Finance Manager - Part Time

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a part-time role where you can make a real impact? Would you like to use your financial expertise to support a charity helping young people achieve their potential?

Leicestershire Education Business Company (LEBC) is seeking an experienced and approachable Finance Manager to lead our finance function. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, trustees and budget holders, you will provide accurate financial management, reporting and practical financial guidance.

Benefits

Part-time, permanent position15 hours per weekSalary £38,000 to £42,000 FTE (pro-rata)Based at 30 Frog Island, Leicester, LE3 5AGPensionAnnual leaveFlexible working arrangementsDeath in service benefitProfessional development support

Main Responsibilities

Working closely with the CEO, trustees and budget holders, you will:

Prepare quarterly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysisLead the annual budgeting and forecasting processSupport funding application budgets and monitor funded projectsMonitor cash flow, reserves and overall financial performanceManage day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, receivable and banking controlsLead the year-end process and prepare statutory financial statements for auditLiaise with auditors and ensure statutory and regulatory complianceOversee payroll, pensions and HMRC requirementsMonitor restricted and unrestricted funds and grantsProvide financial reports and advice to the CEO, trustees and Finance CommitteeMaintain effective financial policies, controls and risk management arrangements

Personal SpecificationQualifications

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, or equivalent experience

Experience and Skills

Significant financial management experienceExperience preparing management accounts and statutory financial statementsStrong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skillsPayroll, pensions, treasury and cash-flow management experienceKnowledge of financial controls, governance and complianceStrong Excel and accounting software skillsExcellent organisational and communication skillsAbility to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues

Experience within a charity, not-for-profit, education or public sector organisation, together with knowledge of Charity SORP and Charity Commission requirements, would be an advantage.

Attitude and Temperament

Collaborative and practical approachHigh standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentialityAbility to work independently and manage priorities effectively

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and covering letter to Ms. Anjuu Trevedi, CEO, at anjuu.trevedi@leics-ebc.org.uk by 1:00 pm on 23 November 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place between 3rd and 17th December 2026.