Finance Manager

We're seeking a finance professional to contribute to our award-winning work enabling a fairer and cleaner energy future in southeast London. Selce promotes community-financed renewables, supports residents to increase the energy efficiency of their homes, and provides advice and referrals for vulnerable residents at risk of fuel poverty.

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a real impact at a fast-growing organisation. The Financial Manager will develop experience at the executive level leading up to direct board-level presentations, people management, organisational efficiency (systems, processes), and other areas as their skills, interests, and abilities dictate. The Finance Manager will prepare financial reports, provide financial advice, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. They will work with our bookkeeper to ensure excellent day-to-day financial management.  They will oversee a transition from Quickbooks to Xero and the development of new predictive cashflow systems. This role is crucial in supporting the financial health and sustainability of our organisation.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Review financial data and prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Present financial reports with variance analysis and commentary for the board.
• Prepare annual accounts, working with Selce’s nominated accountants.
• Respond to any queries from Selce’s nominated accountants.
• Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts for all areas of the business.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets.

Financial Record Keeping:

• Work with and manage our book-keeper,
• Respond to queries from the book-keeper about how best to enter transactions
• Help the book-keeper to implement improved record-keeping
• Ensure financial records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Ensure invoices, payments, and receipts are processed
• Ensure Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable are managed
• Manage the monthly Payroll process

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation
• Establish and maintain financial policies, controls, and procedures for Selce
• Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to Selce
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes

Support Functions:

• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Provide financial support and advice to Project Managers
• Support the CEO and the Board in various financial tasks and projects.
• Work with other staff and volunteers to track Selce’s financial performance and identify areas for potential improvement

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Qualified Accountant: ACCA/ACA/CIMA or AAT level 4 qualified
• Experience in Financial & Management Accounting.
• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
• Experience using financial software in particular Xero and QuickBooks.
• Experience with MS Excel including Pivot Tables & VLOOKUP
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders

Desirable:

• Experience in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience with community-financed projects.
• Experience in a cooperative or member-led organization.

Must have the legal right to work in the UK