the lives of tea workers, farmers and their environment. Our aim is to drive forward long-term, systemic change across three thematic areas in tea – economics, equality and environment. ETP’s work improves the progress that is being made towards attaining the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals in tea-growing regions. Much of the world’s tea is grown in places that face significant sustainability challenges. Our priority is to tackle the deep-rooted issues and some of the most complex challenges that tea workers and farmers are facing.
Ethical Tea Partnership Head of Finance
As well as supporting communities on the ground with our programmes across Africa and Asia, ETP also leads the sustainability agenda through piloting business innovations and influencing policy. With the support of its 50 members, including the biggest multinational companies in the tea sector, ETP’s work to date has reached over one million people in tea communities. We are supported through a mix of international funding from the public and private sector, including our members, and are uniquely placed to bring the right partnerships together to achieve our vision of a thriving, socially just and environmentally sustainable tea sector. The organisation is made up of a small, but dedicated, expert teams across most tea growing regions, including Africa and Asia, as well as a London-based secretariat.
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The Role Title:
Head of Finance
Location:
London with homeworking options. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Salary:
£60,000
Reporting to:
Executive Director
Direct Reports: Finance and Operations Officer
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Job Summary This is a fantastic opportunity to play a leadership role in an exciting organisation, helping it to achieve its objectives and enable international activities to improve the lives of poor and vulnerable farmers and workers and their families in Africa and Asia. We are looking for an experienced finance professional with a strong track record in global non-profit financial management and team leadership. ETP has ambitions to further scale-up its operations. It is a great time for an ambitious individual to join the team. The remit is diverse and spans operations in the UK and seven tea-producing origins. You will lead on all aspects of financial management, with responsibility for related financial systems and controls, regular reporting to the management team and to the ETP Board and a “continuous improvement” approach to optimising systems. The postholder will be expected to prioritise building relationships and trust across all levels of ETP, investing significant time in capacity and capability building and improving the culture of ethical management of resources. Your confidence and intrinsic motivation will drive you to work independently, identifying opportunities, challenges and solutions. The Head of Finance reports to the Executive Director and is a member of ETP’s Senior Management Team. You will lead a small and committed team with one direct report; a Finance and Operations Officer, ensuring that ETP’s activities run smoothly and with integrity.
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Responsibilities Finance • Oversee the development of financial management systems. This includes the budget process; applying robust financial principles to budgeting, spending and accounting; producing financial management accounts and information as necessary; full year and forward looking forecasting and financial modelling; banking and cash management. • Strengthen ETP’s budget management capabilities and ensure financial compliance. • Lead on the identification and mitigation of financial risks. • Liaise with, and support, accountants/auditors/suppliers with preparation of annual accounts, project audits and wider statutory audit requirements as necessary. Membership Engagement • Oversee the management of the levy income stream, including fee-setting, forecasts, trend analysis on volumes and timely payment.
Ethical Tea Partnership Head of Finance
• Support membership onboarding/offboarding. • Ensure integrity-based financial reporting is communicated to the Board and wider membership. • Contribute to impact reporting to the membership (eg. cost of making a difference, or membership return on investment). Procurement and Asset Management • Develop the procurement framework for sourcing, tendering and contracting across all geographies (including the UK) and against all funding/legal requirements, with input from procurement specialists. • Review criteria and develop a robust framework for supplier selection and engagement, which will consider social, ethical and environmental factors. • Manage regional team payments and allowances/per diem rates (currently contractors), based on the local context/sector practice.
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Candidate profile Knowledge, Skills and Experience • You will have a strong track record in financial control and management in the not-for-profit sector. • You will have worked in international organisations. • You must be solutions-focused and collaborative, taking responsibility for the team’s effectiveness, wellbeing and internal impact. • Able to communicate complex financial information in a simple and clear way. Essential • A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a qualified accountant.
Ethical Tea Partnership Head of Finance
• Third sector experience, or from a “mission-driven” organisation. • Demonstrable experience of financial acumen across multiple legal jurisdictions. • Track record of overseeing funding contracts and reporting to donors, including management of multiple income streams which fund multiple projects. • Board-level collaboration and reporting experience, including on risk management and compliance. • Verbal and written communication skills to engage and connect with a range of stakeholders on financial and organisational matters. • Senior finance experience in a reviewing and improving systems and controls; building a sustainable and scalable organisation.
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How to Apply All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter as two different documents, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process. The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit. The documents should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name-Date (mmyyyy) e.g., Malika Cook-CV-032022ETP. Please note that all our clients recruiting in the UK are legally obliged to confirm that the appointee is eligible to work in the UK. As of 1 January 2021, government’s new regulations will apply. For further information visit the Home Office website. Timeline Closing date: Preliminary interviews: Final panel interviews:
Ethical Tea Partnership Head of Finance
Equality Statement Equality and diversity are at the core of Ethical Tea Partnership’s values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected. Selection Process All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder. Queries If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email etp-head-of-finance@oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.
25 April 2022 from the 5th of May 2022 TBC
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About Oxford HR Oxford HR operates globally - mainly within the international development and charity sectors. We carry out retained executive search mandates at board and senior management levels. We also offer human resource and organisational development consultancy.
Ethical Tea Partnership Head of Finance
Oxford HR has many years of experience in search as well as an extensive network of international development, social sector, corporate, public sector, and academic contacts from across the world. We carry out comprehensive and often international searches designed to meet the specific needs of our client.
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