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Portsmouth

The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust is a Royal Navy & Royal Marine charity that gives help, in cases of need, to serving and former Royal Naval ratings and Royal Marines. We also help their partners, children and some others connected with them. The RNBT has a ‘family-run’ feel and we have carefully created a supportive, friendly and close-knit team, making it a unique and very special place to work.

We’re looking for a talented Finance Manager to join our senior leadership team and help us drive our mission forward through strong financial leadership and stewardship.

About the Role

This is a key position at the heart of RNBT’s financial operations. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day financial management and support strategic planning across the organisation. You’ll lead a small, dedicated finance team, ensure financial controls are robust, and work closely with colleagues to drive effective budgeting and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Manage and support two Finance Assistants, providing supervision, guidance, and development.
• Maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with financial procedures and policies.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations monthly, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of issues.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including analysis and commentary for review by the Finance Director.
• Hold regular finance business partnering meetings with budget holders, providing insights, challenge, and support to ensure effective financial management across the Trust.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Oversee and occasionally perform the monthly payroll process and administration of pension schemes (via outsourced providers).
• Support the year-end process and assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and audit files.
• Monitor cash flow regularly to ensure sufficient funds are available and advise on short-term cash requirements.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring assets are appropriately recorded, valued, and depreciated.
• Process and monitor grant payments to beneficiaries and partner organisations, ensuring compliance with grant conditions.
• Maintain the purchase and sales ledger, ensuring prompt invoicing and supplier payments.
• Oversee resident fee collection and the processing of direct debits, ensuring accurate billing and prompt resolution of queries.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with treasury management.
• Support the grant-giving process through financial assessment and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous automation, improvement and efficiency within the finance team.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and project work as required.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified, with strong technical skills
• Experienced in finance operations, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector
• Proficient in accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero) and Excel
• Highly organised, accurate, and able to manage competing priorities
• A confident communicator who can work effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues alike
• Experience with SORP, charity finance, or grant reporting is desirable, as is prior team leadership or familiarity with payroll and pensions via outsourced providers.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous suite of benefits to our employees including:

• 29 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private healthcare and Medicash health plan
• Early finish on Fridays
• Free on-site parking
• Eligible for blue light card
• A values-driven culture and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference

A full job description is available on request.

As a Silver accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory, we are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community and recognising the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our organisation. We welcome applications from all members of the Armed Forces community and are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
If you would like to find out more about working for The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust please contact us at hr@rnbt.org.uk or visit www.rnbt.org.uk

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: MIDDAY 26 AUGUST 2025