Finance Manager

Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with service up to 33 days after 5 years’ service (3 days to be used between Christmas and New Year).  Health Cash Plan; Access to an exclusive discounts site with leading retailers. Great pension scheme – with employer contribution up to 9%. Group Life Assurance Policy – 4 x salary.

About Us:

Auriga Services is the leading provider of support solutions across the UK. We partner with charities, local authorities, housing organisations, utility companies, and global corporations looking to create social value and make a difference to those experiencing life’s challenges.  Since 2004, we have delivered a comprehensive range of scalable support solutions on behalf of our partners that make distributing vital support to people in need quick, easy, and impactful.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Manager to oversee daily financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong organisational and analytical skills, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial oversight and insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the day-to-day activities of the Finance Team
• Embed efficient processes and procedures ensuring a high level of accuracy which will meet future business needs
• Complete monthly processing in line with the agreed timetable to enable timely and accurate management reporting
• Line management of the core services Finance Assistants and the Grant reconciliation Team to support them in their roles and development the Team as needed.
• Set objectives and development targets for all staff within your team and hold regular 1-2-1s
• Manage the year-end external audit including supplying information requested and co-ordinating responses to any queries from the auditors.
• Management of all bank accounts including maintaining and updating mandates and on-line access. Ensuring that authorisation of all bank payments is in accordance with delegated authorities and mandates.
• Cash flow monitoring and forecasting
• Ensure all statutory accounting and tax records are completed.
• Assist with development and review of financial policies
• Provide financial training for other Departments as required.
• Undertake training as appropriate to the role and appropriate CPD
• Undertake any other appropriate duties as determined by the Executive

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Accountant or qualified by experience (Essential)
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a finance department (Essential)
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to navigate and use MS Excel, e.g. V lookups & pivot tables (Essential)
• A good working knowledge of Finance systems including sage 50 (Desirable)
• System implementation experience (Desirable)
• A good understanding of financial controls (Essential)
• Strong attention to detail (Essential)
• Experience of working in a regulated or not for profit organisation (Desirable)
• Experience of managing a small team (Essential)
• Continual improvement mindset (Essential) 

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to careers@aurigaservices.co.uk.

Interview Process
The deadline for all applications is Thursday 12^th December 2024 at 5pm.
First stage interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Monday 16^th December 2024.
Second stage interviews will be face-to-face and held at our office in Birmingham (18 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5QJ) on Wednesday 18^th December 2024.

Auriga is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Please note, applicants must possess the Right to Work in the UK at the time of applying. All employment offers are conditional, subject to the successful completion of Right to Work checks.  As Auriga Services Ltd. does not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office, unfortunately, we are not able to provide sponsorship to applicants.