At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, improve systems, and develop your team.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on supporting local communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence processes and contribute to community support.
- Why this job: Take ownership of finance functions and drive meaningful change.
- Qualifications: Senior finance experience with a recognised accountancy qualification.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, developing people and making finance functions work better? This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior finance role where you can make a real difference, combining strong technical accounting expertise with team leadership and a genuine focus on improving systems and processes.
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of a varied finance operations function, overseeing teams responsible for payroll, accounts payable and housing management finance. The role will involve:
- Leading, supporting and developing operational managers and their teams.
- Overseeing the delivery of accurate and timely financial operations.
- Contributing to management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Taking responsibility for housing management finance and budget reporting.
- Ensuring robust financial controls, reconciliations and compliance.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting, including automation.
- Using your technical expertise and advanced Excel skills to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Working closely with senior leaders and non-finance colleagues, providing clear financial guidance and support.
What we're looking for: You'll have substantial experience in a senior finance role, with a strong grounding in management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls. You'll also bring:
- A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or equivalent senior-level experience and technical expertise.
- Experience managing and developing a finance team.
- Strong knowledge of payroll and accounts payable.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience improving financial systems and processes.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence and support colleagues across an organisation.
Experience within charity, housing, not-for-profit or support services would be advantageous, as would knowledge of Sage and Power Query.
This is a chance to take ownership of a broad finance function, influence how things are done and make a tangible contribution to an organisation supporting its local communities. If you're a technically strong finance professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Finance Manager in England employer: Shearer Associates
Join a well-established business in the heart of Cheltenham, where you'll thrive in a friendly and dynamic work environment. As a Finance Assistant, you'll enjoy a varied role with opportunities for personal growth, supported by a performance-related bonus and a sociable open-plan office atmosphere. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a dedicated team in a vibrant location.
