Finance Manager

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire  Remote Working: Some remote working possible  Salary: £33,000 to £39,000  Job Type:Full time  Duration:2 Year Fixed Term Contract  Job Description The Post  The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for the operational leadership of the Finance function managing a team of two coordinators and facilitating and developing the organisation’s Finance activity. Key responsibilities include the delivery of month/year end processes including production of management accounts, review, development and implementation of financial processes, management of bank reconciliations and sales & purchase ledger. This role requires a confident and inclusive approach to people management, ensuring clear expectations and high standards are in place so the Finance team can deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality financial operations, reporting, and controls that support students and the organisation’s objectives. The role plays a critical part in ensuring the organisation’s financial operations are robust, compliant, and responsive to organisational priorities. The postholder will also be responsible for overseeing the organisation’s payroll processes and working with external partners such as financial and payroll experts.  The Person  We are looking to recruit a highly organised and motivated individual with the following skillset:  Experience leading and managing staff, including setting priorities, supporting development, and holding people to account  Excellent attention to detail, combined with the ability to see the wider operational picture  Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan ahead and manage competing deadlines  Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to work constructively across teams  Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment  Ability to be flexible  Excellent IT and Microsoft skills, in particular with Excel  Experience overseeing and delivering key financial processes  Experience producing management accounts (desirable but not essential)  Experience delivering payroll (desirable but not essential)  Experience working with a cloud based accounting system (desirable but not essential)  What we offer  Strong team mentality, supportive and sociable workplace  Regular training opportunities and team development days  38 days holiday (30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays) and additional Christmas leave   Flexible working (e.g. flexitime, career break, paid time off for volunteering)  35 hour week  Enhanced sick pay, maternity, paternity or adoption leave  Access to staff benefits: discounted gym membership, free library membership, bike safe  Employee Assistance Programme