Interim Finance Manager

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Finance Manager Role at The Sutton Trust

Are you a skilled Finance Manager seeking a meaningful role and looking to drive change? Charity People are delighted to be partnering with The Sutton Trust, who are committed to improving social mobility in the UK through education opportunities.

As the Interim Finance Manager, you will be driving efficiencies in key processes. This is a hands-on role that demands a strong understanding of charity accounting, problem-solving skills, and initiative.

Working pattern: Full-time, part-time considered, variable hours (approx. 28-40 hours per week), temporary role (6-12 months) with occasional events/meetings outside normal hours.
Pay: £22.60 up to £25.00 per hour (equivalent to £47,000 up to £52,000 FTE).
Location: London, ideally 2 office days per week, with flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing cover for all Finance Officer and Finance Manager responsibilities, including sales and purchase ledger, cash management, transaction recognition, record keeping, month-end processes, payroll and pension scheme administration, Gift Aid, VAT, cashflow forecasting and reporting, year-end and audit preparation.
• Undertaking ad hoc projects to improve financial processes, including reviewing current accounting systems, facilitating new system implementation, drafting financial policies, and establishing forecasting frameworks.
• Staying updated with legislation, policies, and procedures relevant to the role and the Trust’s work.
• Performing other duties as necessary.

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Hands-on, generalist finance experience with a wide variety of processes including fund accounting.
• Experience in improving financial controls and processes, including policy drafting and training delivery.
• Experience implementing new finance systems or using technology/automation to improve efficiencies.
• Experience setting up and maintaining forecasting templates, including for cashflow.
• Experience working with non-finance staff to evaluate and improve processes.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector (desirable).
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software (desirable).
• Experience with Salesforce (desirable).

Skills and Qualities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Confidentiality.

Qualifications

A qualified accountant with post-qualification experience or equivalent demonstrable work experience.