- Manage the day-to-day financial operations, including a team of three.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with charity regulations.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, providing insights and recommendations.
- Monitor cash flow and provide regular updates to senior management.
- Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, and relevant charity legislation.
- Provide financial analysis and support for grant applications and fundraising campaigns.
- Assist with the development of financial strategy to support the charity's long-term goals.
- Experience working in the charity sector or not-for-profit is desirable but not essential.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting.
- Knowledge of charity finance regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Proficiency in accounting software, particularly Excel.