We are delighted to be working with a nationally recognised Membership Organisation that provides education and employment opportunities, to recruit for a new Branch Finance Manager. This role will involve providing financial advice and support to the company branches and regional offices. Â
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Carrying out financial management of branches and regions through financial reviews, data processing and analysis, and reporting
- Investigating and troubleshooting financial issues at branches and providing solutions
- Preparing and consolidating accounts and annual returns
- Dealing with queries from external auditors
- Carrying out reconciliation and financial reviews to ensure accuracy
- Advising Branch Officers on financial and reporting matters to meet internal governance and regulatory requirements
- Calculating branch funding percentages annually
- Monitoring branch finances and activity, preparing regular reconciliations and reports for stakeholders
- Communicating with other teams at national or regional level on branch finances, returns, reporting requirements, policy and governance
- Writing, revising, and updating finance documents, guidelines, and reports
- Developing well-defined, pertinent management information utilising KPIs and exceptions reporting based on major fiscal indicators for each branch
Ideal candidate profile:
- Qualified Accountant or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Strong background in audit or financial governance
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles including double entry bookkeeping
- Good understanding of budgeting and forecasting
- Excellent analytical skills
Agency reference number: J88645
Location: Central London
Duration: 3-6 month contract with high chance to extend
Pay rate: £255 per day paid via Umbrella Company
Working hours: 35 per week
Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.