At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and ensure robust financial control and reporting.
- Company: Join The Parks Trust, a charity dedicated to sustainable green spaces.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse candidates and offering excellent career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community sustainability while advancing your finance career.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
- Finance Manager
- The Parks Trust | Milton Keynes | Hybrid Working
- Salary Banding: £50,000 - £55,000 Plus benefits
Auniqueopportunitytojoin The Parks Trust, acharitywithaninspirationalfundingmodelforlong-termsustainability.
Responsible for managing over 6,000 acres of parks, lakes, woodlands and green spaces across Milton Keynes, The Parks Trust combines commercial acumen with genuine social purpose.
Every financial decision made supports the long-term protection and enhancement of one of the country's largest urban park estates.
This is much more than a Finance Manager position.
It's an opportunity to become the number two in finance, influence organisational strategy, lead meaningful change and develop your career within an organisation that combines commercial sophistication with a genuine social purpose.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, we're looking for an ambitious Finance Manager to become the operational lead for the finance function and the Finance Director's trusted number two.
If you're looking for a role that offers strategic influence, leadership responsibility and the opportunity to make a tangible impact, this could be the perfect next step.
The Role
You’ll lead the operational finance function, ensuring robust financial control, compliance and high-quality reporting across the Trust and its subsidiaries.
Other Key Responsibilities Include
- Month-end and year-end reporting
- Statutory accounts and group consolidations
- Annual budgeting and forecasting
- External audit and regulatory compliance
- Business partnering with senior leaders across the organisation
- Cashflow management and long-term financial planning
- Tax compliance including VAT and Corporation Tax
- Developing finance systems, processes and internal controls
- Leading and developing a finance team of four
- Supporting strategic projects and deputising for the Finance Director when required
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting skills with excellent leadership and stakeholder management.
Key requirements
- ACA or ACCA qualification.
- Applications are also welcomed from candidates approaching qualification or experienced Qualified by Experience (QBE) finance professionals with relevant leadership experience.
- Previous experience within a charity or not-for-profit environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.
- Experience using Iplicit and/or Yardi would be beneficial but isn't a prerequisite.
- Experience leading month-end, year-end and statutory reporting.
- Strong business partnering skills with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.
- Previous people management experience with a passion for developing others.
- A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes and drive change.
This appointment is being managed exclusively by Broster Buchanan in retained partnership with The Parks Trust.
The Parks Trust is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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Finance Manager employer: The Parks Trust
The Parks Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. Located in the beautiful green spaces of Milton Keynes, we offer a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits including a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for ongoing training, all while making a meaningful impact on the community through environmental education.
