A Finance Manager role with responsibility for ensuring robust financial control, governance, and stability in a respected, independent organisation, with a lot of history.


This position leads the Finance Department, overseeing cashflow, income, and expenditure, as well as balance sheet integrity. You’ll manage a small finance team, ensuring smooth operations across payroll, credit control, and accounting processes.


The role requires thoughtful, practical financial decision-making to safeguard the organisation’s financial health. Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring processes are compliant, transparent, and accurate. This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys creating order, maintaining oversight, and enabling sound financial governance.


Package:
*Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
*Full-time or part-time considered
*Pension scheme
*Free on-site parking
*Free lunch every day
*Access to professional financial advice and CPD opportunities


What you’ll be doing:
*Leading the Finance Department, managing one direct report
*Maintaining robust controls over cash, income, and expenditure
*Overseeing payroll, credit control, and accounting processes
*Preparing management accounts and balance sheet oversight
*Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and short-term financial planning
*Ensuring financial governance, compliance, and accurate reporting
*Advising leadership on financial stability and decision-making


What you’ll need:
*Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or QBE
*Strong financial management, governance and compliance experience
*Hands-on experience with cashflow, balance sheet management, and controls
*Excellent Excel and financial system skills
*Confident stakeholder management abilities


This is an ideal role for a professional who thrives on financial oversight, accuracy, and governance, and wants to make a tangible difference to the stability and stewardship of the organisation.