Finance & Data Analysis Manager

Company Benefits:

• Additional 5 days’ annual leave after 5 and 10 years’ service
• Benenden Healthcare cover
• Opportunities to attend conferences and professional events
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Usually two colleague celebration events each year

Final date to receive applications: 11 th September 2026

Expected Interview Date: 17 th September 2026

Since 1982, Northern Community Bank has proudly stood as a financial partner that puts people first.

We are here to make money management simple, inclusive and supportive, because we believe money should work for everyone.

We’re a modern Community Bank that makes saving and borrowing easier, faster and fairer by removing the barriers of traditional banking we empower people to take control of their money.

We are now looking for an experienced Finance & Data Analysis Manager to play a key role in supporting the continued development and success of the Community Bank

The Finance & Data Analysis Manager is a key management role within Northern Community Bank, providing strong financial leadership, insightful analysis and high-quality management information to support effective decision-making across the organisation.

Reporting directly to the CEO & COO, the role will lead the Finance and Credit Control functions and will play a central role in ensuring the Community Bank maintains strong financial controls, effective financial management and compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.

The role will oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, financial plans and regulatory returns, while providing meaningful financial analysis and commentary to support the Senior Management Team and Board of Directors.

In addition, the role will lead the development of the Community Bank’s data analysis, reporting and business intelligence capability, ensuring that accurate, timely and meaningful information is available to support strategic and operational decision-making.

A key focus will be developing a robust single source of truth for financial and operational information, improving reporting processes and using data to identify trends, opportunities, risks and areas for improvement.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical financial knowledge with excellent analytical and communication skills and will be confident translating complex financial and operational information into clear, actionable insight.

• Lead and manage the Finance and Credit Control functions, ensuring effective delivery of financial processes and controls.
• Manage, mentor and develop members of the Finance Team, supporting a positive culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, including insightful commentary, variance analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, financial forecasts and business planning information.
• Assist the Finance Director with financial modelling and forecasting for the Senior Management Team and Board of Directors.
• Prepare the Financial Plan supporting the Community Bank’s Business Plan.
• Analyse financial performance, costs and trends, identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
• Provide high-quality financial analysis and insight to support organisational and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and submit accurate regulatory returns within required deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal financial controls.
• Oversee the year-end audit process, acting as a key point of contact for external and internal auditors and ensuring accurate and complete supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of financial information and accounts for presentation at the AGM.
• Prepare payroll information for the external payroll processor and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Oversee the annual dividend payment process and monthly and annual interest payments to account holders’ accounts, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and within required timescales.