Finance Manager

Job DescriptionFinance Manager Truro Your new companyYou will be joining a wellestablished, communityfocused charity in the Truro area that is entering an exciting new phase of strategic development. The organisation has grown significantly in recent years and is now shaping its longterm plan to ensure future financial sustainability and continued positive impact within the community. This is a closeknit, purposedriven environment where collaboration, innovation, and forwardthinking are genuinely valued.Your new roleAs the Finance Manager, you will lead the organisations financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and effective support for strategic decisionmaking.Your responsibilities will include:Producing accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports, and cashflow forecasts.Preparing draft annual accounts and coordinating information for external accountants and auditors.Overseeing key financial functions such as payroll, VAT, Gift Aid, and compliance with charity finance regulations.Supporting funding applications, project reporting, and incomegeneration activities.Providing insightful financial analysis to senior leadership and trustees.Managing the Finance Officer and contributing to the wider organisational strategy.Maintaining internal controls, financial policies, and ensuring bestvalue across contracts and services.This is a handson yet strategically involved role, central to the ongoing development and success of the charity.What you''ll need to succeedYou will be an experienced finance professional with:A strong background in charity or publicsector finance.Excellent skills in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow control.Knowledge of payroll, VAT, compliance requirements, and Charity Law principles.The confidence to work independently, lead on financial processes, and take initiative.Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial information to nonfinance stakeholders.Experience managing staff and contributing to organisational strategy.A proactive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to bring new ideas to support growth and sustainability.A positive, teamfocused approachand ideally, a good sense of humour!What you''ll get in returnA competitive salary of 40,00045,000 (prorata).Free parking, casual dress, and a supportive work environment.Access to a health & wellbeing programme.Sick pay and a longterm development pathway within a growing charity.The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a valuesdriven organisation while shaping its financial future.What you need to do nowIf you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn''t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4773816

Created: 2026-04-08