Finance Manager

Cynthia Spencer Hospice; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the finance team, manage financial processes, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a formal accountancy qualification, advanced understanding of accounting principles, and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel. This role is crucial in supporting the organization’s financial health and integrity, contributing to the vital services provided by the hospice.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a finance team and carrying out performance reviews is essential.
• At least two years management experience within a finance function is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team and finance volunteers.
• Prepare VAT returns and act as the key contact for VAT compliance.
• Oversee payroll, cash management, and investment portfolios.

Skills

Formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)

Advanced understanding of accounting principles and practices

Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel

Strong attention to detail, accuracy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

A pro-active approach to work

Education

Formal accountancy qualification

Tools

Sage

Job description

Finance Manager

Hours: 25 hours

Salary: £45K FTE

Reports to: CEO

Location: Based in our Northampton Office

About Cynthia Spencer Hospice

Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides specialist palliative care for people living with life-limiting illnesses in West Northamptonshire. As Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity, we support the Hospice, ensuring they have the vital funds necessary to cover their care. With a newly appointed CEO we are on an exciting journey of raising additional funds for Hospice care.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join our growing and dynamic team. With a new CEO having joined the team in June we are on exciting journey of growth and development with a passion and commitment to fund specialist end of life care across West Northamptonshire.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the finance team and finance volunteers.
• Lead on month-end closing processes and producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Lead on year-end closing processes and oversee the audit process liaising with the auditors as required.
• Oversee payroll, cash management and the investment portfolio.
• Prepare VAT returns. Act as the key contact for VAT and ensure robust systems are in place to comply with HMRC requirements.
• Lead on the collaboration with the commercial and income generation departments to ensure accurate processes are in place, to include the sharing of data through manual or automated integration.
• Manage accruals and prepayments.
• Be the main contact for the use of the finance system and lead on resolving any issues.
• Review the Financial Procedures and Policies and update as appropriate. To include regular review of process improvement and risk mitigation.
• Control and update the Restricted Funds log.
• Ensure the finance team comply with accounting principles and company policies.
• Lead organisational contracts with utility and other service providers.
• Key member of the Leadership Team.
• Any other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the role and needs of the business.

Person Specification:

• Formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) - essential
• Advanced understanding of accounting principles and practices - essential
• Previous experience of managing a finance team and carrying out performance reviews - essential
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel - essential
• Familiarity with accounting software (ideally Sage) - essential
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills - essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team - essential
• Leading and developing a team - essential
• Previous experience of working within the not-for-profit sector desirable
• At least two years management experience within a finance function - desirable
• A pro-active approach to work and problem solving, and the ability to spot and deal with issues as they occur - essential
• A can do outcome focused attitude and approach

To apply please submit a comprehensive CV and a Covering Letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role by 10am Wednesday 12th November.

Please note we will review applications as they are received, and we may close the application process early at our discretion.