Your new company

Hays Accountancy and Finance are recruiting for a Northern Ireland-born charity for the immediate appointment of a Finance Manager.

Your new role

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Produce statutory financial statements and liaise with auditors.
• Oversee payroll, pensions, and financial returns to HMRC, Charity Commission, and Companies House.
• Manage cash flow, credit control, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain and improve financial systems and procedures.
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• Provide financial insights to support strategic planning and funding applications.
• Work with fundraising and operational teams to cost projects and monitor spend.
• Support the CEO and Trustees with investment policy and financial risk analysis.

• Ensure compliance with charity SORP, GDPR, and financial regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date financial policies and procedures.
• Lead on internal audits and financial controls.

• Line manage finance staff and oversee their development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and contribute to organisational planning.

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in financial management.
• Experience in charity finance and statutory reporting.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High proficiency in Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage).
• Ability to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and able to work independently.

• Experience in a small charity or voluntary sector.
• Knowledge of charity SORP and fundraising finance.
• Experience with HR or GDPR compliance.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now ON 02890446911 and ask for Elaine

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