Your new company

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role where your work can have a genuine impact beyond the numbers?Hays are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established charity in York. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your finance experience within a purpose-led organisation, knowing that strong financial management directly supports the services it can provide to local people. You will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, working closely with the Chief Executive and wider leadership team while managing and supporting a small finance team.

Finance Manager
Permanent
£32,000 FTE salary
Flexible hours available, Full Time or slightly reduced hours can be considered.
Hybrid working in York
A rewarding role within the charity sector where your work makes a real difference

Your new role...

This is a varied, hands-on finance role where you'll oversee the smooth running of the finance function.Responsibilities will include:

• Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Managing budgets, forecasting and cash flow
• Supporting and overseeing a small finance team
• Maintaining effective financial controls and processes
• Working with managers to help them understand budgets and financial performance
• Overseeing key areas including payroll, VAT and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting year-end accounts and the external audit
• Providing financial information to support wider organisational decision-making

What you'll need to succeed...
We are looking for someone with a strong all-round finance background who is comfortable taking ownership of a finance function but still enjoys being hands-on with the numbers.Ideally, you will have the following experience:

• Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Strong financial management and accounting knowledge
• Previous experience supervising or managing others
• Good Excel and accounting systems knowledge
• Confidence in communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A finance qualification or substantial relevant experience
• An interest in working within a charity or purpose-led organisation

Previous charity finance experience would be beneficial, but the right financial experience and a genuine connection to the organisation's purpose are equally important.

What you'll get in return...
What really sets this opportunity apart is the chance to use your finance career to contribute to something genuinely worthwhile.Joining an organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people within the local community, with your work helping ensure it remains financially sustainable and able to continue providing important services.You'll also benefit from:

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• 5-week holiday plus bank holidays
• A supportive, values-led working environment
• Autonomy and ownership of the finance function
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• A role offering purpose, flexibility and the opportunity to make a visible difference

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for your next move and would love the opportunity to use your skills within an organisation that genuinely gives back to its community, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now..
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date CV

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