Our client is a dedicated charity based in Salford and are looking to expand their finance team by recruiting to the new post of Finance Manager. The postholder will lead the finance function, ensuring that robust financial systems, processes and controls are in place to safeguard the organisation and enable informed decision-making.
They will provide high-quality financial insight, maintain the integrity of financial information, and oversee the delivery of accurate and compliant financial operations—including payroll, management reporting and audit preparation.
The Role :
Produce accurate and timely quarterly management accounts, including all supporting schedules and reconciliations.
Support the annual budgeting process, including entering budgets into the finance system and updating records as programmes evolve.
Monitor organisational and project budgets throughout the year, highlighting risks, variances and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare costings for funding bids, tenders and proposals to ensure full cost recovery and sustainable delivery.
Ensure strong internal financial controls are operating effectively across all finance processes.
Oversee the full monthly payroll cycle
Manage the end-to-end monthly invoicing process, maintaining all payment schedules and supporting robust income tracking.
Prepare supporting documentation, reconciliations and adjustment schedules for the annual statutory audit.
Produce draft year-end financial statements for review by the Director of Finance & Resources.
Line manage a Finance Officer
The role is offered on a part-time basis (22.5hours per week) and days and hours can be flexible but must include a full day on a Monday.
Benefits :
28 days’ holiday - rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
Enhanced company sick and maternity pay, subject to terms and conditions of service
Pension scheme - with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
Cycle to Work scheme
Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
Development opportunities
Salary description
£41771.00 - £41771.00 per year