Finance Manager (PT/FT)

We are looking to recruit a Finance Manager. The role will work closely with EYST Senior Leadership Team, Director of People & Governance and Finance Officer to oversee the smooth running of EYST finances. The role will involve working with our key stakeholders including our accountants, Trustee board and Team leads.

EYST Finance Manager 

Hours of Work

Minimum 28hrs, up to FT 35hrs

Salary

£33-35k pro rata depending on experience

Tenure

Rolling one-year Fixed term contract (Extension depending on funding)

Responsible for

Oversight of EYST Finances

Responsible to

EYST Director of People & Governance

Location of Work

Various locations across Wales including Cardiff, Swansea & Wrexham

Notes:

There are opportunities for remote working on occasions

 Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

Evidence for the right to work will be required for this role.

To apply for this role please use our online application on the next page

For an informal chat about this role please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Deadline for Applications is Sunday 22nd March at 23:59

We will respond to applications as they come in, and interviews may be arranged before the interview date.

The deadline for applications may be brought forward depending on the number of applications.

Applications can be submitted via BambooHR

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 25th March (Location to be confirmed)

Aims of the Post

1.    To lead on the management of all aspects of EYST finances

2.    To implement and improve existing financial management systems

3.    To oversee all financial transactions, input to systems, and prepare accurate and timely reports as required.

Principal Accountabilities and Main Duties

1.    Responsible for developing, implementing and managing financial systems to provide accurate financial records and control systems.

2.    Responsibility for all banking procedures, including liaison with banks, building societies and cheque signatories.

3.    Account for all financial transactions and prepare monthly accounts and bank reconciliations

4.    Prepare and presenting bi-monthly management accounts to the Senior Leadership and Board of Trustees.

5.    Prepare Annual Budget and three year forecasts in consultation with the Senior Leadership

6.    To provide any other financial reports as required for Senior Leadership, Board of Trustees, Funders or Donors.

7.    Communication with funders/donors re financial claims, reports and budget tracking

8.    Assist fundraising officer with financial aspects of bids

9.    To oversee the day-to-day input of transactions onto the electronic accounting system

10. Communicate current project budgets and finances with relevant team leads and ensure information passed between Team Leads and Senior Leadership

11. Payroll – monthly salary updates from Senior Leadership, updating own systems and files, and external payroll accountant for processing payroll

12. Ensure efficient processing of all organisational expenditure and allocating under correct budget headings.

13. To oversee the petty cash system

14. To oversee payment schedules for authorisation by organisation signatories

15. To prepare cash flow accounts and management accounts

16. Oversee the banking of cash/cheques received.

17. Liaise with the auditors during the annual audit as required.

18.Support EYST Mission and comply with any reasonable additional work requests

Person Specification

Essentia

1.      A formal financial qualification

2.      A minimum of two years’ experience of undertaking work in a similar role

3.  A high level of competence in using Excel spreadsheets

4.      Experience of using computerised financial systems, including Quickbooks

5.      High level of attention to detail and self-motivation

6.      A high level of personal integrity and professionalism

7.      Energetic and enthusiastic, good team-worker

8.      Understanding of working in the charitable and voluntary sector

9.      Ability to work independently and to tight deadlines.

10.   Commitment to the aims and organisational values of EYST Wales

11. Commitment to EYST OAR Mantra, Ownership, Accountability and Respect.