Charity Finance Manager — Lead Reporting & Controls

Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Cannock is looking for a Senior Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of the charity, manage the finance team, and ensure compliance with all financial regulations. The successful candidate will be a professionally qualified accountant with experience in a similar role, ideally within the charity sector. You will be responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, and providing leadership within the finance team. This is a hands-on role requiring excellent communication skills, organization, and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a similar role, ideally within a charity environment.
• At least 2 years of management experience required.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts into simpler terms.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations and oversee finance team.
• Ensure timely month-end close processes and compliance with audit standards.
• Maintain strong internal controls and governance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team management

SAGE or similar accounting system

Excellent written and verbal communication

Prioritisation

Customer-first approach

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)

Tools

SAGE

Job description

A leading charity organization in Cannock is looking for a Senior Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of the charity, manage the finance team, and ensure compliance with all financial regulations. The successful candidate will be a professionally qualified accountant with experience in a similar role, ideally within the charity sector. You will be responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, and providing leadership within the finance team. This is a hands-on role requiring excellent communication skills, organization, and leadership abilities.