Part Time Finance Lead

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a part-time Finance Lead to support a strategic initiative in Bury St Edmunds. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial planning, compliance, and management accounting. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3/4 AAT or equivalent, and have experience in financial roles. The position also requires strong accuracy, attention to detail, and effective organisational skills. The role comes with numerous benefits, including pension schemes and flexible working options.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

On-site facilities

Company events

Discount schemes

Staff development days

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Good general education, including Level 2 English and Maths.
• Experience working in a financial role.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead project costing, ROI analysis, and scenario modelling.
• Oversee operational budget planning and produce financial reports.
• Coordinate audit preparation and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Review project-related risks and support risk mitigation.

Skills

Financial processes understanding

High-level spreadsheet proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 AAT or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Lead - Project Support (Part-Time, 18 Hours per Week)

Salary: £32,205 - £36,084 per annum (pro rata)

Casanovas Recruitment are pleased to be recruiting for a Finance Lead to support an exciting and transformative project as part of its development and leadership team. This part‑time position offers the opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the financial integrity, planning and governance of a major strategic initiative whilst being part of a wider organisation.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Costing: Lead project costing, ROI analysis, and scenario modelling. Ensure capital and revenue expenditure aligns with strategic project objectives.
• Management Accounting: Oversee operational budget planning and monitoring. Produce regular financial reports, variance analysis and performance insights to support informed decision‑making.
• Compliance & Audit: Coordinate audit preparation and submissions. Ensure full compliance with funding conditions, financial standards and audit requirements.
• Risk & Mitigation: Review project‑related risks and provide information required for insurance and risk mitigation planning. Adhere to the Group's Risk Management Policy and report any emerging risks.
• Undertake additional duties aligned with the nature and responsibility of the role.
• As part of the wider Group, the role may occasionally provide support across other Group organisations.

Essential Qualifications

• Good general education, including Level 2 English and Maths.
• NVQ Level 3/4 AAT or equivalent financial qualification.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of financial processes (balancing accounts, double‑entry, cashbook, purchase ledger).
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• High‑level spreadsheet proficiency and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Experience

• Experience working in a financial role.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and solve problems effectively.
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders professionally.
• (Desirable) Experience within an educational or public sector environment.

Personal Qualities

• Organised, methodical and flexible approach.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Membership into great Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• On site facilities
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities
• Career progression opportunities

Contact Natalie for more information on this pivotal role that offers excellent rewards.