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  • Finance and Operations Officer (Remote)
    Finance and Operations Officer (Remote)
    8 days ago
    £36486.3–£44201.23 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Post: Finance and Operations Officer Location: The position is remote but with options for regular co-working with colleagues and for in-person team gatherings roughly every 8 weeks. Salary: £36,486.30-£44,201.23 Contract: Full-time; 37.5-hours per week (opportunities for flexible working considered). About the role The European Leadership Network (ELN) is an independent, non-partisan organisation working to provide practical, real-world solutions to political and security challenges and build better security for wider Europe. Effective financial and operational management is central to ensuring that we can deliver this work sustainably and meet our responsibilities as a charity and grant-funded organisation. The Finance & Operations Officer plays a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day financial and operational management of the ELN. Working closely with the Head of HR & Operations, Senior Management Team and our external accountants, the post holder will help maintain an accurate and up-to-date picture of the organisation’s finances, including managing and monitoring organisational and project budgets, cashflow, expenditure, payments and financial information held within Xero. The role requires strong financial and organisational skills, with particular experience of working with budgets and grant-funded activity. The successful candidate will be confident working with financial information, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and proactive in identifying discrepancies, emerging pressures or areas requiring attention. They will also provide support across the ELN’s wider operations and governance, helping to ensure that our systems and processes are efficient, accurate and appropriate for a small and internationally focused charity. Key Responsibilities: *Finance, Budgets & Grants* · Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Xero, including processing and monitoring invoices, bills, payments and expenditure, and ensuring transactions are appropriately recorded and allocated. · Develop and maintain organisational, project and grant budgets, working with colleagues to build realistic budgets for funding applications and new projects. · Monitor actual expenditure against budgets throughout the year, identifying variances, potential overspends or underspends and emerging financial pressures, and raising these with the Head of HR & Operations and Senior Management Team as appropriate. · Maintain and regularly update the organisation’s cash flow forecast, incorporating anticipated grant income, expenditure, payroll, and other liabilities, and provide timely information on the ELN’s cash position. · Work closely with Programme Leads/Heads to help them understand and manage their project budgets and provide accurate financial information to support programme planning and delivery. · Support the financial management of ELN’s grants, including maintaining records of restricted and unrestricted funding, grant income, expenditure, payment schedules and financial reporting requirements. · Prepare financial information and reports for funders, including taking responsibility for financial reporting on grants where appropriate. · Work closely with the ELN’s external accountants, providing accurate and timely information for management accounts, year-end accounts, payroll and other financial requirements. · Coordinate monthly payroll information and staff expenses and ensure payments and associated records are processed accurately and on time. · Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process and preparation of financial information for SMT and the Board. Maintain appropriate financial records, documentation and audit trails and support the annual audit/accounts process. · Support the organisation in maintaining appropriate charity financial controls and good practice, including the appropriate management and recording of restricted funds. · Lead on the ELN’s annual charity audit, coordinating the process with our external auditors and accountants, preparing and providing required financial information and documentation, responding to queries, and ensuring the audit is completed accurately and within agreed timescales. *Operations, Governance & Administration* · Support the Head of HR & Operations with the effective day-to-day running of the organisation and the development and maintenance of appropriate operational systems and processes. · Coordinate relationships with relevant external suppliers and service providers, including accountants, insurers, office/co-working providers and other professional advisers. · Maintain accurate organisational records and support compliance with relevant charity, company and governance requirements. · Support the administration of organisational contracts, insurance policies, banking arrangements and other operational services. · Assist with information required for Companies House, the Charity Commission and other regulatory or governance processes. · Contribute to the continuous improvement of ELN’s financial and operational processes, identifying opportunities to make systems more efficient, accurate and robust. · Undertake other reasonable finance and operational responsibilities appropriate to the role. Applicant requirements: *Essential:* · Strong practical experience of financial administration, bookkeeping or finance coordination, with a good understanding of accounting and financial management principles. · Proficient user of Xero accounting software (or equivalent), with practical experience of maintaining financial records, processing bills and invoices, reconciling information and producing financial reports. · Experience creating, maintaining and monitoring budgets, including tracking actual expenditure against budget and identifying and explaining variances. · Experience managing or monitoring multiple projects or grant budgets simultaneously. · Experience preparing or contributing to budgets for funding applications and providing financial information for funder reporting. · Experience in monitoring organisational cashflow and producing or maintaining cashflow forecasts. · Confidence working with financial data and spreadsheets, particularly Excel, and the ability to present financial information clearly to colleagues who do not have a finance background. · Experience working effectively with external accountants or other finance professionals. · Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate and resolve them. · Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines independently in a small and fast-moving organisation. · Ability to recognise emerging financial or operational risks and proactively bring them to the attention of senior colleagues. · Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels of an organisation. *Desirable:* · Previous experience working in a charity, NGO or other grant-funded organisation, with a practical understanding of the financial requirements associated with restricted and unrestricted funding. · A relevant bookkeeping/accounting qualification or part-qualification, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience. · Experience supporting payroll and/or year-end accounts and audit processes. · Experience of charity accounting and financial reporting requirements. · Experience working with institutional, government, foundation or international grants. · Experience supporting organisational forecasting and annual budgeting. · Experience of charity governance and regulatory requirements, including the Charity Commission and Companies House. · Experience working in an international environment.

