Full job description

Join a purpose-driven organisation where your financial expertise will directly support the delivery of services that make a real difference. This broad interim role combines management accounting, business partnering, financial planning and charity fund accounting within a collaborative hybrid-working environment.




Client Details


Our client is a respected and financially robust charitable organisation with a strong reputation for delivering valuable services across the region. They are committed to making a positive impact, investing in their people and ensuring resources are managed effectively to maximise benefit for the communities they support.








Description
*Describe the Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting
*Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports.
*Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful variance analysis.
*Deliver financial insights and performance reporting to senior leadership teams.
*Support decision-making through accurate and timely financial information.
Budgeting & Forecasting*Support the annual budgeting process across multiple departments.
*Prepare regular forecasts and financial projections.
*Work closely with budget holders to monitor performance against budget.
*Provide constructive challenge and support to ensure effective use of resources.
Charity & Fund Accounting*Maintain accurate accounting records for restricted, unrestricted and designated funds.
*Monitor grant funding and expenditure to ensure compliance with funding conditions.
*Produce financial reports and returns for funders.
*Support compliance with Charity SORP and relevant accounting standards.
Financial Control*Maintain robust financial controls and governance processes.
*Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
*Support year-end accounts preparation and external audit processes.
*Contribute to risk management and internal control activities.
Business Partnering*Act as a trusted finance partner to operational managers.
*Present financial information clearly and confidently to stakeholders.
*Improve financial understanding across non-finance teams.
*Support managers in making informed commercial and operational decisions.


Profile
A successful Finance Manager should have:
*Strong experience in financial management and reporting.
*A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
*Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
*Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
*Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
*Ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders.
Job Offer
*We are seeking an experienced finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively with stakeholders and translating financial information into meaningful business insight.
You will ideally have:
*Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) status or be qualified by experience.
*Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
*Experience of budgeting, forecasting and business partnering.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*A proactive and hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously.
*Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
*Previous experience within the charity, not-for-profit, public sector or grant-funded environment would be advantageous.
*Knowledge of Charity SORP and fund accounting would be beneficial but is not essential.