Part-Time Finance Manager (2 Days per week)

TN United Kingdom; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a distinguished organization as a Part-Time Finance Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in financial operations and project support. This unique position offers the chance to work in a stunning rural environment, contributing to the financial success of a family-owned business renowned for its commitment to heritage. You will oversee management accounts, budgets, and cash flow while working alongside skilled professionals. This role not only provides a flexible working schedule but also allows you to make a meaningful impact in a historic setting. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with experience in strategic finance.
• Proven expertise in managing finances across complex ownerships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and present reports.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and business plans.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring financial accuracy.

Skills

Strategic Finance

Management Accounts

Budget Preparation

Sage 50 Accounts

MS Excel

Cash Flow Management

Education

CIMA Qualification

ACCA Qualification

ACA Qualification

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

MS Excel

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Part-Time Finance Manager (2 Days per week), North Yorkshire

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North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Finance

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a challenging part-time position, working 2 days per week in a picturesque North Yorkshire rural location, where you'll make a real impact, while enjoying flexible, part-time working hours? Hays Senior Finance are partnering exclusively with a privately-owned organisation in North Yorkshire to appoint their next Finance Manager, due to pending retirement. The business has been in the same family for nearly half a millennium. They are well known for their commitment to conservation and heritage, in addition to their pride in farming and forestry.

About the role: This is a fantastic opportunity, with a mixture of higher-level business planning, projects, monthly accounts and liaising with advisors, along with day-to-day activities around cash management and the various ledgers. The newly appointed Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in managing the financial operations and supporting ongoing projects, including:

1. Management Accounts & Reporting: Prepares monthly management accounts across ownerships and departments, reconciling control accounts, and presenting reports at meetings.
2. Annual Budgets & Business Planning: Lead the preparation of annual budgets and business plans to ensure financial stability.
3. Year-End Accounts: Collaborate and finalise year-end accounts and present findings at the annual Advisors meeting.
4. Project Contribution: Provide financial insights and support for projects and new ventures.
5. Sales & Purchase Ledgers: Manage invoicing, credit control, aged creditors reports, and contract oversight for IT, energy, and telecommunications.
6. Cash Flow & Banking: Prepare cash flow forecasts, ensure sufficient facilities are in place, and maintain a strong relationship with NatWest Bank Manager.
7. Salaries & Wages: Oversee payroll processing and manage pension contributions.
8. VAT Returns: Handle VAT preparation and submission for multiple ownerships.
9. Systems & IT: Recommend and maintain systems and policies to ensure effective financial controls and updated software.

Requirements:

• Qualified through CIMA, ACCA or ACA, with a wealth of practical experience in strategic finance.
• Proven expertise in managing finances across complex ownerships and systems, including Sage 50 Accounts and good working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• A strategic mindset with the capability to contribute to key development projects.
• Detail-oriented and adaptable, with strong organisational skills.
• The right to work in the UK without expiry and UK experience is essential.

What's in it for you?

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a distinguished operation and support exciting development projects. The role offers a chance to work in a diverse, historic environment alongside skilled professionals and advisors. Not only that, but the environment and surroundings are breathtaking and this role offers a great balance. The newly appointed Finance Manager must be able to transact strategically and transactionally simultaneously.

Salary: FTE £60K, pro rata'd £24k for 2 days per week

Days: Monday (Office), Thursday (Home)

Job Type: Permanent

Location: North Yorkshire - Rural location, a driving licence and vehicle are essential

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Interested in finding out more, please click apply now. You will be contacted prior to 24th April 2025, when the short-list is being submitted.

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