Finance Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity is seeking a Finance Manager in Bolton to lead its finance team. The role involves financial operations, budget management, and supporting key stakeholders. Candidates need at least 5 years of financial experience, management skills, and familiarity with SAGE. The charity offers flexible working, generous leave, and a supportive environment aimed at enabling young people to thrive.

Benefits

Flexible Working Opportunities

Generous Leave Entitlement

Contributory Pension Scheme

On-site Gym

Birthday Leave

Enhanced Maternity and Compassionate Leave

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in financial processes and control.
• Strong background in producing management accounts and budget management.
• Experience of managing staff and working with financial software (ideally SAGE).
• Excellent spreadsheet and database skills.
• Ability to communicate financial matters to non-finance colleagues.
• Knowledge of the VCSE or charity sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small finance function ensuring effective delivery of all financial operations.
• Provide practical financial information to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and support budget setting and forecasting.
• Manage a full-time Finance Assistant and conduct regular supervisions.
• Oversee all day-to-day financial functions including SAGE postings and payroll.
• Support fundraising efforts through reporting and restricted income management.

Skills

Financial processes and control

Management accounts production

Budget management

Staff management

Financial software (SAGE)

Spreadsheet and database skills

Communication of financial matters

Education

Relevant professional accountancy qualification

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Finance Manager

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join the team in this community-based charity driven by a mission to ensure that every child and young person in Bolton has 'the best possible start in life, so that they have every chance to achieve their aspirations, succeed and be happy' (Bolton Vision 2030).

This is an exciting time to join the team and the charity on its incredible journey.

Position: Finance Manager
Location: Bolton, hybrid working
Salary: £43,292 - £45,775 per annum
Hours: Full Time or Part Time
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 at 11.59pm

The Role

You will lead a small finance function, ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of all financial operations. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you will be a key player in shaping the financial strength of the organisation.

You will:

- Provide practical and usable financial information to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team

- Prepare monthly management accounts and support budget setting and forecasting

- Manage a full-time Finance Assistant and conduct regular supervisions and appraisals

- Oversee all day-to-day financial functions, including SAGE postings, bank reconciliations, payroll, Gift Aid, and debtor management

- Continuously review and improve financial procedures and systems

- Support fundraising efforts through reporting and restricted income management

- Liaise with insurers, support audits, and maintain asset and contents registers

- Contribute to events and work collaboratively across the organisation

If you're passionate about enabling children and young people to thrive and have the drive to ensure robust financial leadership in a values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Manager who shares our passion for empowering young people and thrives in a collaborative, community-driven environment.

You will have:

- At least 5 years of experience in financial processes and control

- Strong background in producing management accounts and budget management

- Experience of managing staff and working with financial software (ideally SAGE)

- Excellent spreadsheet and database skills

- The ability to communicate financial matters to non-finance colleagues

- A relevant professional accountancy qualification or be working towards one

- Knowledge of the VCSE or charity sector is desirable

Benefits Include:

- Flexible Working Opportunities

- Generous Leave Entitlement

- Contributory Pension Scheme

- On-site Gym

- Birthday Leave

- Enhanced Maternity and Compassionate Leave

- Certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024 and 2025

About the Organisation

This charity is a dynamic, community-based charity dedicated to giving every child and young person in Bolton the best possible start in life. Each year, we support over 4,000 individuals through youth provision, targeted services, education, football, and outreach programmes. We are driven by our values: Driven, Empowering, Fun, Caring, and Excellence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of

the community.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Finance Lead, Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Senior Finance Officer, Management Accountant, Finance, Etc….

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.