Finance Manager

Hours:

40 hours per week- 5 days - 9 am to 5 pm

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions
• Preparation of financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Develop, monitor, and manage the annual and quarterly budgets and create financial forecasts to align with the company’s goals
• Monitor and manage the company s financial performance against the budget
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures to enhance value for money
• Collaborate with department heads and managers to ensure budget compliance and financial accountability
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and accounting standards
• Ensure robust and efficient financial processes, regularly reviewing and improving where required
• Manage audits and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and other regulatory bodies
• Identify potential financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Ensure the company s financial systems are robust, compliant, and support both current activities and future growth
• Oversee the provision and effective use of financial systems and software, ensuring these tools support organisational needs
• Manage and mentor the finance Officer, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Work closely with the Head of Finance and Business and the Senior Leadership Team to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making
• Provide relevant financial reports and updates to the Board of Trustees and Finance and Audit Committee, attending meetings as appropriate
• Support in preparing projections and updates for governance committees and senior leadership
• Stay up to date with changes in legislation, charity accounting standards (e.g. SORP), and regulatory requirements that may impact financial operations
• Provide financial expertise and guidance to non-finance colleagues to support organisational financial literacy and decision-making
• Support costing of funding bids, grant financial reporting, and project accounting as needed

• Experience of working in a finance role within a charity or not-for-profit is desirable
• Experience supporting preparation of statutory accounts and annual audits
• Experience supporting income generation (e.g., costing bids) is desirable

• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and financial acumen
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and financial systems/software
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team and with external partners

• Company sick pay
• Pension contribution
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme