A well established & prestigious charity are seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to join the charity on an interim basis with the view to become permanent. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality and efficient financial accounting and management services. The Finance Manager will supervise one Finance Officer and play a vital role in managing the finance function.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Produce timely and accurate management accounts, including income and expenditure statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reporting.
• Manage the forecast and budgeting processes, ensuring comprehensive financial information is collected, consolidated, and analysed.
• Support the development of our financial strategy and policies in alignment with the organisation’s overall strategy.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal financial policies and procedures.
• Assist external auditors by providing accurate records and implementing agreed actions.
• Oversee the charity’s assets and liabilities, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and management of debtors.
• Monitor and report monthly operating results against budget, investigating variances and advising on corrective actions.
• Manage and report on restricted funds, ensuring clear communication with internal teams.
• Maintain and update a dashboard of financial key performance indicators.
• Provide financial training and support to team members and other staff to enhance financial understanding and compliance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in financial management within a charity or similar sector.
• Good understanding of charity finance regulations and statutory reporting.
• Proficient in managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ideally some experience supervising a small team (desirable)
• Relevant financial qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or qualified by experience)

Benefits

• Hybrid & flexible working (1 day in the office per week).
• The charity will pay for your travel costs coming into the office.
• 25 days holiday + 8 BH days per year.
• Vitality Health.

If you’re available on short notice and you have strong finance charity experience, please apply at your earliest convenience to be considered.