Finance Manager

CV Screen Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

CV Screen Ltd is recruiting a Finance Manager on behalf of a well-established national charity near Coventry. The role is hybrid (one day per week from home) with a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 and benefits.

It combines hands-on leadership of a small finance team with close work alongside the Finance Director. The ideal candidate will have broad financial management experience, be a qualified accountant or QBE, and enjoy improving processes and controls within a charity context.

Qualifications

• Broad financial management experience across management and statutory accounts, cash flow, reporting and compliance.
• Experience leading a small team; charity sector knowledge and SORP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of month-end, producing accurate management accounts, reconciliations and project-level reporting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting with budget holders to explain variances and actions.
• Oversee payroll, VAT, Gift Aid, membership, grant and donation income; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage, coach and develop a small finance team.
• Act as the main contact for the annual audit and drive improvements to financial systems and controls.

Skills

Excel

MS Dynamics 365 Business Central

Education

Qualified accountant / by experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Finance Manager - Charity

Coventry (Hybrid - 1 day per week from home)

Salary £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

CV Screen is delighted to be recruiting a Finance Manager on behalf of a well-established national charity based near Coventry. Our client is a membership organisation that helps people and communities grow in ways that support nature and biodiversity, backed by respected research and education work. This permanent role pays £35,000 - £40,000, with one day per week working from home. It combines hands-on leadership of a small finance team with close work alongside the Finance Director. It's a fantastic opportunity for a proactive finance professional who wants their work to make a real difference, and a four-day week would also be considered.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Take ownership of month-end, producing accurate management accounts, reconciliations and project-level reporting
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycle, working with budget holders to explain variances and agree actions
• Oversee payroll, VAT, Gift Aid, membership, grant and donation income, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Manage, coach and develop a small finance team
• Act as the main contact for the annual audit and drive improvements to financial systems and controls

What Experience is Required

• Broad financial management experience across management and statutory accounts, cash flow, reporting and compliance
• Part or fully qualified accountant, or qualified by experience, with strong Excel and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central skills
• Experience leading a small team; charity sector knowledge and SORP are desirable

Salary & Benefits

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. The role is permanent with one day per week working from home. A four-day working week would be considered for the right candidate.

Location

Coventry, with one day per week from home. This is an easy commute from Kenilworth, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Nuneaton, Bedworth and Hinckley. A UK driving licence would be useful.

Alternate Job Titles

• Finance and Compliance Manager
• Financial Controller
• Management Accountant
• Finance Business Partner