Position Title: Finance Manager (Business Partner)
Reports To: CEO
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 3 days a week
Location: Aylesbury
Salary: £42,900 – £48,000 FTE
About Us: Pace is a values-led organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families. We are committed to being child and family centred, innovative, specialist, dedicated, compassionate, and aspirational. Our twelve Pace habits—Focus, Empathy, Creativity, Problem-Solving, Curiosity, Learning, Passion, Commitment, Compassion, Respect, Positivity, and Ambition—are integral to our culture and operations.
Purpose of the Role: We are seeking a Finance Manager (Business Partner) to manage the day-to-day financial operations of our charity. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, and providing effective support to our internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports.
* Maintain compliance with the Charity SORP and support the preparation of statutory accounts.
* Provide timely and accurate financial information to support decision-making by senior leadership.
* Coordinate the annual audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and liaison with external auditors.
Full job description available on request
Person Specification:
* Education: Part-qualified or qualified accountant (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or relevant experience.
* Experience: Experience in charity finance and knowledge of SORP. Proficiency in Xero, Approval Max, and MS packages.
* Skills and Abilities: Strong Excel and financial reporting skills, excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
* Other: An affinity with and an ability to work within Pace’s values and habits.
Why Join Us? At Pace, you will be part of a passionate and dedicated team that values innovation, compassion, and aspiration. We offer a supportive work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
How to Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to maisie.page@thepacecentre.org. Should you be shortlisted you will need to complete a Pace application form to comply with safer recruitment and Pace is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children so an enhanced DBS will be required.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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