Finance Manager

Finance Manager (Permanent)

Dunfermline

35 hours per week, core office hours with appropriate flexibility

£38,693.00 - £44,480.00

About the Organisation

Join a well-established organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. With a focus on delivering high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, our client is committed to supporting our team members and stakeholders in achieving shared goals.

Role Purpose

Leading the day-to-day Finance function, providing accurate financial information, effective controls, and professional advice to support decision-making and business planning, you will ensure that Finance operates as an effective business partner, promoting accountability, value for money, and continuous improvement.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will provide financial guidance to budget holders and managers, support financial planning and reporting, and contribute to the continued development of Finance systems, processes, and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the Team:
  • Lead, manage, and develop the Finance Team.
  • Set objectives, priorities, and performance expectations.
  • Allocate resources and monitor workload and service delivery.
  • Provide coaching and professional development.
  • Ensure appropriate cover and continuity for key Finance activities.

• Management Accounts, Reporting, and Risk:
  • Lead the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
  • Provide commentary and analysis on income, expenditure, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Identify significant variances, trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Ensure appropriate month-end processes and reconciliations are completed.
  • Provide clear financial information to budget holders and senior managers.
  • Prepare financial reports and analysis for senior management and relevant committees.
  • Monitor income, expenditure, cash flow, and balance sheet performance.
  • Identify and escalate significant financial risks and issues.
  • Provide financial input into contracts, projects, and organisational change.

• Business Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting:
  • Work with the Head of Finance to lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process.
  • Support the development of a three-year rolling financial plan.
  • Work with budget holders to develop realistic and fully costed plans.
  • Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts.
  • Provide financial modelling and analysis to support decisions and business cases.
  • Identify emerging financial pressures and opportunities.

• Business Partnering:
• • Build effective relationships with budget holders, managers, and senior colleagues.
  • Provide clear financial advice and constructive challenge.
  • Support colleagues to develop financially robust plans, projects, and proposals.
  • Help non-financial managers understand financial information and their responsibilities.
  • Work with fundraising and income-generating teams to understand financial performance.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial performance and value for money.

What's in it for you:

• 31 days' annual leave, rising to 38 days with length of service.
• Two wellbeing days each year and your birthday off.
• Company sick pay and enhanced family leave policies.
• Life assurance scheme worth four times your salary.
• Access to Medicash, an Employee Assistance Programme, and healthcare cover for up to four dependent children.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, and the option to bring your dog to work (in some offices).
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Relevant post-qualification experience in financial management, management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience leading or managing a Finance team.
• Strong technical accounting, financial control, and reporting knowledge.
• Proficiency with financial systems and IT tools.

Desirable:

• Experience in the charity or third sector.
• Knowledge of charity accounting practices.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.