Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Salary: £19.23 per hour plus £2.32 per hour holiday pay up to £20.88 per hour plus £2.52 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to annual salary of £35,000 up to £38,000 FTE)
Contract Type: Temporary role for 4 months
Hours: 28 hours/4 days per week
Location: London
Hybrid: 2 days per week in the office (Wednesday and Thursday)

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a rewarding role in the charity sector?

Charity People are delighted to be working with one of London's hidden treasures, a growing charity that provides Londoners with a taste of the countryside right in the heart of the city. The farm covers 1.5 acres and offers various community projects.

As a Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for managing the organisation's finances and supporting its mission of offering education, training, and experiences to the local community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the CEO with the preparation of the annual budget.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts, management accounts, and financial reports on a monthly and annual basis.
• Handle payroll and expenses claims.
• Manage the bookkeeping systems and ensure all payments are made on time.
• Work with project staff and the CEO on budgeting and financial management of projects, ensuring restricted income is appropriately tracked.
• Collaborate with the Fundraiser to analyse financial pipelines.
• Oversee statutory returns including Gift Aid and ensure compliance with all financial regulations.
• Liaise with auditors and prepare final accounts.
• Ensure the farm's financial systems comply with statutory requirements and best practices.

Governance and Compliance:

• Assist the CEO and Trustees in preparing for Finance Committee meetings, reports, and minutes.
• Maintain and update the organisation's risk register.
• Ensure insurance cover is adequate and renewed in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Proven professional experience managing finances in a small charity.
• Appropriate accounting qualifications (AAT/CIMA/ACA/ACCA).
• Experience with financial packages, with knowledge of QuickBooks being desirable.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with VAT returns.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to anticipate and address financial needs.
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality in managing sensitive information.

How to apply

Closing date: Monday 21st October at 9am
Please send your CV as soon as possible as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.