Finance Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom CHARITY PEOPLE Full time £65,000 - £70,000
Position: Finance Operations Manager - Strategic Planning

Are you a finance expert with a strategic mindset, capable of leading a finance team while collaborating with various departments on financial planning, analysis, and budgeting?

Charity People is excited to partner with a prominent national charity to fill the newly established position of Finance Operations Manager.

In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Operations, overseeing finance operations and managing a Head of Finance along with their three direct reports.


Compensation:
£65,500 - £70,000 per annum + 8% employer pension contributions
Contract: 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent

Work Arrangement:
Flexible home working with occasional office attendance

Applicants should possess experience in strategic financial planning and the development of financial strategies.

Your responsibilities will include:

  1. Enhancing and optimizing financial systems and their integration across the organization.
  2. Creating a comprehensive three-year financial plan along with relevant financial modeling.
  3. Formulating and executing the financial strategy that supports the three-year plan.
  4. Leading all aspects of financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and cash management.
  5. Overseeing the finance department, ensuring effective management and support for the team, while maintaining high-quality financial reporting and compliance with statutory requirements.
  6. Collaborating with the Head of Finance and Company Secretary to prepare and file statutory accounts and related reports.
  7. Generating Trustee Reports that analyze performance and assess risks.
  8. Working alongside Department Heads and Directors to develop budgets and reports, tracking key performance indicators.

A recognized CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) is essential.

We welcome applications from candidates with a commercial background who are eager to make a meaningful impact in the charity sector.

Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is paramount. We strive to match the needs of charities with the skills and experiences of candidates, regardless of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We believe that greater diversity leads to even greater outcomes for the charities we serve.



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