Finance Manager

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Strong experience in financial management and reporting.
• A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders.

• We are seeking an experienced finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively with stakeholders and translating financial information into meaningful business insight.
  
  You will ideally have:
  • Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) status or be qualified by experience.
  • Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
  • Experience of budgeting, forecasting and business partnering.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive and hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Previous experience within the charity, not-for-profit, public sector or grant-funded environment would be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of Charity SORP and fund accounting would be beneficial but is not essential.

Summary

• Work for a fantastic national charity
• Hybrid working.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected and financially robust charitable organisation with a strong reputation for delivering valuable services across the region. They are committed to making a positive impact, investing in their people and ensuring resources are managed effectively to maximise benefit for the communities they support.

Job Description

• Describe the Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting
  
  
  • Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports.
  • Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful variance analysis.
  • Deliver financial insights and performance reporting to senior leadership teams.
  • Support decision-making through accurate and timely financial information.

  Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Support the annual budgeting process across multiple departments.
  • Prepare regular forecasts and financial projections.
  • Work closely with budget holders to monitor performance against budget.
  • Provide constructive challenge and support to ensure effective use of resources.

  Charity & Fund Accounting

  • Maintain accurate accounting records for restricted, unrestricted and designated funds.
  • Monitor grant funding and expenditure to ensure compliance with funding conditions.
  • Produce financial reports and returns for funders.
  • Support compliance with Charity SORP and relevant accounting standards.

  Financial Control

  • Maintain robust financial controls and governance processes.
  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
  • Support year-end accounts preparation and external audit processes.
  • Contribute to risk management and internal control activities.

  Business Partnering

  • Act as a trusted finance partner to operational managers.
  • Present financial information clearly and confidently to stakeholders.
  • Improve financial understanding across non-finance teams.
  • Support managers in making informed commercial and operational decisions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Strong experience in financial management and reporting.
• A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• We are seeking an experienced finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively with stakeholders and translating financial information into meaningful business insight.
  
  You will ideally have:
  • Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) status or be qualified by experience.
  • Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
  • Experience of budgeting, forecasting and business partnering.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive and hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Previous experience within the charity, not-for-profit, public sector or grant-funded environment would be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of Charity SORP and fund accounting would be beneficial but is not essential.