Finance Manager

Purpose:

To ensure sound financial management, sustainability, and compliance with UK charity finance regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage organisational budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK charity finance regulations and funder requirements.
• Prepare management accounts, annual accounts, and audit documentation.
• Monitor cash flow and financial risk.
• Provide financial oversight for grants and funded projects.
• Advise Trustees and senior management on financial planning and sustainability.

Person Specification – Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or professional qualification in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management, preferably within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK charity finance regulations, reporting requirements, and compliance.
• Proven experience of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and audit preparation.
• Experience supporting funding applications and grant financial reporting.
• High level of numerical accuracy and analytical skills.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Excel.