Finance Manager

Finance Manager - The Role:: Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a small finance team.
• Managing the month-end close process.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts.
• Producing monthly cost centre reporting and variance analysis.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow reporting activities.
• Ensuring compliance with VAT and other HMRC requirements.
• Coordinating the annual statutory audit process.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Completion and submission of ONS surveys and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintaining and improving finance processes, controls and reporting.
• Working closely with budget holders and non-finance stakeholders, providing financial insight and guidance.
• Supporting ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Finance Manager - The Rewards

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000pa depending on experience and qualifications.
• 37.5 hours per week Mon - Fri
• Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week at the Exeter Head Office.
• Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive organisation.
• Varied and interesting role with genuine responsibility and autonomy.
• 12-month fixed-term contract with immediate impact and visibility across the business.

Finance Manager - The Person

This role will suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of a broad range of management accounting, compliance and team leadership responsibilities.

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent accountancy qualification (preferred)
• Recent experience including month-end and management accounting, preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, producing management information and cost centre reporting.
• Knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes.
• Experience managing VAT returns and wider financial compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across the organisation.
• A proactive, organised and hands-on approach.
• Payroll and pension administration experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience within the charity sector would also be welcomed, although this is not a prerequisite.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a rewarding position within a well-established organisation where you can make a meaningful contribution from day one.