Finance Manager - 4 month contract

Job Title: Finance ManagerReports to: Head of FinanceDirectorate: Business ServicesTerm: Interim role

Manage the financial accounting and payroll systems, ensuring accuracy and integrity. Responsible for monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts, financial controls, and procedures.

• Oversee daily finance operations.
• Supervise Finance and Payroll Officers.
• Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and statutory requirements.
• Maintain and improve financial controls and processes.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, auditors, and government bodies.
• Provide regular and ad hoc management reports.
• Handle tax compliance and VAT returns.
• Administer financial systems and manage system upgrades.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end processes.
• Manage supplier compliance with procurement policies.
• Support budget holders and review management accounts.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Liaise with HMRC and pension administrators.
• Cover for various finance roles as needed.
• Delegate for the Head of Finance when required.

• Internal colleagues and workers
• Auditors
• Government bodies
• Banks
• Software providers
• National Governing Bodies of Sport
• External suppliers

• Integrity: Fair and respectful treatment for all.
• Collaboration: Building relationships to tackle challenges.
• Excellence: Striving for high standards and innovative solutions.
• Passion: Dedication to clean sport.

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a small to medium-sized organization.
• Ability to provide financial information to non-financial managers.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• High technical competence and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of management accounts.
• AAT Level 2 or above is desirable.
• Experience with audits.

• Prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Customer service approach with flexibility.
• Team player with a hands-on attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Analytical and advanced Excel skills.

• 36 hours per week with flexibility required.
• Hybrid working: two days in the office per week. (1 day to be a Wednesday)
• Some out-of-hours work and travel may be required.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may be amended as needed.