Finance Manager

August 9

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micro:bit • Computer programming • Education

11 - 50

Description

• Have oversight of developing and implementing financial procedures as applied by the Foundation team • Ensure financial information is available to the board via the Chief Executive, the management team and staff team as required • Ensure all staff, both financial and non-finance staff, are supported in the management and implementation of budgets and other financial activities • Contribute to the development of new strategies, including for instance an investment strategy • Ensure accounting requirements are correctly applied, preparing, developing and analysing management accounting information • Regular bank reconciliations and associated transactions & research and resolve invoice discrepancies. • Detailed daily cashflow management / planning and bank accounts maintenance • Supports the Foundation team with tender and proposal completions • Take responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of the accounting and control information held in, and reported from, the organisation's accounting systems. • Prepare annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with budget holders • Prepare quarterly reports to the Board • Support the preparation of Year-end statutory accounts and associated transactions, reports and returns in liaison with our accountant partners • Works with our accountant partners to oversee payroll instructions • Responsible for ensuring submission of all HMRC and Companies House filings and returns, liaising with our external accounting partners as appropriate • Supports audit requirements • Ensure compliance with third party requirements such as HMRC, including working with our accountant partners to ensure the correct application of VAT etc. • Oversee the maintenance of financial records and accounts for the Foundation • Ensure the identification of financial risks, working closely with the Operations Director to record these in the Foundation risk register

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience of success in a similar financial management role • Strong analytical skills • Qualified with a recognised Accounting Body (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) or QBE with 5+ years experience of management accounting • Knowledge and experience of not for profit financial management is essential, charity SORP is desirable • Experience of effective development and implementation of finance systems and reporting tools, ideally including Xero • Experience of international finance and banking systems is desirable • Can-do attitude with a hands on approach and the ability to drive and manage change • Excellent communication skills with an ability and desire to build relationships and work across teams in support of the Foundation objectives • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail • Experience of managing and building the skills of junior team members • Ability to think strategically and translate financial information into practical reality • Desirable, working internationally

Benefits

• Group private medical and group life insurance plan • EAP plan • Flexibility in working hours • Flexible annual leave policy (taking at least 20 days a year not including national holidays) • Pension arrangement