Finance Manager (Part-Time, 15 hours per week)
Salary commensurate with experience
An established NGO is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead and oversee the organisation’s financial management. This pivotal role ensures strong financial governance, accountability, and compliance across all areas of work.
Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Board Finance Sub-Group, the Finance Manager will manage financial operations, support programme budgeting and reporting, and ensure compliance with regulatory and funder requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial management, policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Prepare annual budgets, monthly Board reports, and variance analysis
- Prepare year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors
- Ensure compliance with Revenue (ROS, MFF, ERR and other tax requirements), CRA, CRO, RBO and relevant procurement regulations
- Manage funder financial reporting, grant returns, and audit preparation
- Oversee payroll, pensions, reconciliations, cashflow, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and fixed assets
- Monitor staff expenses to ensure policy and Revenue compliance
- Support programme leads with budget planning and monitoring
- Attend Board Finance Committee meetings as required
- Identify financial risks and drive continuous improvement in financial processes
Person Specification
- Recognised professional accounting qualification with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience
- Experience managing the full finance function, ideally within a non-profit/charity setting with multiple funders
- Strong knowledge of FRS102, Charities SORP, and statutory reporting requirements
- Experience with European grant funding reporting
- Strong IT skills, including accounting and payroll systems and Microsoft Office
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently
To apply, please contact Richard Minchin on the Lex Consultancy team.