Finance Manager

Colchester

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic, community-focused organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and strategic decision-making.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, managing a small team of 3, and driving continuous improvement across financial reporting, compliance, and commercial initiatives. This role plays a key part in shaping financial strategy and ensuring effective governance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the finance team to ensure efficient service delivery across the organisation.
  • Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal postings, and variance analysis.
  • Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for senior leadership, ensuring robust data to support decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards, maintaining strong governance.
  • Drive the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring sound financial controls and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate external audits and implement recommendations effectively. Manage cash flow and cost recovery processes to support business sustainability.
  • Support system improvements, ensuring the organisation leverages technology for financial efficiency.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating financial insights clearly.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and strategic finance leader with a strong background in financial management and team leadership.

Key attributes include:

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
  • Proven experience managing financial operations in a complex organisation.
  • Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations, budgeting, and audit processes.
  • Experience in housing, not-for-profit, or public sector finance is desirable but not essential
  • . A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an organisation that makes a real difference to communities while offering a challenging and rewarding career path. You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and financial leadership plays a key role in driving success.

For more information, please contact Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation.

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