Finance Manager

KCR; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused non-profit organization is recruiting a Finance Manager to oversee financial activities and ensure robust systems compliance. The role requires experience in financial oversight and team leadership, with responsibilities including managing budgets, cash flow forecasting, and liaising with auditors. Candidates should have strong Excel skills and knowledge of Xero is desirable. This is a full-time position based in Sunderland.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Excel is required.
• Experience in finance management is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Prepare annual budgets.
• Monitor departmental budgets and provide financial guidance.
• Manage day-to-day finance processes.
• Maintain and develop accounting software and purchase order systems.
• Administer company credit card programme and oversee bank relationships.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and supplier payments.
• Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions and vendors.
• Support funding applications and grant reporting.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and oversee monthly payroll.
• Support salary budgeting and staff cost analysis.
• Coordinate with external auditors for year-end accounts.
• Manage statutory filings including HMRC and Companies House.
• Oversee VAT returns, Gift Aid claims, and tax reliefs.

Skills

Cognos

Forecasting

Hyperion

Dealership Experience

QuickBooks

Accounting

Corporate Finance

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Financial Management

Financial Planning

Tools

Xero

Job description

KCR Solutions are exciting to be recruiting a Finance Manager for a dynamic and community-focused non‑profit organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive you will oversee all financial activities ensuring robust systems compliance and strategic insight. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and experienced individual with the ability to lead a small team. Key responsibilities include :

• Produce monthly management accounts
• Prepare annual budgets
• Monitor departmental budgets and provide financial guidance
• Manage day‑to‑day finance processes
• Maintain and develop accounting software and purchase order systems
• Administer company credit card programme and oversee bank relationships
• Lead cash flow forecasting and supplier payments
• Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions and vendors
• Support funding applications and grant reporting
• Liaise with external payroll providers and oversee monthly payroll
• Support salary budgeting and staff cost analysis
• Coordinate with external auditors for year‑end accounts
• Manage statutory filings (HMRC Companies House Charity Commission)
• Oversee VAT returns Gift Aid claims and tax reliefs

This is a fantastic opportunity for a current Finance Manager or a candidate ready to step up to the next level. Excellent Excel is important and knowledge of Xero is desirable.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills

• Cognos
• Forecasting
• Hyperion
• Dealership Experience
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting
• Financial Management
• Financial Planning

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1