Business Analyst - Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Job Posted: 3 May 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Wroxall, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 FTE (Negotiable depending on experience)
• Industries: Accounting Banking & Financial Charity / Voluntary

Charity Overview

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is a vital and beloved part of our community, dedicated to providing a haven for donkeys and promoting public education on their care and welfare. Our vision goes beyond equine welfare, creating an environment where our team, volunteers, and visitors feel welcomed and enriched.

About You

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is seeking an experienced and commercially minded individual to join our small finance team. As a Business Analyst, your role will involve analysing, creating, and reviewing financial reports to assist senior managers in making business decisions. Additionally, you will handle cash transactions, perform financial administration tasks, and supervise one team member.

Accuracy and attention to detail are crucial for this role, as you will be recording, reporting, and analysing financial transactions across the charity and its limited company in a timely and efficient manner. You will also assist senior managers to ensure that the charity remains compliant with all applicable statutory financial regulations, and that daily tasks run smoothly to maintain an effective finance function.

Responsibilities

- Act as the main point of contact for finance-related queries.

- Ensure that financial transactions, policies, and procedures comply with regulations, accounting principles, and standards.

- Oversee adherence to financial policies and procedures.

- Manage transactions, cash flow, and banking activities.

- Handle daily cash-related duties.

- Process and oversee expenses, invoices, and purchase orders, while maintaining accurate records.

- Set up and ensure all payments are released through the online banking system.

- Analyse financial reports to produce valuable insights for business decisions.

- Support the company's financial operations, providing relevant information for budgeting, forecasting, and auditing.

- Produce Profit & Loss (P&L) and credit risk reports.

- Generate weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports as required.

- Process donations, grants, and gift aid claims.

The role requires flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed, as the sanctuary operates seven days a week.

Required Skills and Experience

- Demonstrated business acumen with a proven record of managing financial operations.

- Experience in report writing, derived from analysing financial data.

- Effectiveness in managing or supervising small teams.

- Proficiency in budgeting, data analysis, and using performance metrics to guide decisions.

- Working knowledge of accounting platforms.

- Understanding of the non-profit sector and familiarity with charity commission compliance.

- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and unforeseen challenges.

- Collaborative approach to working with key stakeholders, including the CEO, to ensure alignment with organisational goals.

Essential Skills

- Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

- High attention to detail.

- Flexibility to meet business needs.

- Confident, friendly, and polite telephone manner.

- Strong time management skills to meet deadlines.

- Team player with the ability to work independently.

Why Join Us?

By joining the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary as a Business Analyst, you will play an important role in our team while contributing to a cause that is both meaningful and rewarding. We offer a supportive and engaging work environment, where you can grow professionally and make a positive impact on the lives of the animals in our care and the community we serve.

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