Senior Finance Manager

Robertson Bell are delighted to be partnering with a respected not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Senior Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation in a broad and varied leadership role, overseeing financial accounting, audit, treasury, payroll and financial controls while managing a small finance team. Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring the organisation continues to deliver accurate, timely and high-quality financial information.

This role will suit a qualified accountant who is equally passionate about people as they are about finance. Whilst strong technical accounting skills are essential, success in this position will be driven by leadership capability, relationship-building skills and the ability to inspire confidence across the organisation. Acting as a trusted deputy to senior finance leadership, you will oversee day-to-day finance operations, support a collaborative finance team and help drive continuous improvement across the function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, support and develop the finance team, ensuring operational deadlines are consistently achieved

• Oversee statutory accounts preparation, year-end processes and external audit requirements

• Maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations and compliance procedures

• Manage cashflow forecasting, treasury activities and banking relationships

• Oversee payroll processes and associated financial reporting

• Lead on investment, endowment and restricted fund accounting

• Provide technical accounting expertise and financial guidance to stakeholders across the organisation

• Drive process improvements, system enhancements and operational efficiencies

• Promote a positive, customer-focused finance service, building strong relationships with both finance and non-finance colleagues

The Successful Candidate:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

• Proven experience leading, developing and motivating finance teams

• A collaborative and approachable leadership style, with the ability to build trust and credibility across an organisation

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable working with both finance and non-finance colleagues

• Technically competent across financial accounting, audit and financial controls, with the confidence to oversee complex accounting matters

• Someone who enjoys being visible, supportive and hands-on, rather than operating purely as a back-office accountant

• A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in improving processes, supporting colleagues and driving positive change

• Experience within the not-for-profit, education or wider public sector would be advantageous but is not essential

What's on Offer:

• A broad and influential Senior Finance Manager position

• Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes and systems

• Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Strong organisational values and sense of community

• Competitive salary and benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a role where they can combine technical expertise with genuine people leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a high-performing finance function, supporting colleagues across the organisation and helping to deliver lasting improvements within a welcoming and purpose-driven environment.