Finance Manager
LM RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
London
Job type
part time
Location
London, England
Finance Manager
Stroud/Aston Down area
£40-50k - Hybrid working
37.5 hours per week
Social Enterprise/Charitable organisation This is a newly created position, designed to lead day to day finance across our group of social enterprises. You will own the month-end process, produce consolidated management accounts, and act as the day-to-day finance lead for the board and entity managers
freeing the part-time FD to focus on strategy, governance, and board level matters. The role requires someone who is as comfortable talking through a cash flow shortfall with a business manager as they are closing a month-end or building a consolidated report. Strong technical skills matter, but so does the ability to communicate clearly, build trust with non-finance colleagues, and work autonomously in a fast-moving environment. This is a varied, autonomous role at the heart of a genuinely purposeful organisation. You will work closely with a part-time Finance Director, a small finance team, and directly with entity managers across the group.
Your key responsibilities will be: Finance & Reporting
Own the month-end close process across all 16 entities, working with the bookkeeping team to ensure accuracy and timeliness Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts for review by the FD and circulation to the relevant boards. Maintain and develop cash flow reporting across the group Produce clear, concise financial analysis and commentary to support decision-making Support the FD in preparing quarterly board packs and year-end reporting Oversee the integrity of Xero accounts, ensuring consistent coding and processes Operations & Stakeholder Management Act as the primary day-to-day finance contact for the Leadership Team handling ad hoc requests and queries Conduct regular cash flow review meetings with entity managers, providing financial insight and challenge Improve consistency and quality of financial reporting across the group Work with entity managers to ensure timely, accurate monthly information feeds into the group reporting cycle Resolve day-to-day finance queries independently, escalating to the FD only where it is needed Team & Development
Support and develop the Management Accountant, helping them grow into a broader finance support role Work alongside the Purchase Ledger Bookkeeper to ensure smooth supplier payment processes Contribute to ongoing improvements in systems, reporting, and ways of working
Who you are
Essential:
Solid experience in a management accounts or finance operations role, ideally in a multi-entity, group, or multi-site environment AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part-qualified (or qualified by experience with a strong track record) Confident user of Xero or similar cloud accounting software Excellent communicator
able to translate financial information for non finance audiences Organised and analytically minded, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously Comfortable working autonomously and making decisions without constant senior oversight Genuine interest in social enterprise, community organisations, or the third sector
Desirable:
Experience working across multiple Xero accounts or entities Familiarity with charity or social enterprise reporting requirements Experience line managing or developing junior finance staff Background in a similarly complex, stakeholder-rich environment
What we offer
A genuinely meaningful role at the centre of our network, blending business and purpose to deliver lasting community impact Real autonomy and scopethis is not a back-office role; you will have visibility and influence across the whole group A supportive and experienced part-time FD who will invest in your development The opportunity to shape a newly created role and build processes that will last
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Stroud/Aston Down area
£40-50k - Hybrid working
37.5 hours per week
Social Enterprise/Charitable organisation This is a newly created position, designed to lead day to day finance across our group of social enterprises. You will own the month-end process, produce consolidated management accounts, and act as the day-to-day finance lead for the board and entity managers
freeing the part-time FD to focus on strategy, governance, and board level matters. The role requires someone who is as comfortable talking through a cash flow shortfall with a business manager as they are closing a month-end or building a consolidated report. Strong technical skills matter, but so does the ability to communicate clearly, build trust with non-finance colleagues, and work autonomously in a fast-moving environment. This is a varied, autonomous role at the heart of a genuinely purposeful organisation. You will work closely with a part-time Finance Director, a small finance team, and directly with entity managers across the group.
Your key responsibilities will be: Finance & Reporting
Own the month-end close process across all 16 entities, working with the bookkeeping team to ensure accuracy and timeliness Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts for review by the FD and circulation to the relevant boards. Maintain and develop cash flow reporting across the group Produce clear, concise financial analysis and commentary to support decision-making Support the FD in preparing quarterly board packs and year-end reporting Oversee the integrity of Xero accounts, ensuring consistent coding and processes Operations & Stakeholder Management Act as the primary day-to-day finance contact for the Leadership Team handling ad hoc requests and queries Conduct regular cash flow review meetings with entity managers, providing financial insight and challenge Improve consistency and quality of financial reporting across the group Work with entity managers to ensure timely, accurate monthly information feeds into the group reporting cycle Resolve day-to-day finance queries independently, escalating to the FD only where it is needed Team & Development
Support and develop the Management Accountant, helping them grow into a broader finance support role Work alongside the Purchase Ledger Bookkeeper to ensure smooth supplier payment processes Contribute to ongoing improvements in systems, reporting, and ways of working
Who you are
Essential:
Solid experience in a management accounts or finance operations role, ideally in a multi-entity, group, or multi-site environment AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part-qualified (or qualified by experience with a strong track record) Confident user of Xero or similar cloud accounting software Excellent communicator
able to translate financial information for non finance audiences Organised and analytically minded, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously Comfortable working autonomously and making decisions without constant senior oversight Genuine interest in social enterprise, community organisations, or the third sector
Desirable:
Experience working across multiple Xero accounts or entities Familiarity with charity or social enterprise reporting requirements Experience line managing or developing junior finance staff Background in a similarly complex, stakeholder-rich environment
What we offer
A genuinely meaningful role at the centre of our network, blending business and purpose to deliver lasting community impact Real autonomy and scopethis is not a back-office role; you will have visibility and influence across the whole group A supportive and experienced part-time FD who will invest in your development The opportunity to shape a newly created role and build processes that will last
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