Finance Manager

Ahead International; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Charity Organization in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Manager to ensure sound financial management and compliance with charity finance regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or Accounting, 5 years of financial management experience, and knowledge of UK charity regulations. Responsibilities include managing budgets, preparing accounts, and advising the management team on financial planning. This position offers an opportunity to make an impact in the charity sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management, preferably within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK charity finance regulations, reporting requirements, and compliance.
• Proven experience of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and audit preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage organisational budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK charity finance regulations and funder requirements.
• Prepare management accounts, annual accounts, and audit documentation.
• Monitor cash flow and financial risk.
• Provide financial oversight for grants and funded projects.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Numerical accuracy

Communication

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Purpose:

To ensure sound financial management, sustainability, and compliance with UK charity finance regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage organisational budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK charity finance regulations and funder requirements.
• Prepare management accounts, annual accounts, and audit documentation.
• Monitor cash flow and financial risk.
• Provide financial oversight for grants and funded projects.
• Advise Trustees and senior management on financial planning and sustainability.

Person Specification – Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or professional qualification in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management, preferably within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK charity finance regulations, reporting requirements, and compliance.
• Proven experience of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and audit preparation.
• Experience supporting funding applications and grant financial reporting.
• High level of numerical accuracy and analytical skills.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Excel.