Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager
Location: Mortlake, South West London (flexible working considered)
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £47,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on experience.
Benefits: 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service* • Company pension contribution • Life insurance (3 x salary) * • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline • Interest-free Season Ticket Loans* • Additional maternity pay and leave* •Additional paternity pay* • Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed.
The Senior Finance Manager at Missing People plays a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations and resources of the organisation. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Senior Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring financial integrity and compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements, thus providing a high-quality support service to our charity. The Senior Finance Manager will work closely with colleagues across the charity on financial planning and forecasting, providing information suitable for financial and non-financial colleagues and Trustees.
Key accountabilities
Financial Reporting
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including income statement with explanation of key variances, balance sheet, forecasts, and cash flow statements/forecasts.
• Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance to develop and implement the annual budget, ensuring alignment with the charity's goals and objectives.
Transactions
• Ensure monthly payroll and pension transactions are processed accurately and promptly.
• Donor Reporting
• Prepare accurate and timely donor reports to meet funding requirements and maintain positive donor relationships.
Qualifications
• Professional accounting qualification needed such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
Experience:
• Significant experience working in a finance management role within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience in preparing and presenting management accounts, financial statements, and donor reports.
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge:
• Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and financial management tools.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with relevant tax laws, financial regulations, and reporting requirements (especially Gift Aid) in the UK
About Missing People
Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat. We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year. Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change. Working for Missing People means living our values.
It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations.
Please find attached a detailed job description and person specification, a letter from the line manager and a summary of Missing People's Achievements 2023..
Closing date: 23:59 on 7 February 2024
Interviews: W/c 12 February 2024
Please ensure you include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications, so Apply Now
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