We are delighted to be recruiting for this value led charity based in north Cardiff in helping them find a talented and experienced Finance Manager.

This organisation has a strong and unique values base, developing aims and objectives with their people in mind, and they place a strong emphasis on maintaining a person-centered culture.

This role is a varied one and as the new Finance Manager, you will provide financial insights and analysis, support decision-making processes, and contribute to strategic planning.

As a key part of your new role you will manage the annual budget setting process, produce management accounts and support the Head of Finance with year-end. We are therefore looking for someone who has a strong management accounting background and who enjoys business partnering as part of their role.

The job

• Manage the overall financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide financial insights, support decision-making processes, and contribute to strategic planning
• Monitor and analyse financial performance and compare against budgets and forecasts
• Promote business partnering and meet with budget holders to discuss financial performance and provide them with financial information and detailed spend/income analysis
• Manage the preparation of management accounts and quarterly forecasting to monitor income and expenditure against budget
• Produce a quarterly cash flow and manage investments in line with the treasury policy
• Assist Head of Finance with external audit and the preparation of the statutory accounts
• Consult with external stakeholders, such as auditors, banks, and local authorities, to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance
• Line manage one direct report and provide guidance, whilst fostering a positive and collaborative work environment

The person specification

• Part or qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA accountant with 8+ years’ experience in finance
• 4 day a week considered for the right candidate
• Expereience of managing a small team is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience of preparing monthly management accounts and other reports for budget holders is essential
• Experience of annual budgeting and forecasting is essential
• Strong finance systems experience essential
• Resilient with the ability to manage a small team effectively
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
• Driver’s license essential

Salary & benefits

• Salary is £45,000pa depending on experience
• Flexible working policy
• Hybrid working - 2/3 in the office per week
• Pension scheme
• Unlimited time off in lieu
• Parking

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Experience:

• uk Managerial accounting: 6 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff CF15 7AB

Reference ID: Sitka468