Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Posted 2 weeks ago by Bradford Literature Festival

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£45,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Bradford, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Finance Manager role in Bradford involves leading the finance function to support strategic decision-making through accurate reporting and robust financial controls. This senior position requires managing the full financial cycle, driving improvements, and effectively communicating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in finance, particularly within the SME or charity sectors, and will be responsible for various financial reporting and compliance tasks. The role offers flexible working options and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the end-to-end bookkeeping and financial accounting for the organisation
  • Produce monthly management accounts, P&L, and balance sheet reports with commentary
  • Manage cashflow and maintain detailed cash forecasts
  • Deliver department-level budget reconciliations and maintain up-to-date internal forecasts
  • Take full responsibility for invoicing, uploading, and credit control, including chasing outstanding payments
  • Oversee all purchasing and ensure robust tracking of procurement activity
  • Ensure timely submission of VAT returns, payroll, and other statutory reports
  • Prepare funder reports (e.g., ACE) and ensure ongoing compliance with financial conditions
  • Lead financial planning and analysis, providing detailed reporting for leadership
  • Maintain and enhance financial controls, processes, and compliance protocols
  • Reconcile accounts using Xero and integrate with Excel or BI tools for forecasting
  • Coordinate with external accountants or auditors as required

Key Skills:

  • MAAT qualified (or equivalent experience); AAT Level 4 or above desirable
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance role, ideally with SME or charity sector exposure
  • Advanced knowledge of Xero, Excel (pivots, lookups, formulas), and familiarity with other software like Sage or QuickBooks
  • Experience producing management accounts, financial statements, and budget reports
  • Highly organised, analytical, and process-driven
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to explain financial data to non-finance colleagues
  • Comfortable working independently and proactively improving systems
  • Desirable experience managing finance for grant-funded or publicly funded organisations
  • Exposure to funding reports and working with leadership on strategic finance

Salary (Rate): £45,000 yearly

City: Bradford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Finance Manager

Location: Bradford

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum pro rata

Type: 0.6FTE – 0.8FTE

Reports to: CEO & Artistic Director

About the Role

We’re seeking a proactive and highly capable Finance Manager to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making through accurate reporting, robust controls, and clear financial insight. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to someone who can manage the full financial cycle, drive improvements, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end bookkeeping and financial accounting for the organisation
  • Produce monthly management accounts , P&L , and balance sheet reports with commentary
  • Manage cashflow and maintain detailed cash forecasts
  • Deliver department-level budget reconciliations and maintain up-to-date internal forecasts
  • Take full responsibility for invoicing, uploading, and credit control , including chasing outstanding payments
  • Oversee all purchasing and ensure robust tracking of procurement activity
  • Ensure timely submission of VAT returns, payroll , and other statutory reports
  • Prepare funder reports (e.g., ACE) and ensure ongoing compliance with financial conditions
  • Lead financial planning and analysis , providing detailed reporting for leadership
  • Maintain and enhance financial controls , processes, and compliance protocols
  • Reconcile accounts using Xero and integrate with Excel or BI tools for forecasting
  • Coordinate with external accountants or auditors as required

Candidate Profile

  • MAAT qualified (or equivalent experience); AAT Level 4 or above desirable
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance role , ideally with SME or charity sector exposure
  • Advanced knowledge of Xero , Excel (pivots, lookups, formulas), and familiarity with other software like Sage or QuickBooks
  • Experience producing management accounts, financial statements , and budget reports
  • Highly organised, analytical, and process-driven
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to explain financial data to non-finance colleagues
  • Comfortable working independently and proactively improving systems

Desirable

  • Experience managing finance for grant-funded or publicly funded organisations
  • Exposure to funding reports and working with leadership on strategic finance

What We Offer

  • Salary of £40,000 – £45,000 per year
  • Flexible hours/hybrid working options
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Pension contributions
  • Supportive environment with opportunities to shape financial strategy

To Apply

Send a CV and covering letter to jobs@bradfordlitfest.co.uk.

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