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We tackle stigma and discrimination head-on. We support our service-users to live safe, purposeful and fulfilled lives in our communities. We believe in their recovery and are hopeful about their future. Working together with National Mind we will not give up until everyone in our community gets the respect and help that they need.  \nJob title: Finance Manager  \nLocation: min 2 days at High Wycombe, hybrid working  \nSalary: £45,000 pa (full time)  \nHours: Part-time. 25-30 hours over 3.5 to 5 days.  \nFlexible working options available  \nBudget responsibility: c. £2.5m  \nAccountable to: CEO  \nBackground information  \nBuckinghamshire Mind has seen significant service delivery and financial growth and development over the past six years, publishing its new three-year strategy in August 2021. Looking ahead we are well positioned to continue to build on this track record of growth.  \nThe Finance Manager plays a key role helping us to meet our strategic priorities at a time when ensuring that everyone with a mental health problem gets support and respect is more important than ever.  \nWorking as a proactive and visible member of the senior management team, the role will embrace our strategic golden threads of, Inclusive, Informed and Agile, in all decision making. The postholder will have the drive to implement improvements and the ability to engage and enthuse their team, colleagues, and other stakeholders.  \nWe want to appoint someone who is ambitious about helping us be the best at what we do, who will set high standards and accept the challenge of being outstanding.  \nPurpose of role  \nThe key focus will be to:  \n• work with the CEO and SMT to maximise the impact and longevity of the charity through strong and robust financial management.  \n• Provide comprehensive finance support and advice to all Buckinghamshire Mind colleagues, particularly budget holders  \n• Lead on the operational elements of Finance across the organisation.  \n• Manage effective systems to monitor Finance KPIs, identifying improvements and  \nefficiencies particularly in digital systems.  \nResponsibilities  \nA Statutory financial reporting for audit, in line with SORP regulations:-  \n• Prepare monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasts.  \n• Preparation of annual budget and forecasts.  \n• Prepare all schedules for the annual audit and lead on the relationship with the auditors.  \n• Prepare the draft annual accounts excluding the Trustees Report. 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