Head of Finance / Senior Finance Manager

Citizens Advice; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity is seeking an experienced Head of Finance / Senior Finance Manager to oversee its financial operations and ensure sustainability. Responsibilities include managing staff, preparing financial reports, and leading the annual audit process. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with a strong grasp of financial risk management and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing staff and preparing finance reports and budgets.
• Able to manage financial risks effectively.
• Highly motivated and experienced in finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping functions and manage one staff member.
• Prepare reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Manage annual audit process and year-end accounts.

Skills

Team player

Financial risk management

Ownership and responsibility

Education

Qualified accountant (AAT or equivalent)

Job description

Head of Finance / Senior Finance Manager

Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to play a key role in the success of our organisation?

Responsibilities

The Head of Finance / Senior Finance Manager is a key role within our organisation, taking ownership for overseeing the finances of the organisation. We are looking for an experienced accountant (qualified, qualified by experience, or qualified AAT) who is keen to use their skills and experience in a senior accounting role for the charity.

• Oversee one member of staff fulfilling bookkeeping functions and provide coverage when necessary.
• Work with the CEO and Treasurer (a Trustee) to oversee the finances of the charity.
• Manage and improve the finance processes and systems to reduce risk.
• Prepare reports, budgets and forecasts for the management team and Board of Trustees and external funders.
• Manage the annual audit process and preparation of the year end accounts.

Qualifications & Expectations

We value people who are team players, who strive to help their colleagues and the organisation to succeed. We also value people who can take ownership and responsibility, bringing their own ideas and personality to the role.

This position requires a highly motivated and experienced person; someone who understands how to manage financial risks and has experience overseeing staff and preparing finance reports and budgets.

Why Join Us

As a local charity, effective financial management is key to the successful delivery of our advice services. You will be playing a vital role in keeping the charity financially sustainable through these most challenging times for both us and our clients. With demand for our advice higher than ever, you will be able to see a clear correlation between your work and the positive impacts for our clients.