Finance Manager

Public Sector; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An international non-governmental organization in Milton Keynes seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial accounting activities and lead a team. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant or actively studying towards a qualification, with strong leadership and process improvement skills. The role offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000, along with a 7% employer pension contribution, and features hybrid working model with 2 days in the office.

Benefits

7% employer pension contributions

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification.
• Experience leading and managing teams in a financial role.
• Proven experience with accounting systems, especially Dynamics Business Central.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial accounting and control activities.
• Line manage and develop a team of three.
• Implement control activities to strengthen financial processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within Finance.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Team Management

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant or studying ACA/ACMA/ACCA

Tools

Dynamics Business Central

Job description

Are you a qualified or part qualified finance professional with a passion for process improvement and a commitment to people management?

Goodman Masson are working with an international non-governmental organization (INGO) based in Milton Keynes to recruit for a Finance Manager to sit in their Financial Accounting team.

This is a crucial role for maintaining a robust financial control environment and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all financial data and services for the organisation. If you are a proactive leader with experience in accounting systems and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be instrumental in executing monthly accounting and control activities. Your key focus will be on leading and coaching a team of three, while driving continuous improvement and automation within financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively managing all monthly financial accounting and control activities, including month-end close, accounts payable/receivable, intercompany, and payroll/income reconciliations.
• Line managing, and performance managing a team of three, providing coaching and development.
• Designing, simplifying, and implementing control activities to strengthen the organization's financial control environment.
• Leading and executing continuous process improvement and automation initiatives within the Finance team.
• Assisting with the year-end audit process and building effective relationships with external auditors.
• Deputising for the Financial Controller as required.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Accountant OR actively studying a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACMA, ACCA).
• Demonstrable experience of leading, managing, and inspiring teams within a financial support function.
• Previous practical experience with Dynamics Business Central accounting system.
• Experience in engaging and leading process improvement and automation activity, particularly related to financial accounting systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders (e.g., budget holders, auditors).
• Active Christian Faith (This is an Occupational Requirement).

Desirable

• Familiarity with project/fund accounting.

Salary range is £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience + 7% employer pension contributions. The role will be based in Milton Keynes with hybrid working (2 days per week in the office).

Candidates will need to be available to start from December at the latest.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.