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SalaryAre you keen to work for a dynamic charity whose work provides critical support to someone of the most vulnerable people in society? Could you confidently provide financial leadership and direction to a small team of finance professionals, and advise Board level stakeholders? Keen to work for an organisation who boasts an exceptional employee culture? If yes, this could be the role for you!
My client is a vibrant charity based in Loughborough who are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join their lovely, passionate team on a permanent basis. As the number one in finance, you will be responsible for overseeing the whole finance function of the charity, including managing a small team and presenting regularly to the Board and various Committees. There are exceptional opportunities for on-the-job training and development on offer for the right candidate, so this CV-enhancing opportunity is not one you will want to miss!
The key duties of this Senior Finance Manager role are as follows:
- Oversee all aspects of the charity’s finances, from managing the ledgers, overseeing payroll and producing monthly management accounts.
- Business partner with senior stakeholders up to CEO level to challenge assumptions, explain financial performance and advise on decision making.
- Prepare reports for presentation to the Board and various Committee meetings as required.
- Full responsibility for coordinating the external audit and statutory accounts processes.
- Take the lead in the annual budget setting process.
- Provide leadership and direction to a small team of finance professionals, giving them opportunities to further their careers.
- Attend weekly senior management team meetings and contribute to wider organisation growth and strategic development.
This opportunity would suit a proven number one in finance or someone ambitious with a solid grounding in financial management who is looking to take the next step up and learn the ropes of what is means to be a number one in finance. Please note that this role will be largely office-based, so applicants must live within a commutable distance from their offices in Loughborough.
The successful candidate will have:
- Demonstrable experience in management accounting and business partnering.
- A mindset for financial planning and financial leadership.
- Ideally, a background working in the not-for-profit sector, but this is by no means essential.
- Experience of or the desire to manage a small finance team.
- Brilliant communication skills and be extremely purpose led.
If you think this Senior Finance Manager role sounds like the right next step for you, please do not delay in applying as applications are under continuous review.
