Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)

Jon Egging Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to ensure the continuity of robust financial practices during maternity cover. This role is pivotal in managing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance while supporting fundraising efforts. You will lead the production of management accounts and work closely with operational managers to align financial plans with budgets. The position offers flexibility and a supportive work environment, making it ideal for those passionate about financial management and eager to contribute to meaningful causes.

Benefits

Flexible working

Enhanced annual leave

Homeworking allowance

Occupational pension scheme

Occupational sickness scheme

Special paid leave provision

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in relevant financial management roles in a charity or non-profit.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining robust financial reporting systems and controls.
• Leading the production of monthly management accounts.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Jon Egging Trust Finance Manager (maternity cover)

Location: Home Based (UK)

Hours: Minimum 30 hrs a week; may be worked flexibly each week

Salary: £40,000 Full Time Equivalent.

Contract: Temporary (maternity cover)

Start date: ideally early July 2025 to permit ample handover with current finance manager before maternity commences in early Sept.

The Jon Egging Trust is seeking an exceptional Finance Manager to uphold and enhance our existing strong financial infrastructure whilst our current postholder is away on maternity leave. This role involves managing day-to-day financial reporting systems and controls, providing forecasts for bids, ensuring financial plans align with budgets, and meeting external reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial management: maintaining robust financial reporting systems and controls, and line managing the Finance Assistant.
• Fundraising support: providing accurate financial forecasts for bids and meeting fund reporting requirements
• Budgeting: ensuring financial plans are in line with budgetary constraints.
• Accounts production: leading the production of monthly management accounts and communicating to operational managers.
• Re-forecasting: handling budgeting and re-forecasting processes.
• Compliance: communicating effectively with auditors and the external finance committee.

Candidate Profile:

• Accounting experience: minimum of two years in relevant financial management roles in a charity or non-profit.
• Essential Skills:
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting
• Lead on delivery of the annual and half year budgetary process
• Develop budgets for funding applications and providing financial support to fundraising
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex financial information.
• Highly methodical and organised in record-keeping and analysis.
• Inclusivity: We welcome applicants at any stage of life or background, including those returning to the workforce or seeking a change of pace.

If you are passionate about financial management and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

Our benefits package includes

• Flexible working
• Enhanced annual leave
• Homeworking allowance
• Occupational pension scheme
• Occupational sickness scheme
• Special paid leave provision

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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

To apply

Please complete our online application form.

The closing date is Sunday 18 May at 23:59.

Interviews to be held virtually Thursday 22 May 2025.

Questions?

Contact us through the website.

Please note: In order to become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.