Senior Finance Manager

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE 

This new role will play a key part in ensuring strong financial management of the organisation’s financial resources. This position is key for both Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid and the postholder will work closely with all members of the finance team in delivering both the organisational and financial strategies.

The candidate will have confidence and experience in producing high quality and accurate management accounts and variance analysis, as well as proven FP&A experience in supporting a charity’s annual financial planning cycle. As the organisation moves into a new strategic cycle, the post holder will play a key role in supporting the development of financial systems and processes ensuring that the finance department evolves as required. 

As Senior Finance Manager, you will be reporting to the Director of Finance and Governance and will be directly line managing the Finance Manager. Supporting their development as they progress with their accounting qualifications will be a key requirement in this role, and you will have the opportunity to work with and mentor them through this.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

·       Lead on the production of monthly management accounts for both entities (Helen Bamber Foundation & Asylum Aid) including variance analysis.

·       Oversight of month end close process carried out by the Finance Manager ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

·       Supporting the annual planning cycle including regular re-forecasts as well as the annual budget planning process.

·       Provide reports and accurate project accounting for joint partnerships with other organisations.

·       Support the development of devolved budgets and budget holder responsibilities across the organisation. Provide business partnering to future budget holders across the organisation.

·       Lead on production of the annual financial statements in adherence with FRS102 and charity SORP. This includes review of the year-end adjustments and liaising with the communications team on production of the annual report.

·       Play a leading role in the annual audit process, dealing with our external auditors and ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process.

·       Support cash flow forecasting ensuring that latest risks and opportunities are considered.

·       Support the fundraising team with bid applications ensuring that budgets are accurate and aligned to strategy.

·       Responsibility for the updating and implementation of key financial control procedures and policies across the organisation.

·       Continually look to improve financial processes both within the finance team and across the organisation. This role will play a key role in delivering the financial strategy including systems development.

·       Provide payroll cover as required – payroll is outsourced to an external payroll bureau.

·       Provide good quality line management to the Finance Manager as well as indirectly to 2 part time Finance Assistants. Be seen as a leader within the organisation.

·       Provide development opportunities for the finance team and in particular, to the Finance Manager who is undertaking their accounting qualifications.

·       Adherence to key financial deadlines throughout the financial year (VAT returns, month end, financial year-end etc).