Finance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for the financial health of our charitable company by managing our financial procedures. Your duties will include planning budgets, participating in audits, monitoring transactions, preparing invoices and supporting the HR Team.

In addition to being an exceptional communicator, with excellent analytical and time management abilities, our ideal candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial policies, procedures and systems.  

This position is based in Stoke-on-Trent and cannot be carried out remotely.

As a mental health service provider, applicants with lived experience

of mental distress are welcome to apply

Closing date: Friday 4^th December 2020 at 5.00 pm
Interview date: Wednesday 9^th December 2020  

To receive an application pack please email Kris at recruitment@changes.org.uk

Changes strives to be an equal opportunities employer

This is a re-advertised position. Previous applicants need not apply.

   Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Create and implement financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency
2. Key point of contact regarding financial and accounting matters
3. Maintain records and receipts for all daily transactions
4. Ensure financial records are kept up-to-date with the latest transactions and changes
5. Monitor all bank deposits and payments
6. Perform periodic financial analysis to detect and resolve problems
7. Prepare balance sheets and invoices
8. Oversee staff payroll
9. Reconciling all financial transactions
10. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
11. Provide necessary input in HR management
12. Create accurate financial projections
13. Oversee the preparation and planning of budgets
14. Contribute to financial audits

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and the postholder will be required to undertake other duties to meet the overall aims of Changes organisation and services.

The job description will be reviewed annually in light of changing service provision/requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the postholder. 

Changes has deliberately weighted the application process towards experience – opening up the role to individuals who may lack formal qualifications, but who have the skills, knowledge and experience to successfully perform the role of Finance Manager within a VCSE organisation.

The postholder is expected to comply with all Changes Health & Wellbeing’s relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.