Finance Manager

Main Duties

As Finance Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and excellent support to colleagues across the organisation.

• Manage and develop a small, dedicated finance team, including our Payroll Officer
• Take ownership of monthly management accounts, reporting, and controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Work closely with the Head of Finance and deputise where required
• Play a key role in improving systems, processes, and ways of working

This role requires a flexible, hands-on approach -- someone who is equally comfortable reviewing reports and stepping in to support operational finance tasks when needed.

About You

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent
• Experience producing management accounts and financial analysis
• Experience managing or overseeing payroll
• Strong people management skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and willing to roll up sleeves
• Can communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens. Working at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. In return, you will receive a competitive salary package. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Details

• Date posted: 07 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £44,500 to £49,500 a year (Dependant on experience)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: Trac ID 7991930
• Job locations: Fair Havens, 226 Priory Crescent, Southend, SS2 6PR

Job Responsibilities

Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including income and expenditure, balance sheet, and supporting schedules. Provide clear variance analysis and commentary. Lead month-end processes. Maintain fixed asset register. Monitor cash flow. Oversee transactional finance processes (AP/AR). Line manage Payroll Officer. Support VAT returns, year-end accounts, audit, budgeting, and forecasting. Contribute to improvements in finance systems (including Sage). Manage finance team members.

Please see attached job description for full list of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: AAT qualified, or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent); GCSE or equivalent pass grades in Mathematics and English.
• Desirable: University degree

Skills & Experience

• Essential: Experience in finance/accounting role; proficiency in SAGE or similar; Microsoft Office intermediate; attention to detail; excellent communication.
• Desirable: Familiarity with donor platforms (Raiser's Edge); understanding of fund accounting and charity SORP.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: Fair Havens, 226 Priory Crescent, Southend, SS2 6PR
Website: www.havenshospices.org.uk

Contact: Karen Cavalla, Head of Finance, [contact hidden], [contact hidden]

Sponsorship: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] regrets that the charity is unable to offer any sponsorship opportunities.