As Finance Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the charity’s finances are well planned and run, that reporting is accurate and clear and meets all regulatory requirements and financial systems and processes are fit for purpose.
As part of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to the charity’s overall strategic and policy development.
Directly line manage the Senior Accounts Assistant and Finance Assistant
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
CIMA / CCAB Qualified
Significant financial management experience
Competent in use of standard office packages and accounting software (Sage, Xero or similar)
Experience of payroll administration
Experience in producing and presenting financial information including statutory accounts
Ability to deliver complex information in a simple, clear way
Strong budgeting and financial management skills
Experience of managing a team
The ability to be flexible and work as part of a small senior management team
Knowledge of accounting and regulatory framework for Charities
ACCA
Qualified Accountant
As well as professional experience in a senior financial role, you will also be hands on with great communication skills and the ability to support and develop a team.
You will have a strong track record of working in a similar role.
You will be well organized with a high level of attention to detail and an enthusiasm for following process and getting things right first time.
It is an essential aspect of the role that you can communicate across the organization at all levels, using language and terminology that is both accessible and empowering.
You will have enhanced analytical skills and capacity to make quick but rational decisions.