Financial Manager for Charitable Institution

1 month ago


Godalming, Surrey, United Kingdom CMA Recruitment Group Full time

A leading charitable organisation in Surrey seeks a highly skilled Financial Manager to oversee their in-house accounting function.

This newly created position reports directly to the CEO and sits within their Senior Leadership Team. As Financial Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, while also providing strategic insights to guide long-term financial planning.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial direction of a growing nonprofit organisation providing essential services to the local community.

What will the Financial Manager role involve?

  • Ensure accurate financial records and accounts are maintained, and performance monitored against agreed budgets.
  • Prepare management accounts and present to Trustee Board on a regular basis.
  • Conduct monthly meetings with CEO and senior management to report current financial position.
  • Provide financial information to support funding applications and contract requirements, including development of budgets and input into the development of full cost recovery on projects.
  • Lead on preparation of statutory accounts in conjunction with the CEO, Treasurer and Auditors.
  • Lead on annual budgeting process.
  • Regularly review and recommend improvements to internal financial controls and financial procedures manual.
  • Financial administration and bookkeeping.

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Manager vacancy:

  • Recent experience of providing a full financial management service in a charity or similar nonprofit organisation, with comprehensive knowledge of The Charities SORP.
  • Experience in drafting management information and reporting of variances to Treasurer/Trustee Board.
  • Adept at budgeting, particularly on a project-by-project basis, and contributing to organisational budgeting processes.
  • Exposure to leading on/supporting audit activities.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong track record of engaging with and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels.
  • ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified or Part Qualified (desirable).

Estimated salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience. This includes hybrid working arrangement with 1-2 days working from home. Benefits include study support package, Employee Assistance Programme, and 26 days annual leave.



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