Finance Manager
Permanent | £46,000 per annum
We are delighted to be recruiting for this value led organisation based in north Cardiff in helping them find a talented and experienced Finance Manager.
This organisation has a strong and unique values base, developing aims and objectives with their people in mind, and they place a strong emphasis on maintaining a person-centered culture.
This role is a varied one and as the new Finance Manager, you will provide financial insights and analysis, support decision-making processes, and contribute to strategic planning.
As a key part of your new role you will manage the annual budget setting process, produce management accounts and support the Head of Finance with year-end. We are therefore looking for someone who has a strong management accounting background and who enjoys business partnering as part of their role.
The job
* Manage the overall financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting
* Collaborate with internal teams to provide financial insights, support decision-making processes, and contribute to strategic planning
* Monitor and analyse financial performance and compare against budgets and forecasts
* Promote business partnering and meet with budget holders to discuss financial performance and provide them with financial information and detailed spend/income analysis
* Manage the preparation of management accounts and quarterly forecasting to monitor income and expenditure against budget
* Produce a quarterly cash flow and manage investments in line with the treasury policy
* Assist Head of Finance with external audit and the preparation of the statutory accounts
* Consult with external stakeholders, such as auditors, banks, and local authorities, to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance
* Line manage one direct report and provide guidance, whilst fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
The person specification
* Part qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or AAT qualified accountant or finalist with 10+ years’ experience in finance. Qualified by experience will be considered.
* 4 day week considered for the right person
* Dynamic, upbeat and looking for a busy vibrant role
* Expereience of managing a small team is highly advantageous.
* Demonstrable experience of preparing monthly management accounts and other reports for budget holders is essential
* Experience of annual budgeting and forecasting is essential
* Strong finance systems experience essential
* Resilient with the ability to manage a small team effectively
* Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
* Driver’s license essential
Salary & benefits
* Salary is £46,000pa depending on experience
* Flexible working policy
* Hybrid working – 2/3 in the office per week
* Pension scheme
* Unlimited time off in lieu
* Parking
The next step
If this opportunity is of interest, we would be delighted to hear from you, please attach your CV and send it to ita@sitka.wales to arrange a conversation in the first instance. There is a full job description and person specification available on request.