Finance Manager

Overview

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We’re seeking a skilled Finance Manager to oversee our finances, provide strategic insight, and ensure compliance. You’ll play a key role in supporting the CEO, Trustees, and wider team as we deliver our mission.

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions.
• Administer the sales ledgers, working with other managers, to raise timely invoices and credit notes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with debtors to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
• Administer the purchase ledgers, supporting other managers, ensuring accurate accounting of invoices/expenses. Oversee purchase order process. Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and internal customers.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Lead on year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures.

• Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Provide financial insight and advice to the CEO and Trustees to inform decision-making.
• Support funding applications and grant reporting with accurate financial data.
• Monitor restricted/unrestricted funds and ensure appropriate allocation.

• Manage monthly payroll, pensions, and staff expenses, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Liaise with HR and external providers to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Oversee PAYE, NI, and pension submissions.

• Manage finance systems (e.g., accounting software, payroll systems) and recommend improvements.
• Ensure financial data is accurate, up-to-date, and secure.
• Streamline processes to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Governance & Compliance
• Prepare reports for the Finance & Audit Committee and Board of Trustees.
• Ensure adherence to charity finance regulations, SORP, and best practice.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, bankers, and other stakeholders.

• Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience; PRINCE2 desirable.
• Proven financial management experience, ideally in the charity/non-profit sector.
• Knowledge of SORP, VAT, Gift Aid, payroll, and pensions.
• Analytical, proactive, and confident working with senior leaders and Trustees.
• Experience in grant reporting, funder compliance, and supporting organisational growth.

• A collaborative, supportive approach and ability to build strong relationships.
• Clear, confident communication skills and integrity in all dealings.
• Resilience, problem-solving ability, and strong organisational skills.
• Motivation, professionalism, and commitment to our mission and values.

• Position type: 3 days part time, permanent
• Reports to: Head of Operations & Governance
• Salary: £30,000 per annum (FTE), pro-rated to part-time hours
• Location: Hybrid role, based in Birmingham with the expectation of 1-2 days per week in the office
• Interviews: Friday 3 October