Senior Finance Manager Organisation Dame Kelly Holmes Trust Salary £40,000 pro-rata Location Home based with some travel and small number of overnight stays Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 15 July 2025 Interview date 21 July 2025 Job Description Position Title: Senior Finance Manager Responsible to: CEO Salary: £40,000 FTE, Salary pro rata at £24,000 (0.6FTE)Benefits include: Flexible work environment, 23 days annual leave (pro-rata) which increases after 2 years, 3 Volunteering Days (pro-rata), 3 Trust Days, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Auto Enrolment Pension, paid agreed expenses.Location: Home-based with the ability to travel nationally (including small number of overnight stays)Term: 21.75 hours a week (0.6 FTE)- permanentClosing Date: 15 July, 5pmInterview Dates: 21 and 24 July[MT1] Interview Format: Interviews will be conducted by video conference About Dame Kelly Holmes TrustDame Kelly Holmes Trust puts world-class athletes shoulder to shoulder with young people. Equipping them with a winning mindset and shaping their futures - it's a teammate like no other.Whether that’s building relationship skills, improving self-esteem or learning to stay focused, our sporting champions help the next generation move forward with confidence.By 2032, our ambition is to support 10,000 young people to become the best version of themselves. Find out more by reading our strategy document - HEREApplication ProcessPlease send your application (CV and Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages) to recruitment@damekellyholmestrust.org – your Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the key responsibilities of the role and job criteria listed below.We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. To ensure an inclusive recruitment process, all Cover Letters and CVs are anonymised before shortlisting.Please contact recruitment@damekellyholmestrust.org if you need any additional support with the application process.JOB DESCRIPTIONReporting to the CEO, we are looking for an experienced charity finance person, with accountancy qualifications. (CIMA,CIPFA, CCAB, ACCA, AAT etc)This a pivotal role and the post holder will be a member of the Trust’s Senior Management Team, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the Trust’s finances, working closely with CEO and Board. The role would suit someone who is motivated by the Trust’s purpose and who is good at building relationships. We are a home working charity which is committed to flexible working. We are open to considering a range of working patterns for this 0.6 FTE role. Main responsibilities· Alongside external accountant, manage the maintenance of the financial accounting system and monthly accounting processes (BACS runs, Expenses, Accruals, Prepayments, Deferred Income, Payroll etc)· Review management accounts and liaise with accountants over variances.· Lead on annual budget process· Maintain and report on regular forecasts throughout the year· Monitor individual programme funding to ensure all spend is within budget· Lead on annual audit and creation of statutory accounts by external accountants.· Distinguish between Restricted and Unrestricted funding to ensure compliance is met and classification is correct· Support and advise budget holders in matters relating to the financial management of their departments· Provide financial input to assist with new funding bids and reports to existing funders and partners.· Ensure appropriate systems and internal financial controls are implemented and maintained· Responsible for some areas of governance including insurance, Companies House and Charity Commission registration· Secretariat for the Finance and Audit Committee· Attendance to SMT, Board and Finance and Audit Committee meetings, including production of relevant reports· Responsible for certain policy reviews including; Finance, Expenses, Reserves· Provide financial information and analysis to the Board, SMT and the wider staffing team as and when required· Ensure that compliance with relevant financial legislative and regulatory requirements including the Charity SORP are met.· Manage reporting to Companies House, the Charities Commission· Support the overall mission of the charity and occasionally carry out other duties as required by the CEO Other responsibilities· Role model the Trust’s values and behaviours and coach individuals to do the same;· To ensure that a positive image of Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is projected at all times;· To contribute to other activities undertaken by Dame Kelly Holmes Trust;· To contribute to organisational effectiveness through positive team working;· To adhere to Dame Kelly Holmes Trust Health and Safety & Safeguarding Procedures.Criteria (E essential/D desireable)How evidenced/assessed (Interview/Application)Knowledge and ExperienceKnowledge of charity finance, including restricted and unrestricted funds. E/Interview/ApplicationExperience of managing income and expenditure across a range of income streams and budgets. E/Interview/ApplicationExperience supporting governance, compliance and regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to charity and company law. E/Interview/ApplicationKnowledge of Xero and other IT systems including MS Excel. E/Interview/ApplicationExperience of producing and interpreting management accounts. E/Interview/ApplicationExperience of budget preparation and financial planning. E/Interview/ApplicationStrong analytical skills. E/Interview/ApplicationAccountancy Qualification (CCAB, CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, AAT OR QBE etc). D/Interview/ApplicationExperience of working remotely. D/Interview/ApplicationExperience of producing management reports and presentation at Board and SMT meetings. D/Interview/ApplicationExcellent communication skills, including experience engaging with trustees, committee members and external partners.D/Interview/ApplicationFlexibility to adapt to changing priorities. D/InterviewExperience of developing and implementing systems and processes including the development of finance related policies.D/Interview/ApplicationValues & MindsetStrong team player, enthusiastic about working flexibly as part of a small and dynamic team, and with partners and stakeholders. E/Interview/ApplicationAble to handle significant confidential material and information. E/Interview/ApplicationFocused on outcomes, both individual and Trust-wide; tenacious approach to problem-solving. E/Interview Strong sense of personal accountability and responsibility, leading by example. E/InterviewArticulate with strong presentation skills. E/InterviewAmbitious for the organisation and what it can achieve. E/InterviewWilling to travel across the country as required for the job role. E/Application Key: E = Essential; D = Desirable Dame Kelly Holmes Trust recognises the value that a diverse workforce can bring to our organisation and strives to reflect this among our employees, athletes, volunteers and other stakeholders. To help us measure how well we are doing against this, please could you complete our online Monitoring and Diversity form - https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90615386/EDI-monitoring-2023-RECRUITMENTFor information on our Privacy Policy available – www.damekellyholmestrust.org/privacy-policy How to apply Email your CV and Cover Letter (2 pages of A4 maximum, single-sided) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria of the role to recruitment@damekellyholmestrust.org Share X LinkedIn Email