Finance Manager
£36,648- £40,221
Permanent, Full-time
Greater Manchester (hybrid-working)
Finance Manager to join an ever growing not for profit organisation on a permanent full-time basis. My client is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their dynamic and fast-moving finance function with the opportunity for hybrid-working.
As the Finance Manager you will provide financial advice and information to service heads on all budget monitoring and financial advice issues, alongside other duties below:
Key responsibilities of the Finance Manager
- Undertake budget monitoring and reporting on a monthly basis for revenue and capital budgets as directed by Principal Accountant and Senior Finance Managers.
- Provide support to prepare revenue and capital budgets in accordance with the Combined Authorities Financial Regulations.
- Undertake the year end closedown of specific budget areas and provide support to the preparation of the Annual Statement of Accounts.
- Undertake accurate and timely reconciliations between the general ledger and other financial information systems.
- Provide support for treasury management and investment activities.
- Provide timely interpretation and advice on new financial regulations, accounting developments and legislation.
- Prioritise own workload and allocate and monitor the work of the Finance Trainees and Finance Officers to ensure the timely delivery of quality assured financial information and advice to budget holders.
- Input into the development, design and review of financial procedures, manuals and systems to maximise productivity and quality of output, ensuring that corporate, departmental and customer needs are identified and met.
- Maximise impact and efficiency of the service through co-operating and joint working within the division and with appropriate services.
- Communicate effectively to ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed and up to date with relevant information, statuses and progress.
- Produce, monitor and input accurate information into the relevant systems ensuring all data is up to date and inputted in a timely manner.
- Accurately prepare documentation, communications and information including letters, emails, contracts and records.
Required skills and experience of the Finance Manager
- AAT Qualified or working towards CCAB/CIMA Accountant
- Substantial experience working within an accounting position
- Good knowledge of the statutory framework for accountancy and understanding of accounting principles and techniques, including appreciation of the COPFS Accounting Code of Practice for Local Government and Accounts and Audit Regulations.
- Ability to use multiple applications, systems and associated software packages.
- Experience of using Agresso and/or Business World On! are desirable
- Ability to communicate in a straightforward and non-contentious way with the ability to persuade and negotiate.
- Ability to absorb, understand and quickly assimilate complex information and concepts and compare information from a number of different sources.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established not for profit organisation with the opportunity of working hybrid.
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Finance Manager role, please apply now, or contact Lindsay Richey at Sellick Partnership.
We will be reviewing CVs on a daily basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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