Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location : Pathway Project Offices, The Hope Centre, Lichfield WS13 7LB

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Hours: 37.5

Salary: £32K to £35K

Contract: Permanent

This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability

About Pathway Project

We are a domestic and sexual abuse service that supports clients in Lichfield, Tamworth, Cannock, Burntwood and the surrounding villages of South Staffordshire.

We offer a range of support services to victims of domestic abuse including two refuges in confidential locations.

We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.

Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.

We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.

We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and support to all who need us.

Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.

Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Why choose to work for us?

Pathway Project is an inspiring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.

We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery.

Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.

It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.

We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under‑represented groups.

We offer the following benefits:

• 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
• A competitive pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families

We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.

Purpose of the Role

The Finance Manager is responsible for the effective day‑to‑day financial management of the charity, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including the Charity Commission and Charity SORP (FRS 102).

Working closely with the CEO, SMT and Trustees, the postholder will provide clear, timely financial information to support sound operational and strategic decision‑making and help ensure the long‑term sustainability of the organisation.

• Manage the day‑to‑day finance function including processing invoices and bank transactions and monitoring cash balances to ensure sufficient liquidity.
• Oversee monthly cash banking of donations and rental income.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts including variance analysis. Journals to include prepayments, accruals, bank, credit card and cash reconciliations, depreciation and maintenance of the fixed asset register.
• Update and maintain the cashflow forecast and provide commentary on key movements.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and report findings to the CEO and Trustees.
• Prepare the Trial Balance and supporting schedules for year‑end accounts and act as the main point…