Finance Manager

The charity are looking for a Senior Finance Manager who will bring energy and enthusiasm to the team, ensuring financial functions are carried out efficiently, effectively, accurately and in a timely way to enable SCF to focus on achieving their charitable mission.

The post-holder will work closely with SCF's Operations Director and Finance Manager to oversee and improve financial processes. They will ensure that the Senior Leadership Team have up-to-date and accurate records for reporting to the Board, support the programmes and philanthropy teams with accurate fund reports, and prepare the accounts for audit each year.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of charity finance, and will ideally have five years' experience in a similar role. They will have experience of accounting software, especially Sage Line 50, and of Microsoft Office and working with databases.

Somerset Community Foundation (SCF) are a grant-making charity that helps passionate people in Somerset change the world on their doorstep by funding local charities and inspiring local giving and philanthropy. Through their grant-making, SCF aim to build stronger communities in Somerset where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours a week on a permanent contract. The annual salary is £39,000-£41,000, depending on experience.