Finance Manager

Your new company
This organisation provides care and developmental support to a large variety of individuals of all ages in their own homes or in our homeless accommodations. The organisation help people with a wide variety of support needs including (but not limited to), people with learning disabilities, physical and mental ill-health, addiction issues and homelessness. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Finance Manager will have the lead responsibility for all finance, procurement and contract matters within the organisation, working closely with the other directors and senior management team.

Your new role
You will ensure financial probity is at the heart of all financial transactions and financial reports are relevant and timely. You will also assess spend within the organisation, identify opportunities for savings. This role has several key objectives and accountabilities, which include providing effective commercial management relating to contracts with clients and suppliers, leading the budget and forecasting processes including monitoring of organisational cash flow to ensure sufficient cash is available to meet commitments, leading on payroll processes, support departments with queries/requests for information relating to local finances and Local Authority contracts, leading on all procurement, Insurance and pensions activity working closely with external organisations. You will also be responsible for the preparation of budgets, cash flow forecasts and management accounts, providing relevant information to enable the organisation to make appropriate financial decisions, always implementing good governance systems.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, keeping in mind the best interests of those who receive the organisation's services. You will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to relay financial information clearly and articulately. You may well hold a relevant qualification such as ICAS, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or you may be qualified by experience having worked in a similar sector. You will also have good technology skills and be [proficient in the use of finance systems and common computer applications, including Sage Line 50 Payroll, with excellent IT skills on Microsoft packages (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

What you'll get in return
You will be working for an organisation with great purpose at a time when the organisation is embracing a number of strategic changes. The organisation offer interesting work and the chance to have input on decisions regarding the shape of the organisation. Working 35 hours per week, you will ideally be in the office 3 days per week. You will benefit from a degree of flexibility and a great level of autonomy within the role. You will also receive a range of benefits and great skills' development.

What you need to do now
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