Finance Manager - Part Time

Leicestershire Education Business Company (LEBC); Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

15 hours per week

Permanent contract

Pension

Annual leave

Flexible working

Death in service

Professional development

Leicester base

Job summary

Leicestershire Education Business Company (LEBC) is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a part-time position based in Leicester. You will lead the finance function, reporting to the CEO and working with trustees and budget holders to deliver timely financial management and guidance.

The role requires strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills, plus experience with management accounts, statutory statements and compliance in a charity/public sector context.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Experience preparing management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Payroll, pensions, treasury and cash-flow management experience.
• Knowledge of Charity SORP and Charity Commission requirements would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Support funding application budgets and monitor funded projects.
• Monitor cash flow, reserves and overall financial performance.
• Manage day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, receivable and banking controls.
• Lead the year-end process and prepare statutory financial statements for audit.
• Liaise with auditors and ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee payroll, pensions and HMRC requirements.
• Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds and grants.
• Provide financial reports and advice to CEO, trustees and Finance Committee.
• Maintain effective financial policies, controls and risk management arrangements.

Skills

Significant financial management

Excellent communication

Excel

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll systems

Pensions administration

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a part-time role where you can make a real impact? Would you like to use your financial expertise to support a charity helping young people achieve their potential?

Leicestershire Education Business Company (LEBC) is seeking an experienced and approachable Finance Manager to lead our finance function. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, trustees and budget holders, you will provide accurate financial management, reporting and practical financial guidance.

Benefits

• Part-time, permanent position
• 15 hours per week
• Salary £38,000 to £42,000 FTE (pro-rata)
• Based at 30 Frog Island, Leicester, LE3 5AG
• Pension
• Annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefit
• Professional development support

Main Responsibilities

Working closely with the CEO, trustees and budget holders, you will:

• Prepare quarterly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Support funding application budgets and monitor funded projects
• Monitor cash flow, reserves and overall financial performance
• Manage day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, receivable and banking controls
• Lead the year-end process and prepare statutory financial statements for audit
• Liaise with auditors and ensure statutory and regulatory compliance
• Oversee payroll, pensions and HMRC requirements
• Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds and grants
• Provide financial reports and advice to the CEO, trustees and Finance Committee
• Maintain effective financial policies, controls and risk management arrangements

Personal SpecificationQualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, or equivalent experience

Experience and Skills

• Significant financial management experience
• Experience preparing management accounts and statutory financial statements
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills
• Payroll, pensions, treasury and cash-flow management experience
• Knowledge of financial controls, governance and compliance
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues

Experience within a charity, not-for-profit, education or public sector organisation, together with knowledge of Charity SORP and Charity Commission requirements, would be an advantage.

Attitude and Temperament

• Collaborative and practical approach
• High standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively