Finance Manager

smartimpact; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional growth

Continuous learning

Support from SMT

Exposure to great clients

Collaborative culture

Job summary

SmartImpact is seeking an experienced Part-Time Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, manage fixed costs, time-and-materials projects, and accounting for software product development. You will work closely with our full-time accountant, assisting with budgeting, planning, forecasting and month-end close.

This role is 1–2 days per week and offers flexible hours. Join a UK software-focused team delivering innovative digital solutions to the non-profit sector while ensuring strict

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years finance or accounting experience.
• At least 2 years in software development or a related industry.
• Proficiency with financial management software and tools.
• CPA or CIMA accreditation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts aligned with SmartImpact’s strategic goals.
• Manage accounting for fixed costs, time-and-materials projects, and software product development budgets.
• Monitor financial performance metrics, cash flow, and profitability.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and present actionable insights to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audits, and financial reporting standards.
• Partner with departmental leaders to allocate resources effectively and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement and optimise financial systems to improve operational efficiency.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to support SmartImpact’s growth in the software and technology sector.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Strategic finance

Education

CPA/CIMA accreditation

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Here at SmartImpact, we are a UK Microsoft Gold partner, we have been providing innovative digital solutions to the non-profit sector since 2007. We partner with organisations of all sizes, individual and corporate membership bodies, charities & fundraisers, societies, colleges and regulatory bodies. We’ve been growing over the last few years and our latest role is for a Finance Manager to join the team, on a part-time basis.

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Finance Manager to oversee financial operations in the fast-paced and innovative software development sector. This role is critical for managing fixed costs, time-and-materials projects, and accounting for software product development. The Finance Manager will provide strategic insights to support business growth while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and smartimpact’s commitment to quality and innovation.

You will be working closely with our full-time accountant, helping us to oversee the growth of the business. From monthly control budgets, planning, forecasting and the month end close reports.

Do note, this will be on a part-time basis of 1-2 days a week!

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts aligned with smartimpact’s strategic goals.
• Manage accounting for fixed costs, time-and-materials projects, and software product development.
• Monitor financial performance metrics, cash flow, and profitability.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and present actionable insights to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audits, and financial reporting standards.
• Partner with departmental leaders to allocate resources effectively and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement and optimise financial systems to improve operational efficiency.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to support smartimpact’s growth in the software and technology sector.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of finance or accounting experience, with at least 2 years in software development or a related industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing fixed costs, time-and-materials accounting, and software product development budgets.
• Proficiency with financial management software and tools.
• CPA or CIMA accreditation is highly desirable.

What we offer

• Opportunities to work in a forward-thinking and innovative environment.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Continuous learning. You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Support and leadership via our SMT team.
• Exposure to great clients, bespoke products and latest technology.
• An open and collaborative friendly working environment with knowledge sharing at the centre.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be respected for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others and our clients.