Job Description

Company Overview

Gingerbread Family Support has been dedicated to supporting homeless and vulnerable families since 1977. As a key provider of supported accommodation in the Stoke on Trent area, we are committed to offering safe housing and comprehensive support services that promote well-being and independence.

Summary

As our Finance Manager, you'll lead day to day finance, produce sharp monthly reports, guide budgets and forecasts, and line manage our Finance Assistant (who completes payroll). You'll work closely with the CEO, sit on the Leadership Team and Senior Management Team and present to Trustees.

The ideal candidate will be proactive in their approach, qualified (or equivalent experience) in charity finance. Plain-English communicator who gets things done on time.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

1) Strategic finance leadership

Act as lead finance adviser to the CEO, SMT and Trustees; present plain-English analysis and options. Contribute to organisational planning and risk as part of the Leadership Team, SMT and Management Team. Model scenarios for growth, tenders and major projects; advise on affordability, reserves and risk appetite. Support bids and contracts with robust budgets, unit costs and clear assumptions.

2) Financial management & compliance

Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cashflow and forecasts to agreed timetables; tailor reports for managers and Trustees. Prepare year-end statutory accounts under Charities SORP (FRS 102) and lead the audit to timetable. Month-end close by working day 28, audit adjustments reduced YoY Maintain a strong control environment: balance-sheet reconciliations, journals, approvals, banking and treasury. Ensure timely submissions to regulators and HMRC (including Gift Aid and VAT, where applicable). Oversee Housing Benefit/service-charge income where relevant; ensure evidence and claims are accurate and on time. Keep finance policies and procedures current; champion good financial stewardship and value for money.

3) Budgeting, forecasting and performance

Lead the annual budget process with budget holders; set clear assumptions and timelines. Run in-year re-forecasts; highlight pressures early and propose mitigations. Track restricted, unrestricted and designated funds; monitor grant/contract conditions and reporting timetables.

4) Payroll, systems and data

Line-manage the Finance Officer

who

completes the monthly payroll

; ensure accurate payroll, pensions and statutory submissions. Own the finance system (e.g., Sage/Cloud): chart of accounts, user permissions, efficiency, integrations and data quality. Improve reporting (dashboards/scheduled reports) and reduce duplication through simple, standardised templates.

5) People management and ways of working

Set objectives, coach and give regular feedback to the Finance Officer; support professional development. Build constructive relationships with service managers and colleagues; explain finance in accessible language. Role-model the charity's values; support a positive, solution-focused culture.

6) External relationships and assurance

Manage relationships with auditors, bank, insurers, funders and commissioners. Provide clear information for bids, monitoring and due diligence. Attend and present at Board/committee meetings as required.

Hours:

Hours to be agreed - Hybrid working available
(Flexible working considered)

Salary:

42,191.17 (FTE, dependent on experience)

Closing Date for Applications:

Monday 26th January 2026

Date of Interviews:

To Be Arranged

To apply, please send an application form and a complete Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, by email, to Louise at: HR@gingerbreadcentre.co.uk.

You can visit our website for a full job description and person specification, and to download our Equal Opportunities Form.

Go to: https://gingerbreadcentre.co.uk/job-vacancies

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 42,191.17 per year

Expected hours: No less than 21 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stoke on Trent ST3 4LY