Finance Manager

A central London based Children Charity is seeking a Finance Manager

Permanent role

Remote Working (Occasional visits to the London Office)

£50,000 - £55,000

The client is looking for a Qualified Accountant, preferably a charity sector background.

The charity has income of Approx £30million which is a mixture of Restricted and Non-Restricted.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, your responsibilities will be:

1. Responsible for delivering the monthly Management Accounts pack by gathering the outputs of the finance function (including Business Partnering function, Accounts Assistants and business unit information)
2. Responsible for the full annual audit process (entire cycle including annual audit readiness, audit delivery, production of annual statutory accounts and annual report and implementing suggestions of audit findings report)
3. Line manage the Accounts Assistants. Carry out monthly 1:1s, undertake performance reviews and support ongoing development.
4. Coordinate with country offices to consolidate financial data and ensure consistency, accuracy and transparency of financial reporting.
5. * Operating a smooth and disciplined month end with all balance sheet accounts reconciled and full monthly management pack and management accounts submitted to the Global Head of Finance.
6. * Preparation of full management accounts, analysis and presentation of accurate financial reports, including income/expenditure statements, balance sheet, cash flow statements, KPIs and forecasting.
7. * Monitor budgets, track expenditure, and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. Provide guidance and support to budget holders in budget development, cost control, and financial accountability.
8. * Coordinate with the Finance Business Partners to prepare/review restricted donor financial reports, ensuring the data reflects the records on the accounting system and meets donor compliance.
9. * Work with the Head of Global Finance to prepare the financial statements and manage the year end audit process/relationship.
10. * Work closely with the Head of Global Finance to support the annual budget process including interim forecasts and cash flows.
11. * Review payroll prior to sign off by the Director of Global Resources.
12. * Prepare and submit timely quarterly VAT returns.
13. * Oversee the review of country office and partner account submission with the finance team, provide feedback and support the office/partner to address any outstanding issues. Monitor and track issues and actions.
14. * Be part of the quarterly review meetings between finance, global programmes and country offices and support the offices to present their financial position and risks.
15. * Build financial capacity for finance and non-finance staff for core country offices and partners.

The client is reviewing applications on a rolling basis.