Finance Manager - Reed : Job Details

Are you a Finance Manager looking for a better work life balance?

This part-time role (25 hours per week) offers flexibility around which days you work and includes a hybrid working model — giving you the freedom to shape your week while making a meaningful impact.

Main Duties 

?? Financial Management

• Drive the annual budgeting cycle, working closely with programme leads to align financial planning with organisational goals.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to senior leadership and governance boards.
• Prepare and present monthly reports, including management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and variance reports.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable

?? Financial Operations

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including invoicing, reconciliations, and payment processing.
• Ensure smooth cash flow management and accurate handling of trainee-related finances.
• Process payments for suppliers, trainees, and bursaries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage fee collection and standing orders, ensuring prompt resolution of payment issues.

?? Programme Collaboration

• Partner with programme teams to support financial planning across multiple training streams.
• Provide tailored financial advice to help programme leads manage budgets effectively.
• Represent finance at governance meetings, contributing to strategic discussions and planning.

?? Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all financial activities meet regulatory and internal standards, including charity and company law.
• Lead the development and review of finance policies, embedding best practices.
• Manage supplier relationships and contracts, ensuring value for money and performance oversight.
• Implement robust controls to identify and mitigate financial risks.

?? Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and Health & Safety within the finance function.

What you'll bring

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience of financial procedures and processes, including forecasting, budgeting and monitoring.
• Knowledge of internal and external audit
• Accounting skills up to Profit and Loss and Trial Balance

If you are interested, APPLY NOW!