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Founder & Director at Belinda Roberts Ltd
I am working on a retained basis to recruit a Head of Finance for one of Manchester’s leading business-membership organisations. Established for 30 years, my client is at the heart of the private-public partnership that makes Manchester such a thriving city. With funding from business memberships, my client is a not-for-profit organisation that is highly interesting, rewarding, and valuable.
The Head of Finance will oversee financial matters across two companies. They are responsible to the Chief Executive and the board for sound financial management, providing timely advice and analysis to enable effective oversight and adherence to financial policies.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance will lead a team of three, offering advice and support across the management team and the entire organisation. They will ensure policies meet the company’s needs, enabling staff to perform their duties effectively, while being flexible and approachable in resolving issues.
The successful candidate will develop annual budgets, provide regular financial reports and reviews, and work with auditors to ensure prompt delivery of annual accounts, reporting directly to the finance and main boards.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience leading financial teams in not-for-profit, charity, or membership organisations
* Experience managing and reconciling management accounts across multiple entities
* Knowledge of statutory authorities, HMRC, and VAT processes
* Experience managing audits, end-of-year checks, reconciliations, and responding to queries
* Ability to present financial reports to boards and handle inquiries
* Experience managing pension, payroll, and benefits schemes
* Experience working within a senior management team
* Flexibility and proactivity in problem-solving
* Membership organisation experience and familiarity with Company Secretarial duties (a bonus but not essential)
* Experience working with councils or the public sector is advantageous
This role offers a friendly, motivated work environment, flexible hours, hybrid working, excellent holiday entitlement, and pension scheme.
Senior Level
* Executive
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Finance and Sales
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