Purpose:Responsibility for the financial function, and providing financial management support to the Chief Executive, Treasurer and Finance Committee. This is a varied and hands-on role where you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, including monthly reconciliation and producing regular management accounts. The role will also be responsible for monitoring cashflow and producing financial reports relating to project funding.

The Finance Manager will work alongside the Chief Executive in creating the financial strategy and annual budgets. The role will also be the day to day contact for the Auditors, Payroll providers, Bank Managers etc.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Accounting

• Support the Chief Executive with preparing the annual budget and Five-Year financial strategy
• Produce monthly management accounts to track income and expenditure against the budget
• Produce regular financial reports for designated and restricted funds, including for project funding
• Monitor cash-flow and financial sustainability of the charity
• Preparation of Annual Accounts and facilitation of independent Annual Audit
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain accurate records of payment receipts and issue invoices
• Initiate all online payments
• Process Gift Aid submissions for donations
• Complete quarterly partial exemption VAT return
• Liaise with the Investment Manager in respect to day to day management of the investment portfolio
• Manage the administration of legacies received

Payroll & HR

• Liaise with Payroll provider on a monthly basis, including checking and approving salary payments
• Maintain staff salary records
• Liaise with the pension provider to ensure contribution schedules are correct and timely

BB Supplies

• Oversee the relationship with the fulfilment service provider
• Maintain records of sales / stock and other financial information
• Provide statements and other financial information

Governance

• Assist the Chief Executive by compiling returns and updating records for the Charity Commission and other Regulatory Bodies
• Service the Finance Committee by producing necessary papers and taking the minutes
• Maintain and review financial polices and procedures

Person Specification

Essential

• Accounting qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Significant experience in bookkeeping, and the management of restricted funds
• Knowledge of statutory requirements of financial management in relation to SORP
• Experience in budget planning and financial reporting
• Advanced IT skills, including use of Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders (staff, volunteers, trustees, suppliers, partners)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to the Vision, Mission, and Values of The Boys’ Brigade

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Charity Sector and financial reporting requirements
• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Experience of the Uniformed Youth Sector