Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Organisation: Baseline Recruit Ltd

Location: Derby (onsite)

Job Type: Full Time

An established, community-focused charity is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day financial operations. This is a standalone role based onsite in Derby offering the opportunity to play a key part in supporting the organisation's continued impact within the local community. This position would suit a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in a varied role, with responsibility for both transactional and management accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of day-to-day finance operations
• Managing purchase and sales ledger, invoicing and credit control
• Processing and overseeing payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Maintaining accurate financial records and managing bank reconciliations
• Producing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and reporting
• Preparing budgets and supporting forecasting activities
• Monitoring cash flow and supporting financial planning
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Supporting audit processes and liaising with external accountants/auditors
• Producing financial reports to support senior leadership decision-making

About You

• AAT Level 3 (or above), or part/fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar finance role
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems (e.g. Sage) and payroll software
• Advanced Excel skills and confident using financial systems
• Experience producing management accounts and overseeing transactional finance
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently in a standalone finance role
• Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be advantageous but is not essential

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your work will have a direct impact. You'll play a key role in ensuring strong financial management while supporting a team dedicated to making a difference in the community.

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An established, community-focused charity is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day financial operations. This is a standalone role based onsite in Derby offering the opportunity to play a key part in supporting the organisation's continued impact within the local community. This position would suit a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in a varied role, with responsibility for both transactional and management accounting activities. Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of day-to-day finance operations Managing purchase and sales ledger, invoicing and credit control Processing and overseeing payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance Maintaining accurate financial records and managing bank reconciliations Producing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and reporting Preparing budgets and supporting forecasting activities Monitoring cash flow and supporting financial planning Ensuring compliance
with financial regulations and internal controls
• Supporting audit processes and liaising with external accountants/auditors Producing financial reports to support senior leadership decision-making About You AAT Level 3 (or above), or part/fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar finance role Strong working knowledge of accounting systems (e.g. Sage) and payroll software Advanced Excel skills and confident using financial systems Experience producing management accounts and overseeing transactional finance Highly organised, with strong attention to detail Able to work independently in a standalone finance role Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be advantageous but is not essential. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your work will have a direct impact. You'll play a key role in ensuring strong financial management while supporting
a team dedicated to making a difference in the community