Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Remote Working: Some remote working possible
Salary: £33,000 to £39,000
Job Type:Full time
Duration:2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Job Description
The Post
The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for the operational leadership of the Finance function managing a team of two coordinators and facilitating and developing the organisation’s Finance activity. Key responsibilities include the delivery of month/year end processes including production of management accounts, review, development and implementation of financial processes, management of bank reconciliations and sales & purchase ledger. This role requires a confident and inclusive approach to people management, ensuring clear expectations and high standards are in place so the Finance team can deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality financial operations, reporting, and controls that support students and the organisation’s objectives. The role plays a critical part in ensuring the organisation’s financial operations are robust, compliant, and responsive to organisational priorities. The postholder will also be responsible for overseeing the organisation’s payroll processes and working with external partners such as financial and payroll experts.
The Person
We are looking to recruit a highly organised and motivated individual with the following skillset:
Experience leading and managing staff, including setting priorities, supporting development, and holding people to account
Excellent attention to detail, combined with the ability to see the wider operational picture
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan ahead and manage competing deadlines
Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to work constructively across teams
Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to be flexible
Excellent IT and Microsoft skills, in particular with Excel
Experience overseeing and delivering key financial processes
Experience producing management accounts (desirable but not essential)
Experience delivering payroll (desirable but not essential)
Experience working with a cloud based accounting system (desirable but not essential)
What we offer
Strong team mentality, supportive and sociable workplace
Regular training opportunities and team development days
38 days holiday (30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays) and additional Christmas leave
Flexible working (e.g. flexitime, career break, paid time off for volunteering)
35 hour week
Enhanced sick pay, maternity, paternity or adoption leave
Access to staff benefits: discounted gym membership, free library membership, bike safe
Employee Assistance Programme