Finance Manager

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership of the finance team, including supervision, workload coordination, ongoing staff development and continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Lead month-end processes including the preparation of accurate management accounts, maintaining strong balance sheet control and exercising sound judgement on complex financial issues.
• Oversee income, credit control, cashflow, short-term forecasting and the administration of the finance system, ensuring data integrity, high-quality management information and appropriate escalation of risks or pressures.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support financial understanding, compliance and the effective resolution of issues.

This role supports an organization that empowers individuals to have their voices heard and respected in health and social care decisions, raising awareness of rights and entitlements to create positive change through advocacy.

• AAT Level 4 Qualification or significant equivalent finance experience, with responsibility for management accounts, reconciliations and income monitoring.
• Experience coordinating month-end processes and working across multiple income streams, contracts or funding arrangements.
• Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgement, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and identify financial and organisational risk and escalate issues appropriately.
• Experience supervising or supporting others within a finance setting, with a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Confidence using financial systems and Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level, alongside a methodical, organised approach to prioritising work.

• Starting salary £31,634 per annum (pro rata)
• Flexible, home-based working with occasional travel
• Supportive colleagues and values-led, inclusive charity culture
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Culture that values staff wellbeing, innovation, and amplifying voices