At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and improve systems during an exciting transformation.
- Company: Join a well-established membership organisation with a focus on development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on role, and potential for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders and drive meaningful change.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing financial processes and systems.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance management and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Membership Bespoke is recruiting an Interim Finance Manager for a well-established membership organisation going through a period of change and development.
This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, alongside an opportunity to improve systems, processes and financial reporting.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day finance function and ensure accurate and timely financial information
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial analysis
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
- Monitor financial performance and provide insight to support organisational decision‑making
- Manage banking, reconciliations, purchase and sales ledger, invoicing and payment runs
- Oversee payroll and pension administration
- Monitor aged debtors and work with budget holders to support timely collection
- Manage VAT compliance and statutory financial requirements
- Coordinate year‑end processes and work with external accountants and auditors
- Oversee Companies House filings and corporate compliance requirements
- Lead the review and improvement of finance processes, controls and procedures
- Lead the implementation of a new finance system , likely Sage, Xero or similar
- Improve the quality and accessibility of management information
- Provide financial advice and support to budget holders and senior stakeholders
- Manage and coordinate financial activity across the organisation and its affiliated organisations
We are looking for an experienced finance professional with
- Experience overseeing transactional finance processes
- Experience reviewing and improving finance systems and processes
- Experience implementing or significantly improving a finance system such as
- Sage, Xero or similar
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- A proactive and improvement‑focused approach
- Experience within a membership organisation, professional association, charity, not‑for‑profit or similar environment
The opportunity
- Opportunity to take ownership of a finance function during a period of change
- Scope to improve systems, processes, controls and management information
- Opportunity to lead the implementation of a new finance system
- Close working relationship with the Chief Executive and senior stakeholders
- Potential for the role to develop further as the organisation continues its transformation
Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role.
Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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Finance Manager in Bracknell employer: Membership Bespoke
Membership Bespoke is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Central London. With a strong focus on employee development and a hybrid working model, we provide our team with the flexibility to thrive while enjoying competitive salaries, commission opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. Join us to lead impactful membership growth initiatives and engage with a passionate community, all while being part of a supportive and collaborative culture that values innovation and professional growth.
