Finance Manager

If you are an experienced finance manager looking to utilise your experience in the charity sector, this could be the role for you!

Our client's mission is to transform the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

To help them create amazing partnerships, they need amazing people. Our client has an exciting opportunity for a talented Finance Manager to join their dedicated Finance team.

This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of their essential work that transforms lives every day.

What you will do:

Working alongside the Director of Finance and Resources you will ensure the charity's finances are utilised in line with their mission. Leading an established and dedicated team of two, you will oversee all the financial activities, reporting and analysis, whilst improving and maintaining tight financial controls. Undertaking a number of routine tasks, you will also manage monthly management accounts, journals, and year-end accounts.

It is an exciting time to join them, as the charity marks its 35th anniversary this year and they will be doing a lot to celebrate! They have recently launched their 5-year plan, which has been shaped in a large part by the finances and financial modelling; this work will continue to become more detailed and accurate as they move through the 5-year plan, which you will play a key part in supporting using honed modelling, projecting and problem-solving skills.

What they are looking for:

• Qualified accountant (CIPFA/CIMA/FCA/ACA/ACCA) with relevant senior financial experience.
• Strong ICT skills including database (Office 365, MS Excel in particular).
• Broad experience of budget management and strategic planning (ideally in charitable settings but not essential).
• Flexibility, adaptability and ability to use initiative.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Proven experience of working within a financial environment and use of sophisticated digital accounting software.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

It may be advantageous, though not essential, to have experience working in a related field or knowledge of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).

Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that their assistance dogs provide to their beneficiaries.

What can offer you:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Salary exchange pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• Charity (occupational) sick pay
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking (visiting and site-based staff)
• Dog friendly offices
• Flexible working hours
• Claimable business/travel expenses

This role can be delivered remotely from home. They will provide a laptop, additional screen, and mobile phone for use in the role.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, they would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.

Closing date: 05 February 2025
First interviews will take place online (via MS teams): Date to be confirmed.
Second interviews will take place at their National Training Centre in Osgathorpe, Leicestershire: Date to be confirmed.

Please note they may choose to close this advertisement early should they find a suitable candidate or if they receive a high volume of applications. Please be assured that they contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if they receive a high volume of applications.

They recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. They are a disability confident committed employer.

You may have experience of the following: Charity Finance Lead, Finance and Operations Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Charity Finance, Finance and Resources Manager, Senior Finance Officer, Accounting and Finance Manager, Finance and Compliance Manager, Finance Team Leader, Strategic Finance Manager, etc.

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