Sewell Wallis is working with a charitable organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Sewell Wallis is working with a charitable organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who have an upcoming opportunity for a qualified Senior Finance Manager to join their brilliant team on a full or part time basis across either 4 or 5 days per week.

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the finance function, work with service managers across the organisation and liaise with the Board of Trustees. The successful candidate will direct financial strategy and policies, budgeting, payroll, investment, audits and support funding applications for the charity.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the finance function, line management of 2 staff members.
• Manage the financial position, monitoring reserves and coordinating investment strategy.
• Ensure a sustainable financial strategy for the charity, underpinned by robust financial planning and management systems.
• Work with the Finance Subcommittee (CEO and Treasurer) to set financial policy, review risk and performance.
• Ensure timely invoicing and payment for service income and the maintenance of cash balances.
• Work with the Senior Management Team to develop the business plan, managing and monitoring effectiveness and performance to achieve its objectives.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Provide budgeting support, training and reports to the SMT, project managers, funders and trustees when required.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and commentary for the SMT and Board of Trustees.
• Prepare draft year end accounts for audit and coordinate accountancy and audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting requirements, statutory regulations and internal financial controls.
• Prepare information for the outsourced payroll function and ensure accurate reports are returned to allow for payment to be made to schedule.
• Collaborate with the Business Development Manager on fundraising activities and coordinate Gift Aid claims.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.
• Oversee company pension scheme enrolment and reporting.
• Support funding bids by preparing costings and reviewing financial implications.