Finance Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local not for profit organization based near Eastleigh is looking for a Finance Manager to lead the development and execution of financial strategy. The role includes managing financial operations, compliance, and preparation of statutory accounts. Ideal candidates will have solid transactional experience and strong Excel skills. The position offers hybrid working, 25 days holiday, and a 35-hour workweek with paid lunches.

Benefits

25 days holiday + BH

Free parking

Paid lunch breaks

4% company pension

Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home)

Qualifications

• Experience with month and year end procedures.
• Strong transactional background is preferred.
• Ability to support a junior member of staff with transactional procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategy, planning, and budgeting.
• Prepare management accounts, cash flow, and forecasts.
• Manage financial operations and compliance with FCA requirements.
• Serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Prepare statutory accounts and liaise with external accountants.

Skills

Financial strategy development

Financial planning and budgeting

Management accounts preparation

Cash flow forecasting

Systems knowledge

Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups)

Education

QBE or AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

Overview

CMA Recruitment Group are working exclusively with a not for profit based near Eastleigh, Hampshire, to help recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone to make the role their own and support a part time transactional member of staff. Once up and running this role will provide flexibility and hybrid working as well as offering 25 days holiday, a 35 hour working week (plus paid lunches) and free parking on site.

What will the Finance Manager role involve

• Lead on the development and execution of financial strategy, financial planning, budgeting, and cost control.
• Manage the running of financial operations including the preparation of management accounts, cash flow and other forecasts, outsourced payroll, tax returns, creditor payments and investments.
• Manage the organisation's insurance policies, ensuring full compliance with requirements.
• Analyse financial reports and ensure compliance with FCA requirements.
• Serve as the organisation's Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Manage budgeting and planning processes, providing all appropriate financial data, and supporting budget-holding staff in all areas.
• Manage the preparation of statutory accounts and be the main contact with external accountants/auditors.

Suitable candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy

• Experience with month and year end procedures, as well as a solid transactional background (QBE or AAT qualified will be considered).
• Strong systems knowledge and a good working knowledge of Excel including pivot tables, v-lookups and advanced formulas.
• Ability to support a junior member of staff with transactional procedures.
• Some prior experience of Microsoft D365 would be advantageous.

Additional information and benefits

• 25 days holiday + BH.
• Free parking.
• 35 hour working week plus paid lunch breaks.
• 4% company pension.
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days working from home).

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