Finance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Lead the pursuit of excellence in financial processes and functions throughout the Foundation’s operations.

• Assess and improve financial administration to ensure legal compliance and adherence to industry best practices.

• Collaborate with the team to identify and execute innovative enhancements.

• Supervise the development and execution of operational financial procedures.

• Guarantee that financial information is accessible to the Board, Chief Executive, management team, and staff.

• Assist staff with budgeting and financial activities.

• Contribute to the formulation of new strategies, including investment approaches.

• Apply accounting standards and prepare, develop, and analyze management accounting data.

• Conduct bank reconciliations, address invoice discrepancies, manage cash flow, and maintain bank accounts.

• Provide support for tender and proposal submissions.

• Ensure the accuracy of accounting and control information.

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and quarterly reports for the Board.

• Assist with year-end statutory accounts, transactions, reports, and returns.

• Oversee payroll instructions in collaboration with accounting partners.

• Ensure timely submission of filings and returns to HMRC and Companies House.

• Coordinate internal audits and assist with audit requirements.

• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and correct application of VAT.

• Supervise financial records and accounts.

• Identify financial risks and document them in the Foundation's risk register alongside the Operations Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience of success in a comparable financial management position.

• Strong analytical capabilities.

• Qualified with a recognized Accounting Body (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) or QBE with over 5 years of management accounting experience.

• Essential knowledge and experience in not-for-profit financial management.

• Familiarity with Charity SORP is desirable.

• Experience in the effective development and implementation of finance systems and reporting tools, preferably including Xero.

• Desirable experience with international finance and banking systems.

• Proactive attitude with a hands-on approach and capability to drive and manage change.

• Excellent communication skills, with a passion for building relationships and collaborating across teams.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Experience in managing and developing the skills of team members who are new to financial processes.

• Ability to think strategically and translate financial information into practical applications.

• Desirable experience working internationally or in multi-jurisdictional contexts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Salary ranging from £27,000 to £30,000 / FTE £45,000 to £50,000 pro rata for a 3-day work week.

• Involvement in outreach activities, including engagement with tech community groups and teaching with the micro:bit at code clubs.

• Opportunity for creative problem-solving and significant individual impact.

• Group private medical insurance.

• Group life insurance plan.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Flexible working hours.

• Flexible annual leave policy (minimum of 20 days per year, excluding national holidays).

• Pension arrangement.