Finance Manager

Part-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 03 Aug 2026

Part Time 30 hours per week. FTE £40,000 to £45,000 (£32,000 to £36,000 pro rata)

Primary Role Purpose

The Finance Manager is responsible for the effective delivery of financial management,reporting, and control across the organisation, ensuring the provision of accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to support decision-making.

Working closely with and reporting to the Head of Business Services, the postholderwill lead on the production of management accounts, budgets, and forecasts,supporting the organisation to plan effectively and maintain financial sustainability. The role will play a key part in strengthening financial processes, ensuring data integrity, and embedding a culture of financial resilience and best practice across the organisation.

Thepostholder will oversee day-to-day financial operations through the management of the Senior Finance Officer, ensuring that financial processes are efficient, well-controlled, and make effective use of systems and automation. The role will also support the continued development of financial systems and reporting, enabling improved use of data, dashboards, and analysis to monitor both income and expenditure.

Acting as the organisation’s lead for financial reporting and compliance, the postholderwill support statutory requirements, year-end processes, and external audit,ensuring that the organisation’s finances remain robust, transparent, andwell-managed.

Thepostholder will have overall responsibility for the organisation's payroll function, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing in partnership with HR.

This is ahands-on role requiring a confident and self-sufficient finance professional who can combine strong technical expertise with a proactive and collaborative approach, supporting the development of financial understanding and accountability across the organisation.

Organisational Accountability

• As a manager within the organisation, the postholder will be jointly responsible withtheir wider peers in ensuring The Haven Wolverhampton fulfils its objectives and operates effectively and ethically.
• Thepostholder will prioritise the experience and welfare of service users andwill fully understand relevant safeguarding policy and procedure in order tobest support and protect them from harm.
• Thepostholder will report directly to the relevant Senior Leadership Team memberand will be prepared to support and provide cover as required.
• Thepostholder will be responsible for delivering the objectives of their business area and contributing to the wider organisational strategy.
• Thepostholder will ensure that their area of responsibility operates within legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Thepostholder will contribute to the organisation’s performance management framework, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Thepostholder will provide effective leadership within their area, supporting aculture which is efficient, accountable, and collaborative.
• Thepostholder will act as an escalation point for issues within their area of responsibility and contribute to problem-solving across the organisation.
• Thepostholder will support the development and wellbeing of colleagues where applicable, contributing to a positive and supportive working environment.
• Thepostholder will proactively identify and address compliance and delivery concerns, contributing to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Principle Accountability

• Lead the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting to support decision-making
• Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts and act as the primary contact forthe external audit, ensuring all required documentation and schedules are complete and accurate
• Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s monthly budgeting and forecasting processes, including cash flow forecasting, supporting effective financial planning and sustainability
• Provide high-quality financial reports and analysis to the Board, Senior Leadership Team, and relevant sub-committees, highlighting key risks, trends, and opportunities
• Oversee the integrity of the organisation’s financial records, ensuring all control accounts (including bank, debtors, creditors and income) are accurately maintained and reconciled
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory financial requirements are met, including submissions to relevant bodies, maintaining compliance with…