Senior Finance Manager – Lead Finance Operations

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead the finance function of a respected charitable and commercial organisation in Cambridge. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will own financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit, compliance and financial controls.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day finance operations across charitable and trading activities.
• Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash‑flow reports.
• Manage audit preparation, statutory reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Strengthen financial controls, systems and processes.
• Lead and develop the Finance team.
• Provide financial insight to support strategic decision‑making.

Required profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial management, reporting and budgeting.
• Commercially aware with excellent analytical skills.
• Confident working autonomously and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience in the charity, education or hospitality sectors is advantageous.

Required skills

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Audit preparation
• Statutory reporting
• Regulatory compliance
• Financial controls