Finance Manager
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About the Role
Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected Sheffield-based charity to recruit a Part-Time Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a flexible role within a rewarding charitable organisation.
Working 14 hours per week, this position offers genuine flexibility. There is scope to work additional hours during busier periods, such as budget preparation (December to February) and year-end (March to April), with the option to reduce hours during school holidays if preferred. Hours can be worked across two full days or flexibly around school commitments.
As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the charity's finance function, overseeing day-to-day financial operations, producing management information, preparing statutory financial information for the external accountants, and forecasting income from a variety of funding sources. You will work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to support the organisation's financial sustainability.
What will you be doing?
- Manage and continually develop robust financial procedures and recording systems, using QuickBooks, to meet the requirements of a range of funders, working closely with the CEO, Fundraising and Monitoring Manager, and Trustees.
- Liaise with the Treasurer to support the effective financial management of the charity.
- Prepare and maintain the annual budget in collaboration with the CEO and Treasurer.
- Produce and present regular financial reports for the Senior Leadership Team, Management Team and Treasurer.
- Prepare and provide all financial documentation required by the external accountants to produce the annual accounts and complete the Independent Examination.
- Review and update the charity's Reserves Policy annually in conjunction with the CEO and Trustees.
- Manage all day-to-day financial activities, including bank reconciliations, invoicing, petty cash, payroll, pensions and employee expenses.
- Ensure financial procedures and internal controls are followed in line with the charity's Financial Procedures.
- Maintain accurate financial records and a clear audit trail.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems and processes.
- Keep up to date with changes to charity accounting standards and relevant financial regulations.
What skills are we looking for?
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- An AAT qualification.
- Previous experience working within the charity sector.
- Experience managing grant and contract funding across complex, multi-funded projects.
- Proven experience overseeing a finance function.
- Confidence working closely with Senior Leadership Teams and Boards of Trustees.
What's on offer?
- Salary of £37,740 FTE (pro rata for 14 hours per week).
- Permanent, part-time position.
- Flexible working arrangements with additional hours available during busy periods and the option to reduce hours during school holidays if desired.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
- Hybrid working (50/50 split).
- Annual wellbeing allowance of £200.
- Five days' paid carer's leave for employees with dependants.
If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to make a real difference within a respected local charity, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV or contact Inci Evcil for a confidential discussion.