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Make a difference: Advocacy is a powerful force for change. It allows individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of people’s rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves. Are you passionate about people, inclusion, and making a real impact in the charity sector? The Advocacy People is seeking a proactive, professional Finance Manager to join our Central Services team. You’ll play a key role in supporting our mission to put people at the heart of everything we do.
Job Responsibility:
Provide day-to-day operational leadership of the finance team, including supervision, workload coordination, ongoing staff development and continuous improvement of processes and procedures
Act as the main link between the Finance Director and the Finance Team, translating strategic direction into clear, effective delivery
Lead month-end processes including the preparation of accurate management accounts, maintaining strong balance sheet control and exercising sound judgement on complex financial issues
Oversee income, credit control, cashflow, short-term forecasting and the administration of the finance system, ensuring data integrity, high-quality management information and appropriate escalation of risks or pressures
Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as required
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support financial understanding, compliance and the effective resolution of issues
Act as the first point of escalation for operational finance issues, escalating to the Finance Director as appropriate
Requirements:
AAT Level 4 Qualification or significant equivalent finance experience, with responsibility for management accounts, reconciliations and income monitoring
Experience coordinating month-end processes and working across multiple income streams, contracts or funding arrangements
Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgement, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and identify financial and organisational risk and escalate issues appropriately
Experience supervising or supporting others within a finance setting, with a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to continuous improvement
Confidence using financial systems and Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level, alongside a methodical, organised approach to prioritising work
A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to the values of The Advocacy People
As this role is home based with occasional travel you will need to have access to use of public transport or own car
Flexibility with working hours, a good mobile signal and broadband service are essential
Nice to have:
Experience working in the voluntary or charitable sector, including knowledge of SORP accounting, year-end accounts and liaison with auditors
Experience working with local authority contracts or complex funding environments
Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience