Finance Manager (Hybrid)
Sophia Housing Association is recruiting a Finance Manager (Hybrid) Hours: 39 hrs per week (1-2 days per week in the office)
Contract Type:
Permanent Job Closing Date:
Friday, 21st March 2025Sophia is a national organisation that has been supporting people as they emerge from homelessness since 1997.Sophia is a niche service provider for two reasons; Firstly, it sees the provision of home of one's own as the primary response to homelessness and the intervention that Sophia is exclusively focused on.
Secondly as an Approved Housing Body, its core mission is to provide homes for individuals, couples and families who not only need a home but also present with other support needs.
Sophia offers the following benefits to employees:25 Annual Leave Days Additional Long Service annual leave5% Employer pension contribution Further education and training supportEmployee assistance ProgrammeFlexible working arrangementsJob PurposeTo assist the Head of Finance in planning, organising, managing and coordinating the efficient operation of the finance function of Sophia.
To coordinate with the Senior Financial Accountant on all related matters and to supervise the accounts payable staff and part-time Account Assistants.
Key Responsibilities To contribute to the overall management of the Sophia organisation by being a member of the Senior Leadership Team To manage the supervision and development of the Finance Team.
To oversee day to day financial activities and to co-ordinate the month-end and year end process.
Production of monthly management accounts and related finance reports and oversee the work of the other team members in the month end processTo provide support and supervision to the Finance Team including review of training and development for all the team.
Attendance at the finance sub-committee meetings and presentation of finance reports to the committee.
To liaise with the external auditors and manage the annual external audit process of Sophia and its related entities.
To represent Sophia as required in its dealings with relevant external funding agencies as assigned by the Finance Manager.
To process payroll when required for example when the financial accountant is on annual leaveTo produce the Annual Budgets for the organisation, holding budget meetings with various departments and responding to queries from budget holders.
To prepare quarterly and annual financial returns as required by funders and other internal and external parties as requiredTo assist the Head of Finance in the preparation and compilation of financial information for Funder Service Level Agreements.
To assist the Head of Finance with the management and administration of the financial aspects of Sophia DEASP Community Employment scheme To assist the Head of Finance in achieving financial best practice and undertaking periodic internal reviews of financial procedures and making recommendationsTo assist the Head of Finance with the implementation of the organisation's IT policy To assist with specific projects such as the review and implementation of new IT and accounting systems as required.
To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be requiredPerson SpecificationEssential CriteriaA professional accountancy qualification or part qualification and have a minimum of 3 years' experience working at a senior accounting level within a not for profit or commercial organisation.
Detailed knowledge and use of computerised accounting systems Extensive knowledge and experience with computerised banking and payroll systems (Sage Payroll)A high level of ICT literacy including a proven ability to apply technology in the workplace.
Good understanding of the financial requirements of State fundersSelf-starter capable of working on his/her own initiative, with strong multitasking capability and flexible and results focused.
Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a dynamic and pressurised environment.
Ability to lead and to manage staff effectivelyProven track record as a team player with a flexible approachStrong communication skillsGood problem solving, analytical and decision-making skillsExperience of interacting with major external stakeholders i.e.
with State Funders and Regulators Experience of presenting reports to internal and external stakeholdersDesirableProject management experience in the development and implementation of financial management systems.
Knowledge and understanding of the Financial Reporting/governance of the charity/ a not-for-profit sectorExperience with engaging at Board level and presenting financial information to Board Sub-Committees as required PDF KB