Finance Manager (Part time)

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Barlaston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Brampton Recruitment Ltd seeks a part-time Finance Manager to lead the small finance team and act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and senior management in a growing charity. You will ensure robust controls, monthly reporting, cashflow forecasting and supported decision-making.

The role requires third-sector experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to develop processes while working closely with auditors, funders and managers across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Manager / Financial Controller role.
• Experience in the third sector.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret and communicate financial data to non-finance colleagues.
• Experience supporting senior management with financial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day finance function.
• Manage monthly financial reporting, cashflow and forecasting.
• Provide clear financial information to CEO and senior management.
• Support financial planning as the organisation expands.
• Maintain robust financial controls and processes.
• Monitor financial performance, cashflow and risk.
• Support investment and financial planning decisions.
• Line-manage the Finance Officer responsible for payroll.
• Collaborate with external auditors, funders and finance software providers.
• Build relationships with senior colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cashflow management

Management accounts

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Our client is a growing, outward-looking charity providing services to the local community. The organisation has a small, high-performing finance function and is continuing to expand its services and geographical footprint. This role will be managing one team member and will hold full responsibility for the finance function.

We are recruiting for an experienced part-time Finance Manager, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working as part of the Leadership, Senior Management and Management Teams, the part-time Finance Manager will play a key role in ensuring strong financial management, effective controls and regulatory compliance across the organisation.

The successful candidate will provide clear financial insight to the CEO and senior management team, supporting informed decision-making around organisational performance, cash flow, risk and future investment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and overseeing the day-to-day finance function
• Managing the monthly financial reporting cycle, including management accounts, cashflow and forecasting
• Providing clear and meaningful financial information and insight to the CEO and senior management team
• Supporting financial planning and decision-making as the organisation expands its services and geographical reach
• Ensuring robust financial controls, processes and procedures are maintained
• Monitoring financial performance, cashflow and risk
• Supporting investment and financial planning decisions
• Line managing and supporting the Finance Officer, who is responsible for monthly payroll
• Working closely with external auditors, banking providers, funders, commissioners and finance software/support providers
• Building effective working relationships with senior colleagues, service managers and other key stakeholders
• Supporting the organisation to remain financially compliant, well controlled and sustainable

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar senior finance position
• Strong understanding of financial management, management accounts, cashflow and forecasting
• Must have third sector experience
• Experience of maintaining effective financial controls and processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly to non-finance colleagues
• Accounting qualification would be advantageous, but QBE is also considered
• Experience of supporting senior management with financial decision-making
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage, develop and support a small finance team
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, practical approach with the ability to identify issues and provide effective solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and external organisations

This role is commutable from: Stoke-on-Trent, Longton, Hanley, Burslem, Newcastle-under Lyme, Trentham, Blythe Bridge, Stone, Stafford and surrounding areas.

Hours:

Part-time 27.5 hours per week

Salary:

£31,358.17 per annum

Location:

Stoke on Trent