Finance Manager

Cornwall Heritage Trust
has experienced rapid but strategic growth over the last five years and, having just celebrated our 40th anniversary, we are about to set a strategic plan which builds on this growth while ensuring that the charity is financially sustainable and resilient for a further 40 years.

We are looking for an
experienced Finance Manager
to join the team and work with us to
ensure reliable and accurate financial record-keeping
as well as coming up with innovative and creative solutions to help to
build income generation
. That’s where you come in!

We are looking for someone with a
proven track record
of working within
financial management in the charity sector
to be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the charity and to provide a steer on the strategy moving forwards.

This will include production of regular management information and draft annual financial accounts, oversight of key operations such as payroll and VAT as well as supporting the income generation activities of the Trust and contributing to the smooth running of the fundraising function.

To be successful within this role, you will need to have the skills and expertise to be able to work independently and without constant supervision. We are looking for a self-starter with excellent attention to detail and the imagination to come up with new and innovative solutions. Outstanding people and communication skills will be required for the line management of staff, but also when presenting management information to the trustees, CEO and senior leadership team.

Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, this role will be
key to strategic and organisational development.

Finally, a great sense of humour and a willingness to help the wider team when required is essential.

• Timely production of accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports to enable analysis and close management of cashflow and budgeting and as a tool to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
• Management of cashflow forecasting and projections to ensure efficient use of resources
• Liaison with colleagues to provide information and reporting required for budgeting, fundraising and day to day operations
• Preparation, analysis and delivery of quarterly management reports and cashflow forecasts for presentation to the Finance Sub Committee and Trustee Board
• Preparation of the draft annual financial accounts
• Collation of the information required by the external Accountants/ Auditors
• Liaison with the Trust’s Accountants to facilitate the timely production of the financial accounts

• Accurate allocation of income and expenditure relating to particular projects and events to enable submission of claims to funders
• Analysis of project budgets to support new funding applications and successful delivery of current projects
• Liaison with colleagues to provide accurate, timely and insightful information to assist with the preparation of funding bids and growth of income generation strategies
• Oversight of claims to funders to ensure accuracy and prompt submission
• Provision of information required to assist with the management of events, growth of the corporate sponsorship scheme and membership function
• Identification and implementation of new income streams and funding solutions to enable the organisation to grow sustainably

• Compliance with Companies House and Charity Commission deadlines for annual submissions
• Compliance with accounting principles, regulations and laws
• Adherence to Charity Law e.g, accepting of gifts or donations
• Oversight of timely submissions and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements for payroll, NI, pensions, VAT and Gift Aid
• Adherence to the Trust’s financial authorities and policies
• Develop, review and introduce financial policies, procedures and controls

• Maintenance of the Asset Register
• Oversight of the payroll and VAT functions
• Ensure timely payment of bills and collection of receipt of monies due to the charity
• Contribution to the management of an up-to-date and meaningful Risk Register
• Liaison with…