Regional Business Manager

The Salvation Army International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global charitable organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Manager for Finance and Property. The ideal candidate will oversee all finance-related functions, ensuring punctual reporting, budgeting, and compliance. With a strong focus on service and community impact, this role involves team management, financial oversight, and collaborative project planning. A minimum of three years of related supervisory experience is required, along with a commitment to the organization's mission.

Benefits

Professional development

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in finance, property management, or business administration.
• Experience in a team lead or supervisory role.
• Willingness to support The Salvation Army's mission.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate finance and property strategies.
• Collaborate on facility budgets and audits.
• Manage a team of finance and admin staff.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Customer service

Budgeting

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or related field

Job description

**Who We Are** For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.**Mission Statement** The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.**Job Description:**POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY: The role is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, implementing and evaluation of all strategic areas related to finance and property for MU(s) or facility.ACCOUNTABILITIES: The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties. Finance: • Work with administrative/accounting/finance staff in various accounting functions for MU(s) or facility: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounts, petty cash, payroll as required, financial statements, and audits. • Collaborate on facility budgets for MU(s) or facility in conjunction with department heads and the Executive Director to ensure fiscal responsibility to all stakeholders. • Monitor actual expenditures & revenue for MU(s) or facility against budget, implement budgetary controls and communicate variances to Executive Director & department heads on a timely basis. • Collaborate on funding applications or requests with rationale for such things as capital projects to the local authorities. • Plan and implement audit processes in relation to both external and internal audits. • Prepare and coordinate audits with external contacts. • Prepare financial reports for the local authorities, funders, DHQ/THQ as required. • Communicate the financial position of the facility during regular management meetings. Property: • Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of departmental and facility-wide quality improvement/risk management processes. • Establish, interpret, develop, implement, and evaluate standards, policies and procedures for the department including emergency and evacuation planning. • Inspect, maintain, and test fire alarm and emergency systems directly or through contracted services in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, municipal codes and maintains appropriate records of test results. • Monitor the use and Maintenance: of equipment; ensures that regular monitoring activities are implemented and documented for all department services. • Prepare and implement routine and preventive Maintenance: schedules for all facility equipment; plan capital equipment replacement budget. • Develop and participate in in-service/training/orientation programs for emergency response, WHMIS, and others as required to ensure the safety and security of the residents, visitors, and staff. • Prepare and maintain reports, statistical information and departmental records as required by facility policies and procedure, and Ministry of Health, and government legislation. • May oversee and provide leadership to the support services, environmental services, housekeeping/janitorial services team. • May be responsible for being on-call after hours for the facilities. Organizational Responsibilities • Abide by and provide input into the development of the Finance and Accounting policies and procedures of the center. • Promote and demonstrate collaborations and teamwork across all programs and departments. Other: • Function as a part of the senior management team. Attends monthly meetings, providing reports as required. • Provide overall leadership of the facility as requested in the absence of the Executive Director. • Attend and participate in meetings/events/committees (internal and external) as assigned by senior leaders. • Attends department staff meetings. • Attend community council and OHS meetings as requested. • Responsible for own ongoing professional development. • Participate in the strategic planning process. • Work on special projects, as required. Team Management: • Actively participate in recruitment, training, evaluation and discipline of direct staff in consultation with the senior leaders and Human Relations. • Ensure department is fully staffed with qualified accounting staff and staff have the resources to do their jobs. • Monitor direct reports working hours and ensure time and attendance of direct reports are entered in a timely manner. • Maintain appropriate paperwork to support employee relations responsibilities. • Conduct regular performance appraisals and learning plans of direct reports and addressing performance issues when arises in consultation of the senior leaders. • Ensure accounting staff complete the mandatory training and e-learnings within the set time frame and constantly review the skills and competencies of staff to adequately meet the requirements of the job. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Internal: • Regular communication with MU(s)/facilities employees and leaders and DHQ/THQ teams to clarify information. • Interaction with MU leaders to provide basic support as requested. • Limited specialized interactions with union leaders/members to clarify information. • Problem resolution involves analysis of diversified tasks or operations. External: Interactions with vendors and/or service providers to provide or clarify information or provide basic support.MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports directly to the Ministry Unit Leader. Direct reports: Up to 6-20 employees: admin, accounting, and finance staff; team leads/supervisors of environmental, housekeeping, janitorial, maintenance teams.FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT: • Moderate material responsibilities: - May have access to confidential information. - Responsible for safekeeping and proper use of tools, materials, and equipment. - Inventory count/planning. - Use and maintains own organizational assets (computer, phone) in accordance with guidelines. • Position is involved in minor financial matters regularly. • May handle cash and/or credit card. The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.WORKING CONDITIONS: • Working environment is mostly in the office in generally agreeable conditions • Some travelling may be required • May be required to work shifts, evening and weekends, be on call • May be required to lift up to 30 lbsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities. • Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures. • Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered. Education, Qualifications and Certifications: • Completion of a formal post-secondary/college diploma program of 2 academic years in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, General Management:, Priority Management, Finance/Accounting, etc.). Experience and Knowledge: • Three years of prior related experience in the Business Administration, Property Management, Finance/Accounting or other related field in a team lead/supervisory/managerial role. Skills and Capabilities: • Commitment to quality customer service