Venn Group
Location: East London
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days on site)
Rate: £200 – £225 per day
Contract Type: 4 months (expected to extend/ go permanent)
Start Date: Immediately available
Venn Group are working with a well-established charity organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to provide interim support and lead key finance improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the end-to-end purchase-to-pay process
- Lead and support the Purchasing Team and Finance Officer
- Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Identify opportunities to improve finance systems, processes, and workflows
- Make recommendations for system and process enhancements and lead implementation of approved changes
- Work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to improve efficiency and financial control
- Support finance operations with ad hoc project work as required
- Ensure accurate financial processing and reporting in line with charity sector requirements
Key Requirements
- Previous experience working within a charity finance environment
- Strong understanding of charity accounting processes, including partial exemption VAT
- Proven experience managing staff within a finance function
- Strong understanding of purchase-to-pay and Accounts Payable processes
- Confident using finance systems and adapting to new technology
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
This opportunity would suit a proactive and technically minded Finance Manager who enjoys improving processes, leading teams, and delivering meaningful change within a busy finance environment. Experience within the charity sector and a passion for driving efficiencies through systems and technology will be essential for success in this role.
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