Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Finance Manager to join our  Finance Team. The post holder will have responsibility for ensuring that the accounting records and management information for the Diocese are adequately managed and maintained. 

The Finance Manager will have operational delivery of the effective management of the Finance function. This will be achieved through a whole team approach by:

·         directing and managing the Finance Team members

·         developing a dynamic and flexible finance team including a continuous review of accounting processes and  finance procedures.

·         providing advice on current and future financial strategy and policy

·         researching, modelling, developing and implementing budgetary plans that effectively contribute to the overall strategy

·         providing financial management and accounting services through the Finance team.

·         ensuring effective communication of financial information to the Director of Finance & Operations, the Chair of the DBF, Boards, Councils, other central Diocesan departments and throughout the diocese

·         compliance with all statutory and other financial reporting requirements

·         supporting local parishes so that they can maximise their financial resources

·         targeting the performance of DBF investment assets to improve returns — both income and the return on capital.

·         analysing the receipts of the Common Fund scheme to deliver sustainable levels of income to the DBF.

Financial Control & Compliance:

1)             Ensuring that delegated financial powers are adhered to

2)             Maintain strong financial system controls and processes including: purchase ledger, coding and input of invoices and expenses, preparing and implementing timely payments; maintenance and reconciliation of customer records and credit control; maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger records to Trial Balance including nominal ledger journals

3)             Ensuring that the administration of banking processes including preparation of BACS and cheque payments and reconciliation of DBF bank accounts are transacted effectively and safely

4)             Ensure that appropriate arrangements are put in place for effective and efficient delivery of DBF payroll and any payroll bureau services, such as Derby Cathedral

5)             Liaise with Finance, Stipend and Pension board colleagues at the NCI’s, to ensure that transactions are carried out in an efficient and timely manner

6)             Maintain the database of funds held by the DBF as custodian trustee