Finance Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Brighton seeks a Finance Manager to oversee accounting and financial management. You will be responsible for reporting financials to the Trustee Board, setting budgets alongside the CEO, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The role offers flexibility for remote work and may include occasional attendance at evening meetings. Ideal candidates will possess strong financial management skills and an empathetic approach to support contacts.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and financial management.
• Ability to report on financial performance.
• Strong public relations skills and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial management of the charity and trading company.
• Report financial performance to the Trustee Board.
• Lead in setting departmental and overall budgets.

Job description

Possability People is a pan-impairment disability charity based in Brighton. We work with people with various health conditions, including mental health, as well as older people. We support individuals through a range of services and projects with a passionate and dedicated staff team. Our aim is to empower and enable those we work with to live the lives they choose.

The Finance Manager is a key member of our team. You will be responsible for the accounting and financial management of the charity and its trading company. You will report on financial performance to the Trustee Board and the Finance Sub-Committee.

In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead in setting departmental and overall budgets. You will work with the CEO to ensure the charity operates effectively and complies with all financial policies and statutory requirements.

**Context:**

This role can be performed remotely from home, in a hybrid setting, or with some working in our office in Kemp Town, Brighton.

The working hours can be flexible, to be discussed and agreed upon with the CEO. Some unsociable hours may be required for attending Trustee Board Meetings, which are currently held online on Wednesday evenings, at least quarterly and more often if needed.

You will need to maintain good public relations with all support contacts, including the media. The role requires taking initiative and making sensible, reasoned decisions, while demonstrating an empathetic, confidential, and understanding approach to the needs of users at all times.