Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager £50,000 - £53,000 FTE 30-37.5 hours per week Gloucestershire Hybrid Working

Some finance roles maintain the status quo. This isn't one of them. We're partnering with a highly respected, purpose-driven organisation that delivers life-changing support across communities and has ambitious plans for the future. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence decision making at Board level, and help ensure the organisation remains financially strong, sustainable and ready to maximise its impact. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader who wants more than just month-end reporting. You'll be the trusted financial adviser to the CEO, Board and senior stakeholders, leading strategic financial planning while developing a high-performing finance function. The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with Board members and key committees, you will:

• Lead the financial strategy of the organisation, ensuring long-term sustainability and growth.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Deliver insightful management information that supports strategic decision making.
• Lead cashflow management, financial modelling and scenario planning.
• Oversee statutory reporting, audit and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and strengthen financial governance, controls and risk management.
• Manage and develop the finance team.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial understanding and accountability across the organisation.
• Support executive decision-making through robust analysis and clear commercial insight.

About You

We're looking for an experienced finance professional who combines technical excellence with strong leadership capability. You'll likely be:

• A fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Experienced in a senior finance leadership position.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels.
• A confident communicator with experience influencing senior stakeholders and boards.
• Highly analytical with exceptional financial planning and reporting skills.
• Advanced in Excel, including complex modelling and data analysis.
• Experienced in managing audits, compliance and financial controls.
• Passionate about using finance as a driver of organisational success and positive change.