Local Unit Support Lead | United Kingdom

Local Unit Support Lead – High Wycombe, United Kingdom – Permanent, Full Time (40 hours)

United Kingdom (Híbrido)

The Local Unit Support Lead assists the Area Membership and Statistical Records Manager by overseeing day‑to‑day financial and record‑keeping operations within the assigned area. This role ensures that analysts and clerks are properly trained and equipped to comply with Church policies and procedures related to finance and membership records. The lead helps maintain internal controls, supports compliance efforts, and contributes to accurate and timely reporting.

The position reports directly to the Area Membership and Statistical Records Manager and collaborates with other Area Office personnel to improve processes and support local unit leaders. This people‑coordination role oversees the work of local unit analysts and clerks, including mixed‑workforce teams where applicable. The Local Unit Support Lead contributes to significant analytical work and prepares reports for Area leadership and other departments.

• Provides ongoing coaching and support so team members clearly understand and consistently apply relevant procedures, policies, systems, and tools in an effective and efficient way.
• Participates in performance management of local unit analysts and provides relevant recommendations to the Area Membership and Statistical Records Manager.
• Delivers training to local unit leaders and clerks on financial principles and record‑keeping procedures.
• Collaborates with the Area Membership and Statistical Records Manager to develop instructional materials and training programs.
• Ensures that all core record‑keeping and financial processes are executed according to Church standards.
• Assists with finance and membership audits and helps resolve compliance issues.
• Supports internal control reviews and budgeting efforts in alignment with Church policies.
• Coordinates resolution of escalated local unit record‑keeping application issues.
• Analyses financial and membership data to identify trends and inefficiencies.
• Prepares and presents statistical reports to the Area Membership and Statistical Records Manager for use in decision‑making.
• Supports the development of Area‑specific reports and analytics for senior leadership.
• Facilitates Quarterly Reports, Membership Audits, and Other Required Submissions.
• Identifies opportunities to refine financial and record‑keeping processes.
• Participates in business solutions and process improvement initiatives.
• Supports member record updates.
• Liaises with the Area Membership and Statistical Records Manager and other Area Office personnel.
• Supports the Area Presidency and local leaders in preparing boundary adjustments and leadership change proposals.

Travels as needed across the Europe North Area to train leaders, both domestically and internationally.

Works effectively with tight deadlines and changing requirements.

Works extended hours when needed, including evenings and weekends, to support special local unit leader training and support sessions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline.
• Minimum of six years of professional work experience in business, accounting, finance, or other related field.
• Former work‑related leadership experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to train leaders and colleagues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in English.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and presentation skills.
• Strong computer application and troubleshooting skills.

• Job Identification 376039
• Job Category AO - Administration/Operations
• Posting Date 07/03/2026, 02:39 PM
• Locations A3 Glory Park Avenue , High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 0DF
  , GB (Híbrido)
• Apply Before 07/24/2026, 11:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Worker Type Employee
• Number of Openings 1
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