Finance Manager (Part time)

Our client is a growing, outward-looking charity providing services to the local community. The organisation has a small, high-performing finance function and is continuing to expand its services and geographical footprint. This role will be managing one team member and will hold full responsibility for the finance function.

We are recruiting for an experienced part-time Finance Manager, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working as part of the Leadership, Senior Management and Management Teams, the part-time Finance Manager will play a key role in ensuring strong financial management, effective controls and regulatory compliance across the organisation.

The successful candidate will provide clear financial insight to the CEO and senior management team, supporting informed decision-making around organisational performance, cash flow, risk and future investment.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and overseeing the day-to-day finance function

Managing the monthly financial reporting cycle, including management accounts, cashflow and forecasting

Providing clear and meaningful financial information and insight to the CEO and senior management team

Supporting financial planning and decision-making as the organisation expands its services and geographical reach

Ensuring robust financial controls, processes and procedures are maintained

Monitoring financial performance, cashflow and risk

Supporting investment and financial planning decisions

Line managing and supporting the Finance Officer, who is responsible for monthly payroll

Working closely with external auditors, banking providers, funders, commissioners and finance software/support providers

Building effective working relationships with senior colleagues, service managers and other key stakeholders

Supporting the organisation to remain financially compliant, well controlled and sustainable Candidate Requirements:

Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar senior finance position

Strong understanding of financial management, management accounts, cashflow and forecasting

Must have third sector experience

Experience of maintaining effective financial controls and processes

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly to non-finance colleagues

Accounting qualification would be advantageous, but QBE is also considered

Experience of supporting senior management with financial decision-making

Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage, develop and support a small finance team

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

A proactive, practical approach with the ability to identify issues and provide effective solutions

Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and external organisations This role is commutable from: Stoke-on-Trent, Longton, Hanley, Burslem, Newcastle-under Lyme, Trentham, Blythe Bridge, Stone, Stafford and surrounding areas.

Hours: Part-time 27.5 hours per week

Salary: £31,358.17 per annum

Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.

Location: Stoke on Trent