Finance Manager

Responsible to: Executive Director

Responsible for: Finance & Project Accounting Officer, Finance Officer

Job Summary: To be responsible for the day to day management and control of the finance function ensuring that all financial / management reporting is delivered to high professional standards.To provide strategic financial leadership and professional advice in respect of Trust finances, to support business development and to drive operational performance

Salary: Band 6 Scale points 32-36 (GBP42,197 to GBP46,111 FTE)
Location Hatfield
Part time Hours 15 to 21.5 hours per week (to be agreed). However, the post holder will, on occasions, be expected to undertake some work outside normal office hours during evenings and at weekends for which a TOIL (time off in lieu) system operates. The Trust also operates a flexible working system.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
.Provide guidance for the financial and business development of strategic policy and operating plans, to achieve the priorities and longer-term objectives of the Trust.
2.Provide the day-to-day financial services required for the Trust's business, exercising control of the charity's accounting functions.

3. Provide financial planning, guidance and advice to support the development of the Trust's annual Business Plan, prepare large scale project and programme budgets (also in respect of large scale funding bids and tenders).

4. Produce monthly revenue recognition reports that are reconciled to the project management system (GPMS)

5. Provide timely and accurate Management Accounts and forecasts with appropriate commentary within 10 working days after month end. Work with operations to ensure deadlines are adhered to enabling the 10 day close to be completed.

6. Monthly review and sign-off of all Balance Sheet reconciliations.

7. Provision of timely cash-flow forecasts linking future invoicing, expected client and supplier payments.

8. Work alongside HR Manager and Operations Director / Operations Managers to produce headcount, headcount forecast and payroll forecast - in line with business planning.

9. Attend Board meetings and other sub-committee meetings as required. Compile agenda and supporting papers for Finance & Audit Sub-Committee meetings, prepare and present financial plans / reports to the Trust Board / sub-committees, Leadership Team.
10. Ensure that company financial policies and procedures meet the regulatory requirements of all relevant statutory bodies.

11. Design and implement management reporting systems and internal controls as required. Primary liaison with external service providers, including bankers, insurers, auditors, HMRC, the payroll provider and others.

Other Duties

• To ensure compliance with the Trust's policies and with insurance and statutory requirements, particularly health and safety.
• To actively promote a positive image of the Trust and represent the Trust as required.


Personal Development and Training


• To proactively participate in quarterly team meetings and 1-2-1 supervision meetings.
• To undertake training and development as agreed with the line manager.




Finance Manager

Person Specification





Essential
Desirable
Evidence

Qualifications
* A valid driving licence
* Good general education
* Professional member of CCAB, CIMA, ACCA or overseas equivalent


• Education to degree level


Application form (confirmation of qualifications will be sought from successful candidate)

Experience
• Experience of a wide range of financial duties within an accounting environment including the provision of management accounts, budgets, strategic financial analysis, problem solving and business planning guidance
• Experience of a senior finance role within the private sector and / or "not for profit" sector
• Preparation of statutory accounts

Application form and formal interview

Skills
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills in both a financial and non-financial environment
• Proven people management skills
• Excellent IT skills, especially Excel / Word / email / internet
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Sage


Application form and formal interview

Knowledge
• Of accounting software packages
• Project management software and systems



• State Aid regulations
• EU, National and Lottery funding bid processes and procedures
• Local authority procedures
• Experience of operating within a geographically dispersed organisation
• The Charities SORP
• Interest in current community and/or environmental issues

Application form and formal interview