Job Description

Overview

The Finance Manager, working with the Ursuline Delegate, will take responsibility for the finances of the Ursuline community in England. The Manager will work with the Operations Manager and the Ursuline Delegate to ensure that the charity is administered correctly. The post holder will work to foster the mission by overseeing the common property and possessions of the Ursuline sisters in accordance with their ethos and constitutions.

Fundamental to fulfilling the responsibilities of this post is the ability to respond flexibly, positively and successfully to unfolding needs. This job description is a guide to the level and range of responsibilities the post holders will be expected to undertake. It is neither exhaustive nor inclusive and may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances.

This senior position will offer the successful applicant the opportunity to take a leadership role and to navigate the charity through a period of change and development.

Duties

The Finance Manager is responsible for:

ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the accounting records and financial systems overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Ursuline accounts, maintaining financial ledgers and a range of accounting processes

Accounts and Finance

All the duties related to SAGE payroll including HMRC, Pensions, Auto-enrolment and associated payments, the creation and payment of invoices and the monthly accounts of the charity.

Have an overall appreciation of the requirements of Charity Statement of Recommended practice for Charity Accounts (SORP)

Legal

Have an appreciation of the charity's Trust Deed and of how charities are governed in England and Wales.

Understand the Ursuline order's rules and regulations which differ from those under civil law.

Have a general awareness of the laws and regulations affecting the Ursulines and their apostolic works.

Have a general awareness of the Charity Commission's Rules and Regulations

Banking

Monitor the order's banking arrangements and consult with the bank and credit card officials. Review and update the Ursuline sister's financial forecast.

Investments

Monitor the levels of resources that are invested and anticipate any changes in those levels.

Supervise the investment portfolio and consult with the investment advisers and fund managers.

Insurance

Have overall responsibility for property, motor, public liability, employer's liability and all risks insurance.

Consult with the insurance advisers and attend all relevant meetings.

Other

Monitor the risk management procedures for all aspects of finance.

Assist with the longer-term strategic planning.

Nature and scope

This role may involve participation in Ursuline events and opportunities to attend meetings away from the main office.

Attention to detail is essential to this post. Accuracy of data input whether financial or personal information is of paramount importance.

The post holder must follow strict confidentiality and Data Protection guidelines as the nature of the information handled can be personally, financially and commercially sensitive.

A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Finance Manager is essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 48,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/08/2025
Reference ID: Finance