Finance Manager

Selby, Yorkshire
Up For Yorkshire
Job Description

To apply for this post, please send a covering letter and CV

We are an exciting and dynamic charity organisation, supporting the voluntary and community sector across Selby District and beyond. We manage a range of community buildings, projects, partnerships and services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Finance Manager, to join our Senior Staff Team on a full-time basis (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday – flexible working will be considered), to help shape the future growth of our organisation.

This role will include working closely with and supporting the Head of Operations with the financial security of our community buildings and overseeing the review and management of our utility contracts. The Finance Manager will also work to support the Head of Strategy and Partnerships, overseeing and managing project budgets, across restricted and unrestricted funding streams.

Additionally, the role will be to review and develop the existing reporting structures, providing regular meaningful and informative reporting, for the senior management team and Trustee Board.

If you have advanced excel skills, detailed knowledge of Sage 50 accounts, previous experience in report development, along with passion and enthusiasm, this could be just the job for you!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation of the monthly accounting pack for presentation to the senior management team and the committee including detailed variance analysis and commentary
• Preparation of annual budgets and cash flow forecasting
• Preparation of regular fund reports for the senior management team
• Maintain and improve the finance functions, processes, and controls
• Liaise with external auditors for the production of the annual audited accounts
• Management, development and supervision of the Finance Officer
• Working closely with and supporting the Head of Operations with the financial security and sustainability of our community buildings.
• Overseeing the review and management of our utility contracts.
• Supporting the Head of Strategy and Partnerships with our ongoing funding plan.
• Overseeing and a managing project budgets, across restricted and unrestricted funding streams.
• Any other duties as directed by the Chief Executive

Skills & Abilities

• The successful candidate will have experience of using their accountancy skills to work with a range of stakeholders at both strategic and operational level
• Full or part qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) – Exceptional QBE candidates will also be considered
• Previous experience of effectively leading & managing staff
• Quick decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced IT & Excel skills
• Great sense of humour, enthusiasm, initiative, organisation & time management skills
• A strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts.
• Previous experience of working within the charity sector, and a working knowledge of Sage Payroll is also desirable.

Closing date for applications is – 5pm, 16th February 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing the 19th February 2024

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