Finance Manager

Overview

The Finance Manager will provide strategic financial advice to CB Plus’s executive leadership team; specialist professional and technical expertise in the interpretation and application of finance policy to support and influence financial planning, management and decision making to ensure that CB Plus meets all its financial obligations and demonstrates financial probity.

The Finance Manager will be part of CB Plus’s newly formed Management Team.

Main Purpose of the Role

• Develop and maintain strong networks and partnerships that are of value to CB and work to maintain a positive reputation for CB with local authorities, partners and other stakeholders.
• Lead, manage and motivate the Finance Team, ensuring that it is focused on supporting CB to deliver its Business Plan and associated strategies and plans.
• Create an environment that treats people with respect and enables them to develop and realise their potential.
• Manage the Finance Team budget, producing accurate projections, monitoring and outturn reports to ensure effective use of resources and maintain financial control.
• Lead the Finance Team within a culture of continuous performance improvement.
• Model CB’s values and work in accordance with health and safety, equal opportunities and environmental policies.
• Lead or participate in relevant projects that support the delivery of the CB Business Plan, Strategy and Strategic Delivery Plan.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.

What We Offer:

⭐️ Generous annual leave entitlement - 28 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)

⭐️ Flexible and hybrid working (dependent on role) to ensure you enjoy a good work-life balance.

⭐️ Four office locations in Barnet, Brent, Newham and Enfield

⭐️ Enhanced Sick Pay

⭐️ Pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution

⭐️ 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

⭐️ Opportunities to progress and learn a wide range of skills

About CB Plus

CB Plus (CommUNITY Barnet) is an award-winning independent community infrastructure and development organisation. We work with residents, local communities, and VCFS organisations to identify and provide solutions to tackling structural and social inequalities through collaborative partnerships to improve the life outcomes for all. 

Promoting a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

At CB Plus, we promote a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can all be ourselves. Everyone is treated fairly, individual differences are celebrated, and all employees are valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from disabled applicants, including those with mental health conditions, people from Global Majority and minoritised communities, and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the Disability Confident Scheme. However, in the event of a high number of applicants, it may not be possible to interview all candidates who meet these criteria, and we reserve the right to limit interviews to a manageable number.

We also have experience supporting Access to Work applications to ensure that employees who need adjustments have the support they need to feel confident and do their best in their roles.

If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you.

Please see job description for further details about the role and contact details