Finance Manager
hace 2 días
Derby
An established not-for-profit, community-based SME organisation with an annual turnover of approximately £1.2 million and around 60 employees is seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to join the organisation on a permanent basis. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for a flexible finance professional who enjoys operating within a collaborative environment and contributing beyond the numbers. Reporting into the CEO and working closely with Senior Managers and Board Members, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the financial health and sustainability of the organisation. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day financial management of the organisation, • Process sales and supplier invoices and manage credit control activities, • Manage payroll, staff expenses, and pension administration, • Monitor petty cash, company credit cards, and complete bank reconciliations, • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for the CEO and Senior Managers, • Produce financial reports and information for Board meetings (approximately six per year), • Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, • Improve financial systems, controls, and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards, • Prepare annual budgets in collaboration with the CEO and Senior Management Team, • Liaise with external auditors to support the production of Annual Accounts, • Contribute as part of the Senior Management Team in supporting the wider organisation and its objectives Person Specification The successful candidate will: • Hold AAT Level 4 or be part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, • Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing the finances within an SME environment, • Be proficient in accounting and payroll software, ideally Sage 50 and Excel, • Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy, • Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills, • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, • Be adaptable, hands-on, and comfortable working within a growing community-focused organisation, • Previous experience within the charity or voluntary sector would be advantageous This role would suit an approachable and proactive finance professional looking to make a genuine impact within a values-led organisation supporting the local community. Benefits • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Free onsite car parking, • Onsite café, • Friendly, community-focused working environment