Finance Manager

A Finance Manager role with responsibility for ensuring robust financial control, governance, and stability in a respected, independent organisation, with a lot of history.

This position leads the Finance Department, overseeing cashflow, income, and expenditure, as well as balance sheet integrity. You'll manage a small finance team, ensuring smooth operations across payroll, credit control, and accounting processes.

The role requires thoughtful, practical financial decision-making to safeguard the organisation's financial health. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring processes are compliant, transparent, and accurate. This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys creating order, maintaining oversight, and enabling sound financial governance.

Package:

• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
• Full-time or part-time considered
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free lunch every day
• Access to professional financial advice and CPD opportunities

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the Finance Department, managing one direct report
• Maintaining robust controls over cash, income, and expenditure
• Overseeing payroll, credit control, and accounting processes
• Preparing management accounts and balance sheet oversight
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and short-term financial planning
• Ensuring financial governance, compliance, and accurate reporting
• Advising leadership on financial stability and decision-making

What you'll need:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or QBE
• Strong financial management, governance and compliance experience
• Hands-on experience with cashflow, balance sheet management, and controls
• Excellent Excel and financial system skills
• Confident stakeholder management abilities

This is an ideal role for a professional who thrives on financial oversight, accuracy, and governance, and wants to make a tangible difference to the stability and stewardship of the organisation.