Job description
A Brilliant new Finance Manager opportunity with a vibrant cultural hub in the heart of Sheffield! An independent and well-known Sheffield charity/company. As Finance Manager you'll be a member of the senior management team you'll be responsible for the overall financial management of the group, working closely with the Chief Executive in setting and monitoring budgets. Providing timely and accurate financial information for strategic business decisions.The Finance Manager will be a great role for someone who has experience working in the charity sector looking to lead a small team and to work very closely with the CEO.
The successful candidate will lead a small, successful and committed team who have a wealth of knowledge within the organisation. Duties will include;
- To work with senior staff to develop and monitor departmental budgets.
- To ensure that timely and accurate financial information is produced.
- To ensure effective management of the company cashflow and borrowing.
- To develop effective relationships with key financial stakeholders including auditors, funders, and the bank.
- To ensure that all-statutory returns are prepared accurately and on time.
- To ensure that annual accounts are prepared and agreed with the auditors.
- To work closely with the Chief Executive in identifying and planning new business opportunities and in securing external support and funding.
- To be responsible for managing funding applications and reporting for grants and projects. This includes responsibility for ensuring reporting takes place in a timely manner and funds are drawn down when appropriate.
- To be responsible for the financial management of funded projects, with relevant external partners.
To be successful in your application, candidates are required to fulfill the below criteria;
- CIMA qualified, or equivalent.
- Knowledge and experience of charitable accounts and grants management.
- Experience of working at strategic and senior manager level.
- Experience of communication in all forms at all levels including presentation of complex financial data.
- Proven skills to motivate and lead a team.
- Ability to work effectively and flexibly under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge and understanding of HR practices and Employment legislation.
- Experience of lead responsibility in ensuring the organisation adheres to key strategic responsibilities with regards to payroll reporting legislation.
- Ability to represent the organisation to a range of funders and key stakeholders.
- Knowledge and experience of charitable funding accounting responsibilities
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.
Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