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  • Sales Manager
    Sales Manager
    2 months ago
    £45000–£75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Borehamwood

    Business Development Specialist – Wholesale Trade Platform https://tradal.app/ Tradal connects verified high volume buyers and sellers of wholesale products across a broad range of industries not limited to: Hard Commodities • Metals & Mining, • Energy, • Chemicals & Industrials, • Precious Stones & Minerals Soft Commodities • Agriculture & Grains, • Livestock & Meat, • Forestry & Timber, • Textiles & Fibres, • Food Products & Beverages Locations · Africa DRC, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Algeria, Libya, Gabon, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Mali, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Morocco, Rwanda, Madagascar, Sudan · Americas Brazil, USA, Canada, Chile, Peru, Argentina · Middle East Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar · Asia Pacific Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, New Zealand · Europe & Central Asia Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Belarus, Turkey, Germany and E-Commerce. We are seeking experienced B2B & B2C business development professionals to join us s partners to help expand our network of verified suppliers and buyers on a global wholesale trade platform. Specifically, on-boarding & pairing Sellers with products proof of ownership (POO) documents, import, export, certificate, permits, and licencing as they will go through our rigorous verification process as part of our core KYC. Buyers with Proof of funds (POF) as they will go through our rigorous verification process as part of our core KYC. This opportunity is exclusively for those with a proven track record in seller or buyer on-boarding within wholesale, commodities, or B2B trade platforms. If this is not your background, this role is not for you — and that is perfectly fine. For those who do operate in this space, you already know that a maximum remuneration on multi-million dollar annual contracts is exceptional. The Platform: Three Trading Tiers Tradal operates across three dedicated wholesale trade platforms, each serving a distinct market segment: Tradal Go — Government Trading Platform Government-to-government commodity transactions for sovereign wealth funds, state trading enterprises and DFIs. Tradal Mass — High-Volume Institutional Trading Built for pre-KYC verified wholesale buyers and sellers: trading houses, large-scale processors, multinational food companies and institutional investors. Tradal Spot — Small Trade & Intermediary Marketplace Designed for verified intermediaries, brokers and mandates. This is where you operate as a Commission Partner — with flexible commission structures and full account ownership of every buyer and seller you on-board. To discuss terms and whether this is the right fit, book a video call before proceeding. This is a relationship-first opportunity. Everything is discussed directly — not in a listing. tradal.app SELLER FLOW • Select: Seller, • Select platform: GO / MASS / SPOT, • Complete Tradal Passport (company + personal ID), • View Trade floor products and categories, • Check Tradal X for current prices, • Upload documents proving you own the product, • POO & Certification documents verified in 24 hours by SGS and the Apex Group, • List your product on the Trade Floor with volume and create specs, • Your ownership documents held securely until in your deal room., • Deal Room opens when buyer is verified with POF, • buyer reviews your documents, you negotiate price, • Recorded permanently on blockchain, • 12-month delivery cycle begins, • Daily updates via Tradal Chain, • Everything completes in one moment: payment received, ownership transferred, delivery insurance activated BUYER FLOW • Select: Buyer, • Select platform: GO / MASS / SPOT, • Complete Tradal Passport, • Upload POF documents proving you have the funds to buy, • Documents verified within 24 hours, • Verified deal room opens, • Search the Trade Floor for products, • Check Tradal X for live market prices, • Your funds held securely until deal completes, • In Deal Room review seller's product documents, negotiate price, • Negotiate with seller, agree on procedures, terms and C’s, • Everything completes in one moment: payment released, ownership transferred, delivery insurance activated, • Recorded permanently on blockchain, • 12-month delivery cycle begins, • Daily updates via Tradal Chain INTERMEDIARY FLOW (YOU) • Select: Intermediary, • Select platform: SPOT, • Complete Tradal Passport company & personal information sit with The Apex Group, • Escrow & Banking with https://www.apexgroup.com/locations/sweden/, • On-board verified buyer or verified seller onto Mass or Go Platform, • Message sent to seller or buyer to verify you are their intermediary., • Buyer or seller confirms., • You are locked into the trade for the one-year duration, • 12 tranches for 12 deliveries, • On every delivery across the full 12 months, • Daily updates via Tradal Chain

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