Finance Manager

Description:

Liberty Recruitment Group are delighted to be partnering exclusively, with a highly regarded charity in the search for an experienced Finance Manager to join their team.

Reporting to a highly knowledgeable and personable Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of both the charity and its trading company, whilst leading a dedicated finance team and providing financial guidance across the wider organisation.

Based in Chichester, this is a full time, permanent position, predominately office based. The salary on offer is £50-55k DOE, with some fantastic benefits including; 27 days holiday + BH, enhanced pension, EAP and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys a hands-on management role and wants to make a meaningful impact within a values-driven organisation. You will play a pivotal role in financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, payroll oversight, team leadership, and continuous process improvement.

What you'll be doing:

Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts

Lead the year-end process and support the preparation of statutory accounts

Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate the annual audit process

Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and oversee cashflow management across multiple bank accounts

Coordinate the annual budgeting process and support long-term financial planning and forecasting

Provide financial analysis and advice to senior leaders, managers, and budget holders

Monitor budgets and identify financial risks, variances, and opportunities

Lead on VAT reporting, Gift Aid claims, and wider financial compliance activities

Maintain and develop financial controls, policies, and procedures across the organisation

Lead, motivate, and develop the Finance team, whilst also providing line management support within the IT function

What you will have:

Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE considered

Previous experience managing and developing teams

Strong technical accounting knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls

Experience using finance systems within a medium-sized organisation

Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and support non-financial stakeholders

Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

If you have the skills and experience to match this role, we would love to hear from you! Please contact one of the team at the Liberty Recruitment Group on (phone number removed) or simply click on the APPLY NOW button today