Finance Manager

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to provide strategic and operational financial management for a charitable organization. This hybrid position will be based in Brighton and Hove and requires immediate availability. Responsibilities include leading budgeting, financial reporting, and cashflow management. Ideal candidates must possess strong financial management skills and experience in the charity sector.

Qualifications

• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of cashflow management and treasury functions.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, re-forecasting, and multi-year financial planning.
• Produce accurate management accounts and financial reports.
• Ensure effective cashflow and financial controls.
• Oversee income collection processes and manage audits.

Skills

Budgeting and financial planning

Management accounting

Financial controls

Cashflow management

Financial reporting

Job description

Interim Finance Manager

Contract: 6–9 month Fixed-Term Contract - Immediate start

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid working, Brighton and Hove

We are supporting a charitable housing and support organisation to appoint an immediately available Interim Finance Manager on a 6–9 month fixed-term basis.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the senior leadership team and Board, the role will provide strategic and operational financial management during a defined interim period.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, re-forecasting, and multi-year financial planning.
• Produce accurate management accounts, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Ensure effective cashflow, treasury management, and financial controls.
• Oversee income collection processes, including rents and service charges, working with operational teams to reduce arrears.
• Provide financial performance analysis and manage key assumptions.
• Manage audits, external advisors, banking relationships, investments, taxation, reserves, and insurance.
• Support Board and Finance Sub-Committee reporting and advise on financial risk and compliance.
• Line manage finance staff and work closely with operational colleagues on capi...