Finance & Business Manager

To apply for this post, you may either complete the attached application form or send in a CV. Please follow the instructions below for each. APPLICATION FORM: Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form. In order to be shortlisted, we require candidates to address the criteria listed in the person specification in their supporting statement. A good supporting statement will usually be 2-3 pages long. CV: Please send in your CV with a supporting statement, ensuring that it contains your name, address, full education and work history. We will also require details of 2 referees to be provided at the point of application. Please send in your CV with a cover letter, containing your name, address, full education and work history. The cover letter should address the criteria listed in the person specification, and should be approximately 2-3 sides of A4. This should be submitted to [email protected] by 9.00am on Monday 21st September. Applications received after the, Home-Start Barnet, Brent & Harrow supports families with young children through challenging times. We are looking for an experienced and organised Finance & Business Manager to ensure our charity's finances and core business functions run smoothly. This is a varied, hands-on role within a friendly and committed team. You will lead our day-to-day financial management while overseeing governance administration, HR processes, contracts and organisational systems. What you'll do You will:

• Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Monitor income, expenditure and cash flow.
• Oversee QuickBooks and the work of our Finance Administrator.
• Provide financial information for funders, the CEO and Trustees.
• Coordinate governance, compliance and risk-management processes.
• Oversee routine HR administration and work with our external HR advisers.
• Manage key suppliers, contracts, insurance and IT support.
• Line manage the Finance Administrator and work closely with the Office Administrator.
• Improve systems and help the charity work more efficiently., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.
  
  You will have:
• Strong charity finance or business-management experience.
• Practical experience of using QuickBooks and producing management reports.
• A relevant finance qualification, such as AAT Level 3 or 4, or equivalent practical experience.
• A good understanding of budgets, financial controls and reconciliations.
• Experience of governance, HR administration, contracts or office systems.
• Experience of supervising or managing staff.
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
• The confidence to take ownership, work independently and communicate clearly.
You will be practical, approachable and comfortable working across different areas in a small charity. You will enjoy improving systems, solving problems and helping colleagues do their jobs effectively. The role is office based and requires someone who can stay focussed and productive, working around a busy team