Finance Manager

Overview

Our client based in Ringwood is a unique and inclusive charity-based organisation positioned in 15 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our client provides meaningful opportunities through workshops, fostering independence and creativity within a supportive community. Our client is seeking an experienced and committed Part Time Finance Manager to take a leading role in the financial stewardship of the charity. This is a hands‑on Finance Manager position offering a wide scope of responsibility, strategic involvement, and the opportunity to make a difference.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will have overall responsibility for the financial management, reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning.

• A salary of £55,000 pro rata
• Working 3 or 4 days per week office based
• Pension Enrolment
• Onsite parking
• Holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays

• Maintain accurate accounting records
• Manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping and oversee month‑end and quarter‑end procedures
• Monitor and manage cash flow across the organisation
• Prepare regular actual vs budget reports, including consolidated reporting where required
• Provide financial reports
• Overall responsibility for payroll processing
• Liaise with auditors and prepare accounts and supporting documentation for audit
• Coordinate year‑end processes and annual accounts preparation
• Support completion and filing of Charity Commission accounts and annual return
• Assist the CEO and COO with annual budgets, business planning, modelling, and forecasting
• Advise Trustees on accounting, tax, and financial implications of proposed policies
• Support long‑term strategic planning, including reserves policy, designated funds, and income‑risk assessment.
• Prepare agendas and papers for the Finance Sub‑Committee
• Chair finance sub‑committee meetings and produce accurate minutes
• Attend and report to Trustee Board meetings as required

• Hands‑on, proactive approach with the ability to manage a broad remit
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan workloads and meet deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable, with experience of working in a changing social care or charity environment
• Fully qualified with either the ACCA or CIMA qualification

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a mission‑driven charity, working closely with senior leaders and Trustees to shape the financial future.