Current Vacancies

Finance Manager - Part Time  

Salary: £10,000 (starting salary) 

Hours: 15 hours per week 

Reporting to: The CEO 

Duration: 1 year (expectation to remain in post/within the organisation subject to funding) 

Funded by: The National Lottery Community Fund  

Start date: August/September 2022  

The role: 

The Finance Manager will work closely with the senior management team to develop, manage and lead the organisation’s financial business processes. We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic individual, joining our small team to ensure the financial stability and success of The Parenting Network.   

You need to: 

• Work with the CEO to develop, review and refine detailed strategic and operational budgets and projections, 
• Assist the senior management team in the preparation of costings and budgets for funding applications, bids and tenders, and develop financial models for new business opportunities, 
• Be accountable for and manage the production of a monthly balance sheet and cash flow reports for inclusion in the monthly management accounts including commentary variations, profit and loss account, 
• Prepare and present quarterly financial reports to Trustees, and other periodic reports and analysis for submission to the funders, CEO and stakeholders as required, 
• Manage TPN’s day to day financial administration; raising and processing invoices and payments, processing expenses claims, and administering payroll, 
• Manage the recording of all financial transactions, 
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting requirements, and cash flow forecasts 
• Preparation of management accounts/year end pre-audit accounts 
• Implement and further develop financial management systems and online processes to ensure compliance with accounting standards/concepts and best practice, 
• Any other duty as required by the line manager commensurate with the post.  

Experience, knowledge and attributes:

• Be highly motivated and determined to succeed, 
• Proficiency with Xero, SAGE and/or other accounting software, 
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to analyse, manipulate and present data to non-finance colleagues, 
• Ability to respond flexibly to demands of the role, working on own initiative and effectively as part of a team, 
• Possess excellent administrative, written and interpersonal skills, 
• High level of accuracy in own work, and ability to check work done by others, 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to establish priorities for self and others, 
• Be able to inspire confidence and motivate others.  

What we offer:

• An opportunity to make a real difference to local families’ lives, 
• The chance to be part of a small and compassionate team that believes having fun is important, 
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development, 
• A generous holiday and annual leave offer, including 2 additional weeks for Christmas, 
• If you’re eligible, automatic enrolment to a pension scheme, 
• A work laptop,