Senior Finance Manager

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Senior Finance Manager
We are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Finance Manager to work in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Finance to proactively take the lead in the coordination and review of the Reporting Team deliverables, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing accurate financial information.
This is a key role that involves offering technical accounting advice and maintaining strict control over the Methodist Church financial records. The post holder will also deputise for the Assistant Director of Finance, be outward facing to ensure that the support provided to managing trustees is effective and fit for purpose. Actively drive efficiencies within the Team and actively participate in projects aimed at developing the Finance function.
The provision of a high quality service to our managing trustees and other stakeholders across the whole Connexion is one way in which the Connexional Team supports the wider Methodist Church in its mission as described in ‘Our Calling’.
About You The post holder will be a qualified accountant with extensive post qualification experience and significant experience in financial reporting for a large charity and good knowledge of relevant legislation. They will be an effective leader and understand how to get the best from the people in their team. They will have strong interpersonal skills that enable them to develop effective relationships outside the finance function. They will understand what success looks like from the perspective of the ‘customer’ and be able to implement strategies that deliver a high level of customer satisfaction. They will also be sympathetic to the ethos of the Methodist Church.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits: Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing. We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme with pensions matched up to 8%. The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.
Closing date: Wednesday 13 August 2025 Interview date: Thursday 21 August 2025
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Location:
London, Greater London

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