Finance Manager

Hays PLC; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to join their small, dedicated team in Coventry. This role involves supporting the Director of Finance and ensuring effective financial planning and compliance. You will lead month-end processes, manage budgeting cycles, and handle day-to-day financial operations, including payroll and VAT. The organization values flexibility, offering part-time options and generous holiday allowances. If you're passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a charitable cause, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your career.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group Pension Scheme with 8% employer contribution

Additional leave at Christmas

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance and compliance.
• Relevant financial qualifications or working towards them.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end processes and produce monthly management accounts.
• Manage budgeting, reforecasting cycles, and day-to-day financial operations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Planning

Compliance

Budget Management

Education

Relevant Financial Qualifications

Job description

Finance Manager - Coventry - £38k + Benefits

Your new company
Hays are supporting a small charitable organisation based in Coventry who are looking to recruit a Finance Manager. You will support the Director of Finance & Corporate Resources as part of the small but experienced corporate resources team.

Your new role

• Act as an internal business partner, providing financial planning and performance support.
• Lead month-end processes, including reviewing and posting journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, cashflow, and balance sheet reports.
• Manage budgeting and reforecasting cycles.
• Handle day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, gift aid, and charity VAT.
• Manage external relationships with auditors, banks, pension providers, and payroll partners.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships for efficient invoice processing and payment resolution.
• Administer the organisation's risk register.
• Manage internal assurance and governance processes, including internal audit and compliance testing.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and regulatory requirements (data protection, health and safety, fundraising regulations).

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience in finance and compliance.
• Financial Qualifications: Relevant qualifications or working towards them.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse financial data.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication with teams and stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm: Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available.
• Up to £40k
• Part-time option available
• 25 day holiday plus bank holidays and additional leave at Christmas (pro rata)
• Group Pension Scheme with 8% employer contribution

What you need to do now
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