Senior Finance Manager

Sewell Wallis is working with a charitable organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who have an upcoming opportunity for a qualified Senior Finance Manager to join their brilliant team on a full or part‑time basis across either 4 or 5 days per week.

• Lead the finance function, line management of 2 staff members.
• Manage the financial position, monitoring reserves and coordinating investment strategy.
• Ensure a sustainable financial strategy for the charity, underpinned by robust financial planning and management systems.
• Work with the Finance Subcommittee (CEO and Treasurer) to set financial policy, review risk and performance.
• Ensure timely invoicing and payment for service income and the maintenance of cash balances.
• Work with the Senior Management Team to develop the business plan, managing and monitoring effectiveness and performance to achieve its objectives.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and cash‑flow projections.
• Provide budgeting support, training and reports to the SMT, project managers, funders and trustees when required.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and commentary for the SMT and Board of Trustees.
• Prepare draft year‑end accounts for audit and coordinate accountancy and audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting requirements, statutory regulations and internal financial controls.
• Prepare information for the outsourced payroll function and ensure accurate reports are returned to allow for payment to be made to schedule.
• Collaborate with the Business Development Manager on fundraising activities and coordinate Gift Aid claims.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.
• Oversee company pension scheme enrolment and reporting.
• Support funding bids by preparing costings and reviewing financial implications.

• Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA.
• Experience of working within the Charitable or Third Sector is preferred.
• Experience of and commitment to delivering an effective financial support service in support of an organisation's aim.
• Experience of managing staff members.

• Flexible working arrangements (part/full time option).
• Hybrid working.
• Hugely positive and inspiring working environment.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme.

To apply, please send your CV quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on.