Job Description

Wheatley Group
Job title: Finance Manager
Salary: 68,227 - 73,069 per annum (SCP 52-55)
Contract: Permanent
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday
Location: Hybrid working
Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people's lives? Come and join Wheatley Group as Finance Manager.
About the role
The role has a focus on ensuring the integrity and transparency of financial reporting, enhancing management reporting processes, and driving continuous improvement in financial practices. The successful candidate will play a critical role in providing timely key financial data that support business objectives and compliance with statutory requirements.
The Finance Manager will also provide an excellent service to the department's customers with the provision of financial information and support, including but not limited to, assisting with key decision making and achievement of operational targets.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in management and statutory financial reporting within a large company, or complex group, along with experience in report writing at Board level, a good knowledge of accounting systems and good understanding of accounting legislation.
The ideal candidate should also be able to demonstrate experience of managing a challenging workload in a busy environment to meet all deadlines, as well as excellent customer service. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential.
The benefits we offer
We offer a sector-leading benefits package.
The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• access to a contributory pension scheme;
• excellent leave entitlements;
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion
At Wheatley Group, we are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.
We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It's important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.
Closing date: 12 pm on 17 October 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 28 and Wednesday, 29 October 2025
For a chat about the role, please contact Finance Controller - RSL, Lindsey Dryden, on 07407 831734 or lindsey.dryden@wheatley-group.com.
We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@wheatley-group.com.

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