Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic, community-focused organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, managing a small team of 3, and driving continuous improvement across financial reporting, compliance, and commercial initiatives. This role plays a key part in shaping financial strategy and ensuring effective governance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the finance team to ensure efficient service delivery across the organisation.
* Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal postings, and variance analysis.
* Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for senior leadership, ensuring robust data to support decision-making.
* Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards, maintaining strong governance.
* Drive the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring sound financial controls and resource allocation.
* Coordinate external audits and implement recommendations effectively. Manage cash flow and cost recovery processes to support business sustainability.
* Support system improvements, ensuring the organisation leverages technology for financial efficiency.
* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating financial insights clearly.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and strategic finance leader with a strong background in financial management and team leadership.
Key attributes include:
* Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
* Proven experience managing financial operations in a complex organisation.
* Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders.
* Strong knowledge of financial regulations, budgeting, and audit processes.
* Experience in housing, not-for-profit, or public sector finance is desirable but not essential
*. A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an organisation that makes a real difference to communities while offering a challenging and rewarding career path. You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and financial leadership plays a key role in driving success.
For more information, please contact Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation.