Finance Manager

About Business Disability Forum

Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion.

We are trusted partners, working with business, Government and disabled people to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers, by removing barriers to inclusion.

· We work with circa 600 Members and Partners employing over 5 million people in the UK, and a further 16 million people worldwide.

· We advise, support and encourage businesses (many of them global) to become more disability smart.

· We influence policymakers, informed by the experiences of business and disabled people – as employees and consumers

· We provide evidence-based thought leadership on how business affects the lives of disabled people.

· We help effect changes in business practices, products, services and policies that positively impact the life experiences of disabled people and also benefit business.

About the role

The Finance Manager role will be a pivotal position in the newly formed Resources Directorate. This role will work closely with the Resources Director and lead on financial management.

In addition, the Finance Manager will have the remit to optimise and innovate our ways of working by embedding controls, automating processes (where feasible), optimising the use of our systems and streamlining financial reporting.  

Key areas of responsibility

1.   Management Accounts

2.   Budget, Forecast Preparation

3.   Year End accounts

4.   Cash Management  

5.   Statutory and Regulatory Returns

6.   Finance Systems, Processes and Controls

Person specification

We might assess how candidates and post-holders meet the criteria through application (A), interview (I) or testing (T). Adjustments will be made for all candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Experience and Knowledge

· Experience of preparing monthly management reporting and year end accounts.

· Strong knowledge and understanding of FRS102, Charities SORP, PAYE and VAT through experience and/or accountancy qualification.

· Finance systems knowledge, with experience of Sage Line 50 desirable.

· Experience in the charity/not-for-profit sector would be advantageous

· Previous experience of system implementations desirable.

Skills

· Proven ability to prepare insightful management information packs including KPI’s and dashboards.

· Advanced use of excel formulas.

· Excellent communication, written and presentation skills to be able to translate financial information for non-technical stakeholders.

· Ability to work collaboratively with peers to deliver budgets, forecast and project level analysis.

· Ability to identify where more efficient and simple processes can be introduced to support the organisation

· Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

· Systematic and methodical approach to work and the ability to set priorities to meet deadlines, often at short notice

Attributes

· Collaborative and relationship focused‑ approach, with a willingness to share learning and support colleagues across the organisation.

· A proactive, can-do mindset to drive organisational value and improve ways of working for all colleagues

· Curiosity and continuous learning approach keeping abreast of sector developments accounting updates.

· Appreciation of Business Disability Forum’s values and commitment to equality and inclusion.

· Patience and empathy.

· A genuine passion for their work and for the mission and vision of Business Disability Forum.