Finance Manager

Ronald McDonald House Charities UK; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee core operational finance functions and lead the Finance Team. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal and advanced Excel skills, with experience in performance management. Responsibilities include managing month-end processes and preparing financial reports to stakeholders. This role demands high autonomy and the ability to handle pressure.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, able to work autonomously.
• Organised and able to work under pressure.
• Experience in team motivation and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead core operational finance functions.
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes.
• Support preparation of financial reports.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Tools

Xledger

Job description

Overview

Financial Operations

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead core operational finance functions, including accounts payable, income processing, and cash (treasury) management
• Monitor emerging issues and support in the delivery of ongoing improvements to the organisation's financial systems, controls, procedures, and financial reporting
• Oversee and lead the month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations and journal postings
• Provide support in the preparation of the monthly financial reports for the Executive Team, Board of Trustees and other key stakeholders
• Prepare the year end statutory financial statements and notes in line with Charity SORP requirements
• Support with gift aid and information required by the auditors and regulators (Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, etc)

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage the operational Finance Team with the day-to-day activities, month end processes, and year-end close, to a high standard of quality
• Manage and undertake performance providing guidance, support, and mentorship and continuous feedback
• Oversee the recruitment, training, mentoring and development of new team members

Stakeholder Engagement

• Supporting the Directors, Head of Finance, and other budget holders with understanding their financial results
• Maintaining excellent relationships with our bankers, auditors, and third-party software providers
• Working closely with McDonald's finance teams to ensure that key financial processes and transactions between the teams are carried out effectively

Finance System

• Provide ongoing support with the implementation and user training of the new finance system (Xledger) and ensure that the finance system is continuously improved to meet the operational needs of the Charity
• Supporting the decision-making process to be more data-driven driving efficiency, not least by effectively embedding and maximising the capabilities of the new finance system
• Manage the data integrity, user access, financial workflows, and administration of the new finance system

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
• Highly organised and able to work under pressure to meet conflicting priorities
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the charity, acting as an effective collaborator
• Confident with the desire to work in a dynamic environment
• Advanced Excel skills for analytical tasks
• Experienced in performance management, team motivation, and building high-performing finance teams