Senior Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will be responsible for providing day-to-day financial processing, management and reporting; and, with the CEO, for providing medium and long-term financial planning and analysis in support of the growth strategy. The role will involve responsibility for systems’ maintenance and development, business process improvements and building/facilities management of the offices at No.1 Buckingham Place, Victoria SW1.

The role will include (but not limited to):

• Processing and payment of all invoices, expenses; and grants (to individuals and training providers), ensuring appropriate approvals, accurate and compliant filing and storage on internal systems
• Raising of invoices and liaison with suppliers, including debt collection, as required
• Building/facilities/utilities management relating to QEST’s status as Freeholder and Landlord of the premises at No.1 Buckingham Place
• Processing of all invoicing and recharges relating to QEST’s role as Freeholder and Landlord, including rent, service charges and other services including insurance, utilities, IT and telephony
• Processing and reconciliation of bank transactions, with regular reporting to the CEO on cash status and projection
• Management of payroll and pension arrangements (with the payroll provider)
• Production of monthly management accounts for review by the CEO and Treasurer, including full written commentary on any variances, as necessary
• Preparation of financial papers, including analysis, for quarterly review of the Finance Sub-committee; and quarterly meetings of the Trustees’ Board
• With the CEO, preparation of the Annual Budget for approval by the Trustees’ Board (December)
• Preparation and management of year end accounts and processes, including liaison with auditors, as required
• Production of all income and expenditure and balance sheet accounts, journal adjustments, including accruals and pre-payments
• Preparation and filing of company tax returns, liaising with HMRC and auditors, as required
• Filing of Accounts with Companies House and the Charity Commission; as well as any changes to Directors (Trustees), and other legal and statutory requirements (eg Confirmation Statements) as required
• Undertaking of ad hoc project work, including evaluation of current business processes and practices relating to the finance function, and recommending and driving improvements