Your new company

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the finance function within a purpose-driven organisation, playing a key role in both day-to-day financial management and longer-term strategic planning.Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will provide financial leadership, ensure robust governance and controls are maintained, and contribute to the ongoing development of the organisation.The role can be offered on a full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (30 hours per week) basis.

Your new role

As Finance Manager, you will lead all aspects of the finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial information, statutory compliance and effective financial planning. You will also manage a small and experienced team and work collaboratively across the organisation to support operational and strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Production of monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts and financial reports.
• Leading the annual budget-setting, forecasting and year-end audit processes.
• Managing payroll, pensions, VAT returns and all statutory financial reporting obligations.
• Acting as the key point of contact for HMRC and ensuring compliance with taxation requirements.
• Developing and maintaining financial procedures, policies and internal controls.
• Supporting senior managers with budget management, business planning and financial analysis.
• Providing financial information and costings for projects, business cases and funding applications.
• Monitoring cashflow, banking arrangements and investments, making recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting Board and committee meetings through the preparation and presentation of financial information.
• Working closely with operational teams to improve processes, systems and organisational efficiencies.
• Line management and development of a small finance team.
• Supporting wider organisational responsibilities including contracts, facilities management and workforce planning activities.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will either be qualified or possess significant relevant experience within a senior finance position.
You will also bring:

• Previous experience managing a finance function and producing management accounts.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting expertise.
• Experience of payroll, pensions, VAT and statutory compliance.
• Excellent understanding of financial controls, governance and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Previous team management experience.
• Strong analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience working within the public sector, not-for-profit or a similarly regulated environment would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• The role could be full or part-time (30-37.5 hours per week). The organisation is flexible on start and finish times and, additionally, can offer hybrid working
• A varied and rewarding senior finance leadership role.
• The opportunity to influence strategic decision-making across the organisation.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a highly respected public sector organisation.

What you need to do now

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