Senior Finance Manager

Permanent | 30 to 37.5 Hours per Week | salary from 50,000/yr Senior finance manager- Reporting to the CEO Reed is excited to be working with a company in Gloucester who is looking for an amazing finance manager or someone who is looking to step into the role of a Finance manager, within a company that is supportive and close knit. Job summary We are seeking a skilled UK recognised qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent) with excellent analytical and leadership skills with a strong track record in organisational operations and governance. They want someone who is wanting to lead a team, but still have some top-down direction from the CEO and to be working closely alongside other members of the senior management team. Key responsibilities • Lead the budgeting of the organisation, maintaining accurate budgets to ensure effective management of funds. • Maintain strong financial governance, internal controls, statutory accounts and audit processes. • Lead and manage the finance function, including supervision of the finance team. • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and scenario planning. • Manage cash flow, aged debtors, credit control and treasury management. • Prepare monthly Management Accounts, cash flow reports and balance sheets, explaining variances to senior stakeholders. • Monitor grant, funding and project expenditure and provide financial information for funder reports. • Oversee payroll and pension processes, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements. • Support the Senior Management Team and participate in the investment committee. • Lead audit preparation and maintain professional relationships with auditors. • Commit to continued CPD and undertake other duties appropriate to the role. Person Specification • UK recognised accounting qualification (CIMA or equivalent). • Proven experience in a senior finance role • Strong analytical, organisational and leadership skills. • Excellent knowledge of Sage 50, Excel and payroll processing. • Advanced Excel skills, including ODBC queries, Pivot Tables and Macros (essential). • Experience of audit management and delivery. • Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to interpret complex information and support strategic decision-making. • Experience working at a senior level. • Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding. • Current clean UK Driving Licence. Additional Information • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. • Auto-enrolment pension scheme. • Reports directly to the CEO. • Office-based role at one of the organisation's Gloucestershire offices. • No sponsorship available; applicants must have the right to work in the UK. • The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Initial interviews will be conducted by myself, and the successful candidates will go onwards Apply now if this role is what you are looking for.