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Are you an accomplished Finance Manager looking for a new challenge? Are you fully qualified with a recognised accounting qualification? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!!!!!!!!!
Our client is a successful, professional organisation within the educational sector and are a registered charity based in the heart of Buckinghamshire.?They are seeking an amazing Finance Manager to join their finance team. The successful candidate will have oversight of the firms financial planning process which will include budgeting, forecasting and cashflow. You will manage a small team and report directly to the Head of Finance. The role will play a pivotal role in the financial stewardship of the firm, ensuring robust financial planning, detailed analysis, and insightful reporting to drive strategic decision-making.
This Finance Manager role is mainly remote, working one day in the office and four days at home. Your salary for this role will be up to £60,000 plus a discretionary annual bonus alongside some fantastic benefits.
Please note this role requires you to have a recognised qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
Main responsibilities for the Finance Manager role:
- Lead the organisation-wide budgeting process, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of budgets.
- Review and analyse departmental budget submissions for accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
- Preparation of cashflow to support financial planning
- Conduct monthly and quarterly financial performance reviews, comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts. Analyse variances in financial performance, identifying trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Continuously evaluate financial processes and procedures, identifying areas for improvement. Implement best practices in financial planning, analysis, and reporting to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the team
- Budgets, forecasts and other reporting completed on time, meeting the planning cycle deadlines.
- Leverage financial software and technology to streamline processes and improve financial reporting.
Skills Required for the Finance Manager role:
- Fully qualified in a recognised professional accounting qualification e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA
- Strong ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations
- Proficiency in financial modelling, advanced Excel skills, and experience with financial management software
- Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive financial reports and effectively communicate with stakeholders
- Managerial experience.
- Familiarity with UK financial regulations, charity laws, and reporting requirements.
- High level of integrity and commitment to ethical financial practices
- Proven leadership qualities with effective team management skills
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness in financial reports
Benefits
- Fantastic career development including personal development days and department shadowing.
- Great working hours with a 35 hour week and 4 days from home?
- Sick pay?
- Pension scheme
- ?Life Assurance?
- One day paid volunteering a year?
- Free parking on site.?
- Employee Assistance Programme.?
- Discretionary annual bonus?
If you think this Finance Manager role could be for you, APPLY TODAY!!!
