Finance Manager

JOB DETAILS: The position holder will be responsible for the overall management and proper functionality of all operations for the finance section through planning controlling and provision of leadership to the section: ensuring compliance with Unit policies and procedures governing financial transactions, working with head office finance staff, Auditors, and section heads on budgeting forecasting, monthly reconciliations and reporting, all aimed at ensuring that the overall financial position of the Unit remains under control within budget. To act as the main point of contact to external donors in regards to financial reporting and budgets and to work alongside the RSO in the provision of a service of reporting excellence to donors. She/he will manage the development and maintenance of financial accounting records, reports and internal control/reporting systems for the production of sound and accurate financial information by the Finance Team including developing the Dynamics 365 BC systems. Roles & Responsibilities. Principal roles and responsibilities 1. Financial Management. To monitor project expenditure reports, ensuring that projects stay within budget also to alert project leaders to where an underspend is likely. Discusses project financial position regularly with the Project Leaders and maintains close working relations with external funders working with the Head of Research