Head of Finance

After the change in ownership in 2020, the Bank is growing rapidly. It is fast becoming the go-to Bank for the evangelical church in the UK who want to ensure their money is used for Kingdom purposes. Because of this growth we’d like to hire a Head of Finance to join our Finance Team.

The nature of this role is such that there is an Occupational Requirement for the successful applicant to be a committed Christian.

The Bank is a close-knit team of around 50 people. This size gives each of us the opportunity to be involved in a broader range of activities than might be the case at a larger financial organisation. Our culture is to be hard-working and professional, yet informal and caring. Team members take responsibility for balancing flexibility in their individual working patterns whilst supporting each other and delivering great customer service. We are committed to training and development, and to progression wherever possible.

Role

Whilst upholding the Bank’s three priorities of Quality, Culture and Growth and in accordance with our Mission Statement and Code of Conduct:

•    to support the Leadership Team (‘LT’) and the Board by preparing, developing and analysing management information in a timely, accurate and relevant manner;

•    to support the Chief Financial Officer in ensuring that effective systems and controls are maintained to enable the Bank to meet its legislative and regulatory obligations at all times.

When You’ll Work

35 hours per week (part-time hours will be considered), generally expected to be worked Mondays to Fridays and between 8.30am and 5.30pm. Working pattern to be agreed with the line manager under the Bank’s flexible working policy. 32 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays).

Where You’ll Work

A requirement for this role is for at least one office-based day per week, based at the Bank’s office: Media House, Padge Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2RS. Remote working arrangements by agreement with the line manager under the Bank’s flexible working policy. Remote workers are responsible for covering commuting and accommodation costs when attending the office.

Salary & Benefits

Salary, dependent on skills and experience, between £55,000 and £65,000.

Salary sacrifice pension scheme: 9% of salary (up to £50,000) on an unmatched basis and up to 4% of total salary on a matched basis.

Other benefits in accordance with the Bank’s People Policy on completion of probation, including travel loan scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice leasing scheme, payroll giving scheme, additional holiday purchase, private medical insurance and death in service benefit.

Probation

The post is subject to a six months’ probation period.

Occupational Requirement

This role has been assessed as carrying an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a committed Christian.