Finance Manager (FTC)

The Air Ambulance Service; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Rugby seeks a Finance Controls and Reporting Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The manager will oversee financial reporting and controls, manage cash flow, guide teams, and support payroll processes. Candidates should have a professional accounting qualification and proven experience in financial analysis and budgeting. Join us in making a meaningful impact as we save lives.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and business partnering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the retail sector and charity shop operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Charity and Trading Reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity to optimize financial resources.
• Lead and mentor the Income and AP teams, providing guidance and support.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Problem solving

Collaborative approach

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Finance Controls and Reporting Manager (FTC)

Location: CV21 3RQ

Hours: Full Time 37.5 hpw

Benefits: Benefits as described in the offer

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.

We’re on the lookout for a Finance Manager!

If you’re looking for more than a job, motivated by purpose and ready to make a real impact to an organisation that is committed to saving lives every day, then this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

What We Offer

• Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• (Core working hours 10:00am - 15:00 pm)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life assurance
• Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
• A supportive, purpose-driven team
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

What You'll Be Doing

• Financial Reporting: Responsible for all Charity and Trading Reporting
• Financial Controls, accounting and bookkeeping: balance sheet reconciliation; bank reconciliations; prepare, review and post journals; support the annual audit
• Cash Management: Monitor cash flow and liquidity to optimize financial resources and support day-to-day operational needs.
• Payroll: Work with external provider to support with payroll, including timely processing of BACS payments (including monthly payroll)
• System Implementation: Support the implementation of the new system, including developing reporting capability through automation
• Team Management: Lead and mentor the Income and AP teams, providing guidance and support.
• Collaborative working: Work collaboratively with the FP&A team to support all financial activity and strategic plans of the Charity and Trading entities.

What We're Looking For

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting and business partnering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative approach to achieving departmental and wider organisational objectives.
• Passion for the work that TAAS does
• Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with the core values of TAAS throughout career to date.
• Knowledge of the retail sector and charity shop operations sector is advantageous.
• Methodical in approach to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting

What's In It For You

At TAAS, you'll be part of a passionate and committed charity that's making a real difference every day. We value professionalism, compassion and teamwork - and we're proud of our inclusive, supportive culture.

Whether it's supporting emergency services from behind the scenes or helping shape the future of our leadership, you'll play a crucial role in helping us save lives.

The Air Ambulance Service isn’t just a place to work; it's a place to build a meaningful career.

Click "Apply Now" and help us keep our helicopters flying and saving lives.

Compliance Responsibilities

In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:

• Health & Safety and Environment
• Safeguarding
• Data Protection
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Quality

You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.

The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Environment

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.

*Please note that we reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants. We are currently recruiting for this role directly and do not require agency assistance at this time.*