Finance Manager

FINANCE MANAGER

Salary:                        £45,000 per annum (pro rata)

Location:                    Ballymena

Hours of work:          Minimum hours 3 days per week (22.5 hours), however for the right applicant 4 days (30 hours) would be considered.

                                    Flexible working in terms of both start and finish times and also in terms of hybrid working, consistent with the needs of credit union operations

Ballymena Credit Union Limited (BCCU)

BCCU is a financial cooperative with over 28,000 members.  As a not-for-profit organisation, our members are our owners.  Members are at the heart of everything we do.

We pride ourselves on providing members with the most appropriate services based on their own individual circumstances.

Our Mission and Vision

Our vision is to be the lifetime financial partner of our members and assist them achieve their financial goals.

Our mission is to provide quality financial services to members whilst maintaining our tradition of security, stability, and trust.

To apply for this position, please upload a covering letter and an up-to-date CV, explaining how you feel your knowledge, skills and experience meet the above requirements of the role, before the closing date of 30th June 2024. Candidates will be shortlisted for interview only based on the information provided. 

This Role is subject to an FCA Fitness & Probity Regime Assessment and is a Pre-Approved Control Function/SMF 8.

Ballymena Credit Union Limited, trading as Ballymena Causeway Credit Union (BCCU) is an equal opportunity employer.

Ballymena Causeway Credit Union (BCCU) is a trading name of Ballymena Credit Union Limited. Ballymena Credit Union Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (FRN 574110). Companies Registration No. CU000012

About The Role

The Role

As Finance Manager you will hold the Regulatory SMF8 Function, responsible and accountable to the regulators, the board of directors and the CEO for the entire finance function in the credit union.

Reporting to the CEO of the Credit Union, ensuring that the finance team are properly trained and able to deliver the daily rota, post daily financial transactions, pay invoices, and prepare monthly management accounts.

• Excellent opportunity for an aspiring finance leader to train and develop the finance team
• Varied role across a broad range of finance tasks
• Use your finance skills for a positive social purpose

A full copy of the job description and person specification detailing the essential criteria is available to download.

Required Criteria

• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (Grade C or above) including Math & English (or the equivalent)
• A third level degree, preferably in a business-related field
• A recognised professional or financial accreditation with post qualification experience
• Strong IT literacy with ability to use all MS Office applications confidently with strong emphasis on Microsoft Office Excel
• Experience of leading a financial team and managing staff and all aspects of their development
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a similar field
• Experience of providing high level financial reporting
• Experience of operational improvements and systems development
• Ability to understand, develop and implement banking & financial systems.
• Good communication skills at all levels, both verbal and written with all staff and stakeholders
• Able to work as a member of a team.
• Hold a valid UK Driving License and be willing to travel

Desired Criteria

• Experience of working with public, banking, voluntary or finance sector accounts
• Experience of working with external and internal auditors
• An understanding of the new GDPR regulations and the impact on Financial Services
• Ability to process information with a high level of detail and care; analyse member accounts, define what constitutes sensitive data.

Skills Needed

Communication, Teamwork, Financial Control

Salary

£45,000.00 per year