Finance Manager

Office Angels; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £36k-£39k

On-site role in West Sussex

Term-time options or year-round

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Office Angels in West Sussex is seeking a Finance Manager for an on-site role. You will lead the finance function, drive budgeting, forecasting and reporting, and provide strategic financial support to the leadership team.

The role covers year-end, procurement, governance, and improving financial processes. Term-time options or full-year contracts are available, with a salary of £36,000–£39,000.

Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance leadership role.
• Strong budget management, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of financial controls, compliance and audit processes.
• Excellent communication with non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience managing workloads, processes or team members.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor income, expenditure and budget performance through regular analysis.
• Provide variance reporting and financial forecasting to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies and governance requirements.
• Manage year-end finance processes and support external audits.
• Oversee cash flow management and financial controls.
• Lead procurement activities, tenders and contract reviews, ensuring value for money.
• Monitor and maintain financial systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Support managers with budget planning, expenditure monitoring and financial guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and reporting.
• Lead, support and develop finance team members.

Skills

Budget management

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Management accounts

Financial controls

Audit

Excel

Communication

Education

AAT

ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Manager

West Sussex (On-site role)

£36,000 - £39,000

Full Time | Term Time Only Considered | Term Time Plus Additional Weeks or All-Year-Round Options Available

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a rewarding role within a purpose-driven organisation? We are seeking a highly organised finance professional to lead financial operations, provide strategic financial support and ensure robust financial management across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with experience in budget management, financial reporting, management accounts, compliance and procurement to join a supportive team in a varied and influential position.

Flexible working arrangements are available, including term-time-only, term-time plus additional weeks, or full-year contracts.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day and strategic management of the finance function, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting and effective use of resources.

You will work closely with senior leaders, providing financial insight and analysis to support informed decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor income, expenditure and budget performance through regular analysis.
• Provide variance reporting and financial forecasting to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies and governance requirements.
• Manage year-end finance processes and support external audits.
• Oversee cash flow management and financial controls.
• Lead procurement activities, tenders and contract reviews, ensuring value for money.
• Monitor and maintain financial systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Support managers with budget planning, expenditure monitoring and financial guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and reporting.
• Lead, support and develop finance team members.

Requirements

To be successful in this Finance Manager role, you will ideally have:

Essential

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Finance Officer or similar finance leadership role.
• Strong experience of budget management, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of financial controls, compliance and audit processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience managing workloads, processes or team members.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Desirable

• AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent finance qualification.
• Experience working within education, public sector, charity or not-for-profit environments.
• Experience of procurement, contract management and tendering processes.
• Knowledge of funding streams, grants or restricted budgets.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £36,000 - £39,000.
• Different contract options, including term-time-only working or year round
• On-site role in West Sussex.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to influence financial strategy and organisational growth.

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