Job Description
A Finance Manager role with responsibility for ensuring robust financial control, governance, and stability in a respected, independent organisation, with a lot of history.
This position leads the Finance Department, overseeing cashflow, income, and expenditure, as well as balance sheet integrity. You'll manage a small finance team, ensuring smooth operations across payroll, credit control, and accounting processes.
The role requires thoughtful, practical financial decision-making to safeguard the organisation's financial health. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring processes are compliant, transparent, and accurate. This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys creating order, maintaining oversight, and enabling sound financial governance.
Package:
* Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
* Full-time or part-time considered
* Pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Free lunch every day
* Access to professional financial advice and CPD opportunities
What you'll be doing:
* Leading the Finance Department, managing one direct report
* Maintaining robust controls over cash, income, and expenditure
* Overseeing payroll, credit control, and accounting processes
* Preparing management accounts and balance sheet oversight
* Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and short-term financial planning
* Ensuring financial governance, compliance, and accurate reporting
* Advising leadership on financial stability and decision-making
What you'll need:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or QBE
* Strong financial management, governance and compliance experience
* Hands-on experience with cashflow, balance sheet management, and controls
* Excellent Excel and financial system skills
* Confident stakeholder management abilities
This is an ideal role for a professional who thrives on financial oversight, accuracy, and governance, and wants to make a tangible difference to the stability and stewardship of the organisation.