Paying up to £57,000, plus excellent benefits, we are recruiting for a Finance Manager (Charities) within The Calico Group. The Finance Manager will look after the charities arm of the Calico Group, Syncora, and will be responsible for delivering timely and accurate monthly management information. Managing the Syncora Finance team to provide an efficient and effective accountancy service within the Calico Group and influencing the strategic direction as part of the Syncora (Charities) Operations teams enabling key decision-making and a focussed business direction.THE JOBAs the Finance Manager for the Syncora (Charities) Group of businesses, you will oversee the production of accurate and timely management information to stakeholders, so they are well-informed with timely financial information in relation to operations. Creating, developing, and improving existing MI, to improve the Syncora Operations Management Teams' understanding of their KPI’s and the financial impact of decisionsThis will involve:Develop effective Business Partnering across diverse stakeholders Budget setting and monitoringImproving finance systems and processes Ensuring adequate financial controls are in place Monthly management accountsBalance sheet review and reconciliations Support with the delivery of annual statutory accountsEnsure a Value for Money (VFM) culture is embedded THE PERSONYou will be a Qualified Accountant ideally with an understanding of the challenges facing charities and not-for-profit sectorsPrevious experience of managing small groups of companies/SME background would be beneficialSubstantial accountancy experience within a similar environment including the production of Management AccountsExperience of working with Operational teams to develop financial informationExperience in budget setting and the development of detailed financial forecastsTeam management and motivation to deliver high levels of staff engagementGood communication and presentation skillsAbility to build and maintain strong working relationships, at all levelsTHE ORGANISATIONFounded in 2000, The Calico Group has grown from a small housing provider into an award-winning group of specialist companies and charities. With a turnover exceeding £90M and more than 1,000 staff who have joined us on our journey, together we work with a shared purpose: to make a real difference to people’s lives.To do this, each part of The Calico Group has its own specialism and expertise. Together, we have established a track record across the Northwest for providing a complete community service that includes housing, healthcare, support, employability, and construction.THE PACKAGESalary to £57,000 (DOE)Pension & Life Assurance28 days holiday + bank holidaysHybrid (3:2) and flexible workingHealthcare planDiscounted membershipsHealth & wellbeing programmePlease click on the link for a full information pack https://jobs.baymanatkinsonsmythe.com/calico/or call our retained consultant for an informal conversation at Bayman Atkinson Smythe: Claire Bayman on 07968 025 239Alternatively, you can apply online, or email your application to: clairebayman@basrecruitment.comAll 3rd party applications will be forwarded to Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd*We are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.