Finance Manager - Lead a Purpose-Driven Charity's Finances

Life 2009; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Birthday Leave

Long service leave

Company Pension Scheme

Menopause Workplace Pledge

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage for travel outside base

Flexible working

Job summary

Life 2009 is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the Finance Team and ensure robust financial controls and accurate reporting for a values-driven charity.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the role involves developing financial systems and delivering timely management accounts, budgets and forecasts from Leamington Spa. A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA qualified with a minimum of two years' relevant experience.
• Experienced in preparing management accounts, reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• An effective leader who can motivate, support and develop others.
• Confident communicating financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the Finance Team.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and budget variance reports.
• Reconcile balance sheet and control account items, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Analyse income and expenditure, working closely with budget holders to understand variances.
• Assist with annual budget setting and implementation.
• Manage day-to-day financial transactions and cash management using Xero.
• Oversee VAT compliance, including consideration of partial exemption.
• Support annual accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Identify and implement process improvements, efficiencies and financial controls.
• Assist in the management of the National Office alongside the Estates Manager.
• Review and develop finance policies, procedures and departmental guidance documents

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Life 2009 is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the Finance Team and ensure robust financial controls and accurate reporting for a values-driven charity.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the role involves developing financial systems and delivering timely management accounts, budgets and forecasts from Leamington Spa. A full UK driving licence is required for this role.