Job type
TemporaryLocation
Northern IrelandWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
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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