Finance Manager

Candlelighters; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Candlelighters in Leeds offers a hybrid Finance Manager role based at 8 Woodhouse Square, Leeds LS3 1AD, requiring a mix of office presence and remote work. The position sits with the charity’s finance function.

You will oversee day-to-day financial operations, lead Finance Officers, and ensure robust controls, accurate income/expenditure processing, and timely financial reporting. You’ll work closely with the CFO to deliver strategic insights and support the charity’s objectives.

Qualifications

• The Finance Manager oversees day-to-day financial operations and ensures robust controls.
• Responsible for accurate processing of income and expenditure and financial reporting.
• Works closely with the CFO to deliver strategic financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and manage Finance Officers.
• Ensure income, expenditure and other financial information are recorded accurately.
• Maintain robust financial controls and processes.
• Support production of key financial reporting.

Job description

Job location - Hybrid role – min 2 days office based (Leeds)Address: 8 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD

The Finance Manager will oversee Candlelighters’ day-to-day financial operations and manage and develop the Finance Officers. The role is responsible for ensuring that income, expenditure and other financial information are recorded accurately, securely and promptly, and that robust financial controls and processes are maintained.

What we’re looking for

The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting the Charity.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Charity's finance function, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate financial processing of income and expenditure, and effective support for the production of key financial reporting. The postholder will report to and work closely with the CFO to provide financial insight, maintain robust financial systems, and contribute to the delivery of the Charity's strategic objectives.

For more information on this role and what we're looking for, read our recruitment pack.

Are you free to remain and take up employment in the UK? Yes No

Have you previously been invited for an interview with, or employed by Candlelighters? Yes No

Do you hold a full, clean driving licence valid in the UK? Yes No

Using the job description, can you describe what skills, abilities and experience you have that demonstrate why you would be suitable for the post? E.g. via previous roles, voluntary or leisure activities