Finance Manager

NXTGEN are working with a leading organisation to recruit a Finance Manager into their established finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys a broad and varied role, working closely with senior leadership to provide key financial insights. The successful Finance Manager will also lead a small team, driving process improvements and ensuring strong financial controls across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly management accounts, cashflow and debtor analysis

• Oversee payroll, VAT, HMRC, and pension returns

• Manage annual budgets, forecasts and year-end accounts preparation

• Provide financial insight, variance analysis, and recommendations to senior management

• Lead and develop a small finance team

• Maintain strong relationships with auditors, pension providers, banks, and external stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with financial policies and controls across the organisation

What We're Looking For:

• AAT qualified (or equivalent); fully qualified accountant desirable

• Strong background in finance, with experience of payroll, VAT, and HMRC returns

• Proven track record in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting

• Excellent IT skills with strong Microsoft Office knowledge

• Ability to explain financial detail in a wider business context

• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage at all levels

• Flexible, detail-focused and able to work on your own initiative

• Experience within the charity or public sector would be highly desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Finance Manager to make a real impact in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Salary offered is dependent on experience