Part-Time Finance Manager for Education Charity & Impact

Leicestershire Education Business Company (LEBC); Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Death in service benefit

Professional development support

Job summary

Leicestershire Education Business Company (LEBC) is seeking an experienced and approachable Finance Manager to lead our finance function in Leicester. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, trustees and budget holders, you will provide accurate financial management, reporting and practical financial guidance.

This part-time role covers management accounts, budgeting, cash flow, payroll, and reporting to the Finance Committee.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Support funding application budgets and monitor funded projects.
• Monitor cash flow, reserves and overall financial performance.
• Manage day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, receivable and banking controls.
• Lead the year-end process and prepare statutory financial statements for audit.
• Liaise with auditors and ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee payroll, pensions and HMRC requirements.
• Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds and grants.
• Provide financial reports and advice to the CEO, trustees and Finance Committee.
• Maintain effective financial policies, controls and risk management arrangements.

Skills

Financial management

Management accounts

Budgeting & forecasting

Payroll & pensions

Cash flow management

Financial controls & governance

Excel & accounting software

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified

Job description

Leicestershire Education Business Company (LEBC) is seeking an experienced and approachable Finance Manager to lead our finance function in Leicester. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, trustees and budget holders, you will provide accurate financial management, reporting and practical financial guidance.

This part-time role covers management accounts, budgeting, cash flow, payroll, and reporting to the Finance Committee.