Finance Manager

Hours of Work:  28hrs hours per week

Salary: £31,009 per annum (SO1-24) (£38,875 FTE)

Contract: Fixed 3 years (extension subject to funding)

Based: Hybrid (Kath Locke Centre, Hulme, Manchester and home working)**

Reporting to: CEO and Treasurer

Are you a dynamic individual and a strategic thinker with a strong understanding and experience of financial management and business operations within the voluntary / charity sector? We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team and provide leadership in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, developing budgets, and monitoring financial performance to ensure the overall success of the organisation. This is a great opportunity for to make a positive impact during an exciting period of growth.

About the role

Overall job purpose:

  • Manage all finance systems and processes including payroll, pensions, and insurance.
  • Manage on the strategic Business functions across the organisation and provide strategic support to the
  • Board of Trustees, CEO and the Senior Management Team
  • Financial Records Maintenance
  • Monthly Reporting and Budgeting
  • Financial administration, banking and payments:
  • Year-End Reporting
  • Governance and strategic finance
  • Staff Management

You will report to the Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer, and working closely with our Senior Management Team, external accountants and key stakeholders.

We offer
  • Flexible working (subject to the needs of the organisation)
  • 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) exclusive of bank holidays
  • Birthday leave (after 12 months of continuous service)
  • Pension scheme (3% match contribution)
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Free car parking

You must have the right to live and work in the UK

Post is subject to a DBS Check

Next steps

For an informal chat about the role, please call Marcella Turner on 07496 089310

To apply, in the first instance please send your CV and covering letter* to marcella@can-survive.org.uk  quoting ‘Finance Manager’ in the subject line or post to Can-Survive UK, 123 Moss Lane East, Manchester, M15 5DD, by the deadline stated below.

*Please note CV without a covering letter will not be considered.

**We are based in Manchester. Applications welcomed if you are based in or willing to relocate to the Northwest region.

Deadline for applications: Fri 2nd May 2025                         

Shortlisted applicants notified on: Tues 6th May 2025                   

Interviews:   Monday 12th May 2025                                     

Start Date: TBC subject to notice period

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date, should the number of applicants exceed our expectations.

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