Job Title -Finance Manager Responsible to - Support Services Director Working week - 35 hours per week (full time) - Part time will be considered from 21 hours Holidays -25 Days per annum (full time) Probationary period -6 Months Looking to make a difference? If you have a minimum of 3 years qualification experience, including management accounts and youre looking for a new role, wed love to hear from you. Include Youth wish to appoint a Finance Manager based in Belfast. Include Youth is a rights-based charity for children and young people in or leaving care, from disadvantaged communities or whose rights are not being met. Our vision is of a society that realises and fulfils the rights and potential of all children and young people. Job Purpose The successful candidate will manage and deliver an end-to-end financial portfolio for Include Youth and support operations in both Northern Ireland and ROI. The main responsibilities will be to: Manage the day-to-day finance function and the finance team Deliver a high-quality finance service across the entire organisation. Ensure the financial management systems and procedures across the whole organisation including internal controls and annual audits are being implemented. Period close and reconciling the balance sheet Produce management accounts in line with charity reporting guidelines Monitoring cash flows and working capital requirements Assisting the Finance team with various ad-hoc tasks and overseeing direct reports as needed Essential criteria Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, CIPFA, CA, ACCA) Minimum 3 years qualification experience, including management accounts Proven experience working closely with month-end and year-end closure Technical ability to prepare, review and ensure accuracy of financial reports Staff supervision and coaching skills, familiarity with large scale accounting systems Ability to work and meet deadlines Desirable criteria Knowledge of managing multiple funding streams in a charity context Experience in the voluntary sector, including funder reporting requirements What we offer Pension contribution 7% Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Time off in lieu of compensation for additional hours worked Flexible working Compassionate leave Full details of this role and application pack are available on our website Applications will only be accepted by CV. If you feel you are suitable for the post, please submit your CV with a covering letter or email detailing exactly how you meet each essential criteria on your CV as this is what the short-listing will be based on. Include Youth is an equal opportunities employer. On receipt of your CV an equal opportunities form will be sent to you. This is an essential part of our recruitment process and must be completed and returned. Until we receive the completed monitoring form your application will be considered incomplete. Closing date for applications: 11th January 2025 Interviews likely to be held mid-late January Skills: Finance Manager Finance Officer