Finance Manager

KD Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking charity organization is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to lead financial strategy and insights. This role is pivotal in shaping financial operations, supporting budget management, and implementing new systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a values-led environment, contributing directly to community impact while collaborating with diverse teams. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong financial expertise, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the financial future of a meaningful cause.

Benefits

Car allowance

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible working

Laptop and phone provided

Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong background in finance with ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification.
• Proficient in Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial strategy and insight across the organisation.
• Support operational finance guidance and budget management.

Skills

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Strong Excel skills

Communication with non-finance stakeholders

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Financial influence

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified in finance

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Are you a senior finance professional looking to work within the charity sector across North Yorkshire?

Are you a fully qualified or part–qualified Finance Manager working towards your ACA / ACCA / CIMA and looking to take the next step into a Finance Business Partner–style role?

Would you thrive in a values–led organisation where your financial expertise contributes directly to community impact? If you're passionate about making a difference, enjoy collaborating across departments, and are excited by shaping financial strategy while supporting a meaningful cause, this could be exactly what you're looking for.

What the Finance Manager job involves

You will play a key role in driving financial strategy and insight across the organisation by:

• Designing and implementing projects around financial reporting, controls, performance, procurement, and policies.
• Supporting Directors and Heads of Department with operational finance guidance, budget management, data analysis, and transformation projects.
• Leading the implementation of new systems including finance software, rostering tools, and digital self–service platforms.
• Managing and developing two Assistant Accountants to support their growth.
• Overseeing the production of monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary.
• Reviewing debtors, creditors, and cash flow to improve working capital and reduce lead times.
• Handling P&L, forecasting, budgeting, and providing insights for board reporting.
• Developing financial models to support operations and new initiatives.
• Monitoring expenditure and supporting budget holders with timely reporting.
• Leading procurement processes, identifying cost savings, and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Supporting financial governance and ensuring compliance with legislation and policies.
• Identifying and mitigating financial risks within your remit.

Skills required

• Part-qualified towards ACA / ACCA / CIMA, or fully qualified
• Strong Excel skills and experience with finance systems
• Clear communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Experience in negotiation, stakeholder management, and financial influence
• Alignment with core values: putting people first, respecting and developing others, maintaining inclusivity, continuous learning, and acting with integrity

Other information

• Full–time: 37 hours per week
• Flexible working across North Yorkshire
• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• GBP3,000 car allowance plus mileage
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Laptop and phone provided

This vacancy is advertised through KD Recruitment Limited, operating as an Employment Agency.

If you do not hear within 2 weeks, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

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