Finance Partner

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected not-for-profit organisation in Manchester is looking for a Finance Partner (Part Qual). The role focuses on providing financial support and guidance, managing relationships with the property department, and delivering monthly management accounts. Ideal candidates are part qualified accountants (AAT, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) with strong Excel skills and effective communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £40,000 per annum and great benefits including a pension contribution, making a meaningful impact in the finance team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 15% pension contribution

Permanent position

Collaborative and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in writing commentary explaining key variances.
• Driven to improve services and self-motivated.
• Ability to support budget holders with scenario planning.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with the property department.
• Deliver high-quality monthly management accounts.
• Provide commentary and variance analysis.
• Assist with robust budget development.

Skills

Effective communication

Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Sumifs, Pivot Tables)

Financial advisory capability

Education

Part qualified accountant (AAT, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA)

Job description

We are seeking a Finance Partner (Part Qual) to join a not-for-profit organisation in Manchester. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance to provide financial support and guidance to the organisation.

Client Details

The organisation is a well-established Not For Profit entity based in Manchester. It is known for its commitment to delivering impactful services and maintaining a professional environment.

Description

• Partnering and building effective relationships with the property department to help understand what is driving their activity. This will effectively be the repairs and maintenance teams as well as property compliance and reinvestment / capital works on our homes.
• Working with the Finance Manager to deliver high quality monthly management accounts.
• Providing commentary and variance analysis to inform decision making for operational budget holder holders, managers and directors.
• Supporting budget holders to develop robust budgets.
• Assisting Budget Holders with scenario planning, and financial modelling.

Profile

A successful Finance Partner - Part Qual should have:

• A finance professional who is driven to improve services and self-motivated.
• A part qualified accountant (AAT, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) with experience of writing commentary explaining key variances.
• An effective communicator who can provide financial advice and guidance at all levels.
• Strong excel skills - VLOOKUP's, Sumifs, Pivot Tables

Job Offer

• Competitive salary between £38,000 and £40,000 per annum.
• Up to 15% pension contribution.
• Permanent position in a respected not-for-profit organisation.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment in Manchester.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact within the accounting and finance team.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Finance Partner - Part Qual, we encourage you to apply now and become a valued member of this organisation in Manchester.