Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Are you ready to take your financial skills to a purposeful role within a respected charity? As a Finance Manager, you will play a key part in fostering the organisation's financial health during a period of growth and change. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while developing your career in the not-for-profit sector.

Finance Manager Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure sound financial management and accountability
• Managing day-to-day financial operations, including processing transactions and reconciling accounts
• Supporting the development of financial policies, procedures, and controls to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Collaborating with the senior leadership team to inform strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis
• Preparing and presenting financial reports for trustees, funders, and stakeholders to improve transparency and stakeholder engagement
• Ensuring the charity's financial practices align with current regulations and best practice standards
• Managing relationships with auditors, banks, and financial service providers to maintain smooth financial operations

Finance Manager Rewards

• Up to £50,000 annual salary depending on experience (plus potential for performance-related benefits)
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (based on full-time hours)
• Enrolment to Nest on commencement and the opportunity to join the companies group pension scheme with contributions from the company equal to 10% of your basic salary, with a personal contribution of 5%
• Life assurance from day one to provide peace of mind
• Access to Employee Assistance Programmes for support and wellbeing
• Hybrid working arrangement: 2/3 days working remotely, with 2/3 days in the office
• Contractual hours of 35 per week, with paid travel between the office and home

The Company

Our client is an historic community charity dedicated to offering financial aid, practical care, and guidance. Operating with compassion, discretion, and friendship, the organisation's vision is that no member of the community should face adversity alone. They are committed to strengthening their impact through sustainable fundraising and stakeholder relationships and making a tangible difference.

Finance Manager Experience Essentials

• You must be fully qualified in relevant finance or accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Proven experience in financial management, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector is desireable but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and financial reporting tools
• Experience in budgets, forecasts, and financial compliance
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and stakeholders
• Demonstrable organisational skills and attention to detail
• Line management experience as this role manages both the AP & AR Clerks.
• Payroll experience is required.

Location

This position offers a flexible hybrid working pattern, with access to the office twice weekly. Candidates should have access to reliable transport, as travel to the office location is required for multi-session weeks.

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! We will review and respond to all applications.

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