Paying up to £57,000, plus excellent benefits, we are recruiting for a Finance Manager (Charities) within The Calico Group. The Finance Manager will look after the charities arm of the Calico Group, Syncora, and will be responsible for delivering timely and accurate monthly management information. Managing the Syncora Finance team to provide an efficient and effective accountancy service within the Calico Group and influencing the strategic direction as part of the Syncora (Charities) Operations teams enabling key decision-making and a focussed business direction.

THE JOB

As the Finance Manager for the Syncora (Charities) Group of businesses, you will oversee the production of accurate and timely management information to stakeholders, so they are well-informed with timely financial information in relation to operations. Creating, developing, and improving existing MI, to improve the Syncora Operations Management Teams understanding of their KPI’s and the financial impact of decisions

This will involve:

Develop effective Business Partnering across diverse stakeholders
Budget setting and monitoring
Improving finance systems and processes
Ensuring adequate financial controls are in place
Monthly management accounts
Balance sheet review and reconciliations
Support with the delivery of annual statutory accounts
Ensure a Value for Money (VFM) culture is embedded

THE PERSON

You will be a Qualified Accountant ideally with an understanding of the challenges facing charities and not for profit sectors
Previous experience of managing small groups of companies/SME background would be beneficial
Substantial accountancy experience within a similar environment including the production of Management Accounts
Experience of working with Operational teams to develop financial information
Experience of budget setting and the development of detailed financial forecasts
Team management and motivation to deliver high levels of staff engagement
Good communication and presentation skills
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, at all levels

THE ORGANISATION

Founded in 2000, The Calico Group has grown from a small housing provider into an award-winning group of specialist companies and charities. With a turnover exceeding £90M and more than 1,000 staff who have joined us on our journey, together we work with a shared purpose: to make a real difference to people’s lives.

To do this, each part of The Calico Group has its own specialism and expertise. Together, we have established a track record across the Northwest for providing a complete community service that includes housing, healthcare, support, employability, and construction.

THE PACKAGE

Salary to £57,000 (DOE)
Pension & Life Assurance
28 days holiday + bank holidays
Hybrid (3:2) and flexible working
Healthcare plan
Discounted memberships
Health & wellbeing programme

For an informal conversation and a job information pack, please call our retained consultant at Bayman Atkinson Smythe: Claire Bayman

All 3rd party applications will be forwarded to Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd

*We are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Finance Manager Charity