Financial Operations Manager

We are outstanding, you can be too. We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Financial Operations Manager to lead our finance function and support the continued development of strong, sustainable financial operations across the College. This is a key leadership role, reporting to the Director of Finance & Compliance, with direct line management responsibility for a team of finance professionals. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of finance operations, supporting strategic decision-making, and strengthening financial systems and controls. You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/ *Please note that we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has been closed. We may close campaigns early if we have a high volume of applications. What you will do In this role, you will: Provide strong leadership and people management to the finance team, supporting, coaching and developing staff to deliver high-quality outcomes. Oversee the production and review of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to budget holders. Lead on budget setting and forecasting, working closely with managers across the organisation. Manage cash flow, financial controls and reporting, ensuring compliance with charity sector requirements Support strategic projects including financial planning, capital development and service expansion. You will also contribute to wider organisational priorities and maintaining strong external partnerships. What we are looking for This is a leadership role that requires highly developed people management capability, alongside strong technical finance experience. You will bring: Significant experience in a finance role, including management accounts, audit and financial reporting. A recognised accountancy qualification or substantial equivalent experience. Proven leadership and peo