Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent charitable organization in Coventry is seeking a Finance Manager to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading financial planning, month-end processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a salary of up to £40k with flexible working options and additional benefits, including a generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group Pension Scheme with 8% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance and compliance.
• Financial qualifications or working towards them.
• Strong ability to analyse financial data.

Responsibilities

• Act as an internal business partner, providing financial planning and performance support.
• Lead month-end processes, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L and cashflow reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Proactive attitude

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

1. Act as an internal business partner, providing financial planning and performance support.
2. Lead month-end processes, including reviewing and posting journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
3. Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, cashflow, and balance sheet reports.
4. Manage budgeting and reforecasting cycles.
5. Handle day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, gift aid, and charity VAT.
6. Manage external relationships with auditors, banks, pension providers, and payroll partners.
7. Maintain stakeholder relationships for efficient invoice processing and payment resolution.
8. Administer the organisation's risk register.
9. Manage internal assurance and governance processes, including internal audit and compliance testing.
10. 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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