Head of Finance

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity organization in Lancaster is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to lead the finance function, provide strategic advice, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven people management skills and experience in financial reporting. This hybrid role offers between £200 to £300 per day, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven people management skills.
• Ability to challenge and enhance working processes.
• Experience in financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance function ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Provide strategic financial advice to CEO and Board.
• Manage cashflow and develop financial strategies.
• Ensure compliance with charity law and financial regulations.

Job description

Interim Finance Manager - £200 to £300 per day - Lancaster (Hybrid)

Our client is a charity based in Lancaster and our client is looking for an Interim Finance Manager to cover the post until a new incumbent starts. The role will be varied and include:

• Leading the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Providing strategic advice to the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior managers on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with charity law, Companies House, HMRC, and relevant financial regulations.
• Managing cashflow and developing financial strategies that support the long-term financial health of the organisation.
• Supporting the HR Assistant to ensure LUSU complies with Lancaster University's employment policies and procedures.
• Supporting the IT Manager to ensure IT systems and services are appropriately maintained and support operational needs.
• Acting act as Company Secretary overseeing the preparation and submission of statutory returns including those to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Ensuring that the Union is a safe, sustainable and fair organisation for our staff, students and others, including health & safety, equality, diversity and inclusion and sustainability

You will have proven people management skills and have an appetite to challenge and enhance working processes and practices, whilst building solid relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.