Finance Manager
Salary (full time equivalent)
Type
Hours
Location
Region
Finance Manager
This post is part of the Executive Team of Spark2Life. You will lead all aspects of the finance function to achieve the organisation’s goals. You will also offer strategic finance support across the range of activities undertaken by the organisation.
You will provide financial leadership overseeing all aspects of the organisation’s finances and in ensuring that it complies with relevant legislation and principles. You will be responsible for efficient policies, procedures, systems and practices to support the smooth running of the organisation and will be proactive in developing new systems and processes to meet the needs of the organisation as it grows.
As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the financial planning cycles, governance, and management reporting process as well as, managing relationships with external stakeholders/advisers ensuring contractual compliance, auditing and quality assurance processes. With prior experience of working with charities’ accounts as well as experience of Quickbooks accounting system used at the Spark2Life.
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 based on experience
Reports to: Director of Business Development
Duties and key responsibilities
- The specification below outlines the principal accountabilities and expectations of this role. This is not intended to cover every responsibility since, by the nature of this role, the Head of Finance will be expected to take ownership of the areas of accountability and develop them in line with the needs of Spark2Life.
- Lead, manage and improve the organisation’s finance function and provide accurate, timely and relevant financial reports as required by the CEO, Executive Team and the Trust Board.
- Ensure the provision and reporting of financial accounts, forecasting and project/programme budgets, development plans, and the associated reporting.
- Oversight of the legal and financial statutory processes in line with the Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, including the Annual Audit.
- Ensure that the agreed recommendations of internal and external auditors are implemented and ensure effective arrangements are in place so that the Auditor’s report is unqualified and on time.
- Monitor, cash flow, reserves, analysis of performance against the organisation’s annual business plan and dashboard as it relates to the finance function.
- Assess the risk profile of new fundraising, partnership and new income opportunities, particularly earned income and public sector contracts.
- Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts on an on-going basis, considering our fundraising pipeline.
- Undertake month-end reconciliations across all entities.
- Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts.
- Contribute to the overall leadership of Spark2Life and to the organisation’s future strategic and operational planning. Support Executive Team colleagues as required on the delivery of cross-team initiatives.
General Responsibilities
- Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
- Contribute to overall management and organisation development of Spark2Life by attending meetings and training as required.
- Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
- Abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
- Actively support and promote inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
- Treat confidentially any personal, private or sensitive information about service delivery, individual organisations, clients and staff.
This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.
Person Specification
1 Experience
- Significant experience of preparation of management and accounts, and management information.
- Experience of working with charity accounts, including knowledge of restricted and unrestricted funding.
- Experience of preparing complex budgets, forecasts and management accounts.
- Experience of managing surplus funds and undertake treasury management in accordance with the Board’s policy.
- Experience of managing external audit and preparation of financial statements under Charities SORP (FRS102).
- First class Excel and modelling skills and experience of using Google Sheets.
- Previous experience of using Quickbooks.
- Familiarity with relevant tax laws, financial regulations, and reporting requirements (especially Gift Aid) in the UK.
- Knowledge of aspects of taxation including VAT and payroll.
- Experience of managing budgets and reporting to funders.
- Successful track record of building and maintaining good relationships with finance service-users, internal and external, at all levels.
- Working with Boards or Management Committees.
2 Skills and Abilities
- Fastidious attention to detail and robust numerical skills, with an ability to translate the needs of the business into financial processes.
- Proven ability to provide effective leadership in a management role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and concisely at a variety of levels.
- Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve difficult situations, and deal with them calmly, diplomatically, efficiently, and effectively.
3 Education/Training/Qualifications Desirable
- A UK professional finance qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT or equivalent).
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development in a professional area relevant to the post would be desirable.
4 Personal Attributes & Other Requirements
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities and an ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
- Undertake training as required.
- Commitment to the core values and ethos of Spark2Life which is based on Christian Principles.
- Interested and motivated to further own skills and knowledge.
How to apply for the job
Please apply through the Spark2life website