Finance Manager

Finance Manager

We are delighted to be partnering with a respected charitable organisation in Bradford in their search for a Finance Manager. The role involves supporting the Management Accountant, Head of Finances, and the wider Finance team, with a focus on managing the Finance Operations team and ensuring key performance indicators are met. It includes overseeing financial operations for the trading subsidiary and special projects, leading balance sheet reconciliations, and managing reporting on funding platforms. The role also supports CSPs with monthly accounts, handles VAT returns and other financial processes, contributes to annual budgeting, ensures compliance with financial policies, and addresses internal financial queries, escalating issues when necessary.

Key duties:

Monitor fund transfers and ensure accurate journal entries, accruals, and intercompany recharges

Reconcile debtors, creditors, and balance sheet accounts monthly.

Support bank reconciliations and identify process improvements.

Prepare management and year-end accounts for external entities.

Provide financial support to various stakeholders and assist with reporting and analysis.

Ensure accurate legacy and special fund reporting.

Collaborate with projects to gather and analyse financial data.

Support budgeting processes and promote best practices.

Build strong relationships with national finance teams.

Provide backup across finance functions (e.g., ledgers, banking).

Review payments and support procurement processes.

Handle escalations and monitor bank balances.

Recruit, manage, and support direct reports.

Conduct regular performance reviews and manage leave.

Ensure staff training aligns with policies.

Help implement secure financial systems.

Maintain key project records (e.g., leases, assets).

Assist with VAT returns.

What you'll need to succeed

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) preferred.

Proven experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal entry management.

Strong understanding of intercompany transactions, accruals, and fund transfers.

Experience preparing management and statutory accounts.

Familiarity with VAT returns and legacy/special fund reporting.

Experience of line management.

What you'll get in return
Working for a charity enables you to directly support causes that improve lives and, undoubtedly, you become part of a larger mission to create a more equitable and compassionate society. As an organisation, they recognise the importance of Work-Life Balance, ensuring flexible working options are available; in addition, they offer a 33-day holiday (FTE), which increases through length of service. They also offer your birthday day off, and you can buy/ sell holidays to further increase your allowance.
What you need to do now
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