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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Northern Ireland
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Charities & Not For Profit
  • Pay

    50000

Finance Manager Charity

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

To lead and manage the charity’s financial operations, ensuring robust financial planning, compliance, and reporting. The Finance Manager supports strategic decision-making and contributes to the overall effectiveness and sustainability of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management
  • 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.

Strategic Support
  • 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.
Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure compliance with charity SORP, GDPR, and financial regulations.
  • Maintain up-to-date financial policies and procedures.
  • Lead on internal audits and financial controls.
Team Leadership
  • Line manage finance staff and oversee their development.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and contribute to organisational planning.
Person Specification:
Essential Qualifications & Experience
  • 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.
Skills & Competencies
  • 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.
Desirable
  • Experience in a small charity or voluntary sector.
  • Knowledge of charity SORP and fundraising finance.
  • Experience with HR or GDPR compliance.




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