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Finance Manager
The Finance Manager will oversee the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring the smooth running of the accounting and finance function, whilst managing and demonstrating strong leadership skills to the wider finance team.
Based in Greater Manchester within the not-for-profit industry, this role supports the organisation by managing budgets, financial reporting and compliance.
Client Details
Michael Page have partnered with a reputable organisation in the Not-for-profit sector. Our client offers excellent benefits such as hybrid working, generous pension contributions, excellent well-being support and many more!
Description
- Manage the finance team, built up of 3 finance officers
- Work closely with the Head of Finance to support with month end procedures
- Prepare monthly management accounts, budget statements and financial reports, providing variance analysis and supporting commentary
- Monitor financial performance and provide insightful analysis to support decision-making
- Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders and senior management
- Prepare the draft year-end financial statements, reconciliations and supporting audit schedules for review by the Head of Finance
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A Successful Finance Manager Should Have
- Part Qualified Accountant, actively studying toward ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar
- Excellent management or leadership skills/experience
- Strong Management Accounting experience
- Experience in managing budgets and delivering financial analysis
- Experience of month end and year end accounting process
- Able to pass a Enhanced DBS check


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Job Offer
- Salary ranging from £39,500 to £42,000, dependent on the level of experience
- Hybrid working arrangement for flexibility
- Access to a local government pension scheme
- Well-being initiatives to support your health and work-life balance
- Supportive leadership team
- Onsite Parking
If you're interested in this role, apply now or contact Luke Iontton on 0161 828 6236
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