Finance Manager

This is a great opportunity for a finance person to make a positive impact during a period of growth. The ideal candidate will be a part- or fully qualified accountant or qualified by experience, highly organised, have strong people skills, is a team player with an ability to look at the macro and micro pictures simultaneously.  SANE is a great place to work alongside passionate staff and volunteers who are keen to make a difference to those affected by mental health.

An interest in mental health is desirable but not necessary. 

You will:

Manage all finance systems and processes including payroll, pensions, and insurance.

Work with and provide support to the Board of Trustees, CEO and the Senior Management Team as well as support the needs of the office across the organisation.

Duties:

• Financial Records Maintenance:

-          Responsible for the update of the chart of accounts and reporting tools to maximise reporting functionality.

-          Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records on SAGE for the charity.

•  Support the Senior Management Team and wider managers in the production of budgets.

•  Provide timely financial information to managers for effective budget management.

• Ensure monthly management accounts accurately track restricted and unrestricted income, expenditure, and reserves.

• Monthly Reporting and Budgeting:

-          Produce monthly management accounts and reconciliations - (including the Balance Sheet and Cash Statement).

-          Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets (including cash flow).

-          Assist in the formulation and implementation of financial policies, procedures and controls.

• Financial administration, banking and payments:

-          Manage payroll administration, pension postings, and HMRC payments.

-          Process monthly payment runs.

-          Monitor and review aged debtors and creditors with the relevant colleagues.

-          Work with the fundraising team to oversee Gift Aid claims.

-          Manage VAT input and reporting if required.

-          Maintain and manage schedules for depreciation, prepayments, accruals & deferred income – posting monthly and quarterly journals as required.

-          Administer the Fixed Assets register.

• Year-End Reporting:

-          Responsible for year-end reporting and processes.

-          Manage the internal examination/audit process.

-          Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory accounts to the Independent Auditor, Companies House, and Charity Commission.

• Governance and strategic finance:

-          Produce quarterly reports for the Board and other financial statements in liaison with the Chair, Treasurer and CEO.

-          Support the team to create accurate budgets for new funding applications.

-          Support the team to accurately cost our services and products for sale ensuring we build in appropriate margins to support growth.

-          Work with the Board and Senior Management Team to build financial resilience, diverse income streams and savvy approaches to grow our income and impact.